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Del Piero: Inter Are The Strongest
Juventus hero Alessandro Del Piero has admitted that Inter are the strongest side in Italy, while he talks about his chances of representing the national team at Euro 2008.
Inter
The Bianconeri are having a fine campaign on their return to life in the top-flight and currently sit in third position.
However their chances of winning the Scudetto have virtually disappeared given the 10 point difference between them and unbeaten league-leaders Inter Milan.
“Inter are stronger than the other sides in Italy,” Del Piero confessed.
“They have a deep squad and they have consolidated the players that they have.
“The chance to face them in the Coppa Italia was a big stimulus to beat Empoli and now we want to give our all.”
Euro 2008
Del Piero has been in fine form recently, and has scored two crucial penalties in Juve’s last two matches against Catania and Empoli.
These excellent displays have led to calls that he should be recalled by Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni in time for this summer’s European Championships in Austria and Switzerland.
“Donadoni has total autonomy and freedom to make his own choices,” The Golden Boy stated.
“I will just keep trying hard to show that I am in good form and hope that I win an Azzurri shirt. Would I go to the Olympics in China? There’s a long time to think about that yet.
“Four years ago people thought I was finished and that I didn’t have 90 minutes in my legs any longer. Now things are going well I like to think about all the people who had faith in me. There has been a steady improvement in my physical condition and I want to keep it up.”
Pato
Finally Del Piero passed judgement on the new teenage phenomenon of Serie A – Milan’s Alexandre Pato.
“Pato played well against Napoli, as did Ronaldo,” Del Boy declared. “But we also have an excellent attack and we are all at our best.
“Milan have so many great players and the race is on for the top four. I wish them all the best as long as we finish above them.”
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Juventus hero Alessandro Del Piero has admitted that Inter are the strongest side in Italy, while he talks about his chances of representing the national team at Euro 2008.
Inter
The Bianconeri are having a fine campaign on their return to life in the top-flight and currently sit in third position.
However their chances of winning the Scudetto have virtually disappeared given the 10 point difference between them and unbeaten league-leaders Inter Milan.
“Inter are stronger than the other sides in Italy,” Del Piero confessed.
“They have a deep squad and they have consolidated the players that they have.
“The chance to face them in the Coppa Italia was a big stimulus to beat Empoli and now we want to give our all.”
Euro 2008
Del Piero has been in fine form recently, and has scored two crucial penalties in Juve’s last two matches against Catania and Empoli.
These excellent displays have led to calls that he should be recalled by Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni in time for this summer’s European Championships in Austria and Switzerland.
“Donadoni has total autonomy and freedom to make his own choices,” The Golden Boy stated.
“I will just keep trying hard to show that I am in good form and hope that I win an Azzurri shirt. Would I go to the Olympics in China? There’s a long time to think about that yet.
“Four years ago people thought I was finished and that I didn’t have 90 minutes in my legs any longer. Now things are going well I like to think about all the people who had faith in me. There has been a steady improvement in my physical condition and I want to keep it up.”
Pato
Finally Del Piero passed judgement on the new teenage phenomenon of Serie A – Milan’s Alexandre Pato.
“Pato played well against Napoli, as did Ronaldo,” Del Boy declared. “But we also have an excellent attack and we are all at our best.
“Milan have so many great players and the race is on for the top four. I wish them all the best as long as we finish above them.”
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Alex demands Juve push
Friday 18 January, 2008
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero warns his side against losing momentum and discusses his Azzurri future.
The Cadetti champions had a magnificent 2007 and have climbed into third place, but a draw with Catania in the first game since the break saw them lose further ground on the leading pair.
Sampdoria are the next opponents at the Stadio Olimpico and they arrive on good form after thrashing Palermo 3-0 in the League and Cagliari 4-0 in the Cup.
“It’s an important time for us,” Del Piero told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We are in a good League position, but if we are to make an excellent season into a stupendous one we must give more.
