Ransom operation. Juventus-Lecce it is the direct clash between the third and fourth in the standings, only that the positions are reversed compared to any prediction. Thanks to the great start of the Salento team, undoubtedly, but also to the defeat suffered by the Bianconeri in Reggio Emilia, capable of wiping away much of the certainties accumulated so far. Last week, thanks to Milan's defeat in the derby, was characterized by the Inter-Juventus duel, while now, after the 4-2 defeat by Sassuolo, few believe that Allegri can really battle with Inzaghi for the Scudetto .
Juventus–Lecce (20.45pm, Dazn)
The truth, probably, lies in the middle, in the sense that Juventus is not the battleship painted after the success against Lazio, but not even the Brancaleone army described last Saturday. If anything, it is worth asking ourselves the reason for so many individual errors, the result of a general distraction anticipated by Allegri in Friday's conference. “I see too much euphoria” the coach had warned, setting off an alarm bell which however remained unheeded, at least until the Reggio match. How can a team without cups not be hungry enough during championship matches? Many have been asking this since Saturday evening, it being understood that a bad day can happen to anyone. The blow, in any case, should wake up the Lady in view of Lecce, obviously a weaker team, yet a very strong game and therefore to be taken into great consideration. D'Aversa's Salento team, so far, have scored eleven points in the standings, obtaining three wins (Lazio, Salernitana and Genoa) e two draws (Fiorentina and Monza), but above all showing an enviable physical condition, which could create problems even for the most highly rated Juve. The right attitude will be needed, otherwise the Stadium, already quite annoyed by what happened with Sassuolo, could really get impatient and make the evening even more difficult.
Allegri: “Let's forget Sassuolo, but let's learn from our mistakes”
“We have to play to return to victory and cancel the defeat against Sassuolo – he explained Allegri at the press conference -. Lecce is very solid and D'Aversa is an excellent coach, he plays very well with technical players without compromising on solidity, then there is sporting director Corvino who always manages to create good teams. For the rest of the championship, Inter, Naples and Milan are above the others and the Nerazzurri are proving that they fully deserve the lead. It's not just saying it to improve, you have to work every day. We need to know our limits and transform them into strengths, but that doesn't mean we're aiming for fourth place and that's it even if that's the goal. It will be difficult because there are Roma, Lazio, Atalanta and Fiorentina who have the same objective as well as the three favorites for the scudetto, we must be careful and concentrated."
Juventus – Lecce, the lineups: Szczesny starts, Vlahovic starts from the bench
Compared to Reggio Emilia there will be several changes, but not in goal: the Szczesny-Perin relay, initially scheduled, will be postponed to at least next weekend. Allegri doesn't want the message of a punitive substitution to get across, which is why he will confirm the Pole from the start. However, the turnover will be large and will affect all departments, for a 3-5-2 with Szczesny in goal, Danilo, Bremer and Rugani in defense, McKennie, Fagioli, Locatelli, Rabiot and Cambiaso in midfield, Milik and Chiesa in attack. D'Aversa will respond with a 4-3-3 with Falcone between the posts, Gendrey, Pongracic, Baschirotto and Gallo in the defensive department, Kaba, Ramadani and Rafia in the midfield, Almqvist, Krstovic and Strefezza in the attacking trident.
