Winning, full stop. Juventus is preparing for the away match in Zagreb with the obligation to take the 3 points, a sine qua non to start the race in the Champions League as well, hitherto held back by the draw with Sevilla. Far from impossible, at least on paper, tonight's match, yet in the European arena the certainties are decidedly less than in the league. That is why the Lady will have to start raising her voice, otherwise she will risk complicating her life from September.
“In the meantime, let's think about scoring the 3 points and thinking game after game – the thought of Massimiliano Allegri. – We know it will be a difficult away game, it's always like this in Europe. There are too many people around who think that Juve must win 3-0 every time: that's not the case, you have to be practical and concrete. Only the results count, even when they come by playing less well”.
Any reference to the last match in Palermo is not purely coincidental, after all the Juventus coach is a pragmatic man and knows well how in football everything revolves around points. However, obtaining them with good football would be easier, which is why it is reasonable to expect a Juve that is very different from Saturday's, although the injuries limit Allegri's margin of choice considerably. With Benatia, Rugani and Asamoah (operated yesterday) out, the anti-Dinamo formation is practically obligatory, so much so that the classic pre-tactical of the eve has left room for a sincere admission.
“Khedira, Hernanes and Pjanic will play in the middle, ahead of Higuain – explained the coach. – I'll evaluate the rest, my choices will be linked above all to the condition and the type of race that awaits us”. However, the 3-5-2 in Zagreb is almost decisive, with Buffon in goal, Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini in defense, Dani Alves, Khedira, Hernanes, Pjanic and Evra (favorite over Alex Sandro) in midfield, Higuain and Dybala in attack .
“We are ready for a great match – thundered Zeljko Sopic, coach of the Croatians. – We are aware of Juve's strength, they are one of the teams that can win the Champions League but we are not afraid of them". Dinamo, in addition to being able to count on Maksimir's bedlam (also in the stands the formidable Bad Blue Boys, ready to cheer again after years of strike), will rely on a 4-3-3 with Semper between the posts, Morris (or Benkovic ), Sigali, Benkovic and Pivaric in the back, Machado, Pavicic and Fiolic in the midfield, Soudani, Coric (favorite over Henriquez) and Fernandes in the offensive trident.
