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Zebina gets French call
Thursday 30 September, 2004
Jonathan Zebina’s fine form for Juventus has finally caught the attention of the French national side.
The defender had complained about the lack of an international call-up recently, but he now figures in Raymond Domenech’s plans.
The tactician has today included Zebina in his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Cyprus.
Club colleague David Trezeguet and Olivier Dacourt of Roma have also been selected in the party.
Zebina has impressed in Turin since his move from Roma, in a Juventus defence that has conceded just one goal this season.
"That record is down to the Coach who is teaching us his ideas," the former Cagliari player stated.
"Our defensive strength is not down to one particular player. It is more to do with the fact that we have a great desire to prove how good we are."
The Bianconeri won again on Tuesday evening, when they disposed of Maccabi Tel Aviv, but their performance wasn’t as good as previous displays.
"We may not be playing great stuff right now but I personally prefer to play badly as a team but still win," he added.
Zebina has also commented on the Juventus fans after less than 10,000 turned up in midweek.
"This is totally different from Rome," he added. "It’s sad to see so few people at the arena. I hope more will come in the future."
Thursday 30 September, 2004
Jonathan Zebina’s fine form for Juventus has finally caught the attention of the French national side.
The defender had complained about the lack of an international call-up recently, but he now figures in Raymond Domenech’s plans.
The tactician has today included Zebina in his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Cyprus.
Club colleague David Trezeguet and Olivier Dacourt of Roma have also been selected in the party.
Zebina has impressed in Turin since his move from Roma, in a Juventus defence that has conceded just one goal this season.
"That record is down to the Coach who is teaching us his ideas," the former Cagliari player stated.
"Our defensive strength is not down to one particular player. It is more to do with the fact that we have a great desire to prove how good we are."
The Bianconeri won again on Tuesday evening, when they disposed of Maccabi Tel Aviv, but their performance wasn’t as good as previous displays.
"We may not be playing great stuff right now but I personally prefer to play badly as a team but still win," he added.
Zebina has also commented on the Juventus fans after less than 10,000 turned up in midweek.
"This is totally different from Rome," he added. "It’s sad to see so few people at the arena. I hope more will come in the future."
being french im looking forward to our next generation
Goalkeepers: Fabien Barthez (Olympique Marseille), Gregory Coupet (Olympique Lyon)
Defenders: Jean-Alain Boumsong (Rangers, Scotland), Patrice Evra (Monaco), William Gallas (Chelsea, England), Gael Givet (Monaco), Bernard Mendy (Paris St Germain), Mickael Silvestre (Manchester United, England), Sebastien Squillaci (Monaco), Jonathan Zebina (Juventus, Italy)
Midfielders: Olivier Dacourt (AS Roma, Italy) Alou Diarra (RC Lens), Rio Mavuba (Girondins Bordeaux), Ludovic Giuly (Barcelona, Spain), Robert Pires (Arsenal, England), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal, England)
Forwards: Djibril Cisse (Liverpool, England), Sidney Govou (Olympique Lyon), Thierry Henry (Arsenal, England), David Trezeguet (Juventus, Italy), Sylvain Wiltord (Olympique Lyon)
not too bad eh?
Goalkeepers: Fabien Barthez (Olympique Marseille), Gregory Coupet (Olympique Lyon)
Defenders: Jean-Alain Boumsong (Rangers, Scotland), Patrice Evra (Monaco), William Gallas (Chelsea, England), Gael Givet (Monaco), Bernard Mendy (Paris St Germain), Mickael Silvestre (Manchester United, England), Sebastien Squillaci (Monaco), Jonathan Zebina (Juventus, Italy)
Midfielders: Olivier Dacourt (AS Roma, Italy) Alou Diarra (RC Lens), Rio Mavuba (Girondins Bordeaux), Ludovic Giuly (Barcelona, Spain), Robert Pires (Arsenal, England), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal, England)
Forwards: Djibril Cisse (Liverpool, England), Sidney Govou (Olympique Lyon), Thierry Henry (Arsenal, England), David Trezeguet (Juventus, Italy), Sylvain Wiltord (Olympique Lyon)
not too bad eh?
