Monday, February 28, 2011
Giuseppe Marotta about Juventus in Februari
Giuseppe Marotta - Juventus General Director
About the team
“I can’t explain how this team manages to express themselves against the “big” sides and often emerge victorious, whilst against the mid table teams they melt and lack application. I would say that there are psychological problems, often composure is lacking, especially when we can’t immediately breach the opposition’s defence. At that point we get anxious which breeds fear. The staff not up to the task? We have paved the way for a new cycle with a renewal. Next summer we will work also on the team. But this is not an excuse. At this moment the responsibility is shared among everyone, the club, the manager and the player. We need to rediscover the remedy among us and avoid pointing the finger at anyone.” (juventus.com)
“I think we have a mental block, as once we concede a goal, the players get sucked into this vortex of fear and can’t get out of it,”
“With all due respect for Bologna, we could’ve recovered from the opening goal, but we fell apart. I see the team is totally splintered. The memories of last season are precipitating that fear and this is the result.”
“It is inexplicable that this side can beat Milan and Inter, then drop so many points against inferior teams.” (football-italia.net)
About Del Neri
“Del Neri has not given signs that he is losing control this season, but we are trying to understand if the situation is about to precipitate,” said Marotta.
“The Coach is up for review, as we all are, because we are all responsible for this. We are not thinking of a pre-match training camp as punishment, but could do it to best prepare for Saturday’s game against Milan." (football-italia.net)
About Fans
“The fans have every reason to complain, as Juventus must give their all. However, finding scapegoats is not right either.”
“The fans expect a great deal from us and that is only right. We are not credible right now and must get back to that level. We cannot target big goals, so will just try to end the season as well as possible. Let’s not set any targets, as that could be psychologically counter-productive." (football-italia.net)
About Del Piero
“Agnelli has said many times that the door is always open for him – concluded Marotta – Alessandro has responded clearly and so he can be considered as a Juve player for next season. All clubs need to evaluate the economical situation. We’ve explained our ideas and he gave his answer. The renewal of his contract can be considered in a positive light.” (juventus.com)
[Quotes After Match] Serie A Week 27 (2010-2011) :: Udinese - Palermo
Udinese destroy Palermo at Serie A Week 27 with Score 7-0
Francesco Guidolin - Udinese Coach
“At a certain point, we really took our foot off the accelerator,”
“The respect I have for Delio Rossi, for Palermo and this city goes well beyond the final result. It was a nasty thrashing for them, but it will pass.
“I believe it is only a bump in the road for the Rosanero, while for us it is proof that we are in great shape.”
“We’re not hiding our Champions League ambitions and have made that clear since we secured safety. We’ll see what happens from here on in, without setting limits and without getting drunk on success.
“This is a wonderful victory, but even a 7-0 result is still worth only three points.”
Delio Rossi - Palermo Coach
“It is purely my fault, but I am not resigning or ‘firing’ myself.”
“It’s difficult to comment on a 7-0 scoreline. It means you didn’t prepare the game properly and took the wrong approach, especially going down so quickly,”
“I am the Coach, I sent the team out, so if we lose 7-0 then I have to take responsibility. It is purely my fault and I release the players of all blame.”
“I’ve been at risk since the moment I started my Coaching career, so imagine now! What are my chances of staying on the bench next week? That’s down to the club and I never forget I am an employee.”
“When you lose 7-0, someone has to be responsible and naturally it is the Coach. I am not firing myself here. I am a fighter and in football you can win or lose. We have done well this season and are in a good position in the table, but this is an aberration.”
“We probably relaxed, as this side can beat the best in Italy, but at the same time today this Palermo would’ve lost against anyone. There is in no way a seven-goal gap between us and Udinese.”
Maurizio Zamparini - Palermo President
“Rossi has a one per cent chance of staying on the bench, you can bet on that,”
“The team has been completely destroyed. He ruined my Palermo. Rossi has destroyed this squad.
“I asked the Coach to fix the defence and he did not do it. Instead, he took off Ezequiel Munoz, who is the best player in the back line. We cannot play like this.
"I'll think it over tonight and at most tomorrow morning, but I am seriously considering handing the side to the youth team Coach. I should've kicked Rossi out at Christmas."
