Nicola Legrottaglie (18 Viewers)
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actually the early christian's, who were haunted by many, when meeting a stranger painted half of fish in the sand's, and if the other guy finished that painting, he knew that he is christian too, at least that's the legend. since that it has become quite a symbol.
but i don't understand all that attention and even hate to the fact that legro is christian. it's not like he is eating little children or injuring Momo all the time, so what's the point with all those silly attacks even to his jewelry?
but i don't understand all that attention and even hate to the fact that legro is christian. it's not like he is eating little children or injuring Momo all the time, so what's the point with all those silly attacks even to his jewelry?
Legrottaglie: «Humility must be our strength»
«Since I joined Juventus, there has always been talk of scudetto because at Juventus you always play to win. I however, prefer to let the pitch speak. We must not take notice of criticism, both positive or negative. Our strength must be humility. We know we have a strong team, but without humility, group cohesion, the victories are not obtained».
Nicola Legrottaglie is as balanced as always. Juventus is being praised, but the defender does not want to give too much weight to Summer opinions. He maintains the same attitude even when people speak of Cannavaro in the starting line-up together with Chiellini: «In the last few years Giorgio and myself have been one of the best central defence duos in the championship and I cannot denying having felt a bit taken aback by remarks that Juventus signed Cannavaro to replace me. Now, however, I want to make an ulterior stimulus out of these declarations. Every single thing that happens in our life has a reason and Cannavaro’s arrival must be a reason to make me sweat and work even more. I have great respect for Cannavaro and am happy to play with him. Fabio can give us a great helping hand with all his experience and class and at the same time he will motivate me to do even better. I do not want to lose all I have done in the last two years: I returned to the national team and I want to go to the world cup, but this objective can only be achieved by doing well with Juventus».For Nicola the internal competition is not only a stimulus to improve as footballer, but also as a person: «I must be sincere: when I received the news of Cannavaro’s signing my first thought was that I risked playing less and hence not making it to the world cup. Then, however, I thought that even last year we all played a lot. With all the injuries and suspensions you need three central defenders, and so I cheered up and saw things from another angle. I want to remain at Juventus for as long as it is possible because to me itis like a family and would like to end my career here. For me it will also be a character exam: I want to respect the coach’s decisions, whatever they may be, and give my very best when I am called to the cause. For me a group is built even in this manner: a team manages to win when it has these values inside it. If one always thought of himself it would be hard to win. I want to transmit this sign and be an example to the team».
Discourse shifts to the duel with Inter: «I don’t know if we are at par. Each year there are attempts to compare the two teams on paper, but reality on the field is different. We will have to wait for the last four match days to know if we can win the scudetto. Ibrahimovic’s departure? He knows how to change a team, making it make a leap in quality, when he feels like it. I think he is the strongest attacker around. If he decides not to let you see the ball during a match, there is nothing you can do about it. Therefore it is better to meet him in the Champions League rather then in the championship».
Without comparing duels from a distance, the feeling is however that Juventus have been strengthened tremendously: «In these two years we had great championships. To be even more competitive, the club has enriched the squad with players of great quality, people of great talent like Cannavaro, Felipe Melo and Diego. If we mix this with humility and the will to sacrifice oneself we should be satisfied. The Brazilians also brought cheerfulness and this is positive. They gave a great impression on the field. Diego only played against the Koreans and we still have to see the best of his qualities. Melo can be felt in front of the defence. We even changed formation and having a low midfield helps us a lot».
To Legrottaglie, the arrival of Felipe Melo, who is also an “Athlete of Christ” is an ulterior motive for joy: «It is nice to know that there is another player in my same team whom I can call my brother and who believes in my same values. My dream is to see the whole team share my views».
The work this month has been intense but soon it will yield its fruit: «There are two weeks left until the start of the championship. We are still not at the top, because we are working on strength but we will ready by the start. The physical condition will have to be kept until the end. Last year, up to February we played a great championship, than we declined and did not manage to keep up the pace. We must try not to have those pauses which forbid you from reaching your objectives anymore».
