In the face of rising rumours of his exit, Zambrotta speaks up.



The Barca defender has been linked to a move back to Italy in order to pitch tent with Juve rivals, AC Milan. Zambrotta was even linked with a return to his old club Juventus, but Berlusconi, Milan's President was reportedly more keen on having the Italian national team ace. However, Gianluca Zambrotta is not as keen as Berlusconi in the transfer issue. The hardworking defender is eager to win titles, but not with AC Milan. Zambrotta wants to do this with FC Barcelona. He says:

I am just thinking about helping the Barca and winning as many titles as possible. I have a contract here until 2010 and I feel fine at this club and don’t want to think about what might happen in the future.

Going on further to praise FC Barcelona, Zam said:

The team did a good job against Múrcia. We had the right attitude, we put on the right pressure and things worked out well in attack. I was pleased with my performance personally, especially because my cross led to the first goal although it was important for me that things went well from the team. You give it 110 per cent whenever you get your chance. The players that haven’t played much this season were very keen to play and gave it their all and that shows what a good squad we have. I think the team is fine in a fitness sense. It is normal for us to find the going tough when we play games every three days but at this stage of the competition the team is doing well

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Zambrotta was alert to the new happenings as Thierry Henry is rapidly transforming to his old self after a stint with the magical hands of the FC Barcelona medical team in which micro-attention was paid to the French man's injury and recovery by Dr. Pruna and the rest of the medical team. Zambrotta praised Henry:

We are happy because Thierry Henry is back to his best. He had a great game against Murcia and it is important for him to be at the right level. But we didn’t only base our attack around Henry, this team has great forwards like Bojan, Giovani, Messi and Ronaldinho, when he’s back.

Zambrotta grants first interview after returning from injury.


The Italian international spoke on Ronaldinho and the Brazilian's state of mind and his links to Serie A giants, AC Milan. Zambrotta also commented on former Arsenal star Thierry Henry's game in FC Barcelona and had some words for team captain Puyol, ending with comments on the FC Barcelona players code of conduct and the team in general. Read the full interview below:


Exclusive Interview With FC Barcelona's Zambrotta.

Puyol to test old might against Levante.


Three months after undergoing surgery, FC Barcelona's strong defender and captain, Carles puyol, is set to return to active soccer. Puyol has been named in the Barça squad for the first time this season, while Rafa Márquez and Gianluca Zambrotta are out through injury.
Also included in the squad are Marc Crosas and Eidur Gudjohnsen. Ronaldinho is also omitted from the squad, as the Brazilian continued his private treatment at La Masia in a bid to recover fully for the long season ahead.

The full squad against Levante is seen below:


Valdés, Jorquera, Olegue, Puyol, Milito, Thuram, Abidal, Sylvinho, Touré, Crosas, Xavi, Deco, Iniesta, Gudjohnsen, Messi, Giovani, Bojan, Henry.

Injury sidelines Gianluca Zambrotta for 4 weeks. The Italian defender will return to action in November.


An echography and magnetic resonance test on FC Barcelona's Gianluca Zambrotta confirmed the Italian ace defender has torn muscles in his right leg and will be out of action for about four weeks. Zambrotta lept off after just 20 minutes in the game against Real Zaragoza, replaced by Oleguer Presas. Gianluca had sustained the tear while wresting the ball off Zaragoza defender, Ricardo Oliviera. The absence of the Italian defender gives more homework for both FC Barcelona's coach Frank Rijkaard and the Italian national team coach, Donadoni, who both depend on the skillful defender's great contribution to the game whenever he's on the field. However, Rijkaard has repalcements like Lilian Thuram and returning captain Carles Puyol whose traditional role was the right-full back position before being shifted to the central defence area.

Italian ace, Zambrotta is not stirred by the goalless draw against Santander.


What else does the World Cup winner think about the weekend amtch and FC barcelona's chances this season? Find out more:


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