Capello opts for Europe
Wednesday 12 October, 2005
Juventus boss Fabio Capello has admitted that he’d rather win the Champions League than the Scudetto this term.
Having netted the Italian title at his first attempt last season, the tactician now wants to return to winning ways in Europe.
"Like most fans, I’m saying the Champions League," Capello told Radio Repubblica on Wednesday afternoon.
"It is almost like trying to choose between a good vanilla ice cream and a good chocolate ice cream, but I would personally prefer the European Cup."
However, the Bianconeri have made a marvellous start to the defence of their Scudetto crown with six wins out of six.
"Perhaps people will talk about this present Juventus side in a few years even if there is great competition this season," he added.
"Looking at the statistics though, the best team that I have bossed is the Milan side which broke all those records."
Nevertheless, the Old Lady are certainly a force this year thanks to their star-studded squad.
"We have Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has matured," added the boss. "He is a young player with great quality, but can still improve.
"Our midfield now contains Patrick Vieira, one of the best players in the world.
"We have Christian Abbiati in goal while we wait for Gigi Buffon. Abbiati is someone we can count on and a player who could return to the international fold."
Capello was also quick to praise his centre-back pairing of Fabio Cannavaro and Lilian Thuram.
"They do have a certain age now but you only have to think about the Milan pair of Paolo Maldini and Billy Costacurta. We just need to hope that we don’t suffer any injuries."
Wednesday 12 October, 2005
Juventus boss Fabio Capello has admitted that he’d rather win the Champions League than the Scudetto this term.
Having netted the Italian title at his first attempt last season, the tactician now wants to return to winning ways in Europe.
"Like most fans, I’m saying the Champions League," Capello told Radio Repubblica on Wednesday afternoon.
"It is almost like trying to choose between a good vanilla ice cream and a good chocolate ice cream, but I would personally prefer the European Cup."
However, the Bianconeri have made a marvellous start to the defence of their Scudetto crown with six wins out of six.
"Perhaps people will talk about this present Juventus side in a few years even if there is great competition this season," he added.
"Looking at the statistics though, the best team that I have bossed is the Milan side which broke all those records."
Nevertheless, the Old Lady are certainly a force this year thanks to their star-studded squad.
"We have Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has matured," added the boss. "He is a young player with great quality, but can still improve.
"Our midfield now contains Patrick Vieira, one of the best players in the world.
"We have Christian Abbiati in goal while we wait for Gigi Buffon. Abbiati is someone we can count on and a player who could return to the international fold."
Capello was also quick to praise his centre-back pairing of Fabio Cannavaro and Lilian Thuram.
"They do have a certain age now but you only have to think about the Milan pair of Paolo Maldini and Billy Costacurta. We just need to hope that we don’t suffer any injuries."
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