Italy: Kwadwo Asamoah Wins ICC With Juventus

Black Stars versatile midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah, added to his trophy list, the International Championship Cup, at the expense of Tottenham Hotspur.

The Juventus star powered the Bianconneris  to a crucial 2-1 win over their English opponents to lay hands on the first off-season silverware.

The former Stade Fruili midfielder extended his fine run of form to help his side win the tight preseason fixture, courtesy a tight 2-1 triumph over Mauricio Pochettino’s men.

Early strikes from Paulo Dybala and Mehdi Benatia handed the Italian champions a commanding lead before Argentina forward, Erik Lamela pulled one back.

Asamoah joined Ghana duo of Jeff Schlupp and Daniel Amartey, who won the trophy over Glasgow Celtic over the weekend.

Having endured a torrid campaign last season due to recurring injuries, Kwadwo’s off-season fitness hints of an explosive performance for the Old Ladies.

Italy: Kwadwo Asamoah Wins ICC With Juventus

Paul Pogba In Talks With Real Madrid

Paul Pogba’s agent has confirmed that he has begun talks with Real Madrid about a potential world record summer transfer.

The Juventus star – who is contracted to the Italian club until the summer of 2019 – is in his homeland playing for France at Euro 2016.

But his agent Mino Raiola says he is in contact with three clubs interested in signing the midfielder – and confirmed European champions Real are one of them.

Raiola told Spanish paper Marca: “We are talking (with Real) but nothing is decided. [Real coach] Zinedine Zidane’s wish is important. The club’s wish is important.

“We are in the initial phase. It’s not a negotiation. Both sides know what it wants and we shall see if we complete a deal or it ends in divorce.”

“Paul dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or…Real Madrid is a fantastic club to achieve that.

“He admires Zidane. He has always told me that. This is going to be very important in his decision.

“However, he needs to choose a project, not a coach, as coaches come and go. Pogba’s interest is not in being the most expensive signing and neither is it mine.

“The aim is for him to join the best sporting project and win as many titles as possible. We are talking with three teams and Paul likes the sporting projects of some of those.”

Pogba made 48 appearances in all competitions for Juve this past season, helping the club clinch a Serie A and Coppa Italia double.

“He wouldn’t have a problem staying at Juventus,” Raiola said. “He is very happy there. Paul chooses his future as it’s the logical thing.”

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Paul Pogba In Talks With Real Madrid

Juventus" Coppa Italia Triumph Hands Alfred Duncan European Football

Italy based Ghanaian anchor man Alfred Duncan has landed himself European football after Juventus scalp over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia showdown.

The Sassoulo defensive midfielder finished his Serie A campaign on the sixth slot but needed assistance from the Bienconeri to seal one of the three Europa league spots from Italy.

The 22 year old hotshot featured prominently for the Serie A high fliers with 35 appearance across the season.

The Inter Milan Academy graduate arrived at the Stadio Citta Del Triccole from Sampdoria but has developed into one of the finest combative midfielders on Italian soil.

Alfred Duncan joined by colleague to celebrate a goal

 

The explosive midfielder has reportedly been earmarked by a European club ahead of the summer transfer window but the presence of European night might just lure the Ghanaian into extending his tenure with Sassoulo.

Juventus denied AC Milan the only route to European football with another hard earned victory over their Rosseneri counterparts to hand Sassuolo a ticket to Europe.

Sassoulo joins Fiorentina and Inter Milan for Europa League adventures whiles AS Roma and Napoli join Juventus for the 2016/17 UEFA Champions league campaign

Juventus" Coppa Italia Triumph Hands Alfred Duncan European Football

Juventus Set To Sign Brazilian Starlet

Promising Brazilian starlet, 18-year-old attacking midfielder Matheus Pereira, who is one of the most talented youngsters from Corinthians’ youth system, is already in Italy and is expected to sign a contract later this week with Juventus.

The player was already in the sights of the Italian team since the beginning of the year. There was an attempt to sign him after the end of this year’s Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, but they were not successful.

Corinthians own just 5% of the economic rights of Matheus Pereira, with the rest being divided among his agent Fernando Garcia [40%] and other investors.

Matheus Pereira, who has made just three appearances for Corinthians’ senior team, was one of the highlights during the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, but was criticized for missing a decisive penalty in the final of the competition.

