Elkann bitter about Juve form
Friday 26 March, 2010
Juventus patron John Elkann says he has become increasingly bitter about the club's woeful performances this season.
The grandson of Gianni Agnelli thought things had changed for the better with the appointment of Alberto Zaccheroni in January, but recent results suggest otherwise.
Juventus have lost their last three matches in all competitions and now lie seventh in Serie A with nothing else to play for except qualification for next year's Champions League.
“As a fan, I cannot but be embittered, disappointed and angry: Juventus lack determination at all levels,” Elkann raged.
When asked to reveal what Juventus require, he said: “There is no doubt that we need to react above all to build a strong Juve for next season.”
The Bianconeri are expected to undergo an extensive rebuilding operation in the summer, replacing the Coach and a number of the playing staff.
Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli is being touted as the favourite to replace Alberto Zaccheroni while ambitious bids for Giampaolo Pazzini and Juan Manuel Vargas are also rumoured to be in the offing.