'Slow' Alonso snubbed by Juventus

[BBC Sport]

Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri says he turned down the chance to sign Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso in the summer because he is too slow.

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[Lee]

Juventus, who signed Denmark's Christian Poulsen from Sevilla instead, currently lie 11th in Serie A with two wins from their first six matches.

Phew, good job he got Poulsen instead.

 

[Kris]

i know he is definatly a white nigerian

 

[Grant]

Poulsen is actually a very good (if dirty) player. So is Alonso though, dont think there is too much difference between them.

 

[Gregor]

Yeh ive liked Poulsen sinse Euro 2004, he r0x. Not seen him play in ages

 

[ajw]

Bit harsh that. He'd do well there