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Buffon: I Need Rest, Not An Operation
Gianluigi Buffon has explained that all he needs to cure his back and get back to full fitness is rest, and he is hoping to do so as soon as Juventus clinch Champions League qualification.
The world’s number one goalkeeper has been struggling with some chronic back problems which forced him to sit out a number of games last month.
There have been reports that Buffon may require an operation, and that he may even be at risk of missing Euro 2008.
However the 30-year-old has rubbished this speculation, and says that all he needs is around three weeks rest to get back to full fitness.
“As soon as we are mathematically certain of Champions League football, I will rest,” Buffon stated.
“I will need around 20 days to get back to full fitness. There is already a week to recover between the end of the season and the Italy camp before Austria and Switzerland.
“I am feeling good. I am not at 100 per cent, but I won’t have an operation. I am convinced that physiotherapy will be enough and all I need is a little relaxation.”
Buffon’s chances of obtaining an early rest are good as Juventus have a nine point cushion over fifth-placed Milan with just eight games of the season remaining.
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I say fair enough
Gianluigi Buffon has explained that all he needs to cure his back and get back to full fitness is rest, and he is hoping to do so as soon as Juventus clinch Champions League qualification.
The world’s number one goalkeeper has been struggling with some chronic back problems which forced him to sit out a number of games last month.
There have been reports that Buffon may require an operation, and that he may even be at risk of missing Euro 2008.
However the 30-year-old has rubbished this speculation, and says that all he needs is around three weeks rest to get back to full fitness.
“As soon as we are mathematically certain of Champions League football, I will rest,” Buffon stated.
“I will need around 20 days to get back to full fitness. There is already a week to recover between the end of the season and the Italy camp before Austria and Switzerland.
“I am feeling good. I am not at 100 per cent, but I won’t have an operation. I am convinced that physiotherapy will be enough and all I need is a little relaxation.”
Buffon’s chances of obtaining an early rest are good as Juventus have a nine point cushion over fifth-placed Milan with just eight games of the season remaining.
Goal.com
I say fair enough
when CL spot is secure he should be the first one to rest. and its good news to know he knows an operation is not needed. he knows his body best.
Gigi plans pre-Euro rest
Friday 28 March, 2008
Gigi Buffon is planning to rest his back ahead of Euro 2008, as soon as Juventus secure Champions League qualification.
The Azzurri No 1 has been suffering from pain in his lower back for the last few months and has been forced to sit out several games this term.
The problem is unlikely to require an operation and there would be a risk of a long absence, so Buffon has been advised to sit out a few games at the end of the season to ensure he is at 100 per cent for Italy’s European Championships adventure in June.
“As soon as we are mathematically certain of Champions League football, I will rest,” Buffon explained.
“I will need around 20 days to get back to full fitness. There is already a week to recover between the end of the season and the Italy camp before Austria and Switzerland.
“I am feeling good. I am not at 100 per cent, but I won’t have an operation. I am convinced that physiotherapy will be enough and all I need is a little relaxation.”
Juventus lead fifth-placed Milan by a commanding nine points and should guarantee Champions League a few games ahead of the end of the season.
However, Bianconeri President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has declared his intention of finishing in second place and he may want Buffon to play all the way through should Juve close Roma’s six-point lead in second.
from: Channel4.com
Friday 28 March, 2008
Gigi Buffon is planning to rest his back ahead of Euro 2008, as soon as Juventus secure Champions League qualification.
The Azzurri No 1 has been suffering from pain in his lower back for the last few months and has been forced to sit out several games this term.
The problem is unlikely to require an operation and there would be a risk of a long absence, so Buffon has been advised to sit out a few games at the end of the season to ensure he is at 100 per cent for Italy’s European Championships adventure in June.
“As soon as we are mathematically certain of Champions League football, I will rest,” Buffon explained.
“I will need around 20 days to get back to full fitness. There is already a week to recover between the end of the season and the Italy camp before Austria and Switzerland.
