Third last trap before the party. For the mathematical conquest of the Scudetto there are still 8 points left and Juventus has every intention of obtaining them as soon as possible, to then devote themselves completely to the treble dream. However, the calendar puts a little spice in what otherwise would have been just a formality: Atalanta, Turin and Rome are not exactly the ideal opponents to raid, especially with the two Champions League semi-finals in between.
The final rush therefore starts from the match in Bergamo, brought forward to tonight (20.45 pm) precisely to guarantee more time for Monaco, a commitment that is anything but easy given the form of the Gasperini gang, increasingly launched towards conquering a place in Europe. “Together with the derby with Toro it will be a crucial match – acknowledged Massimiliano Allegri. – They are doing important things but we have to win to get close to 91 points and have the mathematical certainty of the Scudetto. Let's remember that we haven't done anything yet, this success would also send a signal to Roma that we are not wrong". The Juventus coach, a true master of finding meaning in every match, certainly doesn't change now that we are approaching the period of sentences and asks his maximum commitment and concentration.
However, the 8-point lead over Roma and the simultaneous hunger of Atalanta could create various problems, which is why only the best will play at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, in defiance of Wednesday's away game in Monaco. The Juventus 4-2-3-1 will thus see Buffon in goal, Alex Sandro, Bonucci, Chiellini and Dani Alves in defence, Pjanic and Khedira in midfield, Cuadrado, Dybala and Mandzukic in the trocar behind the lone striker Higuain. In short, the same type of formation that should also play against Monaco in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
“Were we to get a result, we would increase our chances for Europe but we are serene anyway, we have a good margin over our pursuers – commented Gasperini. – We arrive with great spirit and an important enthusiasm, the fact that Juve don't make turnover and face us at their best fills us with pride ". The nerazzurri coach, in the odor of a contract extension ("I'll only talk about it once the goals have been achieved"), will attempt yet another excellent scalp of an extraordinary season so far with the classic 3-4-2-1, with Berisha in goal, Toloi, Caldara and Masiello in the back department, Conti, Kessié, Freuler and Spinazzola in the midfield, Kurtic and Gomez in support of Petagna in attack.
