lippi return could be on the cards (17 Viewers)

Jun 11, 2006
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Lippi reveals Juve option
Monday 15 January, 2007
Former Azzurri Coach Marcello Lippi has admitted that a sensational return to Juventus could be on the cards.

Lippi, who took time off after the Germany ‘06 triumph, plans to start working again soon and will wait until April to consider any offers, although he does not rule out a shocking return to Turin.

“I have been contacted by several foreign clubs, but I refused all offers. If I don’t receive an interesting deal I might rest for another season,” he stated.

“I might even return to Juve, who knows. I want to stress the fact that this is just an idea, I have been paired with several teams, even if most of the reports were groundless.

“Let’s take Eddy Reja at Napoli, he is the leader of the table and is forced to hear that I will replace him,” concluded Lippi.

The 58-year-old Coach is also a reported target for Chelsea and is wanted by owner Roman Abramovich, as boss Jose Mourinho is allegedly set to leave the Blues at the end of the season.

Lippi also believes that Inter, another of his former sides, will emerge victorious in this season’s Scudetto race.

The Nerazzurri set a new all-time record after winning their 12th consecutive Serie A match against Torino on Saturday, increasing their lead over Roma to nine points.

“The championship is not over, but Inter are definitely in pole position,” said Lippi in an interview with Tuttosport.

“That was also the case before Roma’s draw with Messina, for two different reasons. They already had a seven-point lead and they are a very strong side.

“Inter are a concrete team and I do not agree with those who say that they do not play well – they have defeated Milan, Fiorentina, Roma and Palermo.

“How can anyone think that Calciopoli did not have any consequences? Juventus are in Serie B and they were stripped of two Scudetti. Lazio, Milan and Fiorentina were penalised and the championship conditioned.”



http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan15g.html



personally i'd like to see him back
 

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    hey i just found that news and thought i'd post it because its from a reliable enough source . i know its not gonna happen but i mean out of all managers in the past 10 years i like him most and plus he managed to bring italy to the world cup final and win too...
     

    fender06

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    Sep 16, 2006
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    #6
    hey i just found that news and thought i'd post it because its from a reliable enough source . i know its not gonna happen but i mean out of all managers in the past 10 years i like him most and plus he managed to bring italy to the world cup final and win too...
    actually, i admire Liippi so much, but if we don't strenthen our squad first, Lippi won't have the interest to come back, $$$$, everything is $$$/...
     

    Oggy

    and the Cockroaches
    Dec 27, 2005
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    #8
    Hey at least we can dream about him... And maybe if Deschamp screw few games than you never know :)
     

    Espectro

    The Grimreaper
    Jul 12, 2002
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    #10
    Im a huge fan of Lippi, but quite honestly I dont want him back.

    Deschamps is our coach now, and he deserves respect, he toke the team when nobody wanted it.
     

    Juventinho

    Hamilton saved my ass...
    Nov 4, 2004
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    I am sure his words were taken out of context because he said many times that he have a special relation with DD. We know as well that the two of them respect each other also because they worked together back when DD was playing for Juve and Lippi was coaching. These storys will do nothing but to unsettle the team because right now DD is doing a great job. Lippi is a legend for us and him coming back would be a dream come true but right now DD deserves his place and also respect. I might have welcomed this at the season start because i had my own doubts over DD ability but right now i hope that they either work together wich is a possibility as mentioned before by Lippi (Probably what Lippi meant in this one) or for DD to keep his place as he deserves'it but Lippi taking DD place will just be a stupid and unrespectfull act by the club toward DD (And it wont happen).
     

    swag

    L'autista
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    Sep 23, 2003
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    I would love to see him in the front office, but not as coach. That time has come and gone, and both he and Juve need to look forward -- not behind.
     

    #10

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    Jul 28, 2002
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    #14
    Technical Director, president, anything BUT head coach, he has had his time....and done it brilliantly, i dont want to spoil the legend.
     

    Joaco

    the cronopio
    Dec 11, 2005
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    I would love to see him in the front office, but not as coach. That time has come and gone, and both he and Juve need to look forward -- not behind.
    I second that, his cicle is over. Didi is our coach now, he will show us the way.
     

    Meath

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    Jan 14, 2007
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    I am sure his words were taken out of context because he said many times that he have a special relation with DD. We know as well that the two of them respect each other also because they worked together back when DD was playing for Juve and Lippi was coaching. These storys will do nothing but to unsettle the team because right now DD is doing a great job. Lippi is a legend for us and him coming back would be a dream come true but right now DD deserves his place and also respect. I might have welcomed this at the season start because i had my own doubts over DD ability but right now i hope that they either work together wich is a possibility as mentioned before by Lippi (Probably what Lippi meant in this one) or for DD to keep his place as he deserves'it but Lippi taking DD place will just be a stupid and unrespectfull act by the club toward DD (And it wont happen).
    I agree with that, surely it was taken out of context, I'm pretty sure Lippi wouldn't say that when DD is in the job and juve aren't looking for a manager
     

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