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Saturday 13 February, 2010
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Alberto Zaccheroni knows full well the only thing that can raise Juventus from their crisis is a victory over Genoa.
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There have been improvements since he replaced Ciro Ferrara, earning 1-1 draws with Lazio and Livorno, but the team slipped to seventh place.
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“The side needs to improve its self-belief and I can see that is happening, but we also need the support of results,” said Zac.
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“This squad is coming off a series of not particularly positive results, symptoms of a team in ill health and therefore in the recovery process.
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“I believe we have a quality outfit with only one squad really ahead of us in those terms, but until this belief is firmly in their heads, we cannot step up a gear.
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“We are going to play against an opponent we do not fear, but we do respect. Genoa have done very well in the last couple of years and I think Gian Piero Gasperini should’ve been nominated for the Panchina d’Oro award as Coach of the Year.”
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Goals are proving to be a real problem for Juventus, especially Amauri, who hasn’t scored since October 28.
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“A section of the side does what the other elements allow them to do, so that is even more crucial when we’re talking about a single player.
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“In any case, Amauri has a great characteristic in that he plays for the team and works very hard. Even if he doesn’t score, he gives his contribution.
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“He must not seek the goal like an obsession, because everyone goes through a negative streak like this and we can win games even with his assists or build-up play.”
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Zac transformed Juventus with a three-man defence last week, although he insists tactics aren’t so cut and dried.
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“The system is elastic and can mutate. I hear talk of three at the back, but the situation changes depending on the circumstances.”[/FONT]