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Vieira went stale
by Paul Higham - created on 11 Sep 2005
Patrick Vieira says he has a much greater chance of conquering Europe with Juventus than at Arsenal, whilst also saying he went stale at Highbury.
The French midfielder joined Juve for £13.5 million during the summer and the former Arsenal skipper has hit out at his old side.
Vieira says he has much more of a chance of landing the UEFA Champions League now he has swapped North London for Turin.
"At least on paper, I think I have a better chance of winning the Champions League with Juventus," said Vieira.
"Our squad is very strong. Very often there are two internationals competing for each place in the team."
Vieira says that he feels more pressure to win things at Juventus, adding that he had gone stale in the past couple of years at Arsene Wenger's side.
"There's a pressure here in Turin, a pressure on people to win, a determination in the air and in the environment that I hadn't felt in a long time at Arsenal.
"I have an excellent midfield partner with Emerson and we have a very strong midfield.
"Most of all, though, there's such a will to win here because Juventus are so used to winning.
"I feel pressure on me to do well and that hadn't happened in a while at Arsenal.
"I wasn't at my best over the last two years but each time my form has dipped I've been capable of pulling myself back up again.
"I needed a new challenge."
by Paul Higham - created on 11 Sep 2005
Patrick Vieira says he has a much greater chance of conquering Europe with Juventus than at Arsenal, whilst also saying he went stale at Highbury.
The French midfielder joined Juve for £13.5 million during the summer and the former Arsenal skipper has hit out at his old side.
Vieira says he has much more of a chance of landing the UEFA Champions League now he has swapped North London for Turin.
"At least on paper, I think I have a better chance of winning the Champions League with Juventus," said Vieira.
"Our squad is very strong. Very often there are two internationals competing for each place in the team."
Vieira says that he feels more pressure to win things at Juventus, adding that he had gone stale in the past couple of years at Arsene Wenger's side.
"There's a pressure here in Turin, a pressure on people to win, a determination in the air and in the environment that I hadn't felt in a long time at Arsenal.
"I have an excellent midfield partner with Emerson and we have a very strong midfield.
"Most of all, though, there's such a will to win here because Juventus are so used to winning.
"I feel pressure on me to do well and that hadn't happened in a while at Arsenal.
"I wasn't at my best over the last two years but each time my form has dipped I've been capable of pulling myself back up again.
"I needed a new challenge."
++ [ originally posted by Mr. Gol ] ++
What's Mellberg doing this far from his own goal? We can't see his face, but I'm sure he looks surprised to see that there is a goal on the other side of the pitch as well
What's Mellberg doing this far from his own goal? We can't see his face, but I'm sure he looks surprised to see that there is a goal on the other side of the pitch as well
Vieira believes in Euro glory Monday 12 September, 2005
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Patrick Vieira has conceded that his move to Juventus will finally offer him a realistic shot at Champions League glory.
The Frenchman had failed to make a serious European challenge while at Arsenal before his £14m summer switch to Turin.
Now the international, who will appear against Brugge on Wednesday, believes that could all change following his decision to return to Serie A.
"I think I have a better chance of winning the Champions League with Juventus, at least on paper," said Vieira following his goal against Empoli.
"Our squad is very strong. Very often there are two internationals competing for each place in the team."
The former Milan flop added that he believes he is in the right surroundings to get his hands on much more silverware in his already glittering career.
"There's a pressure to win here, a determination in the air and in the environment that I hadn't felt in a long time at Arsenal," he continued.
Vieira is starting to settle at the Stadio Delle Alpi and he admits his switch has given him renewed focus.
"I needed a new challenge," he explained. "I wasn't at my best over the last two years.
"However, each time my form has dipped I've been capable of pulling myself back up again."
source: channel4.com
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Patrick Vieira has conceded that his move to Juventus will finally offer him a realistic shot at Champions League glory.
The Frenchman had failed to make a serious European challenge while at Arsenal before his £14m summer switch to Turin.
Now the international, who will appear against Brugge on Wednesday, believes that could all change following his decision to return to Serie A.
"I think I have a better chance of winning the Champions League with Juventus, at least on paper," said Vieira following his goal against Empoli.
"Our squad is very strong. Very often there are two internationals competing for each place in the team."
The former Milan flop added that he believes he is in the right surroundings to get his hands on much more silverware in his already glittering career.
"There's a pressure to win here, a determination in the air and in the environment that I hadn't felt in a long time at Arsenal," he continued.
Vieira is starting to settle at the Stadio Delle Alpi and he admits his switch has given him renewed focus.
"I needed a new challenge," he explained. "I wasn't at my best over the last two years.
"However, each time my form has dipped I've been capable of pulling myself back up again."
source: channel4.com
++ [ originally posted by Mr. Gol ] ++
What's Mellberg doing this far from his own goal? We can't see his face, but I'm sure he looks surprised to see that there is a goal on the other side of the pitch as well
What's Mellberg doing this far from his own goal? We can't see his face, but I'm sure he looks surprised to see that there is a goal on the other side of the pitch as well
That shot was taken from a corner kick.. center backs usually go forward during those..
++ [ originally posted by sH][x][aN ] ++
Anyone noticed the patch on Paddy's chest everytime? (it can be seen in the pic of post #166 by gray.) My friend, who is a Arsenal fan, told me it is Viks.
I thought it was kinda weird. Maybe he put there to aid him to breathe better?
Anyone noticed the patch on Paddy's chest everytime? (it can be seen in the pic of post #166 by gray.) My friend, who is a Arsenal fan, told me it is Viks.
I thought it was kinda weird. Maybe he put there to aid him to breathe better?
Helps you breathe more easily.
