Molinaro: «I can’t wait to start again»

Molinaro: «I can’t wait to start again»

A new season but also a new beginning after a difficult moment. For Cristian Molinaro, the training camp in Pinzolo does not only constitute the start of his third season at Juventus but also the end of a nightmare. Having overcome the problem to the kidney (caused by a blow suffered against Genoa) in the best way possible which problem forced him to end the season early, the fullback from Campania can’t wait to get back to running on the left flank.

Being able to return to the field and staying with his mates was a sort of liberation: «Now I am well and feel good – confessed Molinaro during the daily press conference in Pinzolo -, but at the beginning I was scared, especially since I was forced to stay in the clinic not knowing for sure what was wrong. After the 18th of June following the tests I felt better. They were two and a half difficult months especially since I am not used to doing nothing, which I overcame thanks to my family, the club, my mates and the supporters who sent me so many encouraging messages. Now, this stop will be my spring board to get back».

Two and a half months away from the field are long, especially for whom in the last two seasons played more then anyone else. Now he wants to get back, gradually. «At muscle level I still have to improve but in these last few days I have been alternating running with gym work. I hope to recover as soon as possible, being careful not to cause any problems. I am happy to have been able to play the mini-match immediately but I must work much more to catch up with the level of my mates and be able to give 200% once again like I always have. Alessio Secco confirmed that no other left fullbacks would arrive? I feel honoured with the faith the club has shown in me and must now prove I deserve it».

Molinaro is charged-up and ready to face his third season in black and white, with a bit of news with regards to the past: «I will once again be wearing number 19, the number which I had when I made my debut in the Serie B with Salernitana. I left the number 28 to Diego without any problems. He is a person who managed to get him self loved immediately and is adapting quickly. We must now wait to see him at work where he will show his talent. We were strengthened and we are aiming to obtain victories which we did not manage in the past two years. I don’t know if we closed the gap on Inter but I am sure that motivation will be important and we have a lot of it».

*juventus.com