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Ferrara dismisses sack talk

28 Jan 2010 - 07:42:03

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Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara insists he is unconcerned by continuing reports that he is poised to lose his job.

The long-serving defender turned rookie coach has come under intense pressure on the back of a run of five successive Serie A defeats.

Coaches of the calibre of Guus Hiddink and Rafael Benitez have been linked with any potential coaching vacancy at the Stadio Olimpico, but Ferrara claims he is not concerned by reports that he is on the verge of being axed.

"I don't feel sacked," he claimed. "It's not a problem for me and I don't care about this at all.

"I have always been considered well. In 20 years of Juve this is my first bad moment and I accept it.

"I have respect for this club and I will continue to work until someone tells me otherwise.

"I am not thinking about resigning from here. I am tranquil. Everyone here is on my side.

"I need to work harder and improve the situation. This has not happened yet, but I am not ashamed."