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Abbiati: Juve loss stings	Monday 15 December, 2008

Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati admits that losing to Juventus was a painful blow. The Rossoneri slumped to a 4-2 defeat in Turin and dropped to third place in the table. It was a miserable night for Abbiati, who represented Juve in the 2005-06 campaign. “This defeat really burns,” the 31-year-old lamented after the final whistle. “As a team we were too static and it wasn't the real Milan out there, even if we were a little unlucky. “It was a special night because I returned to Turin, where I spent an important year. That club gave me so much, but I only have Milan in my heart now. “The only thing to think about now is rolling up our sleeves against Udinese because we must improve from here.”

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