Post by Taxigirl on Feb 15, 2004 12:55:15 GMT
Marcello Lippi insists that Juventus can still aim for all three trophies and dismissed Inter’s Coppa complaints.
“After the collapse at Roma,” he noted of their 4-0 defeat, “we all sat down and discussed why there were so many peaks and troughs in our performance. I can guarantee that this won’t happen again.”
The Bianconeri got back on track in controversial fashion with an explosive Coppa Italia semi-final win over Inter.
“We are entirely accustomed to controversy in the press about us,” he smiled. “It goes in one ear and out the other.”
Emilio Pellegrino’s refereeing was not the only headline grabber this week, as Lippi also lambasted Francesco Totti for teasing his players during the 4-0 victory.
“I have said what I wanted to say,” he added. “Juventus answer their critics on the field of play and we proved that this side is still alive and kicking.”
The reigning Italian Champions are now the only team still in the running for the Scudetto, Champions’ League and Coppa Italia.
“We know that we are strong and very competitive. I can assure you that Juventus have no intention of giving in on any objective.”
The Serie A title is perhaps beyond them now that Juve are eight points adrift of Milan, but Lippi’s men will be expected to beat Reggina this evening.
“Giancarlo Camolese will be particularly fired up as he has a good record against us from his Torino days,” warned the Coach. “Nonetheless, we hope to cut that trend short.”
The Bianconeri will be without the injured David Trezeguet, Mauro German Camoranesi, Igor Tudor, Alessandro Birindelli and suspended Paolo Montero.
“After the collapse at Roma,” he noted of their 4-0 defeat, “we all sat down and discussed why there were so many peaks and troughs in our performance. I can guarantee that this won’t happen again.”
The Bianconeri got back on track in controversial fashion with an explosive Coppa Italia semi-final win over Inter.
“We are entirely accustomed to controversy in the press about us,” he smiled. “It goes in one ear and out the other.”
Emilio Pellegrino’s refereeing was not the only headline grabber this week, as Lippi also lambasted Francesco Totti for teasing his players during the 4-0 victory.
“I have said what I wanted to say,” he added. “Juventus answer their critics on the field of play and we proved that this side is still alive and kicking.”
The reigning Italian Champions are now the only team still in the running for the Scudetto, Champions’ League and Coppa Italia.
“We know that we are strong and very competitive. I can assure you that Juventus have no intention of giving in on any objective.”
The Serie A title is perhaps beyond them now that Juve are eight points adrift of Milan, but Lippi’s men will be expected to beat Reggina this evening.
“Giancarlo Camolese will be particularly fired up as he has a good record against us from his Torino days,” warned the Coach. “Nonetheless, we hope to cut that trend short.”
The Bianconeri will be without the injured David Trezeguet, Mauro German Camoranesi, Igor Tudor, Alessandro Birindelli and suspended Paolo Montero.