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| Di Livio: Juve buy Diego! |
Thurday 11 December, 2008 |
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Former Juventus midfield general Angelo Di Livio has pleaded with his former club to sign Werder Bremen star Diego.
The Bianconeri have been repeatedly linked with the Brazilian starlet over the last 18 months, but a divide in the boardroom has stalled a move for his services.
Di Livio, who played for the Old Lady between 1993 and 1999, winning three Scudetti, believes the former Santos and Porto youngster would fit right into the club's 4-4-2 system.
“When I played for Juventus we played a 4-4-2 and Zinedine Zidane's arrival was decisive,” said Di Livio. “He used to play in an advanced role but he used to come back and defend also.
"[Marcello] Lippi was good as he understood the new system had enormous potential. Sacrifices were made and I think [Mauro] Camoranesi could still do the same job if Diego arrives.
"I like this Juve side and I think Diego could be a replacement for [Pavel] Nedved. Any system can be played if the players are intelligent enough.
"This team reminds me of my Bianconeri. They have a great spirit and I don't think there would be any problems if Diego arrives."
Diego has scored 12 goals in 12 appearances for Werder Bremen this season, but the German side are struggling in the Bundesliga and currently lie 10th.
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