«Since I joined Juventus, there has always been talk of scudetto because at Juventus you always play to win. I however, prefer to let the pitch speak. We must not take notice of criticism, both positive or negative. Our strength must be humility. We know we have a strong team, but without humility, group cohesion, the victories are not obtained».
Nicola Legrottaglie is as balanced as always. Juventus is being praised, but the defender does not want to give too much weight to Summer opinions. He maintains the same attitude even when people speak of Cannavaro in the starting line-up together with Chiellini: «In the last few years Giorgio and myself have been one of the best central defence duos in the championship and I cannot denying having felt a bit taken aback by remarks that Juventus signed Cannavaro to replace me. Now, however, I want to make an ulterior stimulus out of these declarations. Every single thing that happens in our life has a reason and Cannavaro’s arrival must be a reason to make me sweat and work even more. I have great respect for Cannavaro and am happy to play with him. Fabio can give us a great helping hand with all his experience and class and at the same time he will motivate me to do even better. I do not want to lose all I have done in the last two years: I returned to the national team and I want to go to the world cup, but this objective can only be achieved by doing well with Juventus».For Nicola the internal competition is not only a stimulus to improve as footballer, but also as a person: «I must be sincere: when I received the news of Cannavaro’s signing my first thought was that I risked playing less and hence not making it to the world cup. Then, however, I thought that even last year we all played a lot. With all the injuries and suspensions you need three central defenders, and so I cheered up and saw things from another angle. I want to remain at Juventus for as long as it is possible because to me itis like a family and would like to end my career here. For me it will also be a character exam: I want to respect the coach’s decisions, whatever they may be, and give my very best when I am called to the cause. For me a group is built even in this manner: a team manages to win when it has these values inside it. If one always thought of himself it would be hard to win. I want to transmit this sign and be an example to the team».
Discourse shifts to the duel with Inter: «I don’t know if we are at par. Each year there are attempts to compare the two teams on paper, but reality on the field is different. We will have to wait for the last four match days to know if we can win the scudetto. Ibrahimovic’s departure? He knows how to change a team, making it make a leap in quality, when he feels like it. I think he is the strongest attacker around. If he decides not to let you see the ball during a match, there is nothing you can do about it. Therefore it is better to meet him in the Champions League rather then in the championship».
Without comparing duels from a distance, the feeling is however that Juventus have been strengthened tremendously: «In these two years we had great championships. To be even more competitive, the club has enriched the squad with players of great quality, people of great talent like Cannavaro, Felipe Melo and Diego. If we mix this with humility and the will to sacrifice oneself we should be satisfied. The Brazilians also brought cheerfulness and this is positive. They gave a great impression on the field. Diego only played against the Koreans and we still have to see the best of his qualities. Melo can be felt in front of the defence. We even changed formation and having a low midfield helps us a lot».
To Legrottaglie, the arrival of Felipe Melo, who is also an “Athlete of Christ” is an ulterior motive for joy: «It is nice to know that there is another player in my same team whom I can call my brother and who believes in my same values. My dream is to see the whole team share my views».
The work this month has been intense but soon it will yield its fruit: «There are two weeks left until the start of the championship. We are still not at the top, because we are working on strength but we will ready by the start. The physical condition will have to be kept until the end. Last year, up to February we played a great championship, than we declined and did not manage to keep up the pace. We must try not to have those pauses which forbid you from reaching your objectives anymore».
he is a decent man, and on his day, a decent defender. His hopes of the whole club sharing his religious zeal are quaint, but a little unrealistic, and the aggressive, thuggish manner with which Melo goes about his business, certainly doesn't fit too cozily into the christian methodology...But who cares. I am happy to have them both in the squad. And thanks for posting the interview, its always pleasing to be able to feel a bit more familiar with the players than through seeing them play and reading their comments, often taken out of context, in the news reports. Forza Legro and the others...