(football-italia.net)
Francesco Guidolin - Udinese Coach
“At a certain point, we really took our foot off the accelerator,”
“The respect I have for Delio Rossi, for Palermo and this city goes well beyond the final result. It was a nasty thrashing for them, but it will pass.
“I believe it is only a bump in the road for the Rosanero, while for us it is proof that we are in great shape.”
“We’re not hiding our Champions League ambitions and have made that clear since we secured safety. We’ll see what happens from here on in, without setting limits and without getting drunk on success.
“This is a wonderful victory, but even a 7-0 result is still worth only three points.”
Delio Rossi - Palermo Coach
“It is purely my fault, but I am not resigning or ‘firing’ myself.”
“It’s difficult to comment on a 7-0 scoreline. It means you didn’t prepare the game properly and took the wrong approach, especially going down so quickly,”
“I am the Coach, I sent the team out, so if we lose 7-0 then I have to take responsibility. It is purely my fault and I release the players of all blame.”
“I’ve been at risk since the moment I started my Coaching career, so imagine now! What are my chances of staying on the bench next week? That’s down to the club and I never forget I am an employee.”
“When you lose 7-0, someone has to be responsible and naturally it is the Coach. I am not firing myself here. I am a fighter and in football you can win or lose. We have done well this season and are in a good position in the table, but this is an aberration.”
“We probably relaxed, as this side can beat the best in Italy, but at the same time today this Palermo would’ve lost against anyone. There is in no way a seven-goal gap between us and Udinese.”
Maurizio Zamparini - Palermo President
“Rossi has a one per cent chance of staying on the bench, you can bet on that,”
“The team has been completely destroyed. He ruined my Palermo. Rossi has destroyed this squad.
“I asked the Coach to fix the defence and he did not do it. Instead, he took off Ezequiel Munoz, who is the best player in the back line. We cannot play like this.
"I'll think it over tonight and at most tomorrow morning, but I am seriously considering handing the side to the youth team Coach. I should've kicked Rossi out at Christmas."
(football-italia.net)
Massimiliano Allegri Quotes before Serie A Week 27 Match between Milan - Napoli
AC Milan will be against Napoli at San Siro.
If they lose from Napoli, Inter Milan will take #1 league position.
Massimiliano Allegri - Milan Coach
“We prepared for this game as we did for other matches, knowing that it will be a massive game, a clash between title contenders. Only 12 matches are left to play, but there are still a lot of points up for grabs. I think it’s no coincidence that Napoli are second. They have a lot of quality both from a technical and a tactical point of view, it’s a very enthusiastic team and I think they’ll come here tomorrow to play an open game. At the moment this match seems to be the most important, but in my opinion also our match in Verona last week was fundamental, for another reason, but definitely tomorrow’s game is very important. A lot is at stakes for us and also for Napoli and to be honest I think tomorrow’s match can be decisive in the race for the league title.
We shouldn’t let our three-point advantage over Napoli affect us, we simply have to try to win the game. There are still a lot of matches left to play. 36 points are still up for grabs so we can’t just build the remaining part of the season on this advantage”.
About Napoli Coach - Walter Mazzarri
“We have different characters. I believe that all the Serie A referees are up to the task, so for me there’s no problem here and I don’t really about care who’s been appointed for the game. Seeing that he does as he complained after Napoli’s match last week, I said that he should choose the referee. It was just a joke. I don’t know him personally, by the way. It’s not like Mazzarri is unsympathetic to me, on the contrary, I like him. I respect him a lot, because he’s always done great things wherever he’s worked. I think that as a coach he has to be judged by his result and his results speak volumes”.
About Napoli
“They didn’t deserve to be eliminated from the Europa League as they did very well in Spain. Definitely, they would have deserved to advance. They’ve been doing great things in Serie A and I’m sure they’ll come to the San Siro for the three points and with the intention of catching up with us on the top of the standings. We’ll have a lot to lose in tomorrow’s match. I think Napoli will play as they’ve been lately. Mazzarri’s team has improved a lot, has a lot of self-esteem and is also technically gifted, so I think they’ll come here to play a great game. I’m sure that tomorrow’s match will be a great encounter. Hopefully, it will also be satisfactory for us from every point of view”.