“I am feeling good. I am not at 100 per cent, but I won’t have an operation. I am convinced that physiotherapy will be enough and all I need is a little relaxation.”
Juventus lead fifth-placed Milan by a commanding nine points and should guarantee Champions League a few games ahead of the end of the season.
However, Bianconeri President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has declared his intention of finishing in second place and he may want Buffon to play all the way through should Juve close Roma’s six-point lead in second.
from: Channel4.com
BUFFON READY FOR REST
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is keen to secure Champions League qualification for Juventus as soon as possible, so that he can shake off a back injury in time for Euro 2008.
Buffon played against Spain in a midweek friendly, but would prefer time off towards the end of the season to recover full fitness for Italy's European challenge, which begins on June 9 against Holland in Bern.
"I want to win a Champions League place but I am not at my best," Buffon said to Gazzetta dello Sport.
"To return to the top I need at least 20 days' rest."
The former Parma stopper was earlier this month named the world goalkeeper of 2007 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, his fourth such award in five years.
And he believes he can keep up the intensity until Juve secure qualification to Europe's top club competition.
"I train with a certain amount of caution, but it is not true that I cannot play three matches in one week," Buffon said.
"Treatment and rest are the best medicine."
Reserve goalkeeper Emanuele Belardi has already featured three times this Serie A season and may yet be called upon if Juventus can continue their good form, which culminated in last Saturday's 2-1 vicory over league leaders Internazionale.
That result gave the Bianconeri a nine-point cushion to fifth place, but also put them within six of Roma in second.
Much of their recent success can be attributed to Alessandro Del Piero, and if he plays on Sunday he will break the all-time Juventus appearance record of 552, set by sweeper Gaetano Scirea in the 1970s and 80s.
Claudio Ranieiri can also welcome back Cristiano Zanetti (thigh) from a three-week injury lay-off, and he will slot into midfield alongside Mohamed Sissoko with Zdenek Grygera expected to make way.
Jonathan Zebina (thigh) and Jorge Andrade (knee) remain sidelined from the Juve defence.
Parma left-back Paolo Castellini is convinced the tactical changes made by new coach Hector Cuper can lead them to victory against Juventus.
Last weekend Cuper suffered his first defeat, falling to two late Massimo Maccarone goals at Siena, since replacing Domenico Di Carlo at the helm a fortnight ago.
But Castellini says the change has boosted confidence at the club and they are sure of at least a point against the Bianconeri.
"We do not go to Turin convinced that a point is enough, neither do we leave from Parma in the knowledge we are already beaten," said the 29-year-old to club website www.fcparma.it.
"A point in Turin would be important, (but) we will try to win because if you do not try, you are sure not to get anything.
"The mindset that Cuper has instilled in Parma is to make sure of the points against whichever team we play.
"We must attack and try always to win, making sure we have the balance a team must have.
"These ideas are developing well. We have players of great quality in attack, so it is right that the coach decides to deploy the team in an offensive manner."
Parma lie in 15th place, but are now only a point above the relegation zone after Cagliari's successful appeal in midweek against a three-point deduction.
Argentinian coach Cuper has his attacking options limited by the suspension of Cristiano Lucarelli, and will use his absence to strengthen the midfield with Daniele Dessena and McDonald Mariga, who was suspended last week.
Luca Cigarini is set to drop to the bench, with former Juventus youth player Andrea Gasbarroni starting just behind Igor Budan in attack.
from : Sportinglife.com
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is keen to secure Champions League qualification for Juventus as soon as possible, so that he can shake off a back injury in time for Euro 2008.
Buffon played against Spain in a midweek friendly, but would prefer time off towards the end of the season to recover full fitness for Italy's European challenge, which begins on June 9 against Holland in Bern.
"I want to win a Champions League place but I am not at my best," Buffon said to Gazzetta dello Sport.
"To return to the top I need at least 20 days' rest."
