Friday, July 17, 2009

Amauri: "On In This Manner"


On the team’s day off, following the first friendly of the new season, Amauri and Salihamidzic lived a new experience: a helicopter ride over the park in Brenta up to Pergine where they visited the Sant’Orsola establishment, one of the four brands with which Trentino is bound to Juventus as sponsors.

After a detailed course on small fruits, Amauri spoke of football going back to the friendly against Cisco Roma: "It went well, considering the heavy workload we have been given up to now. I must say that I did not expect so much work but I am sure that it will be useful during the season".

The seasonal debut was also the occasion to try out the new formation in which Amauri immediately felt comfortable: "…even though there is still much to work on – he admitted – especially for us attackers who, playing in this manner, must press more in midfield to aid the midfielders. With a semi-striker, however, we have more possibilities of getting close to the goal".

He was also asked about the competitors in his role ("It is a good thing it exists because we all have to work hard to give our maximum"), mentioning a few names: "Trezeguet? If he is motivated it is good for Juve to have such a player. Del Piero? Is the pillar of this team, or rather he is Juve. If, as the papers are writing, he chooses to stay at Juventus for life, it will be a marvellous thing especially since nowadays such faithful players in modern football are very rare".

"Nedved? I would like him to return to us because besides having been a great champion he is a true person and true people can always give something more. Diego? He is a player of great quality and will help us create more goal opportunities. This is why I can’t wait to have him on the field with us".

Juventus.com

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