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Ranieri Confident After Kind Champions League Draw

Juventus coach, Claudio Ranieri, admits that the Champions League draw was kind to his side as the Bianconeri were paired with either Tampere or Artmedia.

Aug 1, 2008 4:39:55 PM

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The Old Lady seem to have an easy task as they attempt to stroll to the Champions League group stage.

The Tinkerman is satisfied with the draw and rather relieved his side were not drawn against some of the tougher opposition, such as Spanish giants Atletico Madrid or Turkish side Galatasaray.

“Tampere or Artmedia is a draw which is not bad on Juve, considering the other teams involved,” the coach told Juventus Channel.

“My worst fear was to face a club who are way ahead of us in terms of preparation.

“In any case we are Juventus and we want to get through this round at all costs and we will be ready.”

The Old Lady returns to the Champions League following a two year absence.

Juve last won the competition in 1996 and thus success in Europe is long overdue.

Salvatore Landolina