Cobolli enjoys Juve's DD pair

Cobolli enjoys Juve's DD pair
Wednesday 26 August, 2009

Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli can’t wait to see Diego and Alessandro Del Piero together, but for one night only will say ‘Forza Milan.’

“I generally try to focus on my own issues, but if on Saturday Milan were to win the derby, I certainly wouldn’t be unhappy about that,” smiled the patron.

Inter already had a rough start with their opening weekend 1-1 draw with Bari, so defeat this weekend could leave them up to five points adrift of the leaders.

The Bianconeri also have a very difficult Week 2 test, as they travel to the Stadio Olimpico to face Roma.

“On Sunday we saw that the team played a good first half against Chievo, who put us under the cosh after the break,” said Cobolli Gigli of the 1-0 win.

“We had the right mentality and knew how to hold on under pressure. Now we must focus on this important clash with Roma.”

Diego impressed on his Serie A debut against Chievo, but Del Piero was in the stands with a bad back.

“It is certainly true that Diego has already proved he is a very important figure in this side, but Juve’s strength is in the collective and not the individuals.

“I personally can’t wait to see Diego and Del Piero play together.”

President Cobolli Gigli also confessed that rumours of advanced negotiations with Olympique Lyonnais for Fabio Grosso were true.

“There is some distance between demand and offer, but [director of sport Alessio] Secco and [general manager Jean-Claude] Blanc are making some calculations.

“It is possible there will be another signing, but we won’t know before the end of August

*football Italia