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JUVENTUS Campioni D'Italia Thread [2005-2006]
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well deserved.
mark77
Transfer Guru
Vieira to miss Milan trip?
Thursday 20 October, 2005
Patrick Vieira may fail in his attempt to be fit for Juventus’ clash against Milan at the end of this month.
The Frenchman was pencilled in to return to the side for the October 29 tie against his former club.
However, Vieira is struggling to shake off a hamstring problem and is now a major doubt for the San Siro showdown.
The £14m summer signing from Arsenal picked up the injury on international duty, but isn’t reacting too well to treatment.
The midfielder hasn’t trained at all since he was replaced after just 23 minutes of France’s final World Cup game against Cyprus.
Vieira, who has only undergone sessions of physiotherapy and pool work, was hoping to be fit for the Milan clash.
That will reportedly only happen if he can resume light training with the rest of the squad from this weekend.
Vieira will undergo a number of tests on Monday which should give a clearer indication of whether he will be available for the game.
Boss Fabio Capello will certainly hope to have him at his disposal as the Bianconeri struggled badly without Vieira in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The Turin giants were outplayed by Bayern Munich who collected a comfortable 2-1 win in Germany.
Vieira will also miss the League games against Lecce and Sampdoria over the next seven days.
Giuliano Giannichedda or Manuele Blasi are now expected to partner Emerson in central midfield.
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IceBlu
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still some time to go... I have a feeling he might just be fit by then.
italianstyle87
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he won't play if he's not at a level in which he can performShevchenko-[7] said:If he returns I hope its straight againts Milan. That way he wont be 100% and could potentially be worst than playing Blasi at DMC
there's giannichedda who goes ok at DM
djperthglory
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lol sheva ur a laugh! no way are we havin zebs playin!
mark i didnt quite understand all that sheriff stuff. but reading on i found out what it was all about. congraulations mate! now i dont have to feel i have to aim high on the juve post count. i mean im 3rd so far. but atleast if i am second any time id know that i was 2nd to a mod!
mark i didnt quite understand all that sheriff stuff. but reading on i found out what it was all about. congraulations mate! now i dont have to feel i have to aim high on the juve post count. i mean im 3rd so far. but atleast if i am second any time id know that i was 2nd to a mod!
italianstyle87
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no idea when zebina will be back, but i think he's better than blasi at RB at the moment
blasi will most likely improve there
blasi will most likely improve there
djperthglory
Starting XI
hey QYC
bayern monaco is how it is said in italian. munich = monaco!
bayern monaco is how it is said in italian. munich = monaco!
Again some Ibra contract stuff.
Ibra set to pen extension
Friday 21 October, 2005
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that he intends to extend his contract with Italian champions Juventus.
The Swede is currently tied to the outfit until 2008, but both parties are keen to renew that agreement until the summer of 2010.
Ibrahimovic is confident that will happen even though some whispers have suggested that talks may be complicated by financial issues.
"A lot of things have been said about my contract and it is time to put the record straight," Ibrahimovic noted.
"There are no problems and there is no rush either. I’m very happy with the situation because I feel well treated by Juventus."
Sources close to the club insist that talks between director general Luciano Moggi and agent Mino Raiola have already commenced.
It is believed that Ibrahimovic will put pen to paper on a new contract around Christmas time or in Spring next year at the latest.
The former Ajax sensation has been a massive hit at the Stadio Delle Alpi since his £11.5m transfer in August 2004.
He’s netted 18 goals in 56 games, but has provided numerous assists and put in some superb performances which have seen him win the approval of the Juve faithful.
"As time goes by, the more I realise how much I am in their hearts," continued the 23-year-old.
"I may seem a cold and distant person, but the affection of the fans is something that really warms me.
"Then there is the song that the Curva sing to me which I can’t get out of my head."
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Gotta love the last part!
Ibra per sempre con noi! (thats not what they sing (i guess), just what im saying 
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Ibra set to pen extension
Friday 21 October, 2005
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that he intends to extend his contract with Italian champions Juventus.
The Swede is currently tied to the outfit until 2008, but both parties are keen to renew that agreement until the summer of 2010.
Ibrahimovic is confident that will happen even though some whispers have suggested that talks may be complicated by financial issues.
"A lot of things have been said about my contract and it is time to put the record straight," Ibrahimovic noted.
"There are no problems and there is no rush either. I’m very happy with the situation because I feel well treated by Juventus."
Sources close to the club insist that talks between director general Luciano Moggi and agent Mino Raiola have already commenced.
