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Veron ponders Inter Milan exit
tribalfootball.com - October 20, 2005
Inter Milan midfielder Juan Veron has admitted he could leave at the end of this season.
"Is this my final year with the side? It could be, I'm currently reflecting on things," stated the 31-year-old.
Veron, who is a key figure in boss Roberto Mancini's plans, added that Inter's achievements this term will not be a factor in his decision.
"It won't change anything if Inter win something important or not," explained the former Boca Juniors ace.
"There are personal and family reasons to consider which have nothing to do with football at all."
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Rossi not worried over new Lazio deal
tribalfootball.com - October 20, 2005
Lazio coach Delio Rossi has hinted he would happily sign a new contract with the Rome club.
Rossi is being widely praised for the way his Lazio team are playing this season and with his contract only running to June, it's been suggested he could be courted by rival clubs if president Claudio Lotito doesn't act fast.
"I usually consider my situation every six months," said Rossi. "But if I find myself happy, then I could also stay for life.
"Here at Lazio I am, indeed, happy. But my contract situation isn't a problem and I do not want it to become one. Even if my contract is allowed to expire, I would not have a problem with that."
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Abbiati puts hands up for Juventus howler
tribalfootball.com - October 20, 2005
Juventus goalkeeper Christian Abbiati accepted responsibility for his gaffe against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
The on-loan AC Milan shot-stopper said: "It was indeed my error, I was mistaken.
"I saw the ball kicked by Deisler, but I did not catch it. For me, I do not dwell on such things and consequently the mistake did not affect me at all for the rest of the game."
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Lecce - Juventus - Channel4
Stadio Via Del Mare
Lecce will have to be at their best to overcome a Juventus side who are looking to make history. The Bianconeri, with a 100 per cent record in Serie A, are looking to equal their best ever start to a season when in 1985-86, Giovanni Trapattoni’s side won their first eight matches on their way to winning the Scudetto.
The Giallorossi currently sit just one point away from the relegation zone after losing five of their seven games so far. They will be hoping for a repeat of their performance in their last home tie, which saw them beat Cagliari 3-0 to record their only win of the season. They will also take heart from the fact that they have kept a clean sheet in two of their three home matches, but it will take another excellent performance from ‘keeper Vincenzo Sicignano to keep out the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Trezeguet and Alex Del Piero.
Juventus are sure to go into this game full of confidence despite their Champions League defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich on Tuesday. With seven wins out of seven, they have already built up a five point lead over second placed Milan.
The Bianconeri have won five of their seven games by a single goal, but have always looked comfortable while doing so. With such an abundance of talent up-front, the Old Lady are certainly capable of scoring more goals and Lecce will fear a huge backlash from the Turin giants after they suffered their first defeat since August in Germany.
But Juventus will once again have to do this without the injured Gianluigi Buffon, Jonathan Zebina and Alessandro Birindelli. Patrick Vieira will miss out as well and will be sorely missed after his great start to life in Serie A. Lecce will be missing a star player through long-term injury as Guillermo Giacomazzi is still out. While Gennaro Del Vecchio returns from suspension Alex Pinardi will take his place in the stands following his sending off against Reggina.
Lecce (probable): Sicignano; Cassetti, Diamoutene, Stovini, Abruzzese; Marianini, Ledesma; Konan, Valdes, Camorani; Vucinic
Juventus (probable): Abbiati; Pessotto, Thuram, Cannavaro, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Emerson, Giannichedda, Nedved; Ibrahimovic, Trezeguet
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Roma - Lazio - Channel 4
The Rome derby is one of the world’s biggest rivalries and this match is set to be as hotly fought as ever. Both clubs have undergone huge changes recently and fans from the respective halves of the capital will see this game as the real test for their new look teams.
Inevitably the face-off between the two Roman icons Francesco Totti and Paolo Di Canio will draw most attention, but this year the differences between the two sides are much bigger. While the new look Roma still have a host of international stars, Lazio’s blend of youth and experience sees them go into this encounter as reluctant favourites. The Biancocelesti have won all four games at the Stadio Olimpico in 2005-06 and, even though they are technically the away side for this match, they will be hoping to continue that run.
Roma though have lost two of the three they have played in Rome and now find themselves deep into the bottom half the table. Even at this early stage of their campaign, Coach Luciano Spalletti must be starting to feel the pressure, especially as derby games can often prove to be the breaking point for an underachieving tactician.
Spalletti will once again be without the injured Leandro Cufre for this crucial tie as well as Alberto Aquilani. Lazio’s injury problems are more serious with Roberto Baronio, Matteo Sereni, Gaby Mudingayi and Felice Piccolo all missing. However, the influential Aprecido Cesar should finally be fit enough to return after his lengthy recovery.
But whoever plays, the Derby della Capitale is as entertaining for the emotional and often bizarre occurrences going on off the field as it is for the actual football, guaranteeing one of the most spectacular events in the calcio calendar.
Roma (probable): Curci; Panucci, Kuffour, Chivu, Bovo; De Rossi, Perrotta; Mancini, Totti, Taddei; Nonda
Lazio (probable): Peruzzi; Oddo, Siviglia, Cribari, Zauri; Behrami, Dabo, Liverani, Cesar; Di Canio, Rocchi
