I don't think Channel 4 are a very reliable source of information. I'm sure Del Piero will start on Wednesday, it will be good to see his reaction after being benched.
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Del Piero to face Samp Tuesday 21 September, 2004
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Alessandro Del Piero will be recalled to the Juventus side for the midweek trip to Sampdoria.
The captain was rested for the 2-0 win over Atalanta on Sunday, but will start alongside David Trezeguet on Wednesday evening.
Manuele Blasi is also expected to return to the team but boss Fabio Capello won’t be rotating his defenders.
"We need to consolidate certain mechanisms so I won’t be making many changes back there," said the tactician.
"When we are convinced that everything is working well, then I will start to think about resting players.
"I apologise to the members of the squad who are being left out but the season is a long one."
The Juve defence of Jonathan Zebina, Lilian Thuram, Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluca Zambrotta have yet to concede a goal this term.
The Old Lady go into the match as favourites given their 100 per cent record and the fact that Samp have lost both games so far.
But Capello has warned his troops that Doria should be respected – no matter what the League table says.
"They are an excellent side who are bossed by Walter Novellino, a former teammate of mine," he added.
"They will be keen to show people what they can do and playing against a side like Juventus will give them the stimulus they need.
"We can’t underestimate them and my boys know this. I’m sure Sampdoria will be protagonists in the season ahead."
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Alessandro Del Piero will be recalled to the Juventus side for the midweek trip to Sampdoria.
The captain was rested for the 2-0 win over Atalanta on Sunday, but will start alongside David Trezeguet on Wednesday evening.
Manuele Blasi is also expected to return to the team but boss Fabio Capello won’t be rotating his defenders.
"We need to consolidate certain mechanisms so I won’t be making many changes back there," said the tactician.
"When we are convinced that everything is working well, then I will start to think about resting players.
"I apologise to the members of the squad who are being left out but the season is a long one."
The Juve defence of Jonathan Zebina, Lilian Thuram, Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluca Zambrotta have yet to concede a goal this term.
The Old Lady go into the match as favourites given their 100 per cent record and the fact that Samp have lost both games so far.
But Capello has warned his troops that Doria should be respected – no matter what the League table says.
"They are an excellent side who are bossed by Walter Novellino, a former teammate of mine," he added.
"They will be keen to show people what they can do and playing against a side like Juventus will give them the stimulus they need.
"We can’t underestimate them and my boys know this. I’m sure Sampdoria will be protagonists in the season ahead."
Hmm. I think I did not make my point clear enough.
I meant to write that DP can never play a good game when he does not score(according to the press that is). SO even if he plays an awesome match but does not score, DP played suddenly awfull.
Against Ajax DP had much more to add to our play than Zlatan did.
Dp combined with Zambrotta dangerously all the time and DP's pass to Camoranesi leading up to the goal was simply class.
cappello will roate in midfield and atack but not defene ... maybe after a while koz da defence is just too good and they can get beter... on the other hand atack shuld kep rotating till we find perfect double probably zla-zal (zlaan-zalayeta) da double to be benched ofcourse .. hehe... as for mid camo and oli still rotate da competition makes em both play better... blasi tachi.. i heard tachi performed well last match ....
Capello has confirmed Del Piero will start tomorow:
http://www.gazzetta.it/primi_piani/calcio/2004/pp_1.0.519960635.shtml
Everyone happy now?!
http://www.gazzetta.it/primi_piani/calcio/2004/pp_1.0.519960635.shtml
Everyone happy now?!
Serie A Preview: Sampdoria-Juventus
9/21/2004 8:11:00 PM
Will Juventus keep their 100% record or will Sampdoria be able to slow down the bianconeri's run?
BACKGROUND
One of the current tail enders vs the current leaders, a team going through a bad period vs a team in a wonderful shape. Apparently the bookmakers should not accept bets on the winner.
In the last season Juventus won 2-1 at Marassi thanks to a diving header by Camoranesi and a precise shot by Antonio Conte.
Sampdoria was defeated twice by opponents who were not indeed better than them, Lazio and Siena, and were damaged by injuries (Diana and Doni out) and referees (3 players sent off in 2 matches). The performances were rather good but Novellino should find new offensive schemes and the players should show more bravery and control their nerves.