According to Globo Esporte, the transfer would cost the Turin side approximately €2.5 million, but neither Corinthians nor Juventus have confirmed the negotiation values.

Juventus Set To Sign Brazilian Starlet

Juventus Boss Massimiliano Allegri Agrees New Contract

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has extended his contract with the Serie A champions until the summer of 2018.

Allegri, 48, took charge in July 2014 and signed a new deal until 2017 after leading the Old Lady to the league title and the Coppa Italia.

Having successfully defended their league crown, Juventus have announced the former AC Milan boss will now remain until 30 June 2018.

Juventus face AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final on 21 May.

They are 12 points clear of nearest rivals Napoli with two games remaining in Serie A.

Juventus defeated Manchester City twice in the group stage of this season’s Champions League before being knocked out by Bayern Munich in the round of 16.

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Juventus Boss Massimiliano Allegri Agrees New Contract

Juventus Celebrate Title With 10th Successive League Win

Juventus celebrated the Serie A title in style with a 10th successive league win.

Hernanes and Simone Zaza scored the goals as Juventus extended their club record for successive home clean sheets to 10.

They were crowned champions for the fifth season in a row on Monday when Napoli, their closest challengers, lost to Roma.

And their players celebrated with fans after maintaining their stunning form.

Juventus celebrate winning Serie A

Juventus fans unveil a banner thanking their team for another successful season

Hernanes’ first-half strike and Simone Zaza’s late header helped Massimiliano Allegri’s men brush aside relegation-threatened Carpi.

They can complete a double by beating AC Milan in the Italian cup final on 21 May.

“I am happy with the win,” Allegri said. “It was a good one to get because the crowd was smaller than usual, after the celebrations and such.

“It pleased me that we did not concede a goal. Now we are thinking about the last two games and then the Coppa Italia final, which we are all looking forward to.”

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Juventus Celebrate Title With 10th Successive League Win

Kwadwo Asamoah In Full Swing As Champions Dispatched Carpi

Kwadwo Asamoah starred for Juventus in a routine 2-0 win over Carpi in the Italian Serie A on Sunday.

The utility Ghanaian import made a case for more playing time with a commanding display at the home of the Italian champions after his recent bout with injuries.

The unlucky but talented former Udinese midfielder feasted on the rear starting berth given him with his visionary passing range from the flanks.

Asamoah has been restricted to just 10 league appearances across the season in another dominant performances by the record breaking Italian champions.

The Black Stars midfielder made way for Stefano Stuaro as goals from Anderson Hernanes and Simeone Zaza opened a jaw dropping 15 point lead over second placed Napoli.

Asamoah missed a chunk of the season due to a lengthy battle with injuries that forced him to miss last season’s UEFA Champions League final showdown between Juventus and FC Barcelona.

Kwadwo Asamoah In Full Swing As Champions Dispatched Carpi

Kwadwo Asamoah Clinches Third Serie A Title

Italy based Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has landed himself a third straight Serie A trophy after Napoli’s set back at Rome.

The Bienconeri’s utility Ghanaian endured a torrid campaign with Max Allegris men but has recently returned to form to help steer the Turin based side a fifth straight Scudeto and his personal treble.

Napoli’s 1-0 defeat at Roma means Juventus remains 12 clear at the top of the log with 3 games to play for in the campaign.

The reigning champions had a torrid start to their title defense with one win in the opening six Matches but has returned to master a run of 25 unbeaten matches in the league to get their season back on track.

The dominant Bienconeris put together a run of 9 straight wins in the last 10 matches including yesterday ‘s 2-1 away win at the Viola.

Asamoah joined Juventus from Udinese at the end of the 2012/13 Serie A campaign.

The Ghanaian has since won all three Scudeto trophies since his arrival at the Juventus Arena.

The injury ravaged former Liberty Professionals man managed just 11 appearance in the season after a lengthy spell on the treatment room.

Kwadwo Asamoah Clinches Third Serie A Title

Juventus Win Fifth Straight Seria A Title

Juventus have been crowned Serie A champions for a fifth season in a row after Napoli’s 1-0 defeat at Roma.

Sunday’s 2-1 win at Fiorentina put them on the brink of glory, and Napoli’s failure to win on Monday meant Juve can no longer be caught.

It completes a stunning rise for the Turin side, who were in 12th place and 11 points off the top on 28 October.