“We have all worked so hard up to now, even if some people have given more than others. We can’t lose our intensity, as this can be an exceptional year.”
Despite the positive mood at the club, some members of the Juve squad, such as Tiago Mendes, have been struggling and Del Piero suggested that they might be running out of time.
“Maybe some players have given more than others,” Alex continued. “Some players have had some difficulty settling in this year, but nobody has been lacking in training and I don’t want to point fingers at anybody.
“Us older heads in the group have never stopped taking responsibility. It’s a positive thing to be able to set a good example.
“Compared to our rivals we have changed a lot since last year, but we have kept our pride, determination and will to win.”
It is clearly evident that Inter are the side to beat in Serie A, but Del Piero is looking forward to facing them in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.
“Inter are stronger than the other sides in Italy,” he admitted. “They have a deep squad and they have consolidated the players that they have.
“The chance to face them in the Coppa Italia was a big stimulus to beat Empoli and now we want to give our all.”
Italy boss Roberto Donadoni has indicated that he will certainly consider picking Pinturricchio for his Euro 2008 squad, but the Juve talisman is letting his performances do the talking.
“Donadoni has total autonomy and freedom to make his own choices,” he stressed.
“I will just keep trying hard to show that I am in good form and hope that I win an Azzurri shirt. Would I go to the Olympics in China? There’s a long time to think about that yet.
“Four years ago people thought I was finished and that I didn’t have 90 minutes in my legs any longer. Now things are going well I like to think about all the people who had faith in me. There has been a steady improvement in my physical condition and I want to keep it up.”
Del Piero finished with a comment on Champions League qualification rivals Milan and their new ace Alexandre Pato.
“Pato played well against Napoli, as did Ronaldo,” he declared. “But we also have an excellent attack and we are all at our best.
“Milan have so many great players and the race is on for the top four. I wish them all the best as long as we finish above them.”
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Friday 18 January, 2008
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero warns his side against losing momentum and discusses his Azzurri future.
The Cadetti champions had a magnificent 2007 and have climbed into third place, but a draw with Catania in the first game since the break saw them lose further ground on the leading pair.
Sampdoria are the next opponents at the Stadio Olimpico and they arrive on good form after thrashing Palermo 3-0 in the League and Cagliari 4-0 in the Cup.
“It’s an important time for us,” Del Piero told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We are in a good League position, but if we are to make an excellent season into a stupendous one we must give more.
“We have all worked so hard up to now, even if some people have given more than others. We can’t lose our intensity, as this can be an exceptional year.”
Despite the positive mood at the club, some members of the Juve squad, such as Tiago Mendes, have been struggling and Del Piero suggested that they might be running out of time.
“Maybe some players have given more than others,” Alex continued. “Some players have had some difficulty settling in this year, but nobody has been lacking in training and I don’t want to point fingers at anybody.
“Us older heads in the group have never stopped taking responsibility. It’s a positive thing to be able to set a good example.
“Compared to our rivals we have changed a lot since last year, but we have kept our pride, determination and will to win.”
It is clearly evident that Inter are the side to beat in Serie A, but Del Piero is looking forward to facing them in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.
“Inter are stronger than the other sides in Italy,” he admitted. “They have a deep squad and they have consolidated the players that they have.
“The chance to face them in the Coppa Italia was a big stimulus to beat Empoli and now we want to give our all.”
Italy boss Roberto Donadoni has indicated that he will certainly consider picking Pinturricchio for his Euro 2008 squad, but the Juve talisman is letting his performances do the talking.
“Donadoni has total autonomy and freedom to make his own choices,” he stressed.
“I will just keep trying hard to show that I am in good form and hope that I win an Azzurri shirt. Would I go to the Olympics in China? There’s a long time to think about that yet.
“Four years ago people thought I was finished and that I didn’t have 90 minutes in my legs any longer. Now things are going well I like to think about all the people who had faith in me. There has been a steady improvement in my physical condition and I want to keep it up.”
