Caceres: Ciro is Juve's Guardiola Saturday 12 September, 2009
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Juventus prepare for tonight’s showdown with Lazio as ex-Barcelona defender Martin Caceres declares Ciro Ferrara “every bit as good as Pep Guardiola.”
Both teams have a 100 per cent record after two rounds and top the table, so you can watch that game LIVE from 19.45 UK time.
“Ferrara has charisma and a great way of training the squad. He knows how to make us feel involved and break the tension without losing his authority,” said the Uruguayan.
“He can certainly repeat for Juventus what Guardiola did with Barcelona. He has the qualities and Juve are competitive. He’s every bit as good as Guardiola.”
Ferrara has been compared to the Barcelona legend, who won the Champions League, Liga and Copa del Rey in his debut season.
The Bianconeri have so far impressed with victories over Chievo and Roma, so expect to do well at the Olimpico this evening against Lazio.
“I expect a year of great success with Juventus and I’m happy with the way my adventure has started. I am someone who never gives in,” continued Caceres in Tuttosport.
“The squad is very competitive, works with enthusiasm and there are some real champions here. Diego surprised me because he is absolutely world class.
“He’s not the only one of that kind in this side, which is why we are all very optimistic.”