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Ranieri Wary Of Tristan And Tavano
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri is warning against any degree of complacency going into his side's Serie A meeting with Livorno this weekend...
The former Chelsea manager was quick to acknowledge his opponents' recent run of form, which would certainly suggest it will be a close encounter when the two sides meet on Sunday.
“I know that nothing can be taken for granted in the Italian championship,” declared Ranieri. “I’ll ask the boys for a win after our last two games ended in draws, but Livorno have won five and drawn four of their last nine games.
“[Livorno coach Giancarlo] Camolese is working very well, his squad is in good shape and their strike pairing of Diego Tristan and Ciccio Tavano is doing some nice things.
“It won’t be an easy game because Livorno are a side who play compact football and hit teams on the break.”
Buffon Blow
The visitors have been handed a bitter blow as world class goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has recently been ruled out by a back injury, one that is threatening to keep the World Cup winner out for a lengthy period - but boss Ranieri is far more optimistic.
“I hope he’s not out for too long,” said Ranieri. “He picked up the problem in the game against Sampdoria which then unexpectedly popped up again.
“I’m hoping to have him back for the Inter Cup game in midweek. In the meantime, I’m curious to see how his replacement plays.
“[Emanuele] Belardi has already played for us this season, he’s up to match fitness and I’m reasonably calm about the situation.”
No Camo
Despite recovering from his injury and being selected for the squad this weekend, right-winger Mauro Camoranesi will not be playing; Ranieri explained the psychology behind including a player in the squad despite knowing he will not be used.
He said, “He’s still not ready to play, but I thought it would be a good opportunity for him to feel the tension of the changing room again and he’ll probably be on the bench versus Inter.”
More To Do
Juve have stuttered since returning from the winter break with two disappointing draws in the league, but they have nevertheless retained third place in the league - at least for now - as other teams have failed to capitalise on Juve's dropped points.
“We want to be in charge of our own destiny and we are not looking at the other teams,” insisted Ranieri. “I’m happy even if we need to improve.
“As Alex [Alessandro] Del Piero has said, we have done a lot already and we still have a lot more to do.”
From Boum To Bust
Though he scored a priceless and dramatic equaliser in the Coppa Italia against Internazionale, the future of defender Jean-Alain Boumsong remains in doubt, with many not believing the Frenchman is cut out for Serie A.
Ranieri has hinted that Boumsong could be on his way out - but only if a suitable replacement is first made available.
“We’re waiting for developments on whether he will go or not go,” he said. “We have to see whether another defender will arrive. Who? I know as much as you…”
Juventus squad to face Livorno: Belardi, Vanstrattan, Novembre; Birindelli, Grygera, Molinaro, Legrottaglie, Ariaudo, D'Elia; Zanetti, Salihamidzic, Camoranesi, Nedved, Nocerino, Tiago, Castiglia; Iaquinta, Del Piero, Trezeguet, Palladino.
Sulmaan Ahmad,
Goal.com
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri is warning against any degree of complacency going into his side's Serie A meeting with Livorno this weekend...
The former Chelsea manager was quick to acknowledge his opponents' recent run of form, which would certainly suggest it will be a close encounter when the two sides meet on Sunday.
“I know that nothing can be taken for granted in the Italian championship,” declared Ranieri. “I’ll ask the boys for a win after our last two games ended in draws, but Livorno have won five and drawn four of their last nine games.
“[Livorno coach Giancarlo] Camolese is working very well, his squad is in good shape and their strike pairing of Diego Tristan and Ciccio Tavano is doing some nice things.
“It won’t be an easy game because Livorno are a side who play compact football and hit teams on the break.”
Buffon Blow
The visitors have been handed a bitter blow as world class goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has recently been ruled out by a back injury, one that is threatening to keep the World Cup winner out for a lengthy period - but boss Ranieri is far more optimistic.
“I hope he’s not out for too long,” said Ranieri. “He picked up the problem in the game against Sampdoria which then unexpectedly popped up again.
“I’m hoping to have him back for the Inter Cup game in midweek. In the meantime, I’m curious to see how his replacement plays.
“[Emanuele] Belardi has already played for us this season, he’s up to match fitness and I’m reasonably calm about the situation.”
No Camo
Despite recovering from his injury and being selected for the squad this weekend, right-winger Mauro Camoranesi will not be playing; Ranieri explained the psychology behind including a player in the squad despite knowing he will not be used.
He said, “He’s still not ready to play, but I thought it would be a good opportunity for him to feel the tension of the changing room again and he’ll probably be on the bench versus Inter.”
More To Do
Juve have stuttered since returning from the winter break with two disappointing draws in the league, but they have nevertheless retained third place in the league - at least for now - as other teams have failed to capitalise on Juve's dropped points.
“We want to be in charge of our own destiny and we are not looking at the other teams,” insisted Ranieri. “I’m happy even if we need to improve.
“As Alex [Alessandro] Del Piero has said, we have done a lot already and we still have a lot more to do.”
From Boum To Bust
Though he scored a priceless and dramatic equaliser in the Coppa Italia against Internazionale, the future of defender Jean-Alain Boumsong remains in doubt, with many not believing the Frenchman is cut out for Serie A.
Ranieri has hinted that Boumsong could be on his way out - but only if a suitable replacement is first made available.
“We’re waiting for developments on whether he will go or not go,” he said. “We have to see whether another defender will arrive. Who? I know as much as you…”
Juventus squad to face Livorno: Belardi, Vanstrattan, Novembre; Birindelli, Grygera, Molinaro, Legrottaglie, Ariaudo, D'Elia; Zanetti, Salihamidzic, Camoranesi, Nedved, Nocerino, Tiago, Castiglia; Iaquinta, Del Piero, Trezeguet, Palladino.
Sulmaan Ahmad,
Goal.com
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