Head, heart and… dribbling. In view of Juventus-Bologna (18.30) Antonio Conte decides to bring out the best in his repertoire. Because if the situation in the standings makes the pre-Easter match less attractive, the same is not true for the contract issue. Many wonder what will happen at the end of the season, when coach and club will sit around a table to decide what to do. “I don't want to talk about this thing because we have a fundamental match – explained the person concerned. – However, I confirm what Marotta said: there is total harmony between us”. Yes, yet the rumors do not subside. In fact, this time the Corso Galileo Ferraris club does not seem willing to accept the usual strategy contiana which, year after year, is repeated punctually. Before extending the contract, the technician wants to carefully evaluate the managerial strategies, both in terms of budget and objectives, as well as listen to any offers from abroad. An understandable desire on the part of those who feel they have got the most out of this group and who are now aiming for a leap in European quality. In any case, all of this will only be discussed at the end of the season, when Juve will have won the Scudetto and perhaps the Europa League. “It's a very important moment for the team and so we have to think only of the pitch – Conte reiterated. – Winning against Bologna would mean putting a big piece on the third title, which would be a historic goal. And then we want the cup”. And the imminent engagement with Benfica seems to represent the biggest pitfall for the Lady. Bologna doesn't want it, however they're back from a good draw against Parma which made their rankings slightly more solid, but the leaders, who have always won at home, are in another category. Unless the trip to Lisbon takes away some physical and mental energy.
“It will be a very difficult match, I hope there will be warm support – thought the coach. – Winning is not decisive, it is fundamental. We are in the optimal situation because we don't have to look at the result of the others, but I fear Ballardini who has already forced us to draw twice at the Stadium. It's an exhilarating moment for us, we have to focus from game to game to win everything. The game of life is against Bologna”. Despite this, there will inevitably be turnover. Bonucci (suspended) will be missing in defense: Ogbonna has been confirmed in his place, who will act as central defender in a three-way department with the returning Barzagli (even if the ballot with Caceres remains) and Chiellini. Safe bench instead for Vidal and Tevez, still grappling with physical ailments that advise Conte to manage savings. So Marchisio will be in the midfield together with Pirlo and Pogba, with Isla (Lichtsteiner is disqualified) and Asamoah on the wings. In attack, however, shirts are guaranteed for Llorente and Giovinco, preferred once again to Osvaldo and Vucinic. Ballardini's Bologna will respond with a 3-5-2 with Curci in goal, Antonsson, Natali and Cherubin in defence, Garics, Friberg, Pazienza, Christodoulopoulos and Morleo in midfield, Acquafresca and Cristaldo in attack.
