Trezi-goal returns for Juventus

Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri has confirmed the return of French striker David Trezeguet, as he prepares for the game against Udinese. Also, another striker, Vicenzo Iaquinta also returns after an injury.

“Trezeguet will be on the bench. He could be available. He has been training well and he is in the recovery phase. I will evaluate everything, then if he gives me the okay, we will we see”, he said.
“Players are returning and this could be good for us. Not long ago I had many injuries and this caused problems.”

About the game, he warned of the danger possessed by Udinese: “Its important for us to get the result. Udinese are an excellent team but they are going through a negative period. They have the players and I am sure they will react against Juve because they want to show that they can climb out of their situation.

Juve wll be hoping for 3 more points, as they look to put some pressure on Inter, who are only 3 points ahead in 1st place.

Eto’o stays at Barcelona

After months of uncertainty, Samuel Eto’o may not be leaving the Nou Camp after all; this decision comes in light of the Cameroonian international’s pre-season form. Coach Pep Guardiola is set to tell Samuel Eto’o that he has earned himself a place in the Barcelona squad for the new term. Eto’o who initially was not apart of the coach’s plans for “a new look” Barcelona team has earned his place due to his recent performance.

Guardiola’s decision to retain Samuel Eto’o has come at a time when Emmanuel Adebayor of Arsenal signed a contract extension with the Gunners and put an end to rumors that he would be leaving Emirates Stadium for the Nou Camp.

So with Eto’o staying at the Nou Camp, will there still be a place for Drogba or Trezeguet, who have both taken Barcelona’s interest? The answer is probably not and with Drogba seemingly staying at Chelsea and Trezeguet’s plan to end his career at Juventus; Barcelona does not seem likely to acquire either signatures and may well be advised to retain Eto’o.

Trezeguet calls it quits!

The 30 year old French striker scored 20 goals last term for Juventus in Serie A and was controversially left out of the French national team for Euro 2008 despite his performance Coach Raymond Domenech saw it fit to omit the striker from the Euro 2008 squad.

Affectionately called “Trezegol”, the world cup winning French striker has decided to retire from the international game stating that the retention of Domenech as coach of the French team is his reason for making the irreversible decision.

The striker also stated that “I have seen a different football to that which they see in France and the Euro’s were so negative. “However, what makes me angry is Domenech staying on as coach. “Too many political rather than football decisions are being made and the public opinion is not being respected.” Trezeguet is the most recent of many French players who have retired from international game since France’s disappointing exit from Euro 2008.