Shield the Scudetto and the Champions League. Juventus, Roma and Napoli are preparing for a field Sunday for their respective goals, also with the awareness that making a mistake could sensationally put them back in the game. This goes for everyone, without exception: the black and whites for the title, the pursuers to leave a furrow between them and those who are behind them (Inter in particular) to undermine them. The most demanding match is certainly that of Juve, engaged in the difficult away match in Genoa (15 pm).
Waiting for it there will be a Sampdoria galvanized by the victory in the derby, but also by a 'filotto' that has seen them without defeat since 22 January. “This match is more delicate than the one against Barcelona – thundered Allegri. – Before meeting the Spaniards, in fact, we play four decisive matches for the Scudetto, and here in Genoa in particular". It's hard to believe the words of the Juventus coach, but certainly the attempt to keep the tension high is everything: a defeat, in fact, could give new life to the ambitions of Rome and Naples. In short, head to Sampdoria, especially on the eve that saw Andrea Agnelli referred by the Federal Prosecutor in the context of an investigation into some characters linked to the world of organized crime. “It is unacceptable – retorted the president. – I have never met mafia bosses, I am not resigning and indeed I intend to defend myself”.
However, Allegri must only think about the match, which he will face with the 4-2-3-1 type, therefore Buffon in goal, Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci and Alex Sandro in defense, Khedira and Pjanic in midfield, Cuadrado, Dybala and Mandzukic behind by Higuain. Giampaolo, now cheered up by a more than good ranking, will try the coup with a 4-3-1-2 that will see Puggioni between the posts, Sala, Silvestre, Skriniar and Regini in the back department, Barreto, Torreira and Praet in the midfield, Bruno Fernandes on the trocar behind the attacking couple Muriel-Quagliarella. However, Sunday in the championship will be inaugurated by Napoli, awaited by the lunchtime match (12.30) against Empoli.
“It's a difficult match, we've never won there and indeed in the last few games we've conceded 6 goals – commented Sarri. – In any case, my team has grown, it is stronger, more mature, it is close to being a winner. I think second place is possible." To attack him, the coach will rely on the classic 4-3-3 with Reina, Hysaj, Albiol, Chiriches, Ghoulam, Zielinski, Diawara, Hamsik, Callejon, Mertens and Insigne. Almost impossible mission for Martusciello, who will try with Skorupski, Laurini, Bellusci, Costa, Pasqual, Krunic, Diousse, Croce, El Kaddouri, Marilungo and Pucciarelli.
Postponement instead dedicated to Rome, eager to redeem the elimination from the Europa League by beating Sassuolo (20.45 pm). “The defeat against Lyon burns, it annoys, it takes our breath away – admitted Spalletti in no uncertain terms. – In recent days, however, I have seen the boys respond well, there are all the bases to win the next 5 championships and get back on track". We need to start right away, starting tonight. The coach will return to 3-4-2-1 with Szczesny, Rudiger, Fazio, Manolas, Bruno Peres, Strootman, Grenier, Emerson, Nainggolan, Perotti and Dzeko. Di Francesco, without victories since February 19, will try to find it again with the classic 4-3-3 with Consigli, Lirola, Acerbi, Cannavaro, Peluso, Pellegrini, Aquilani, Duncan, Berardi, Defrel and Politano.
