Juventus hero Boniek urges Italy to axe Cannavaro
Juventus hero Zibi Boniek reckons Fabio Cannavaro should be axed by Italy coach Marcello Lippi. Cannavaro has endured a tough season at Juventus , leading many to question not only his captaincy but also his place in the Italy squad. âThere is a common axis in Lippi's squad: Buffon, Chiellini, De Rossi, Pirlo, Gilardino, plus Pazzini, a player who knows who to play football. He will always be in ...
Fiorentina coach Prandelli shrugs off Juventus link
Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli is tightlipped on rumours linking him with Juventus . Prandelli played for Juventus during his career and has also been linked with the Italy job. âI donât think it is right to discuss this issue,â replied Prandelli when asked about his future at either Juve or with Italy. âWith the club owners we have decided to meet up in the spring. At that point weâll figure ...
Juventus keeper Buffon insists Italy players not over the hill
Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon insists Italy's squad is not over the hill. The Azzurri lifted the trophy in 2006 and many of the players are still in Marcello Lippiâs side heading to South Africa. âPerhaps weâre not the youngest of teams, as quite a few of us took part in the tournament four years ago,â confessed the goalkeeper to CNN International . âIn certain competitions experience counts ...
Juventus coach Zaccheroni attempting to keep Amauri confidence intact
Juventus coach Alberto Zaccheroni is urging Amauri not to obsess over his lack of goals. Amauri hasnât scored since October 28. Zaccheroni said: âA section of the side does what the other elements allow them to do, so that is even more crucial when weâre talking about a single player. âIn any case, Amauri has a great characteristic in that he plays for the team and works very hard. Even if he ...
