Blanc and Cobolli at Villar Perosa applaud the public’s affection

Blanc and Cobolli at Villar Perosa applaud the public’s affection

The public’s enthusiasm is evident. This was underlined by John Elkann and repeated by Jean-Claude Blanc and Giovanni Cobolli Gigli.

The Juventus general manager commented: «Juventus has made important investments and it is right that the supporters have faith in us. It will be the field of play to give its verdict». Juventus are aiming for the championship and the Champions League. «We will play a match at a time and see – answered Blanc – for now the important thing is to concentrate and face every team with respect but with an awareness of our strength». This is Ferrara’s team «there will be no more transfers» confirmed the Juventus general manager who then commented about the transfer of Cristiano Zanetti to Fiorentina: «He is a 32 year old player who only had a year more in his contract. We must look at the finances and seeing that he wanted to sign a three year contract with Fiorentina we allowed him to do so».

In Summer it is common for forecasts to be made about the scudetto race and many are already envisaging a race between Inter and Juventus. When this was made known to Blanc he commented: «it is up to the journalists to speak of these things while we must work on the training and the friendly matches which remain and be ready by the 23rd of August when the championship kicks-off».«The summer matches – continued Blanc – are entertaining on one side and conditioned by physical work on the other. They are however useful to start up the necessary mechanism to face the championship which I hope will be enjoyable». With regards to physical work the discourse falls on injuries but Blanc underlined that «the only problem is Sissoko’s who had a relapse and therefore will have to undergo therapy in the coming weeks. Giovinco is only suffering of a muscle problem while with Diego we were careful to make sure he is available by the start of the championship». The championship is round the corner and immediately presents interesting matches, like those on the second and third match day when Juventus will be playing twice away in Rome: «Rightly so – concluded Blanc – it means theta we have to be concentrated right from the start. Sports is also nice for such reasons».

Even Giovanni Cobolli Gigli is enjoying his “Villar Perosa”, which is for once favoured by typical summer weather. «It often rained in the past years – commented the Juventus president. Today, on the other hand, the sun is splendid that can be an indicator for our season. I am satisfied also with the number of people present. There is even more enthusiasm then other times. Juventus always like coming here in these locations which are so dear to the Agnelli, the Avvocato, the Dottore and now to Engineer John Elkann who is here as a show of the attachment with the family. The team? I am satisfied with the way things are going, even though the best is till to come. We have the last two friendly matches, then as from the 23rd we start with the championship and we won’t stop anymore».

*juventus.com