Might as well start talking about a new keeper... (10 Viewers)

Dec 26, 2004
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++ [ originally posted by Lippi.am ] ++
19-year Buffon made his debut in Squadra Azzurra in 1997 replacing injured Pagliuca on the 20th minute of the game against Russia. I've watched that game and Gigi was magnificient. Thanks to his magical saves in hard snowy conditions Italy played 1-1.
Now it's Pagliuca's turn to come in and replace Buffon.

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JCK

Biased
JCK
May 11, 2004
125,366
++ [ originally posted by DelpieroForLife ] ++
Give it a shoot with Peruzzi Luciano, I think everyone here back the idea of seeing the great Angelo in our goalie again...
I prefer Pagliuca, but I will be happy to see el Toro again, maybe he can hang his boots with us.
 

ZhiXin

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Oct 1, 2004
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Juventus handed Abbiati option Wednesday 17 August, 2005

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Milan have offered Juventus the services of goalkeeper Christian Abbiati as ‘compensation’ for the injury sustained to Gigi Buffon.

The Italian No 1 dislocated his shoulder in the 2-1 Trofeo Berlusconi loss to Milan on Sunday and the Rossoneri are remarkably ready to help out their rivals.

Reports in Italy on Wednesday insist that the club have offered Abbiati seeing as Buffon, who requires surgery, will be out for three months.

"It is an idea from (owner) Silvio Berlusconi," stated Milan Vice-president Adriano Galliani. "It would be a nice thing to do. We’ll see what happens."

Abbiati is himself an Italian international but has spent the last two seasons as reserve to Nelson Dida at the San Siro.

He did actually join Genoa earlier this summer in a bid to gain regular first team football, but that move has now been annulled given the Rossoblu’s demotion to Serie C.

However, Juventus do have another option in the shape of former Bianconeri ‘keeper Angelo Peruzzi.

The Old Lady have allegedly already made an enquiry to Lazio regarding a possible swoop, seeing as the Biancocelesti do have another top ‘keeper in the shape of Matteo Sereni on the bench.

Juventus could sign Peruzzi in a deal which also sees right-back Massimo Oddo move to the Delle Alpi.

Other contenders for the champions include Gianluca Pagliuca of Bologna, free agent Luca Marchegiani and Sereni.

source channel4.com
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
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Did Buffon really debut in that game against Russia? That was a pretty important game IIRC. Wasn't it a play off to reach the world cup finals?
 

Tom

The DJ
Oct 30, 2001
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++ [ originally posted by Jeeks ] ++
Abbiati is a good option, but I'd rather have Pagliuca or Peruzzi.
I'm not that bothered tbh. Any keeper worth their salt will do fine. Abbiati mgiht be a bit rusty though thats the only worry. There are plenty of keepers out there that are more consistent and reliable than Gigi though, Niemi and Cudicini to name two.
 

JCK

Biased
JCK
May 11, 2004
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++ [ originally posted by Tom ] ++


I'm not that bothered tbh. Any keeper worth their salt will do fine. Abbiati mgiht be a bit rusty though thats the only worry. There are plenty of keepers out there that are more consistent and reliable than Gigi though, Niemi and Cudicini to name two.
It seems with Milan offering Abbiati like they are the good guys. I am thinking that they know what they are doing with offering the bastard :D
 

Lippi.am

Senior Member
Feb 18, 2004
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++ [ originally posted by Seven ] ++
Did Buffon really debut in that game against Russia? That was a pretty important game IIRC. Wasn't it a play off to reach the world cup finals?
It was WC98 play-offs. First game in Russia ended 1-1, and then Italy won at home 1-0, thanks to Casiraghi's strike.
 

HelterSkelter

Senior Member
Apr 15, 2005
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cudicini is a great keeper.
i saw him him during roman's first year as chelsea's owner when they hadnt signed cech..
cudicni is great..but he is a choker.he made 2 massive blunders in potentially championship deciding games againt arsenal.thats what worries me about him.he does make the odd blunder.
 

baggio

Senior Member
Jun 3, 2003
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++ [ originally posted by Desmond ] ++

You mean like playing for 3 months and then spending the rest of the season on the bench?

3 months would be a significant amount of time for Pagliuca to do well for himself on the Juve squad. And even if a Gigi return maybe imminent, I'm pretty sure if Pagliuca performed like he usually does, he would hold his position for a longer duration than some might expect.
 

HelterSkelter

Senior Member
Apr 15, 2005
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im sure that paglicua would be put on the bench when gigi recovers.not only would capello want that,but lippi would want that : his number 1 keeper to get as much time to recover and find his form back before the world cup finals.
 

Edge

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Jun 14, 2004
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But what's this !!!


Juventus handed Abbiati option

Wednesday 17 August, 2005

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Milan have offered Juventus the services of goalkeeper Christian Abbiati as ‘compensation’ for the injury sustained to Gigi Buffon.

The Italian No 1 dislocated his shoulder in the 2-1 Trofeo Berlusconi loss to Milan on Sunday and the Rossoneri are remarkably ready to help out their rivals.

Reports in Italy on Wednesday insist that the club have offered Abbiati seeing as Buffon, who requires surgery, will be out for three months.

"It is an idea from (owner) Silvio Berlusconi," stated Milan Vice-president Adriano Galliani. "It would be a nice thing to do. We’ll see what happens."

Abbiati is himself an Italian international but has spent the last two seasons as reserve to Nelson Dida at the San Siro.

He did actually join Genoa earlier this summer in a bid to gain regular first team football, but that move has now been annulled given the Rossoblu’s demotion to Serie C.

However, Juventus do have another option in the shape of former Bianconeri ‘keeper Angelo Peruzzi.

The Old Lady have allegedly already made an enquiry to Lazio regarding a possible swoop, seeing as the Biancocelesti do have another top ‘keeper in the shape of Matteo Sereni on the bench.

Juventus could sign Peruzzi in a deal which also sees right-back Massimo Oddo move to the Delle Alpi.

Other contenders for the champions include Gianluca Pagliuca of Bologna, free agent Luca Marchegiani and Sereni.
 

#10

Senior Member
Jul 28, 2002
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Peruzzi would be class, providing him a great place to retire after a last few years of successfull benchwarming for us.
 

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