Italy boss Marcello Lippi offers Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara encouragement

The Azzurri boss has given Ferrara salutary advice...

By Salvatore Landolina

Marcello Lippi (Getty Images)
Italy coach Marcello Lippi has told Juventus tactician Ciro Ferrara to look on the bright side in light of all the troubles at Vinovo.

A poor run of form has led to widespread reports that the axe will fall on Ferrara.

Lippi has told his former pupil to look at the experience as a learning curve, rather than a hindrance. The World Cup winner believes distressing times in Calcio form part of the game across the specturm.

"I fell really sorry for this situation," Lippi told 7 Gold.

"But, such a big castle has been constructed in Turin it seems that every problem there depends on Lippi.

"In any case, I would advise Ferrara to keep determinated and to accept that there can be moments of difficulty in the life of a coach.

"He started really well with Juve, but now there are great displeasures. I hope he gets to enjoy some happy times too."


 
play pause open close
Inside Goal.Com
  1. Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line

    England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012

  2. How England player's chances were affected by Belgium victory How England player's chances were affected by Belgium victory

    Ashley Young all but secured his place in the starting line-up against France while captain Steven Gerrard put a good shift in. Joe Hart, however, needs to remain focused

  3. In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012 In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012

    The European Championship is just around the corner and Goal.com distinguishes between the trendy and the passe at the prestigious tournament

  4. The five players Rodgers could sign to kick-start revolution The five players Rodgers could sign to kick-start revolution

    The new Reds boss was unveiled to the press on Friday and must immediately begin work on revitalising a thin squad with some additions in the transfer market

  5. Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job

    The Scot officially left Norwich City on Saturday to become the second new boss in June, following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool on Friday