Del Piero finished with a comment on Champions League qualification rivals Milan and their new ace Alexandre Pato.
“Pato played well against Napoli, as did Ronaldo,” he declared. “But we also have an excellent attack and we are all at our best.
“Milan have so many great players and the race is on for the top four. I wish them all the best as long as we finish above them.”
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Del Piero: Some Players Have Under-Performed
Alessandro Del Piero says that these are important times in Juventus’ season and admits, without naming any names, that some players have not performed up to standard.
The Bianconeri are going well in Serie A in third position, however they have had a less than smooth start to 2008, following a 1-1 draw at Catania and a see-saw 5-3 Coppa Italia win over Empoli.
“It’s an important time for us,” Del Piero told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We are in a good League position, but if we are to make an excellent season into a stupendous one we must give more.
“We have all worked so hard up to now. We can’t lose our intensity, as this can be an exceptional year.”
While some players such as Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon and David Trezeguet have shone, others such as summer signings Tiago Mendes and Sergio Almiron have flopped terribly.
“Maybe some players have given more than others,” Alex conceded.
“Some players have had some difficulty settling in this year, but nobody has been lacking in training and I don’t want to point fingers at anybody.
“Us older heads in the group have never stopped taking responsibility. It’s a positive thing to be able to set a good example.
“Compared to our rivals we have changed a lot since last year, but we have kept our pride, determination and will to win.”
Juventus will be keen to secure their first Serie A win of 2008 when they host Sampdoria at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin on Sunday.
Gianni Wilson
goal.com
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Wise words from Alex.
Alessandro Del Piero says that these are important times in Juventus’ season and admits, without naming any names, that some players have not performed up to standard.
The Bianconeri are going well in Serie A in third position, however they have had a less than smooth start to 2008, following a 1-1 draw at Catania and a see-saw 5-3 Coppa Italia win over Empoli.
“It’s an important time for us,” Del Piero told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We are in a good League position, but if we are to make an excellent season into a stupendous one we must give more.
“We have all worked so hard up to now. We can’t lose our intensity, as this can be an exceptional year.”
While some players such as Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon and David Trezeguet have shone, others such as summer signings Tiago Mendes and Sergio Almiron have flopped terribly.
“Maybe some players have given more than others,” Alex conceded.
“Some players have had some difficulty settling in this year, but nobody has been lacking in training and I don’t want to point fingers at anybody.
“Us older heads in the group have never stopped taking responsibility. It’s a positive thing to be able to set a good example.
“Compared to our rivals we have changed a lot since last year, but we have kept our pride, determination and will to win.”
Juventus will be keen to secure their first Serie A win of 2008 when they host Sampdoria at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin on Sunday.
Gianni Wilson
goal.com
_________________
Wise words from Alex.
Del Piero: «We're doing something great»
It's Alessandro Del Piero's day: his first press conference of the year, a year that has already seen him in an absolutely starring role, with a goal at Catania, one in the Italian Cup, and his condition always improving.
Del Piero is a leader on the pitch, in the changing rooms, and also in the press room. He sent clear and straightforward messages to everybody; they can be summed up in one thought: «We're doing great things, but we have to give something more. Everybody, that is: players, staff and Club officials».
First part of the season assessment. «This is an important moment for us. We've done a lot; we've all worked very hard. Both those that have done well, and those that have done less well than expected, but we mustn't put the blame on anyone for this. We achieved some good results and our League position is excellent. In front of us we have Inter Milan; they're stronger than anyone else because of the sheer number of players they have and the awareness of their own strength. Compared to the Nerazzurri, but also to AC Milan and Roma, we have had to face a lot more problems, because we changed so many players. But we’ve overcome those problems».