About Milan Player
“Pato has improved, now he’s much more serene. His numbers speak for themselves: he’s scored a brace every two games. Cassano has done very well in our last couple of matches. Boateng could even play on the wings of a three-man midfield tomorrow. He’ll have a great game against Napoli and he’ll be key player of the match. At the moment, Jankulovski may have a better chance to start than the others playing in his position”.
About Napoli Striker - Edison Cavani
“I think Cavani is a fundamental player for Napoli. He has improved a lot. He can score even without Lavezzi’s help, so tomorrow we’ll need to keep an eye on him”. (acmilan.com)
If they lose from Napoli, Inter Milan will take #1 league position.
Massimiliano Allegri - Milan Coach
“We prepared for this game as we did for other matches, knowing that it will be a massive game, a clash between title contenders. Only 12 matches are left to play, but there are still a lot of points up for grabs. I think it’s no coincidence that Napoli are second. They have a lot of quality both from a technical and a tactical point of view, it’s a very enthusiastic team and I think they’ll come here tomorrow to play an open game. At the moment this match seems to be the most important, but in my opinion also our match in Verona last week was fundamental, for another reason, but definitely tomorrow’s game is very important. A lot is at stakes for us and also for Napoli and to be honest I think tomorrow’s match can be decisive in the race for the league title.
We shouldn’t let our three-point advantage over Napoli affect us, we simply have to try to win the game. There are still a lot of matches left to play. 36 points are still up for grabs so we can’t just build the remaining part of the season on this advantage”.
About Napoli Coach - Walter Mazzarri
“We have different characters. I believe that all the Serie A referees are up to the task, so for me there’s no problem here and I don’t really about care who’s been appointed for the game. Seeing that he does as he complained after Napoli’s match last week, I said that he should choose the referee. It was just a joke. I don’t know him personally, by the way. It’s not like Mazzarri is unsympathetic to me, on the contrary, I like him. I respect him a lot, because he’s always done great things wherever he’s worked. I think that as a coach he has to be judged by his result and his results speak volumes”.
About Napoli
“They didn’t deserve to be eliminated from the Europa League as they did very well in Spain. Definitely, they would have deserved to advance. They’ve been doing great things in Serie A and I’m sure they’ll come to the San Siro for the three points and with the intention of catching up with us on the top of the standings. We’ll have a lot to lose in tomorrow’s match. I think Napoli will play as they’ve been lately. Mazzarri’s team has improved a lot, has a lot of self-esteem and is also technically gifted, so I think they’ll come here to play a great game. I’m sure that tomorrow’s match will be a great encounter. Hopefully, it will also be satisfactory for us from every point of view”.
About Milan Player
“Pato has improved, now he’s much more serene. His numbers speak for themselves: he’s scored a brace every two games. Cassano has done very well in our last couple of matches. Boateng could even play on the wings of a three-man midfield tomorrow. He’ll have a great game against Napoli and he’ll be key player of the match. At the moment, Jankulovski may have a better chance to start than the others playing in his position”.
About Napoli Striker - Edison Cavani
“I think Cavani is a fundamental player for Napoli. He has improved a lot. He can score even without Lavezzi’s help, so tomorrow we’ll need to keep an eye on him”. (acmilan.com)
[Quotes After Match] Serie A Week 27 (2010-2011) :: Inter - Sampdoria
Inter beat Sampdoria 2-0 and comes to 2nd league position
Leonardo - Inter Coach
"I can't say how satisfied I am this evening,"
"Every game is important and difficult but this one had something extra to it: Samp made it difficult for us but we got there in the end, and Inter hadn't won here for years. This is a really important win for us. Julio Cesar showed great character and safe hands, the defence was exceptional, the midfield too, Sneijder was all over the place and scored a great goal, Zanetti just goes on and on, Eto'o and Pazzini did brilliantly: I saw lots of good things out there tonight."
"The last few weeks have been a long marathon, really demanding. Now we need to recover from all the exertion, train together and get all our players available again. AC Milan v Napoli? The league table as it stands today already looks good and if I have to choose I'd say a draw, although I don't think it will decide anything. We have to focus on the next three games, which will help determine the future. Playing with two up front? I like playing with more than two..."
