by Dewa Nugraha on January 15, 2012
Another changes happened in the Serie A table as Juventus moved up in the standing despite only picking up a point against Cagliari since their arch rival, Ac Milan, surprisingly beaten by Inter Milan at the Derby.
Meanwhile, Udinese held their ground after disappointingly beaten by Genoa, forcing them to stick at third place and must start worrying the resurgence of Inter and also Lazio, who are also winning this weekend.
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by Dewa Nugraha on January 9, 2012
The top three teams in Serie A, Ac Milan, Juventus and Udinese continue their excellent form in the new year as those three picked up victory against their opponents, keeping things tight at the top of Serie A table.
Just below the top three, the standings didn’t change a lot as well but Lazio’s fourth spot place in under huge pressure as Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma gaining points after picking another victories this weekend. Read more... (487 words, 2 images, estimated 1:57 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on January 5, 2012
Marco Borriello’s slight hope in getting a call up for the Euro 2012 after his move to Juventus simply rises again after the Azzurri’s tactician, Cesare Prandelli, promised that he will give an attention towards Borriello at Juve.
Prandelli stated that if the ex-Ac Milan striker can showcase the quality that he possessed during his spell in Turin than getting a spot for the national team isn’t an impossible thing for the attacker. Read more... (290 words, 1 image, estimated 1:10 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on January 5, 2012
Being transfer listed by his club, Juventus, and hasn’t been given playing time since the start of new season, didn’t shut down clubs’ interest on Carvalho Amauri as after the likes of Fiorentina, Parma and Palermo, reports claimed that As Roma is also lurking.
Having already released Marco Borriello to the Bianconeri, Roma apparently lose Pablo Osvaldo due to injury, this condition forced them to look for another forward in the market and Amauri is among the candidates. Read more... (281 words, 2 images, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on January 4, 2012
Having already completing his anticipated loan move to Juventus earlier this week, Marco Borriello, cant hide his excitement and expectation with his new club as the player believes that the Bianconeri could help him regain his top form.
Despite failing to impress As Roma’s new coach, Luis Enrique, Borriello, has a pretty high hopes that things would finally worked out for him in Turin as a good performance might gives him a slim shot at making into the Euro 2012. Read more... (464 words, 2 images, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)
by David on January 4, 2012
Serie A co-leaders Juventus have signed Marco Borriello on loan from AS Roma until the end of the season and have the option to make the move permanent in the summer for around €8m.
The 29-year-old Borriello scored eleven goals for Roma while on loan from AC Milan last season but after joining Roma permanently during the summer he has struggled to win a regular role under new coach Luis Enrique, starting only two league games.
While Juventus are still unbeaten in Serie A and level with AC Milan on 34 points at the top of the league, they have often been wasteful in front of goal and with striker Milos Krasic out of favour they have needed another striker.
by David on January 3, 2012
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has made it clear that the Rossoneri do not fear Juventus as Serie A is set to resume next weekend after a brief winter break.
Milan and Juve currently sit joint first in the league table with 34 points from 16 games, and Allegri has insisted that the Turin side’s unbeaten run doesn’t intimidate Milan.
“Juventus do not scare us,” Allegri was quoted as saying by Tuttosport. “They are a great team and we respect them. However, at the moment, Milan have all the resources available that are needed to win the Scudetto once more.”
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by Dewa Nugraha on December 25, 2011
Getting back into his best form this season, Gianluigi Buffon, took the time to blast some of the people that believes he can’t get his old performance back after returning from injury in early 2011.
Buffon admitted that it was very hard in that early months but eventually things are looking good for him and now the Italian number one keeper has managed to show his qualities once again. Read more... (448 words, 2 images, estimated 1:48 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on December 24, 2011
Juventus looks to be setting themselves up for the future especially preparing for life after Gianluigi Buffon as rumors in Italy claimed that they already secured the signature of highly rated Italian young keeper, Nicola Leali.
Italian media suggested that the Turin giant have already agreed on a fee around 5 million Euro with Leali’s club, Brescia, and the youngster is set to join the Bianconeri starting from next summer. Read more... (284 words, 2 images, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on December 21, 2011
Juventus’ affection towards As Roma striker, Marco Borriello, hasn’t evaporated as just yet after the latest reports in Italy suggested that the Turin giant are considering their option to acquire the wantaway forward.
The Bianconeri’s management themselves didn’t deny their interest towards the ex-Milan striker, although according to the club’s director general, Beppe Marotta, they have yet to open a serious discussion with the Giallorossi. Read more... (407 words, 1 image, estimated 1:38 mins reading time)