Ranieri excited by Milan epic

Ranieri excited by Milan epic
Thurday 11 December, 2008

Claudio Ranieri denies that Juventus' game against Milan this weekend is “decisive”, but he admits it is “special.”

The Old Lady take on Milan locked together on 30 points six points behind leaders Inter.

A super Sunday is in prospect with neither of the Scudetto hopefuls in a position to lose more ground in the title race.

“When there are all these great players on the pitch, a good show is guaranteed,” Ranieri told Sky Sport Italia.

“Ronaldinho, Alessandro Del Piero… they give you something unique and unrepeatable.

“I am lucky to be sat on the bench in the best seat in the ground and to not have to pay for a ticket.

“It is a huge game between two teams who have brought Italian football to the attention of the world.

“It means so much, but it isn't decisive. I am convinced that many sides will be in the title race until the end.”

Despite the intensity of the clash, Ranieri doesn't have any animosity towards his opposite number Carlo Ancelotti.

“Carlo succeeded at Juventus and then he went to Milan and won everything,” Ranieri said.

“I like his calm and lucid nature. I really like Carlo as a person.”

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