Cobolli Gigli puts honour first

Cobolli Gigli puts honour first
Thursday 16 April, 2009

Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli feels the Old Lady are playing for pride against Inter in the Derby d'Italia.

The Bianconeri trail the reigning champions by 10 points after slipping up against Genoa last weekend.

The Turin giants are preparing to host Inter on Saturday and must close the gap if they are to stay in the title battle.

“Beyond the points, we are playing for pride,” Cobolli Gigli explained. “The Scudetto is only possible from a mathematical point of view.

“It will be a very difficult game on Saturday, not least because we are missing several important players through suspension and injury.

“It's a shame that we dropped points against Chievo and Genoa. Claudio Ranieri has been very critical of himself and the players, but we just have to look forward.

“Second place is very important and we have to do everything we can to maintain it - we want the runners-up place more than Milan.”

Cobolli Gigli concluded the interview by reiterating the club's faith in Coach Ranieri.

“The words of Jean-Claude Blanc are the thoughts of everyone at the club. We believe in Claudio for the medium and long term.”

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