We can give more. «Praise and nice words, but most of all the results we've achieved, have to motivate us. We're doing something really great, but we have to give more. All of us: players, staff and Club officials. We have to strive in all areas if we want to continue flying high in the League and to keep dreaming».
One day at a time. «We can't afford to think in the long term this year. We have to take one day at a time, match after match, knowing that if we're not careful, we'll struggle. Just look at the Italian Cup. In the first leg, Empoli played better than us and won, and they also gave us a hard time in the return match. And it'll be the same in Sunday's match against Sampdoria, already complicated due to all our injuries».
Few regrets. «We lost one match hitting the woodwork three times, other times we salvaged the result in the nick of time. Over the course of a season, things tend to even out in the end. Sometimes we would've deserved more than we got, other times less. We can't say we've had a surprising season, but it's proving to be an excellent one, considering the problems we faced».
Champions League yes. «Qualifying for the Champions League offers a lot, not only in terms of money for the Club. It gives you ambition and the joy of playing it, it offers exciting games. It's a fantastic objective to reach and to play for».
Champions League no. «Will it be a failed season if we don't end up in one of the first four positions?
The fundamental thing this year is to arrive at the end with the knowledge that we've given all we had. Just like we've done up until now. But, I repeat, this isn't enough. We have to give even more. We've done well but we cannot afford to let our guard down. We have to keep this way of thinking in our minds at all times».
We never give up. «One of the more positive things is that we've kept those traits such as our pride, the desire to win always, and the trust between us. This is demonstrated by the many points we got in the last minutes of matches».
Responsibility. «We've never failed to take our responsibility. At the moment I don't feel I have more responsibility compared to last year or the previous years. I always feel a lot of it around me and this is fair».
The newcomers' problems. «I don't really want to talk about those who haven't been able to give their best. The only thing I can say is that in terms of spirit and commitment, everyone has given 100%; having said that, it happens to everyone to go through highs and lows».
Transfers. «The Club hasn't asked me for advice on transfers, and that's fair. It's up to the management staff to operate and decide. This way I have a clearer mind to concentrate on my football».
Against Inter Milan in the cup. «We'll live this challenge intensely, but so will they. Against Empoli, we were motivated anyway. I hope they'll be two spectacular and intense matches and that we can qualify for the semi-finals. The Italian Cup is something we value; these are the only cup games we're playing this year».
My personal season crescendo. «I began the season training on my own; I could only improve my condition
. Joking apart, I got progressively better. Goals help in highlighting my good condition and I'm glad they came. I'm pleased about my current physical and psychological condition. I don't think about those that already four years ago thought I couldn't play for the whole 90 minutes. I think about those who believed in me, it's also thanks to them that I transformed my work into positive energy».
The National team and the European Championships objective. «Donadoni is free to choose who he wants in his team. My only thought is trying to do well, as I'm doing, so that I can be called up. I've almost always been a part of the group and I'd like to continue being a part of it. For now I'm concentrating only on Juventus, because only by doing well here can I have the chance to be called up. The National team represents the peak for a player and if I won't be taking part in the European Championships, well, never mind. I'll do something else during those months».
http://www.juventus.com/site/eng/NEWS_newsseriea_CF796444247E47A185B63BC08142BEFE.asp
Grande Capitano!
It's Alessandro Del Piero's day: his first press conference of the year, a year that has already seen him in an absolutely starring role, with a goal at Catania, one in the Italian Cup, and his condition always improving.
Del Piero is a leader on the pitch, in the changing rooms, and also in the press room. He sent clear and straightforward messages to everybody; they can be summed up in one thought: «We're doing great things, but we have to give something more. Everybody, that is: players, staff and Club officials».
First part of the season assessment. «This is an important moment for us. We've done a lot; we've all worked very hard. Both those that have done well, and those that have done less well than expected, but we mustn't put the blame on anyone for this. We achieved some good results and our League position is excellent. In front of us we have Inter Milan; they're stronger than anyone else because of the sheer number of players they have and the awareness of their own strength. Compared to the Nerazzurri, but also to AC Milan and Roma, we have had to face a lot more problems, because we changed so many players. But we’ve overcome those problems».