However, they have won 24 of their 25 league games since then, drawing the other, to take them clear.

Napoli’s defeat actually denies Juventus the chance to win the title at their own ground. They host Carpi on Sunday at 11:30 BST.

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Juventus Win Fifth Straight Seria A Title

Juventus to Play at Olympic Stadium on August 7

West Ham will face Italian giants, Juventus in the first match at the Olympic Stadium.

The two sides will compete for the Betway Cup in a pre-season friendly on August 7 to officially open the Hammers’ new home. The Italian champions are one of Europe’s biggest clubs and are set to retain their Serie A title this season.

Dmitri Payet has been a revelation for the Hammers since his summer move from Marseille

Joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold say they are ‘hugely excited’ at the prospect of welcoming the Bianconeri to the 60,000-seater arena.

“We are delighted to be marking such a monumental day in West Ham United’s history by welcoming one of the world’s biggest clubs to our fantastic new home,” they said, in a joint statement.

“It was always our intention to open the new 60,000-capacity Stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with a fixture fitting of the occasion, and the visit of the reigning Italian champions Juventus is most certainly that.

Juventus deadly duo – Paul Pogba and Paulo Dybala

“We are hugely excited and honoured by this wonderful opening fixture against a historic club which shares many of the values we cherish here at West Ham.

“There has been an enormous amount of work done over the past few years to ready the stadium for our first game and we cannot wait to show our fans and the wider football world how incredible it will look.

“This will be a game you’ll want to tell your grandkids you were at. Sunday 7 August just can’t come soon enough!”

The two sides have never met before, either in competitive or friendly action.

Juventus to Play at Olympic Stadium on August 7

Juventus Close To Fifth Successive Title

Juventus moved closer to a fifth successive Serie A title with a 1-0 home victory over Empoli.

Alvaro Morata hit the crossbar for the hosts with a long-range effort before Mario Mandzukic headed in from Paul Pogba’s chip just before half-time.

Riccardo Saponara had Empoli’s best chance but he shot over.

The victory takes Juventus six points above Napoli, who play away at Udinese in their game in hand on Sunday.

Massimiliano Allegri’s side had chances to extend their lead but Kwadwo Asamoah just failed to reach the ball after Lukasz Skorupski spilled Morata’s drive.

In the closing minutes, Morata ran down the left wing and pulled the ball back for Simone Zaza, whose shot was saved by Skorupski.

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Juventus Close To Fifth Successive Title

Appiah Gears Up To Feature For Juventus Legends

Former Juventus midfielder, Stephen ‘Tornado’ Appiah is getting ready to wear the famous ‘black and white’ shirt of the Biaconneris again as they play in a Legends game against a Chinese select side.

Stephen Appiah poses with an autographed Juventus shirt by his former mates

Appiah, who was recently unveiled as ‘2016 Unity Ambassador in his native country, Ghana, has been selected as a member of Juventus’ team to feature in the “Luvfans Cup Forever Legends Friendly Match”.

The match is scheduled to come off later today (Friday).

Appiah Gears Up To Feature For Juventus Legends

Appiah Arrives In China For Juventus Legends" Friendly

2016 Unity Match Ambassador, Stephen ‘Tornado’ Appiah has arrived safely in China in readiness for former side, Juventus’ exhibition match against a Chinese select side.

The former Black Stars captain was invited by former club, Juventus to join a number of the club’s legends to participate in the “Luvfans Cup Forever Legends Friendly Match” in China.

Appiah poses with a Juventus fan upon arrival in China for Juventus lengend’s friendly

The match, fixed for Friday, March 25, 2016, will be under the auspices of Luvfans Network Technology Co. Ltd., and is aimed at encouraging local football fans to develop interest in football and promote it in China.

 

Appiah, 35, joined Juventus in 2003 from Parma on loan for a reported fee of €2m before making his move permanent for €6 million in 2004.

Appiah Arrives In China For Juventus Legends" Friendly

Donsah Stars As Bologna Ends Juventus Unbeaten Run

Ghana Youth international Godfred Donsah starred prominently for Bologna as they ended Juventus sixteen match wining run.

The 20 year old defensive midfielder proved crucial for his side as they held their glamorous Bienconeri’s to a pulsating stalemate in the Serie A.

Juventus headed into the fixture on the back of a monstrous sixteen match win run but saw their record halted at the Renata Del Ara on Friday night.

