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Bianconero81

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Jan 26, 2009
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When Capello bought him he was a beast.... Zambrotta - Cannavaro - Who? - Zebina WAS the second best defence in the world at that time right after Maldini - Nesta - Stam - Cafu...... Injuries screwed Zebina over and he never recovered. Its really sad when injuries destroy a player's career.....
The fact that it was the 2'nd best defense, arguably the best, was largely down to the other players comprising that back line, even if I did like this perennially injured fuckwit (and enjoyed his antics) at some point in the past.
 

Cirillo

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Nov 10, 2009
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When Capello bought him he was a beast.... Zambrotta - Cannavaro - Who? - Zebina WAS the second best defence in the world at that time right after Maldini - Nesta - Stam - Cafu...... Injuries screwed Zebina over and he never recovered. Its really sad when injuries destroy a player's career.....

You're kidding right???? 2nd best? That is one of the best defences put together in the last 10 years I can think of!

Add in the defensive midfield of Emerson/Vieira/Tacchinardi with Camo and Nedvied always willing to help our and we were a team build to be tight and destroy.

Milan's defence was good, ours was GREAT!
 

Hust

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May 29, 2005
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http://football-italia.net/65169/zebina-‘juventus-are-fragile’

Zebina: 'Juventus are fragile’
By Football Italia staff

Former Juventus full-back Jonathan Zebina describes the Bianconeri as 'mentally fragile’ ahead of their clash with Monaco.

The Old Lady welcome the principality side to Juventus Stadium tonight for the first leg of their Quarter Final and the 36-year-old sees weaknesses in the Italian champions.

“Their priority remains the the League, because until recent years they were without the Scudetto,” Zebina theorised as he spoke to L’Equipe.

“They know they can’t compete for the Champions League yet.

“The level of Serie A has fallen, and the Italian League can neither retain nor attract top players, so Juventus find themselves facing less formidable teams, and only facing real intensity in the Champions League.

“In addition, they lack the resources, so the management is focused on younger players like [Paul] Pogba, or maybe ones with experience, but who come at a lower cost like [Patrice] Evra and [Carlos] Tevez.

“It won’t be easy against Monaco, even though they're favourites to make the next round.

“They’re mentally fragile, maybe, because European football is more direct and less tactical.”

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piotrr

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Sep 13, 2011
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http://football-italia.net/65169/zebina-‘juventus-are-fragile’

Zebina: 'Juventus are fragile’
By Football Italia staff

Former Juventus full-back Jonathan Zebina describes the Bianconeri as 'mentally fragile’ ahead of their clash with Monaco.

The Old Lady welcome the principality side to Juventus Stadium tonight for the first leg of their Quarter Final and the 36-year-old sees weaknesses in the Italian champions.

“Their priority remains the the League, because until recent years they were without the Scudetto,” Zebina theorised as he spoke to L’Equipe.

“They know they can’t compete for the Champions League yet.

“The level of Serie A has fallen, and the Italian League can neither retain nor attract top players, so Juventus find themselves facing less formidable teams, and only facing real intensity in the Champions League.

“In addition, they lack the resources, so the management is focused on younger players like [Paul] Pogba, or maybe ones with experience, but who come at a lower cost like [Patrice] Evra and [Carlos] Tevez.

“It won’t be easy against Monaco, even though they're favourites to make the next round.

“They’re mentally fragile, maybe, because European football is more direct and less tactical.”

:howler:
 

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