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Lippi hails "special" Buffon
Marcello Lippi has praised Gianluigi Buffon’s “special” decision to stand by Juventus, but warned David Trezeguet will be a huge loss.
The goalkeeper was set to walk out this summer, but the arrival of Coach Claudio Ranieri and a confident transfer campaign convinced him to extend his contract until 2012.
“Remaining at Juve was a wonderful decision,” said the former Bianconeri and Italy boss. “He is a very special person and so all his choices are consequently special. He is never banal.”
However, if Buffon is going to be a part of the new Juventus, the same cannot be said of Trezeguet, who has stormed off after what he said was a “ridiculous” contract offer.
“It would be a huge loss for the Bianconeri if Trezeguet were to leave. He is a complete player, although having said that so is Vincenzo Iaquinta,” noted Lippi.
“Iaquinta has pace, a good shot, is great in the air and can also play in a wide role.”
When Didier Deschamps resigned, there were efforts to bring Lippi out of his post-World Cup retirement, but it seems he could return to his work sooner than expected.
“I still needed a few months away from my work for personal reasons. I did not refuse the Juve job and the rapport between us remains splendid. Ranieri will do very well.”
Source: Channel 4
Marcello Lippi has praised Gianluigi Buffon’s “special” decision to stand by Juventus, but warned David Trezeguet will be a huge loss.
The goalkeeper was set to walk out this summer, but the arrival of Coach Claudio Ranieri and a confident transfer campaign convinced him to extend his contract until 2012.
“Remaining at Juve was a wonderful decision,” said the former Bianconeri and Italy boss. “He is a very special person and so all his choices are consequently special. He is never banal.”
However, if Buffon is going to be a part of the new Juventus, the same cannot be said of Trezeguet, who has stormed off after what he said was a “ridiculous” contract offer.
“It would be a huge loss for the Bianconeri if Trezeguet were to leave. He is a complete player, although having said that so is Vincenzo Iaquinta,” noted Lippi.
“Iaquinta has pace, a good shot, is great in the air and can also play in a wide role.”
When Didier Deschamps resigned, there were efforts to bring Lippi out of his post-World Cup retirement, but it seems he could return to his work sooner than expected.
“I still needed a few months away from my work for personal reasons. I did not refuse the Juve job and the rapport between us remains splendid. Ranieri will do very well.”
Source: Channel 4