"We did come under a lot of pressure, but the biggest pressure was for us to find a solution, and when we did the game turned " (inter.it)
Wesley Sneijder - Inter Playmaker
"This is a very important win for Inter: we're now two points behind AC Milan and one ahead of Napoli. We played very well right from the start, we pressed them hard and deserved to win. It was important for us to bounce straight back after losing to Bayern Munich." (inter.it)
Dejan Stankovic - Inter Midfielder
"They had parked a Boeing 777 or a cruise ship in front of their goal... No, joking aside, Samp had a couple of good chances but we refused to give up: it was a race against time for us but then the goals came. We were patient and did our job, from the start to the end, and on a tough pitch we've managed to come away with a great victory. AC Milan v
Napoli? Whatever happens tomorrow we'll have closed the gap..." (inter.it)
Domenico DI CARLO - Sampdoria Coach
"This performance makes me look forward with confidence to the future."
"Sampdoria came back to have the right attitude and play on its own merits
We had prepared well for the game and the first time we could well contain the Nerazzurri. In the second half we suffered more, but let's not forget that we had in front of a battleship.Despite a few bars empty, we were able to stay in the game with Maccarone and we also touched upon the advantage first. Soon after came the penalty that decided the match. Sorry to lose a game after playing so well: even the same would have been close. "
"Competitions like this are played on episodes - says the coach of Cassino, which comes in more detail the decisions taken by the referee Gervasoni -. The incident that led to a goal of Snejder, Pazzini was good to lean on and pull down Daniele Gastaldello for the shirt. Before they were deemed to have failed against Maccarone Mannini in the penalty area, then it was even booed the alleged foul against theMad : the course of a race, the yardstick must always remain the same, but not it was so. I do not try alibi: Inter are a great team, made up of large samples, but these events have helped the Nerazzurri."
(sampdoria.it)
Daniele Gastaldello - Sampdoria Defender
"We have nothing really to blame: the team behaved in an extraordinary way and the only regret is in the final result."
"Our first half was perfect, then in the second half we suffered a little 'more normal but it was against a great team like Inter. Ours was a test of thickness could also win, because if the pole had been goals now we would be here to discuss another game. "
"The team behaved in an extraordinary way, has resisted the pressure and the Inter also had great opportunities to make goal. The game we had prepared their own way, moreover, and for almost the entire 90 minutes we put into practice what they were trained there.Unfortunately we also knew we could run dangers set-pieces and the end is exactly what happened. The only thing that makes us regret it is the end result. "
"There are modules that count, but the belief that we have within us - then concludes by responding to those who ask of the new structure with three defenders tactical -. If we enter into the field think they can give their best, we can make trouble for any opponent. I am confident because we have certain values and we have also shown against Inter. Sunday's match against Cesena will be very important, but I do not want to consider a clash salvation, because our team did see benefits beyond salvation, a finding that we still want to reach as soon as possible. " (sampdoria.it)
Andrea Poli - Sampdoria Midfielder
"We played a very good game."
"We played an excellent game - said the young man Sampdoria midfielder -. We face a strong team, one of the best in the world: we have nothing to reproach ourselves. We saw no goals, but we have constructed several scoring chances. My post? We were unlucky, unfortunately at this time of the episodes do not favor us, but we must start from his excellent performance: playing well the points will come. "
"I fit in the role that the coach asks me to play. When I'm good I can give my contribution in attack phase: of course I always give my best and if there is the possibility to insert more frequently hips forward, I will try to be ready. "
"We have a good week to work . I am convinced that this team, with humility, appreciation and determination that has been shown to have with Inter, will collect points that are used to improve the ranking, starting with Cesena challenge that we face as a final. " (sampdoria.it)
Leonardo - Inter Coach
"I can't say how satisfied I am this evening,"
"Every game is important and difficult but this one had something extra to it: Samp made it difficult for us but we got there in the end, and Inter hadn't won here for years. This is a really important win for us. Julio Cesar showed great character and safe hands, the defence was exceptional, the midfield too, Sneijder was all over the place and scored a great goal, Zanetti just goes on and on, Eto'o and Pazzini did brilliantly: I saw lots of good things out there tonight."