It is believed that Ibrahimovic will put pen to paper on a new contract around Christmas time or in Spring next year at the latest.
The former Ajax sensation has been a massive hit at the Stadio Delle Alpi since his £11.5m transfer in August 2004.
He’s netted 18 goals in 56 games, but has provided numerous assists and put in some superb performances which have seen him win the approval of the Juve faithful.
"As time goes by, the more I realise how much I am in their hearts," continued the 23-year-old.
"I may seem a cold and distant person, but the affection of the fans is something that really warms me.
"Then there is the song that the Curva sing to me which I can’t get out of my head."
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Gotta love the last part!
Ibra per sempre con noi! (thats not what they sing (i guess), just what im saying )
theo
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Cannavaro: "You'll see a ferocious Juventus at Lecce"
"The match against Bayern went wrong because we suffered the opponent without reacting and we lacked in aggression and grit that made the difference in the matches played so far". Fabio Cannavaro arrives at the press conference held at Sisport centre and wipes away any doubt about Tuesday's defeat being only a single episode and that it has to be canceled immediately: "You'll see a strongly determined team, we have to win at all costs as we want to keep the pace we've had so far. It won't be easy as they come from a positive result and the change of coach makes them want to do well".
The turnover involved nearly everyone, also in his role, like the cases of Thuram and Kovac, while Italy's captain has always been present: "Well, you see, Lilian is old - Cannavaro jokes - I think my turn will come sooner or later but I must say I'm always happy to play; on the other hand, it's just when you play all the time that when you finally stop you end up feeling the fatigue all at once. Changing partner in my role is not a problem for me: no doubt that I've been playing with Lilian for many years and we know each other well but I feel perfectly at ease with Robert too, he has always showed personality and self-confidence".
Juventus has a particularly tough week ahead: in fact, the matches against Lecce and Sampdoria will be the prelude to the challenge with Milan. The replay of last year's match this time won't be that decisive: "Meanwhile, we'll try to do well against Lecce and Sampdoria. It will be hard against the Blucerchiati as well, they have a very good coach who prepares the matches very well. They beated us last year and they have strengthened with Bonazzoli's arrival and they have one more important player they can lean on. Even if we won all these fixtures, the championship would still remain open: we had an eight-point advantage last year and we got caught up... We'd better avoid looking at the table or at the other clubs and go on our own way".
Fabio's last thought is dedicated to Ibrahimovic, who's becoming more and more the subject of journalists' questions: "Great forwards like him can only be contained. For us defenders, marking him is stimulating as he's strong physically and technically. When I find him in front of me during the training session it sometimes ends up that.. I hit him hard. He's young and he can still improve: us teammates use to tell him to be closer to the goal. He's capable of dribbling two, three opponents but he must try to be more ferocious when it comes to shooting at goal".
"The match against Bayern went wrong because we suffered the opponent without reacting and we lacked in aggression and grit that made the difference in the matches played so far". Fabio Cannavaro arrives at the press conference held at Sisport centre and wipes away any doubt about Tuesday's defeat being only a single episode and that it has to be canceled immediately: "You'll see a strongly determined team, we have to win at all costs as we want to keep the pace we've had so far. It won't be easy as they come from a positive result and the change of coach makes them want to do well".
The turnover involved nearly everyone, also in his role, like the cases of Thuram and Kovac, while Italy's captain has always been present: "Well, you see, Lilian is old - Cannavaro jokes - I think my turn will come sooner or later but I must say I'm always happy to play; on the other hand, it's just when you play all the time that when you finally stop you end up feeling the fatigue all at once. Changing partner in my role is not a problem for me: no doubt that I've been playing with Lilian for many years and we know each other well but I feel perfectly at ease with Robert too, he has always showed personality and self-confidence".
Juventus has a particularly tough week ahead: in fact, the matches against Lecce and Sampdoria will be the prelude to the challenge with Milan. The replay of last year's match this time won't be that decisive: "Meanwhile, we'll try to do well against Lecce and Sampdoria. It will be hard against the Blucerchiati as well, they have a very good coach who prepares the matches very well. They beated us last year and they have strengthened with Bonazzoli's arrival and they have one more important player they can lean on. Even if we won all these fixtures, the championship would still remain open: we had an eight-point advantage last year and we got caught up... We'd better avoid looking at the table or at the other clubs and go on our own way".
