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Chivu launches Roma attack
Monday 18 April, 2005
Cristian Chivu has raised doubts over his Roma future after criticising the outfit for a "disastrous" season.
The Romanian, who is a reported transfer target for both Inter and Juventus, has failed to commit his future to the club after a heated media conference on Monday.
"It has been a disastrous season but don’t ask me whether I am staying or not," said the left-back. "There is nothing certain in life. All that I know is that I have a contract here.
"If the club could give me guarantees then it would be simpler to make a decision but they have been absent so far.
"As they have been of late surrounding Matteo Ferrari. He’s been heavily criticised in these weeks but the club haven’t defended him."
The former Ajax player joined the outfit when they were real Scudetto contenders but he now fears that they even risk the threat of relegation.
"From now on we need to look over our shoulders because we are in danger of going down," added the player who scored in the 2-1 loss against Reggina.
"It is tough for a player who is used to winning to continue on this road. We need a project and require balance."
Roma have had four coaches this term and Chivu believes the loss of Fabio Capello in the summer was a major blow.
"Everything has happened this season," he added. "The first problem was that we lacked a leader. Last year we had Capello who helped with this but then he left."
Chivu also seemed to question the tactics of caretaker boss Bruno Conti, for continuing to simultaneously field Vincenzo Montella, Antonio Cassano and Francesco Totti.
"We play with a trident attack and that causes us to struggle in defence," continued the international.
"However, I respect Conti’s decisions. He is an important figure at this club and he can still do a lot for the future."
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Monday 18 April, 2005
Cristian Chivu has raised doubts over his Roma future after criticising the outfit for a "disastrous" season.
The Romanian, who is a reported transfer target for both Inter and Juventus, has failed to commit his future to the club after a heated media conference on Monday.
"It has been a disastrous season but don’t ask me whether I am staying or not," said the left-back. "There is nothing certain in life. All that I know is that I have a contract here.
"If the club could give me guarantees then it would be simpler to make a decision but they have been absent so far.
"As they have been of late surrounding Matteo Ferrari. He’s been heavily criticised in these weeks but the club haven’t defended him."
The former Ajax player joined the outfit when they were real Scudetto contenders but he now fears that they even risk the threat of relegation.
"From now on we need to look over our shoulders because we are in danger of going down," added the player who scored in the 2-1 loss against Reggina.
"It is tough for a player who is used to winning to continue on this road. We need a project and require balance."
Roma have had four coaches this term and Chivu believes the loss of Fabio Capello in the summer was a major blow.
"Everything has happened this season," he added. "The first problem was that we lacked a leader. Last year we had Capello who helped with this but then he left."
Chivu also seemed to question the tactics of caretaker boss Bruno Conti, for continuing to simultaneously field Vincenzo Montella, Antonio Cassano and Francesco Totti.
"We play with a trident attack and that causes us to struggle in defence," continued the international.
"However, I respect Conti’s decisions. He is an important figure at this club and he can still do a lot for the future."
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It's like 45 minutes long and has his 100 goals for Roma and more.
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