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Wednesday 12 November, 2008 |
| Juventus Coach Claudio Ranieri is wary of the effects of fixture congestion but demands “110 per cent” against Genoa tomorrow.
The Bianconeri have found form over the last month and approach their home fixture with high-flying Genoa on a high.
The fixture has been moved to Thursday evening due to Italy's rugby international being played in Turin on Saturday.
“It would be a real pleasure to get a victory to confirm that we are having a great spell, even if it's hard to keep performing every three days,” Ranieri said.
“The championship is very tight. The fact that there are eight teams within four points at the top and that the other sides are strong helps us to keep focused.
“Genoa spent lots in the summer and they signed quality players,” Ranieri continued.
“The team are doing excellent things and are a tight unit. They know how to close a game and how to find space so we will need to be on top form - I want 110 per cent.
“Raffaele Palladino is a stupendous player and has innate quality and I know Ruben Olivera and Andrea Gasbarroni well. Gian Piero Gasperini is an excellent Coach.”
Juve have been dealing with a number of injuries to important personnel recently.
“Slowly we have nearly recovered everyone, which is a very positive fact,” the Bianconeri tactician revealed.
“In the past I have had to make huge changes, but now I can just replace a couple of players and that is much better for the balance of the side.
“How is Mauro Camoranesi? At the Bernabeu and the Stadio Bentegodi I asked him if he wanted to come on at the end and he said he didn't feel ready yet.
“I have seen great desire from him this week. He stayed behind for extra training yesterday and that's a sign that he is nearing 100 per cent.”
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