The former Parma stopper was earlier this month named the world goalkeeper of 2007 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, his fourth such award in five years.
And he believes he can keep up the intensity until Juve secure qualification to Europe's top club competition.
"I train with a certain amount of caution, but it is not true that I cannot play three matches in one week," Buffon said.
"Treatment and rest are the best medicine."
Reserve goalkeeper Emanuele Belardi has already featured three times this Serie A season and may yet be called upon if Juventus can continue their good form, which culminated in last Saturday's 2-1 vicory over league leaders Internazionale.
That result gave the Bianconeri a nine-point cushion to fifth place, but also put them within six of Roma in second.
Much of their recent success can be attributed to Alessandro Del Piero, and if he plays on Sunday he will break the all-time Juventus appearance record of 552, set by sweeper Gaetano Scirea in the 1970s and 80s.
Claudio Ranieiri can also welcome back Cristiano Zanetti (thigh) from a three-week injury lay-off, and he will slot into midfield alongside Mohamed Sissoko with Zdenek Grygera expected to make way.
Jonathan Zebina (thigh) and Jorge Andrade (knee) remain sidelined from the Juve defence.
Parma left-back Paolo Castellini is convinced the tactical changes made by new coach Hector Cuper can lead them to victory against Juventus.
Last weekend Cuper suffered his first defeat, falling to two late Massimo Maccarone goals at Siena, since replacing Domenico Di Carlo at the helm a fortnight ago.
But Castellini says the change has boosted confidence at the club and they are sure of at least a point against the Bianconeri.
"We do not go to Turin convinced that a point is enough, neither do we leave from Parma in the knowledge we are already beaten," said the 29-year-old to club website www.fcparma.it.
"A point in Turin would be important, (but) we will try to win because if you do not try, you are sure not to get anything.
"The mindset that Cuper has instilled in Parma is to make sure of the points against whichever team we play.
"We must attack and try always to win, making sure we have the balance a team must have.
"These ideas are developing well. We have players of great quality in attack, so it is right that the coach decides to deploy the team in an offensive manner."
Parma lie in 15th place, but are now only a point above the relegation zone after Cagliari's successful appeal in midweek against a three-point deduction.
Argentinian coach Cuper has his attacking options limited by the suspension of Cristiano Lucarelli, and will use his absence to strengthen the midfield with Daniele Dessena and McDonald Mariga, who was suspended last week.
Luca Cigarini is set to drop to the bench, with former Juventus youth player Andrea Gasbarroni starting just behind Igor Budan in attack.
from : Sportinglife.com
Gigi ready for Renzo Barbera
Wednesday 2 April, 2008
Despite fears over his fitness, Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon is set to take to the field against Palermo.
The Azzurri No 1 has been suffering from pain in his lower back and has had to skip several games in 2008.
With Euro 2008 fast approaching, Buffon has revealed that he wants to rest once the Old Lady secure their Champions League place for next term.
It had been rumoured that a worsening of his condition would keep the former Parma man out of Juve’s game in Palermo this weekend, but that doesn’t now appear to be the case.
“He doesn’t have any problems,” club doctor Riccardo Agricola insisted. “The physiotherapy will continue and he will train as well.”
Buffon trained regularly with the rest of his teammates today and reported no pain at any stage.
(channel4)
Wednesday 2 April, 2008
Despite fears over his fitness, Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon is set to take to the field against Palermo.
The Azzurri No 1 has been suffering from pain in his lower back and has had to skip several games in 2008.
With Euro 2008 fast approaching, Buffon has revealed that he wants to rest once the Old Lady secure their Champions League place for next term.
It had been rumoured that a worsening of his condition would keep the former Parma man out of Juve’s game in Palermo this weekend, but that doesn’t now appear to be the case.
“He doesn’t have any problems,” club doctor Riccardo Agricola insisted. “The physiotherapy will continue and he will train as well.”
Buffon trained regularly with the rest of his teammates today and reported no pain at any stage.
(channel4)