Italian trainer Roberto Donandoni handed Donsah his 14 appearance of the season at home to champions in the Serie A top liner and his Ghanaian midfielder accepted the challenge with perfection.

The former Cagliari defensive screen shielded his back four with perfection in a thrilling 0-0 game against their Turin based visitors.

Donsah traded Cagliari for Bologna in the summer after the former lost their top flight status at the end of the 2014/15 european season.

Donsah announced himself to the football with his unique tactical performance for the Ghana U20 side at the 2015 FIFA Under 20 World Championship.

Juventus remains atop of the log in the Serie but could drop to the second slot if Napoli comes out victorious at home to AC Milan whiles BOlogna joins the top 10 with the well deserved point against the Champions.

Donsah Stars As Bologna Ends Juventus Unbeaten Run

Ghana Should Always Be The Winner - Stephen Appiah

Former Black Stars of Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah has called on Ghanaians to put Ghana first and not allow emotional attachment mar the peace of the country.

Stephen Appiah, who was unveiled as the Peace Ambassador by the National Peace Council chairman Rev Emmanuel Asante ahead of Ghana’s general election on 7 November, 2016 on Monday said Ghana is always the winner and not a specific body.

Prior to his unveiling as the Peace Ambassador on Monday at the State Banquet Hall in Accra, Appiah told Ghanaians at the venue and across country to embrace peace and togetherness no matter the political party they belong to during the general elections.

The former Juventus star during his playing days captained the was seen regarded as a unifier as his leadership skills brought a lot of peace and unity in camp.

Appiah believes Ghana made him who is today, and his unbridled love for the country will always be his priority.

“As the former Black Stars captain as well as former international footballer, I strongly believe my status today has been made possible by Ghana,” Appiah said in a statement.

He added: “From the moment I was offered my first opportunity to wear the national colours and through my days with the various national teams till I was made the captain of the Black Stars.

“Which was the highlight of my career, for me I believe Ghana has been so good to me and one of the best ways to give back my beloved country is to commit myself to its development which can only be achieved by fostering an atmosphere of peace and unity.

“It is a popular knowledge that election in our part of the World are stained with pocket of violence seeming from political differences and other factors. [And] Yes I’m of the view that here in Ghana we must not let this factor divide us let alone wipe or threatened to wipe the democratic gains we have made over the years.”

The nation come together as one during football, and Stephen Appiah football and elections have a common relationship, and that is the outcome.

Whether you’re winner or a loser, accept the result and move on.

“In my opinion I see election to be similar to the game of football: there are two possible outcomes a win or lose, there are opposing sides who supporters have made huge emotional investment and can go extreme length just to see their favourite team win, there is a referee to ensure the rules are obeyed.

Stephen Appiah was the first captain to lead Black Stars to their maiden World Cup appearance in 2006 in Germany.

Ghana Should Always Be The Winner - Stephen Appiah

I Have Thought Of Leaving Juventus - Kwadwo Asamoah

Kwadwo Asamoah has rejected claims that he could leave Juventus this winter or in the summer for a new home in England to ply his trade.

The Ghanaian international has been linked to a host of English clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United and Arsenal.

But Asamoah joined Juventus in 2012 from Udinese and was a key member of the team that wob the Scudetto back-to-back, but has made just five league appearances for the Old Lady since November 2014 due to a series of recurrent injuries.

He says he has no team in mind because of that.

“Honestly, I don’t have any team in mind now all because of my injuries,” Asamoah told

Metro TV.

“I’m currently focusing on my recovery and getting more playing time. I’ve been with this team for a long time and I’m so happy and they’ve been supportive – players, management and everyone.

“They do everything that they ought to do for me and I’ll always love to be with them. They are so amazing. If I have to say all the things that they’ve done for me, I wouldn’t finish.

“The possibility of me changing clubs in the summer will be difficult. For now, there’s nothing on the table. But I’m a footballer and I do what I have to do on the field. The rest is for my agent. I honestly haven’t thought of leaving now.”

Kwadwo Asamoah was back on the pitch on Sunday ad played full throttle as Juventus beat Udinese to win their 10th game in a row.

