** Juventus News

Capello: "We must keep concentration high"

"We're favourite on paper but we have to be careful because Messina are in a good shape. It's true that they have conceded many goals, but they're playing well. In the other matches they conceded some "presents" , like clearances on the goal line or penalties not converted, but they're still a team to be cautious about."

Fabio Capello keeps pressure high before Saturday night early match; the match against Messina won't be easy as it occurs between the break for the World Cup qualifications and Tuesday's match against Bayern: "I'm working to keep the team concentrated as I do not want them to underestimate Saturday's match. The spirits are high and the International players are happy to have achieved their targets. Obviously, not all the players have trained with the group: those who have played two consecutive matches have trained separately, in any case I'm satisfied with their committment."

The Azzurri have returned Del Piero to Juventus in a dazzling shape; Italy's Captain played beside two other forwards, giving a remarkable performance. Is it a further solution for coach Capello too? "Del Piero played really well, like Mutu after all. Adrian has fully recovered. As much as Alex is concerned, he gives his best as second-string striker, especially when he starts from the left, like, in fact, he did with Italy. He can easily be dangerous from that position, both in scoring than in assisting the other teammates". Talking again about the International players, Capello wanted to dedicate a thought to Nedved too, who seems to be willing to accept the Czech Republic's call-up: "His International team has several important players unavailable for injury and I think it is fair for Pavel to accept the call-up and give his support."

~ Juve Magazine