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Iaquinta Ready For Special Spalletti Meeting
Vincenzo Iaquinta is excited about meeting up with Luciano Spalletti in the backdrop of one of the biggest games of the Serie A season.
Roma host Juventus in a Serie A block-buster on Sunday afternoon, a game which will see Vincenzo Iaquinta meet his former coach Luciano Spalletti.
Spalletti was the man under whom Iaquinta made his mark at Udinese, and the striker is obviously still indebted.
"I spent three wonderful years with him at Udinese and above all must thank him, as Spalletti helped to bring out my potential when I could not fully express it," he said.
"He was crucial in my career. I owe it to him if I have managed to climb the ladder all the way to Juve.
"I’d love to score on Sunday, but the important thing is to win. Roma are a great team who play spectacular football.
"I was really impressed and they are certainly dangerous.
"But we are concentrated on this match. We are going to Rome looking for the win, as that is in the DNA of this squad and this club."
Speaking about his battle for a starting spot, he insisted he was happy with the chances he has been given thus far.
"I am very happy with the chances that Claudio Ranieri has given me.
"What do I envy about my teammates? Alex is a phenomenon, while David always manages to score goals. Don’t forget Raffaele Palladino, who is young and needs time, but I’m certain he will hit the headlines."
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Vincenzo Iaquinta is excited about meeting up with Luciano Spalletti in the backdrop of one of the biggest games of the Serie A season.
Roma host Juventus in a Serie A block-buster on Sunday afternoon, a game which will see Vincenzo Iaquinta meet his former coach Luciano Spalletti.
Spalletti was the man under whom Iaquinta made his mark at Udinese, and the striker is obviously still indebted.
"I spent three wonderful years with him at Udinese and above all must thank him, as Spalletti helped to bring out my potential when I could not fully express it," he said.
"He was crucial in my career. I owe it to him if I have managed to climb the ladder all the way to Juve.
"I’d love to score on Sunday, but the important thing is to win. Roma are a great team who play spectacular football.
"I was really impressed and they are certainly dangerous.
"But we are concentrated on this match. We are going to Rome looking for the win, as that is in the DNA of this squad and this club."
Speaking about his battle for a starting spot, he insisted he was happy with the chances he has been given thus far.
"I am very happy with the chances that Claudio Ranieri has given me.
"What do I envy about my teammates? Alex is a phenomenon, while David always manages to score goals. Don’t forget Raffaele Palladino, who is young and needs time, but I’m certain he will hit the headlines."
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