Camo targets Milan and title Wednesday 3 December, 2008
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Mauro Camoranesi is fired up despite his dislocated shoulder, as he hopes to face Milan in 11 days and notes “the Scudetto is not taboo.”
There was good news for Coach Claudio Ranieri, as Camoranesi's shoulder injury is not as serious as first thought.
He could well be back in action for the showdown with Milan on December 14, albeit with protective strapping on his dislocated shoulder.
“My shoulder hurts, but I really think I can do it for next week,” said Camoranesi on Juventus Channel.
“It's a weird injury. I feel fine and want to run, but I can't give it my best because it affects my posture.”
He dislocated his shoulder during the opening minutes of Saturday's 4-0 win over Reggina, but stayed on the field until half-time and even score the opening goal.
“I'm not heroic. I had immediately asked to be substituted on Saturday, but it was only five minutes in and I was disappointed to go off.
“I tried running with my arm held close to my torso, and the pain did pass a bit, but in the final minutes of the first half I just couldn't move anymore and thought it better to let someone in good condition take my place.”
Juve are six points adrift of Serie A leaders Inter, but Camoranesi does not believe they are out of the title race by any means.
“The Scudetto is not taboo, but nor should we kid ourselves. We need to carry on with the same determination.
“It is a very long season and only in February or March will we understand who out of Juve, Milan and Inter will be in the best shape for that final push.
“I think the key is to concede as few goals as possible. Last season we were less strong in defence, but things have changed now.
“We've got to find balance, have always played well regardless of our opponents. The team has improved from last year.”
Channel 4