Ranieri expects Reggina result Tuesday 25 September, 2007
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Claudio Ranieri is expecting his Juventus side to put pressure on the leading pack with a win against Reggina tomorrow evening.
The Bianconeri have started well and were boosted by a 2-2 draw with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico last weekend after Vincenzo Iaquinta grabbed a last-gasp equaliser.
Juve will be strong favourites against a struggling Reggina side in Turin and will try and take advantage of their rivals’ tough fixtures.
“With all due respect to Reggina, this is a game we must win,” the ex-Parma boss stated.
“They won’t come here and lie down and they can play well as we saw against Roma. They will put up a fight and their 4-3-3 can be very practical and fast.
“We need to keep our feet on the ground and keep playing like we did last Sunday where everyone was ready to sacrifice themselves for the team. We need to play like a smaller club.”
Ranieri opted for a trident attack last weekend with Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet and Vincenzo Iaquinta all starting, but he isn’t certain that he will do the same again.
“I have three stupendous strikers, all with their own unique qualities,” he enthused.
“It’s very hard to leave any of them out. I don’t know how we will line up tomorrow, but the trident is certainly one option.
In defence, the long-term injury to Portuguese stopper Jorge Andrade looks set to give youngster Domenico Criscito a run in the side.
“Despite some unjust criticism, I still have full faith in Domenico,” Ranieri insisted.
“Playing week in week out should give him a chance to show his worth and his ability to deal with situations.”
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Claudio Ranieri is expecting his Juventus side to put pressure on the leading pack with a win against Reggina tomorrow evening.
The Bianconeri have started well and were boosted by a 2-2 draw with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico last weekend after Vincenzo Iaquinta grabbed a last-gasp equaliser.
Juve will be strong favourites against a struggling Reggina side in Turin and will try and take advantage of their rivals’ tough fixtures.
“With all due respect to Reggina, this is a game we must win,” the ex-Parma boss stated.
“They won’t come here and lie down and they can play well as we saw against Roma. They will put up a fight and their 4-3-3 can be very practical and fast.
“We need to keep our feet on the ground and keep playing like we did last Sunday where everyone was ready to sacrifice themselves for the team. We need to play like a smaller club.”
Ranieri opted for a trident attack last weekend with Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet and Vincenzo Iaquinta all starting, but he isn’t certain that he will do the same again.
“I have three stupendous strikers, all with their own unique qualities,” he enthused.
“It’s very hard to leave any of them out. I don’t know how we will line up tomorrow, but the trident is certainly one option.
In defence, the long-term injury to Portuguese stopper Jorge Andrade looks set to give youngster Domenico Criscito a run in the side.
“Despite some unjust criticism, I still have full faith in Domenico,” Ranieri insisted.
“Playing week in week out should give him a chance to show his worth and his ability to deal with situations.”
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