Del Neri: 'No revolution at Juve'
Wednesday 16 June, 2010
Juventus' new boss Gigi Del Neri insists that there is no need for a revolution at the club after one of the worst seasons on record.
Interviewed on Chiambrettopoli, Del Neri gave an insight into his first month in charge of the Turin giants after his move from Sampdoria.
“There is no need for a revolution at Juve, only freshness,” Del Neri said. “We need to change tack, not throw everything away.
“Something must be recovered and then it's necessary to insert motivated players to change the direction of the team.”
Del Neri was then asked for his reaction to comments made by midfielder Felipe Melo who criticised the club while on international duty with Brazil.
“It's up to the club to evaluate his comment and a fine will also be taken into consideration.
“I don't know if Melo will stay. I believe that he can return to being useful, not last year's Melo, but that of Fiorentina and the Brazilian national team.”
Del Neri also responded to scepticism surrounding his appointment.
“I have risen through the ranks at all levels. I don't feel like someone who has arrived by chance, but out of meritocracy. I coached, played and got results everywhere. And if I am now at Juve, I won't apologise to anyone. I will not change my attitude and my thinking. I am not scared of Ferrara's and Zaccheroni's failure, it's part of this world.”
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