We can give more. «Praise and nice words, but most of all the results we've achieved, have to motivate us. We're doing something really great, but we have to give more. All of us: players, staff and Club officials. We have to strive in all areas if we want to continue flying high in the League and to keep dreaming».
One day at a time. «We can't afford to think in the long term this year. We have to take one day at a time, match after match, knowing that if we're not careful, we'll struggle. Just look at the Italian Cup. In the first leg, Empoli played better than us and won, and they also gave us a hard time in the return match. And it'll be the same in Sunday's match against Sampdoria, already complicated due to all our injuries».
Few regrets. «We lost one match hitting the woodwork three times, other times we salvaged the result in the nick of time. Over the course of a season, things tend to even out in the end. Sometimes we would've deserved more than we got, other times less. We can't say we've had a surprising season, but it's proving to be an excellent one, considering the problems we faced».
Champions League yes. «Qualifying for the Champions League offers a lot, not only in terms of money for the Club. It gives you ambition and the joy of playing it, it offers exciting games. It's a fantastic objective to reach and to play for».
Champions League no. «Will it be a failed season if we don't end up in one of the first four positions?
The fundamental thing this year is to arrive at the end with the knowledge that we've given all we had. Just like we've done up until now. But, I repeat, this isn't enough. We have to give even more. We've done well but we cannot afford to let our guard down. We have to keep this way of thinking in our minds at all times».
We never give up. «One of the more positive things is that we've kept those traits such as our pride, the desire to win always, and the trust between us. This is demonstrated by the many points we got in the last minutes of matches».
Responsibility. «We've never failed to take our responsibility. At the moment I don't feel I have more responsibility compared to last year or the previous years. I always feel a lot of it around me and this is fair».
The newcomers' problems. «I don't really want to talk about those who haven't been able to give their best. The only thing I can say is that in terms of spirit and commitment, everyone has given 100%; having said that, it happens to everyone to go through highs and lows».
Transfers. «The Club hasn't asked me for advice on transfers, and that's fair. It's up to the management staff to operate and decide. This way I have a clearer mind to concentrate on my football».
Against Inter Milan in the cup. «We'll live this challenge intensely, but so will they. Against Empoli, we were motivated anyway. I hope they'll be two spectacular and intense matches and that we can qualify for the semi-finals. The Italian Cup is something we value; these are the only cup games we're playing this year».
My personal season crescendo. «I began the season training on my own; I could only improve my condition
. Joking apart, I got progressively better. Goals help in highlighting my good condition and I'm glad they came. I'm pleased about my current physical and psychological condition. I don't think about those that already four years ago thought I couldn't play for the whole 90 minutes. I think about those who believed in me, it's also thanks to them that I transformed my work into positive energy».The National team and the European Championships objective. «Donadoni is free to choose who he wants in his team. My only thought is trying to do well, as I'm doing, so that I can be called up. I've almost always been a part of the group and I'd like to continue being a part of it. For now I'm concentrating only on Juventus, because only by doing well here can I have the chance to be called up. The National team represents the peak for a player and if I won't be taking part in the European Championships, well, never mind. I'll do something else during those months».
http://www.juventus.com/site/eng/NEWS_newsseriea_CF796444247E47A185B63BC08142BEFE.asp
Grande Capitano!
Del Piero: «We're doing something great»
It's Alessandro Del Piero's day: his first press conference of the year, a year that has already seen him in an absolutely starring role, with a goal at Catania, one in the Italian Cup, and his condition always improving.
Del Piero is a leader on the pitch, in the changing rooms, and also in the press room. He sent clear and straightforward messages to everybody; they can be summed up in one thought: «We're doing great things, but we have to give something more. Everybody, that is: players, staff and Club officials».