Fabio's last thought is dedicated to Ibrahimovic, who's becoming more and more the subject of journalists' questions: "Great forwards like him can only be contained. For us defenders, marking him is stimulating as he's strong physically and technically. When I find him in front of me during the training session it sometimes ends up that.. I hit him hard. He's young and he can still improve: us teammates use to tell him to be closer to the goal. He's capable of dribbling two, three opponents but he must try to be more ferocious when it comes to shooting at goal".
italianstyle87
Starting XI
SyKe said:
that pic is awesome
there were some pics around with zlatan's hands around coppola's throat
italianstyle87
Starting XI
give him until january i say, but....
Buffon targets December return
Friday 21 October, 2005
Injured Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is targeting a December return to action.
The shot-stopper, renowned as the best in the world, has been sidelined since the August friendly against Milan.
Buffon was forced to have shoulder surgery after clashing with Kaka, but he insists he’ll be playing again before Christmas.
"My recovery is proceeding well," the 27-year-old said. "My shoulder will be like new in the near future. I should be back by early December."
The Bianconeri reacted to the loss of the former Parma player by signing Christian Abbiati on loan from Milan.
Although the Italian has only conceded two top-flight goals so far, he’s not totally convinced at the Stadio Delle Alpi.
He had started to make some fine saves in recent weeks before his setback in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The Italian international was clearly at fault for Bayern Munich’s opener during the 2-1 defeat in Germany.
Buffon targets December return
Friday 21 October, 2005
Injured Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is targeting a December return to action.
The shot-stopper, renowned as the best in the world, has been sidelined since the August friendly against Milan.
Buffon was forced to have shoulder surgery after clashing with Kaka, but he insists he’ll be playing again before Christmas.
"My recovery is proceeding well," the 27-year-old said. "My shoulder will be like new in the near future. I should be back by early December."
The Bianconeri reacted to the loss of the former Parma player by signing Christian Abbiati on loan from Milan.
Although the Italian has only conceded two top-flight goals so far, he’s not totally convinced at the Stadio Delle Alpi.
He had started to make some fine saves in recent weeks before his setback in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The Italian international was clearly at fault for Bayern Munich’s opener during the 2-1 defeat in Germany.
djperthglory
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check this out from fans of goal.com
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Poll Results: Juve Still Tops
10/22/2005 1:24:00 AM-/i]
Juventus took top honors again in the most recent poll about which table-topper is the strongest team currently.
Juve garnered 45% of the vote for their performance through October 16, 2005. Chelsea and Real Madrid finished near each other in second and third respectively, whilst the non European contingent struggle to make in-roads in the polls
COMPLETE RESULTS
Juventus (ITA) 45%
Chelsea (ENG) 18%
Real Madrid (SPA) 14%
Lyon (FRA) 8%
Werder Bremen (GER) 4%
Boca Juniors (ARG) 3%
Feyenoord (NED) 3%
San Jose Earthquakes (USA) 1%
Club America (MEX) 1%
Corinthians (BRA) 1%
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great news on buffon there. it will be great to see our gigi return before the new year. id love to see him play maybe 1 or 2 games before the winter break!
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Poll Results: Juve Still Tops
10/22/2005 1:24:00 AM-/i]
Juventus took top honors again in the most recent poll about which table-topper is the strongest team currently.
Juve garnered 45% of the vote for their performance through October 16, 2005. Chelsea and Real Madrid finished near each other in second and third respectively, whilst the non European contingent struggle to make in-roads in the polls
COMPLETE RESULTS
Juventus (ITA) 45%
Chelsea (ENG) 18%
Real Madrid (SPA) 14%
Lyon (FRA) 8%
Werder Bremen (GER) 4%
Boca Juniors (ARG) 3%
Feyenoord (NED) 3%
San Jose Earthquakes (USA) 1%
Club America (MEX) 1%
Corinthians (BRA) 1%
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great news on buffon there. it will be great to see our gigi return before the new year. id love to see him play maybe 1 or 2 games before the winter break!
theo
VII
Very good news if Buffon manages to get back in December. I don't wanna have more minort heart-attacks when Abbiati has to catch a shot or a cross, it gives me chills each time, damn it. All we need now is a natural RB, Blasi is doing good but he needs more time there if we want him to play only in that pos. from now on.
bianconeri6
Senior Squad
Capello looks to Del Piero Saturday 22 October, 2005
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Juventus may have lost their unbeaten record, but Fabio Capello is confident they’ll make it eight Serie A wins on the trot at Lecce and looks to Alex Del Piero.
