What the papers say

January 24, 2001
Juventus Official Site

There are plenty of column inches dedicated to the Bianconeri in today's papers.

The Gazzettta dello Sport leads with applause from manager and team-mates for Edgar Davids. "There aren't many like him for pace and technique," said Carlo Ancelotti. While captain Antonio Conte adds, "He has grit and determination that carry everyone with him and he is frighteningly strong."

"Del Piero is so sad", according to the Corriere dello Sport. The paper suggests that if the move of the 18-year-old Bari prodigy Antonio Cassano goes through, Alex could well find himself on his way out (…to Milan?). While the Rome daily goes on to suggest another option, "Cassano, Alex and Zidane, why not?"

The paper also looks forward to Athirson's first match in a Juve shirt, pointing out that today will be his first day in training with his new team-mates.

Tuttosport sees into the future, where it finds Damiano Zenoni, Zauri, Diana and - of course - Cassano, all lining-up for Juve.

The paper also has encouragement for Del Piero, under the headline, "Alex-Pippo, try it again!" The daily reveals that Ancelotti is thinking of giving David Trezeguet a rest, in which case the front two that won Juve their last Scudetto would get to start for the Turin giants.
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