I Have Thought Of Leaving Juventus - Kwadwo Asamoah

Preview: Ghanaian Players Involved In European Football Action

Kwadwo Asamoah’s Juventus Travel To Badu’s Udinese In Top Liner Of Ghanaian Players In Abroad

Ghanaian players will be involved in weekend action with the respective European clubs.  Jordan and Andre Ayew will hope to have a better luck with Aston Villa and Swansea City respectively during this weekend.

In Italy Kevin Prince Boateng will hope to start his first Serie A game after returning to the club for a second stint.

England

Jordan Ayew will be leading the attack for Aston Villa when the Villians host premier league surprise package and joint top of the table, Leicester City in the Midlands derby on Saturday.

Aston Villa forward, Jordan Ayew

Leicester city have won 34 matches to Vlla’s 27 wins in 87 matches played in all competitions. The home side, Aston Villa cant afford to lose this game as time is running out for any chance of a premier league revival.

 

Dede Ayew like his younger brother, Jordan will lead the attack for Swansea City who have lost as many games since parting ways with Garry Monk. The Swans have flattered to deceive after starting the league on top of the top and with some interest results notably a draw at Stamford bridge against Chelsea and victory over Manchester united.

Dede Ayew in Swansea colours

Swansea lost their last premier league game at home by 2-goals to 4 against fellow relegation threatened, Sunderland. The two teams have met 10 times and each have won 5 games at home so there’s a battle for supremacy when the face each other.

Watford had a disappointing result at Southampton but will start as favourite in the Monday night game away at the Liberty stadium. The Hornets won the first encounter of the season by a goal to nil.

Ghanaian internationals, Christan Atsu and Baba Rahman will hope for some game time when their English premier league side, Chelsea play host to in-form Everton on Saturday.

Chelsea’s left back, Baba Rahman

Many tipped the Blues to defend their title but are currently struggling to break away from the shackles of relegation and the draw against West Bromwich Albion in mid-week all but sealed any chance of making top 4.

Chelsea have won their last three home games against Everton and will hope that run of form continues however the form the 5-times premier league champions find themselves in makes it a daunting task.

Spain

Las Palmas will welcome in-form Atletico Madrid on Sundeay in the Spanish Primera la liga. Mubarak Wakaso will hope to get one over his compatriot and fellow midfielder, Alex Partey who will hope to be a part of manager, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side that will travel to the Gran Canaria stadium.

Mubarak Wakaso during his unveiling in the summer of 2015

The two clubs have defeted each other ones at home and away respectively in two previous encounters. The battle for supremacy is now drawn though the Madrid based club starts as favourite as they have lost once and drawn one in their last 4 away games.

Italy

Napoli will play host to Alfred Duncan’s Sassuolo in this weekends Serie A encounter at the San Paolo stadium.

Isaac Cofie’s Carpi will play host to Sampdoria at the Alberto Braglia stadium. Carpi lost last year’s encounter by 5 – goals to 2 and will hope not to repeat same results as they lie 19th on the league log.

Agyemang Badu celebrates scoring against Bologna

Agyemang Badu’s Udinese will host Kwadwo Asamoah’s Juventus in the top liner in Serie A ths weekend. Juventus are on a ten game unbeaten run and will hope to continue with that fine vain of form in their quest to catch up with top of the log, Internationale Milan.

Juventus midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah

Udinese lie 12th and are 10 points awy from 19th place Carpi. The Zebras need some consistency of results to get their season back on track. Kwadwo Asamoah played his first game in 2016 and will hope his late cameo afford him more game time from manager Massimo Allegri.

Rahman Chidbsah’s Frosinone will go away to 14th place, Torino on Saturday.

Preview: Ghanaian Players Involved In European Football Action

Review: How Ghanaian Players Fared In The Major European Leagues

How Ghanaian Players Fared In The Major European Leagues

 

The French ligue, Spanish la liga and the other leagues besides the English premier league returned fully from the holidays break. Many Ghanaian players as a result returned to league action to help propel their clubs to the top and also try retain their clubs involved in relegation battles.

 

ENGLAND

Baba Rahman was an unused substitute when Chelsea were 2-0 victors over league one opposition Scunthorpe United in the English Emrate FA cup on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea’s left back, Baba Rahman

FRANCE

Ghana Striker, Abdul Majeed Waris continued his fine form from injury after netting his fourth goal since his return from injury. The former Red Bull academy player scored a 22nd minute goal for Lorient in their 2-2 draw at Stade Rennes on Saturday.