“Our opponents have realised we’re not unbeatable, but to be honest we were always aware of that and kept our feet firmly on the ground,” noted the Coach after their 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich. “We have always analysed our defeats and must now boil it down so that we can learn from it and get back to winning ways.”
The Bianconeri had won their opening nine games between the domestic and European challenges, but are still on track to match the club record of winning the first eight Serie A fixtures. It’s a feat not achieved since Giovanni Trapattoni’s side in 1985-86.
However, with a midweek round coming up, he could be tempted to rotate the squad and give Zlatan Ibrahimovic a rest in favour of Del Piero.
“In these last few days I saw Del Piero on fine form and there could be space for him tomorrow, but we’ll only decide in the morning,” said a cagey Capello. The Juve captain was surprisingly left on the bench for Wednesday’s defeat in Germany and many claim it was an unwise decision.
“We only lost that game due to two unlucky incidents. Those who say we struggled because we didn’t start with Del Piero, or that Patrick Vieira was missing, are making pointless statements. We’ve done well without these players before.”
The Bianconeri are undoubtedly the favourites to earn victory at the Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday afternoon, as Lecce are finding it tough after the departure of Zdenek Zeman.
“This is a strong team and they have done well in recent games,” insisted the Juve boss. “This match will not be a foregone conclusion by any means.”
The injury crisis has been intensified by international duty and another row is brewing for France’s planned friendly tie with Martinique. As they are already qualified for the World Cup, the players have the option to reject a call-up.
“We also join in the protest of other club Coaches. This time we have the upper hand, as the rules speak clearly in our favour. It’s pointless talking about this now and we’ll avoid a battle, as we just want to find a reasonable solution for everyone.”
Juventus squad: 3 Chiellini, 6 Kovac, 7 Pessotto, 8 Emerson, 9 Ibrahimovic, 10 Del Piero, 11 Nedved, 12 Chimenti, 14 Balzaretti, 15 Criscito, 16 Camoranesi, 17 Trezeguet, 18 Mutu, 19 Zambrotta, 20 Blasi, 22 Bonnefoi, 23 Giannichedda, 25 Zalayeta, 26 Gladstone, 28 Cannavaro, 32 Abbiati
15 Criscito:chew:
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Juventus may have lost their unbeaten record, but Fabio Capello is confident they’ll make it eight Serie A wins on the trot at Lecce and looks to Alex Del Piero.
“Our opponents have realised we’re not unbeatable, but to be honest we were always aware of that and kept our feet firmly on the ground,” noted the Coach after their 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich. “We have always analysed our defeats and must now boil it down so that we can learn from it and get back to winning ways.”
The Bianconeri had won their opening nine games between the domestic and European challenges, but are still on track to match the club record of winning the first eight Serie A fixtures. It’s a feat not achieved since Giovanni Trapattoni’s side in 1985-86.
However, with a midweek round coming up, he could be tempted to rotate the squad and give Zlatan Ibrahimovic a rest in favour of Del Piero.
“In these last few days I saw Del Piero on fine form and there could be space for him tomorrow, but we’ll only decide in the morning,” said a cagey Capello. The Juve captain was surprisingly left on the bench for Wednesday’s defeat in Germany and many claim it was an unwise decision.
“We only lost that game due to two unlucky incidents. Those who say we struggled because we didn’t start with Del Piero, or that Patrick Vieira was missing, are making pointless statements. We’ve done well without these players before.”
The Bianconeri are undoubtedly the favourites to earn victory at the Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday afternoon, as Lecce are finding it tough after the departure of Zdenek Zeman.
“This is a strong team and they have done well in recent games,” insisted the Juve boss. “This match will not be a foregone conclusion by any means.”
The injury crisis has been intensified by international duty and another row is brewing for France’s planned friendly tie with Martinique. As they are already qualified for the World Cup, the players have the option to reject a call-up.
“We also join in the protest of other club Coaches. This time we have the upper hand, as the rules speak clearly in our favour. It’s pointless talking about this now and we’ll avoid a battle, as we just want to find a reasonable solution for everyone.”
Juventus squad: 3 Chiellini, 6 Kovac, 7 Pessotto, 8 Emerson, 9 Ibrahimovic, 10 Del Piero, 11 Nedved, 12 Chimenti, 14 Balzaretti, 15 Criscito, 16 Camoranesi, 17 Trezeguet, 18 Mutu, 19 Zambrotta, 20 Blasi, 22 Bonnefoi, 23 Giannichedda, 25 Zalayeta, 26 Gladstone, 28 Cannavaro, 32 Abbiati
15 Criscito:chew:
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