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07.12.2009JUVE-BAYERN, THE EVE
The eve of Juventus-Bayern match... When we play in the Championship, the press conference is a ritual also for the captain. So, here are some extracts from today chat (in the Photogallery you can find some pictures, taken at the press conference and some from the morning training).
As for the match.
“It is more than clear that this match is very important for us. On the outcome of this challenge depends whether we can continue or not, or in or out and we want to go over to the next round. We have to enter the pitch with thoughts, efforts and motivating force, that made really special the match against Inter. It is absolutely necessary to have all the above mentioned characteristics, above all in the match as the one tomorrow. The attention and the concentration have to be really above average. Exactly these features will help us to be different, we have to know how to suffer when it is necessary to suffer, and employ at maximum our qualities at the right moment.“
As for being fit.
“I don’t want to calculate percentage, talking about my physical condition, the important thing is to play better match after match. I’m satisfied with how I played the match against Inter, also because that one was quite physical and so can be considered as a valid and engaging test of my conditions. Surely enough, I want to improve what I have already achieved, specially lucidity, speed and promptness of the movements. I’m sure, I’ll reach this target soon.”
Comparing the match to Juve-Real last year.
“The victory against Inter like the one against Real last year? For now we do hope, and we have to make sure that it’ll become a reality. Last year, the victory against Real at home was the starting point of other victories, so we hope it turns out to be the same situation now. It is important to keep up continuance.”
As for the signature on the first goal against.
“I’ve said it straight away… I touched the ball. Then, to be absolutely sure who has really scored is difficult. If they want to assign it to me, I’ll take it, may be to replace the one that was taken away in Brescia… Anyhow, I want to stress out that this was a team goal and that is all what count, or even more the fact that we have scored.”
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