Juve Diary: Day Five (1 Viewer)

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9am
Antonio Conte takes centre stage as the Bianconeri return to the Stadio Brunod for a tactical based training session.
Following a gradual build-up consisting of work on fitness and technique, the manager is beginning to mould his style of play for the upcoming 2012/13 campaign.
Masi, Lucio and Untersee are joined by wing-backs Pepe and De Ceglie for defensive movements, while midfielders Padoin, Marrone, Asamoah work on supplying service for Quagliarella and Vucinic.
After rounding off their session with some shooting practice, the first group move into the gym to allow their remaining team-mates to follow the same training programme.
1.45pm
A packed out press facility in Chatillon awaits Conte’s first pre-season press conference. The boss expresses his delight at the club’s work on bolstering his squad for a convincing tilt at the Champions League.
“I’m very happy with the club’s business in the transfer market,” he says. “We’re both on the same wavelength and speak on a daily basis about how things are panning out.
“Asamoah and Isla are two very strong players and possess the right characteristics for Juventus. We’re aware that Isla’s working his way back from a nasty injury, but he’s a great player so we’ll be patient and allow him to fully recover. Both he and Asamoah will offer a great deal.
“Giovinco’s return is another great move by the club - we really wanted to bring him back. He’s quick, technically gifted, strong in one-on-one situations, scores goals, lays on assists and capable in dead ball situations. He can be a determining player but still needs to develop.
“The minute Lucio came available there was no hesitation from our side. He showed enthusiasm in buying into the project of a young team that wanted to continue to develop and win. I’m happy about the welcome he’s received and convinced he’ll have a good season.”
5pm
Another enthusiastic crowd is treated to a six-goal thriller in Juve’s afternoon training session.
A one-touch rule is initially imposed and produces some flowing football, with Asamoah making the most of such a move by finding the corner with a fine right-footed shot, adding to a Matri strike which breaks the deadlock for the team in white.
The side wearing blue, however, fashion a dramatic response. Boakye celebrates completing a switch to Juventus by firing a double, before Quagliarella hits home to put his team in front. Yet there proves to be one final twist as Padoin strikes at the death to leave both groups with a share of the spoils.
8pm
Juventus Summer Village goes wild as fan favourite Arturo Vidal is interviewed on stage.
The midfielder draws a rapturous ovation when he underlines his desire to avenge May’s Coppa Italia defeat at the hands of the Napoli.
“We want revenge in the Super Cup,” states the 25-year-old. “We’ll do everything to win and bring the trophy back home.”


Source: Juventus.com
 

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The overall anthusiasm and optimism comes at maximum contrast with the new found misery of our direct opponents.
We must take advantage of this opportunity to consolidate our position as the serie A kings again!
So far it does not just seems possible, but probable too!!
 

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