FC Lorient forward, Majeed Waris

Defender Dennis Appiah played the full duration of the game but could not prevent Caen from suffering a 2-0 loss away to Angers. The defeat now leaves Caen 4 – points adrift Angers who are second with 34-points.

 

Manchester City loanee and Ghana U20 star, Yaw Yeboah failed to make the Lille squad for their 1-1 home draw against OGC Nice.

 

French U20 forward and prospect for the Ghana black stars, Grejohn Kyei watched as his Stade Reims were consigned to a 3-1 home loss by Toulouse. The young forward missed the game through injury.

 

ITALY

The Italian Serie A played their second game since returning from the holidays break and saw an exodus of Ghanaian players involved in club action.

 

Isaac Cofie welcomed fellow midfielder and Ghanaian international, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu when the pair represented Carpi and Udinese respectively. Cofie’s Carpi emerged 2-1 victors over the Zebras.

Udinese combative midfielder, Agyemang Badu

Long absentee Ghana midfielder, Kevin-Prince Boateng marked his second coming as player of AC Milan when he came off the bench to play in the Rossoneri’s 1-1 draw with AS Roma on Saturday.

AC Milan returnee, Kevin Prince Boateng

Alfred Duncan travelled to his old side, Inter Milan when Sassuolo visited the Milan based side in Serie A action.

The Ghanaian versatile defender played 84 minutes and helped Sassuolo beat his former club – Inter Milan by 1-0 at the Giuseppe Meazza.

Sassuolo versatile defender, Alfred Duncan

Midfielder Godfred Donsah was an unused substitute by Bologna who succumbed to a 1-0 home loss against Chievo Verona.

 

Afriyie Acquah was not in the Torino squad for their 1-0 home loss against Empoli. Kwadwo Asamoah came off the bench during Juventus’ 2-1 away victory to Sampdoria.

 

SPAIN

Thomas Partey was not named in manager, Diego Simeone’s squadlist for Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win away at Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Atletico Madrid hot prospect, Thomas Partey

Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah played a cameo role in Getafe’s 1-0 win against Real Betis.

 

Winger Wakaso Mubarak played 20 minutes of the second half for Las Palmas after coming off the bench came off in their 1-1 draw with Malaga. Wakaso was booked in the game minutes after coming on.

Las Palmas, midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Michael Anaba’s name was missing in Elche’s team when they drew 1-1 with Real Valladolid.

Review: How Ghanaian Players Fared In The Major European Leagues

Kwadwo Asamoah ready to unleash discovered spell self after coming through worst spell of injury

Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah says he is ready to unleash his newly discovered self after coming through the worst moments of his life with injury.

The 26-year-old is now fully fit and back training with the first team of his Italian club Juventus.

Asamoah had battled his way through a series of injuries which lasted over a year.

This is the worst spell of injury to have faced the former Udinese man.

But the talented Asamoah says the injury revealed to him a hidden quality which he will be unleashing on his return.

“Now, everything is about the mentality that I am bringing back to the field,” he told Metro TV.

“This (the injury) has really made me strong because I have learnt so many things.

“With this injury, there were some things that I thought was normal and the things that I had inside me, I wasn’t showing. So this is the time for me to show it.”

Kwadwo Asamoah will be included in Juventus’ Champions League squad for the second half of the competition having been excluded from the initial squad due to his injury.

Kwadwo Asamoah ready to unleash discovered spell self after coming through worst spell of injury

Kwadwo Asamoah named in Juventus squad at home to Hellas Verona.

Italy based Black Stars wing back Kwadkwo Asamoah has been named in the Juventus squad for the Wednesday afternoon clash at home to Hellas Verona.

The Turin based utility defender has been ravaged by series of injuries in the course of the season with just three appearances all season.

The former Udinese defender however overcame his turbulent time on the treatment table to make the grade for the Old Ladies in the Serie A.

The 27 year old Black Stars last featured for the Beinconeri on December 4 as a 20 minutes substitute for Patrice Evra before picking another setback in his quest to put aside a career threatening injury.

Juventus halted a run of one win in the opening six matches to muster an impressive eight consecutive victories including a last 16 knockout fixture against Bayern Munich in the European Champions league.

His timely return to form will boost any chance of joining Max Allegri’s European side after missing out on the gruop stages.

Kwadwo Asamoah named in Juventus squad at home to Hellas Verona.