Zanetti: «It is time to change pace»

Zanetti: «It is time to change pace»

«The feelings after the match against Lazio are definitely positive. In the first half we suffered a bit because they were pressing above the midfield and we were not managing to react. With the passing of time, however, we managed to emerge and play a good game». Cristiano Zanetti spoke of the match at the Rome Olimpico and his analysis of the match is a point of reflection on the current moment of Juventus. An extremely positive moment when it comes to the results but which can become even better once the injured players are recovered: «Against Lazio we had to re-organize the formation. In this beginning of 2009 we obtained two victories and a draw therefore we’re doing well, we are re-gaining the rhytm and we will definitely impose our game also on Saturday against Fiorentina. Surely, we hope to recover some players.»

The injuries subject is the highlight of Cristiano’s press conference: «The first round was as I had expected. Perhaps Genoa was the surprise. Juventus showed to be on the same level as Inter and Milan. The only difference up to now came from the direct encounter. I believe we should now be able to play 3 or 4 games with the complete squad. There are many players who gave a lot during the first round and need a rest. Injuries are a handicap. If you remove ten players from any team, it will definitely suffer. This Juve has not yet expressed it’s full potential. When you have players like Buffon , Trezeguet, Camoranesi etc missing it is obvious that they make a difference in any team. Everybody did his part but now we are three points behind Inter and it is time to change pace. The improvement will be clear when all are available and we can’t wait for the team to be complete.»

Zanetti himself had to miss out on the first part of the season due to a muscle injury but Ranieri found an important card in Marchisio: « Marchisio has everything it takes to become a great midfielder. He did very well in the past months: he helped the team and the team was helped by the. The team-mates were fundamental but he gave a great deal too. He is a seasoned midfielder like all the others in the squad. To make it to Juventus you must be».

*juventus.com