The same goal, albeit for different reasons. Juventus and Inter want to win, one to respond to Roma (and perhaps detach them hoping for a misstep by the Giallorossi against Napoli), the other to assault third place, which is within reach again after the latest positive results. The bianconeri will be the first to take the field (at 18 pm) against an Empoli who are further disadvantaged by their latest performances, which saw them lose 4-0 against Cagliari and 3-1 against Sassuolo.
“Talking is of little use, we have to respond on the pitch – Massimiliano Allegri's speech. – The Tuscans play good football, they are lively and fast. It will be a difficult match that we will have to win to better prepare for the Champions League." On paper, as almost always, there doesn't seem to be a match, but the latest away games for Juventus certainly don't lead to optimism. Since 27 September (0-3 in Bergamo) only disappointments have come away from the Stadium: three defeats (Madrid, Athens and Genoa) and a draw (Sassuolo).
“These are disastrous matches only from the point of view of the result, when we lose everyone talks about a crisis instead they were undeserved defeats – defended Allegri. – The problem is that we create a lot but score little, we can't miss all these goals”. The trend must therefore be reversed starting today, also to avoid further criticism in view of Tuesday, when the Lady will face Olympiacos in the "first European final" of the season.
In this regard, the Juventus coach will rotate some men, especially in midfield and in attack. In fact, Pereyra should give Lichtsteiner a rest (possible bench also for Vidal) while up front we could also see a total turnover. Tevez must be preserved and Llorente is not in condition: Morata is pawing and even Giovinco dreams of a starting shirt.
Afternoon in Scudetto sauce, prime time dedicated to third place. In fact, at 20.45 it will be Inter's turn, engaged at the Tardini against bottom-placed Parma. The Nerazzurri, fresh from victories over Cesena and Sampdoria, are dreaming of a third consecutive win, a goal never achieved in the Mazzarri era. “We don't look at figures and statistics, we play to win as usual – glossed over the coach. – The important thing will be to maintain continuity, which we have lacked in the past”.
The time to accelerate also seems to have arrived because, in the event of a negative result, the criticisms would come back even stronger. “After Florence something has changed, the boys are all rowing on the same side and the results can be seen – continued Mazzarri. – Woe to underestimating Parma, though, up to now they have collected less than what he did. And then he plays well on his pitch, he's always formidable."
It will be, yet the ducals are going through the darkest period of recent years, as evidenced by the last place in the standings with 7 defeats in 8 games. Donadoni risks his job, that's why tonight, despite the long list of unavailable, he will sell his life dearly. Ironically, the attack will be entrusted to Cassano and Belfodil, former Nerazzurri with poisoned teeth. Mazzarri too has to do without numerous players to which must be added the imperfect condition of Hernanes, called up but struggling with muscle fatigue. Therefore not even talking about turnover: in front of Handanovic a three-way line with Ranocchia, Vidic and Juan Jesus, in midfield Mbaye and Dodò on the outside with central Kuzmanovic, Medel and Kovacic. In attack, Icardi-Palacio is forced to pair, with Trenza chasing the first goal of the season. There would be a need for it to finally give a change to the championship.
