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**kennethlindheim** · 09-12-2003, 09:13 AM

Parma boss Cesare Prandelli has backed young forward Alberto Gilardino to become Italy's top striker in two years' time.
The 21-year-old starlet grabbed a brace at Lecce on Sunday to hand his side a 2-1 victory, and take his season's tally to eight goals in the process.

Prandelli believes the youngster has the potential to make it right to the top, and also added that the club had no intention of selling Brazilian hit-man Adriano despite the youngster's excellent form.

"Gilardino? If he continues in this way then in two years he will be the most important Italian forward," declared the Parma coach.

"As for Adriano he will stay with us at least until June. We need him."

Gilardino expressed his delight at his recent good form, and the faith shown in him by his manager.

"I'm happy. We came here (Lecce) to get a positive result and we obtained it," he beamed.

"The coach gave me faith and now I'm playing, and I'm doing well."

09-12-2003, 09:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
kennethlindheim Super Moderator Favourite Team: Newcastle United/SK Brann kennethlindheim is Offline Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 7,757 vCash: 95 Rep: Rep Points: 7051 Country:	Alberto Gilardino - staying at Milan Parma boss Cesare Prandelli has backed young forward Alberto Gilardino to become Italy's top striker in two years' time. The 21-year-old starlet grabbed a brace at Lecce on Sunday to hand his side a 2-1 victory, and take his season's tally to eight goals in the process. Prandelli believes the youngster has the potential to make it right to the top, and also added that the club had no intention of selling Brazilian hit-man Adriano despite the youngster's excellent form. "Gilardino? If he continues in this way then in two years he will be the most important Italian forward," declared the Parma coach. "As for Adriano he will stay with us at least until June. We need him." Gilardino expressed his delight at his recent good form, and the faith shown in him by his manager. "I'm happy. We came here (Lecce) to get a positive result and we obtained it," he beamed. "The coach gave me faith and now I'm playing, and I'm doing well." __________________ "Few things in life are black and white, only the most important things"