Team Talk

Juve relief over star duo
Wednesday 6 February, 2008

Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri breathes a sigh of relief as star men David Trezeguet and Gigi Buffon are fit to start against Udinese this weekend.

Azzurri goalkeeper Buffon has been out of action since Week 19’s game against Sampdoria after reporting back pain.

The 30-year-old has suffered frustration as his return date has been put back twice, but reports from Juve’s medical staff state that he will be ready to take his place between the posts at the Stadio Friuli.

There had been fears that Serie A Capocannoniere Trezeguet could be ruled out of the Champions League qualification showdown in Udine after he reported muscular problems following the Old Lady’s draw with Cagliari.

However, the French ace has reported a marked improvement in his condition today and should make the trip east.

Defender Giorgio Chiellini is on the road to recovery after a knee problem sustained in the Coppa Italia clash against Empoli last month, but he is still lacking match fitness and unlikely to make the trip this weekend.

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