Probably the start of the season before time in order to prepare the CL preliminary round is now an advantage for Juventus who are in a splendid shape. Everything works: the defense is unbeatable, the midfield creates and defends, the forwards score. Juventus easily defeated both Brescia and Atalanta in serie A and Ajax in Champions League.
TEAM NEWS
Sampdoria:
Volpi and Carrozzieri are banned, while Diana (calf), Doni (ankle) and Pisano (thigh) are all injured. Antonioli is back after the ban. Novellino is planning to give a chance to Edusei and Kutuzov.
Juventus:
Capello can choose the starting lineup from an almost complete roster (just Montero, Ferrara and perhaps Chimenti out). Probably Del Piero will be in the starting lineup with Ibrahimovic on the bench, even if yesterday Del Piero didn’t play in the practice game.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Sampdoria:
The n.10 Flachi is the the star of this team. The Belorussian forward Kutuzov could be a surprise.
Juventus:
Juventus are a team full champions. The goalie Buffon, the defenders Thuram and Cannavaro, the left back Zambrotta, the midfielders Emerson and Nedved, the forwards Trezeguet, Del Piero, Ibrahimovic.
We could write books about them..
PROBABLE STARTING XIs
Samp (4-4-2):
Antonioli - Sacchetti, M.Castellini, Falcone, Tonetto - C.Zenoni, Edusei, Palombo, Kutuzov - Flachi, Bazzani.
Juventus (4-4-2):
Buffon - Zebina, Thuram, F.Cannavaro, Zambrotta - Camoranesi, Blasi, Emerson, Nedved - Del Piero, Trezeguet.
PREDICTION
Unless there is a big surprise, Juventus will win.
Samp 0-2 Juventus
i like the part players to watch from Juve!
9/21/2004 8:11:00 PM
Will Juventus keep their 100% record or will Sampdoria be able to slow down the bianconeri's run?
BACKGROUND
One of the current tail enders vs the current leaders, a team going through a bad period vs a team in a wonderful shape. Apparently the bookmakers should not accept bets on the winner.
In the last season Juventus won 2-1 at Marassi thanks to a diving header by Camoranesi and a precise shot by Antonio Conte.
Sampdoria was defeated twice by opponents who were not indeed better than them, Lazio and Siena, and were damaged by injuries (Diana and Doni out) and referees (3 players sent off in 2 matches). The performances were rather good but Novellino should find new offensive schemes and the players should show more bravery and control their nerves.
Probably the start of the season before time in order to prepare the CL preliminary round is now an advantage for Juventus who are in a splendid shape. Everything works: the defense is unbeatable, the midfield creates and defends, the forwards score. Juventus easily defeated both Brescia and Atalanta in serie A and Ajax in Champions League.
TEAM NEWS
Sampdoria:
Volpi and Carrozzieri are banned, while Diana (calf), Doni (ankle) and Pisano (thigh) are all injured. Antonioli is back after the ban. Novellino is planning to give a chance to Edusei and Kutuzov.
Juventus:
Capello can choose the starting lineup from an almost complete roster (just Montero, Ferrara and perhaps Chimenti out). Probably Del Piero will be in the starting lineup with Ibrahimovic on the bench, even if yesterday Del Piero didn’t play in the practice game.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Sampdoria:
The n.10 Flachi is the the star of this team. The Belorussian forward Kutuzov could be a surprise.
Juventus:
Juventus are a team full champions. The goalie Buffon, the defenders Thuram and Cannavaro, the left back Zambrotta, the midfielders Emerson and Nedved, the forwards Trezeguet, Del Piero, Ibrahimovic.
We could write books about them..
PROBABLE STARTING XIs
Samp (4-4-2):
Antonioli - Sacchetti, M.Castellini, Falcone, Tonetto - C.Zenoni, Edusei, Palombo, Kutuzov - Flachi, Bazzani.
Juventus (4-4-2):
Buffon - Zebina, Thuram, F.Cannavaro, Zambrotta - Camoranesi, Blasi, Emerson, Nedved - Del Piero, Trezeguet.
PREDICTION
Unless there is a big surprise, Juventus will win.
Samp 0-2 Juventus
i like the part players to watch from Juve!