"The last few weeks have been a long marathon, really demanding. Now we need to recover from all the exertion, train together and get all our players available again. AC Milan v Napoli? The league table as it stands today already looks good and if I have to choose I'd say a draw, although I don't think it will decide anything. We have to focus on the next three games, which will help determine the future. Playing with two up front? I like playing with more than two..."
"We did come under a lot of pressure, but the biggest pressure was for us to find a solution, and when we did the game turned " (inter.it)
Wesley Sneijder - Inter Playmaker
"This is a very important win for Inter: we're now two points behind AC Milan and one ahead of Napoli. We played very well right from the start, we pressed them hard and deserved to win. It was important for us to bounce straight back after losing to Bayern Munich." (inter.it)
Dejan Stankovic - Inter Midfielder
"They had parked a Boeing 777 or a cruise ship in front of their goal... No, joking aside, Samp had a couple of good chances but we refused to give up: it was a race against time for us but then the goals came. We were patient and did our job, from the start to the end, and on a tough pitch we've managed to come away with a great victory. AC Milan v
Napoli? Whatever happens tomorrow we'll have closed the gap..." (inter.it)
Domenico DI CARLO - Sampdoria Coach
"This performance makes me look forward with confidence to the future."
"Sampdoria came back to have the right attitude and play on its own merits
We had prepared well for the game and the first time we could well contain the Nerazzurri. In the second half we suffered more, but let's not forget that we had in front of a battleship.Despite a few bars empty, we were able to stay in the game with Maccarone and we also touched upon the advantage first. Soon after came the penalty that decided the match. Sorry to lose a game after playing so well: even the same would have been close. "
"Competitions like this are played on episodes - says the coach of Cassino, which comes in more detail the decisions taken by the referee Gervasoni -. The incident that led to a goal of Snejder, Pazzini was good to lean on and pull down Daniele Gastaldello for the shirt. Before they were deemed to have failed against Maccarone Mannini in the penalty area, then it was even booed the alleged foul against theMad : the course of a race, the yardstick must always remain the same, but not it was so. I do not try alibi: Inter are a great team, made up of large samples, but these events have helped the Nerazzurri."
(sampdoria.it)
Daniele Gastaldello - Sampdoria Defender
"We have nothing really to blame: the team behaved in an extraordinary way and the only regret is in the final result."
"Our first half was perfect, then in the second half we suffered a little 'more normal but it was against a great team like Inter. Ours was a test of thickness could also win, because if the pole had been goals now we would be here to discuss another game. "
"The team behaved in an extraordinary way, has resisted the pressure and the Inter also had great opportunities to make goal. The game we had prepared their own way, moreover, and for almost the entire 90 minutes we put into practice what they were trained there.Unfortunately we also knew we could run dangers set-pieces and the end is exactly what happened. The only thing that makes us regret it is the end result. "
"There are modules that count, but the belief that we have within us - then concludes by responding to those who ask of the new structure with three defenders tactical -. If we enter into the field think they can give their best, we can make trouble for any opponent. I am confident because we have certain values and we have also shown against Inter. Sunday's match against Cesena will be very important, but I do not want to consider a clash salvation, because our team did see benefits beyond salvation, a finding that we still want to reach as soon as possible. " (sampdoria.it)
Andrea Poli - Sampdoria Midfielder
"We played a very good game."
"We played an excellent game - said the young man Sampdoria midfielder -. We face a strong team, one of the best in the world: we have nothing to reproach ourselves. We saw no goals, but we have constructed several scoring chances. My post? We were unlucky, unfortunately at this time of the episodes do not favor us, but we must start from his excellent performance: playing well the points will come. "
"I fit in the role that the coach asks me to play. When I'm good I can give my contribution in attack phase: of course I always give my best and if there is the possibility to insert more frequently hips forward, I will try to be ready. "
"We have a good week to work . I am convinced that this team, with humility, appreciation and determination that has been shown to have with Inter, will collect points that are used to improve the ranking, starting with Cesena challenge that we face as a final. " (sampdoria.it)
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