First part of the season assessment. «This is an important moment for us. We've done a lot; we've all worked very hard. Both those that have done well, and those that have done less well than expected, but we mustn't put the blame on anyone for this. We achieved some good results and our League position is excellent. In front of us we have Inter Milan; they're stronger than anyone else because of the sheer number of players they have and the awareness of their own strength. Compared to the Nerazzurri, but also to AC Milan and Roma, we have had to face a lot more problems, because we changed so many players. But we’ve overcome those problems».
We can give more. «Praise and nice words, but most of all the results we've achieved, have to motivate us. We're doing something really great, but we have to give more. All of us: players, staff and Club officials. We have to strive in all areas if we want to continue flying high in the League and to keep dreaming».
One day at a time. «We can't afford to think in the long term this year. We have to take one day at a time, match after match, knowing that if we're not careful, we'll struggle. Just look at the Italian Cup. In the first leg, Empoli played better than us and won, and they also gave us a hard time in the return match. And it'll be the same in Sunday's match against Sampdoria, already complicated due to all our injuries».
Few regrets. «We lost one match hitting the woodwork three times, other times we salvaged the result in the nick of time. Over the course of a season, things tend to even out in the end. Sometimes we would've deserved more than we got, other times less. We can't say we've had a surprising season, but it's proving to be an excellent one, considering the problems we faced».
Champions League yes. «Qualifying for the Champions League offers a lot, not only in terms of money for the Club. It gives you ambition and the joy of playing it, it offers exciting games. It's a fantastic objective to reach and to play for».
Champions League no. «Will it be a failed season if we don't end up in one of the first four positions?
The fundamental thing this year is to arrive at the end with the knowledge that we've given all we had. Just like we've done up until now. But, I repeat, this isn't enough. We have to give even more. We've done well but we cannot afford to let our guard down. We have to keep this way of thinking in our minds at all times».
We never give up. «One of the more positive things is that we've kept those traits such as our pride, the desire to win always, and the trust between us. This is demonstrated by the many points we got in the last minutes of matches».
Responsibility. «We've never failed to take our responsibility. At the moment I don't feel I have more responsibility compared to last year or the previous years. I always feel a lot of it around me and this is fair».
The newcomers' problems. «I don't really want to talk about those who haven't been able to give their best. The only thing I can say is that in terms of spirit and commitment, everyone has given 100%; having said that, it happens to everyone to go through highs and lows».
Transfers. «The Club hasn't asked me for advice on transfers, and that's fair. It's up to the management staff to operate and decide. This way I have a clearer mind to concentrate on my football».
Against Inter Milan in the cup. «We'll live this challenge intensely, but so will they. Against Empoli, we were motivated anyway. I hope they'll be two spectacular and intense matches and that we can qualify for the semi-finals. The Italian Cup is something we value; these are the only cup games we're playing this year».
My personal season crescendo. «I began the season training on my own; I could only improve my condition. Joking apart, I got progressively better. Goals help in highlighting my good condition and I'm glad they came. I'm pleased about my current physical and psychological condition. I don't think about those that already four years ago thought I couldn't play for the whole 90 minutes. I think about those who believed in me, it's also thanks to them that I transformed my work into positive energy».
The National team and the European Championships objective. «Donadoni is free to choose who he wants in his team. My only thought is trying to do well, as I'm doing, so that I can be called up. I've almost always been a part of the group and I'd like to continue being a part of it. For now I'm concentrating only on Juventus, because only by doing well here can I have the chance to be called up. The National team represents the peak for a player and if I won't be taking part in the European Championships, well, never mind. I'll do something else during those months».
http://www.juventus.com/site/eng/NEWS_newsseriea_CF796444247E47A185B63BC08142BEFE.asp
Grande Capitano!
It's Alessandro Del Piero's day: his first press conference of the year, a year that has already seen him in an absolutely starring role, with a goal at Catania, one in the Italian Cup, and his condition always improving.
