Capello launches trident Sunday 29 May, 2005
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Fabio Capello has commented on Juve’s transfer strategy and will today introduce Adrian Mutu in a trident attack against Cagliari.
“Mutu has had some difficult months, but he has recovered from that and some of the credit goes to the players who welcomed him into their squad,” commented the Coach. “He’s been training hard for months and acting in a very professional manner.”
Former Chelsea star Mutu is available for selection after his ban for failing a drugs test expired this week, but is clearly short on match fitness after being sidelined for seven months.
“Mutu will start from the bench, but he’ll definitely come on during the match,” explained Capello. “In any case, we’ll field a trident attack and my only doubts are in defence and midfield.”
Juventus have already won the title and will be presented with the Scudetto trophy – a novelty for Serie A – before driving through Turin in an open-topped bus. It will also be a time for reflection, as today is the 20th anniversary of the Heysel tragedy.
The time is right to look to the future, as reports continue to link them with Antonio Cassano and Alberto Gilardino.
“We have already worked out some of our transfer strategy, though we need another two signings who can make the difference. I’d say that we’re already covered in attack, so we won’t be looking for any more forwards.”
Capello’s men were lambasted for their Champions’ League elimination to Liverpool, but that defeat has now been put into perspective by the Reds’ victory over Milan in the Final.
“Liverpool won because they never gave in and had that extra pinch of good luck, which never hurts,” noted the 1994 winner. “Milan already had the trophy in their hand, but unfortunately they let it slip.”