Fabrizio Miccoli is hopeful that he can finally deliver for Juventus after a difficult first season in Turin.
The Italian struggled to make a significant impact at the Delle Alpi but he’s eager to silence his critics.
"I could have done better last term but I always looked to give my best when I was called upon," he stated.
"Yet I have great faith in new boss Fabio Capello. He knows how desperate I am to do well after last season. I feel that he respects me and I respect him."
Miccoli looks set to remain at the club despite being associated with a move away given the tough competition for places.
"I’m content that David Trezeguet has remained because he scores plenty of goals," he added.
"Del Piero? I have no problem with him. After all, we did well when we played together last season."
But what if Juve sign Christian Vieri too? "I would be surprised to see Vieri here but only because he has been with Inter for the last five years," he noted.
"As far as I’m aware, my name hasn’t been a part of any transfer negotiations. I want to stay here at all costs even if a new striker does arrive this summer."
There are some sections of the media who believe Miccoli could make an impact under Capello in a similar way to how Antonio Cassano did with Roma last season.
"Don’t call me Juventus’ Cassano," he responded. "He has already got to certain levels by playing well and scoring goals, while I still have to prove myself at the highest levels."
Miccoli was also confident that he could return to the international scene after his Euro 2004 disappointment following the arrival of Marcello Lippi.
"I’m happy that Lippi has landed the national team job because I know that I will be considered for the squad," he concluded.
Lippi, Miccoli’s boss at Juventus last term, has replaced Giovanni Trapattoni on the Azzurri bench.
I hope for him that he can show how good he is and that Capello has faith in him!!!
The Italian struggled to make a significant impact at the Delle Alpi but he’s eager to silence his critics.
"I could have done better last term but I always looked to give my best when I was called upon," he stated.
"Yet I have great faith in new boss Fabio Capello. He knows how desperate I am to do well after last season. I feel that he respects me and I respect him."
Miccoli looks set to remain at the club despite being associated with a move away given the tough competition for places.
"I’m content that David Trezeguet has remained because he scores plenty of goals," he added.
"Del Piero? I have no problem with him. After all, we did well when we played together last season."
But what if Juve sign Christian Vieri too? "I would be surprised to see Vieri here but only because he has been with Inter for the last five years," he noted.
"As far as I’m aware, my name hasn’t been a part of any transfer negotiations. I want to stay here at all costs even if a new striker does arrive this summer."
There are some sections of the media who believe Miccoli could make an impact under Capello in a similar way to how Antonio Cassano did with Roma last season.
"Don’t call me Juventus’ Cassano," he responded. "He has already got to certain levels by playing well and scoring goals, while I still have to prove myself at the highest levels."
Miccoli was also confident that he could return to the international scene after his Euro 2004 disappointment following the arrival of Marcello Lippi.
"I’m happy that Lippi has landed the national team job because I know that I will be considered for the squad," he concluded.
Lippi, Miccoli’s boss at Juventus last term, has replaced Giovanni Trapattoni on the Azzurri bench.
I hope for him that he can show how good he is and that Capello has faith in him!!!