Del Piero is a leader on the pitch, in the changing rooms, and also in the press room. He sent clear and straightforward messages to everybody; they can be summed up in one thought: «We're doing great things, but we have to give something more. Everybody, that is: players, staff and Club officials».
First part of the season assessment. «This is an important moment for us. We've done a lot; we've all worked very hard. Both those that have done well, and those that have done less well than expected, but we mustn't put the blame on anyone for this. We achieved some good results and our League position is excellent. In front of us we have Inter Milan; they're stronger than anyone else because of the sheer number of players they have and the awareness of their own strength. Compared to the Nerazzurri, but also to AC Milan and Roma, we have had to face a lot more problems, because we changed so many players. But we’ve overcome those problems».
We can give more. «Praise and nice words, but most of all the results we've achieved, have to motivate us. We're doing something really great, but we have to give more. All of us: players, staff and Club officials. We have to strive in all areas if we want to continue flying high in the League and to keep dreaming».
One day at a time. «We can't afford to think in the long term this year. We have to take one day at a time, match after match, knowing that if we're not careful, we'll struggle. Just look at the Italian Cup. In the first leg, Empoli played better than us and won, and they also gave us a hard time in the return match. And it'll be the same in Sunday's match against Sampdoria, already complicated due to all our injuries».
Few regrets. «We lost one match hitting the woodwork three times, other times we salvaged the result in the nick of time. Over the course of a season, things tend to even out in the end. Sometimes we would've deserved more than we got, other times less. We can't say we've had a surprising season, but it's proving to be an excellent one, considering the problems we faced».
Champions League yes. «Qualifying for the Champions League offers a lot, not only in terms of money for the Club. It gives you ambition and the joy of playing it, it offers exciting games. It's a fantastic objective to reach and to play for».
Champions League no. «Will it be a failed season if we don't end up in one of the first four positions?
The fundamental thing this year is to arrive at the end with the knowledge that we've given all we had. Just like we've done up until now. But, I repeat, this isn't enough. We have to give even more. We've done well but we cannot afford to let our guard down. We have to keep this way of thinking in our minds at all times».
We never give up. «One of the more positive things is that we've kept those traits such as our pride, the desire to win always, and the trust between us. This is demonstrated by the many points we got in the last minutes of matches».
Responsibility. «We've never failed to take our responsibility. At the moment I don't feel I have more responsibility compared to last year or the previous years. I always feel a lot of it around me and this is fair».
The newcomers' problems. «I don't really want to talk about those who haven't been able to give their best. The only thing I can say is that in terms of spirit and commitment, everyone has given 100%; having said that, it happens to everyone to go through highs and lows».
Transfers. «The Club hasn't asked me for advice on transfers, and that's fair. It's up to the management staff to operate and decide. This way I have a clearer mind to concentrate on my football».
Against Inter Milan in the cup. «We'll live this challenge intensely, but so will they. Against Empoli, we were motivated anyway. I hope they'll be two spectacular and intense matches and that we can qualify for the semi-finals. The Italian Cup is something we value; these are the only cup games we're playing this year».
My personal season crescendo. «I began the season training on my own; I could only improve my condition
. Joking apart, I got progressively better. Goals help in highlighting my good condition and I'm glad they came. I'm pleased about my current physical and psychological condition. I don't think about those that already four years ago thought I couldn't play for the whole 90 minutes. I think about those who believed in me, it's also thanks to them that I transformed my work into positive energy».The National team and the European Championships objective. «Donadoni is free to choose who he wants in his team. My only thought is trying to do well, as I'm doing, so that I can be called up. I've almost always been a part of the group and I'd like to continue being a part of it. For now I'm concentrating only on Juventus, because only by doing well here can I have the chance to be called up. The National team represents the peak for a player and if I won't be taking part in the European Championships, well, never mind. I'll do something else during those months».
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