Here we are. The Juventus tour de force, the one that could direct an entire season, begins today. At the Tardini, in the first advance of the eleventh day (18 pm), the Italian champions will face off against Donadoni, Cassano and Amauri's Parma. A match to be taken with a grain of salt, partly due to the value of the opponents (defeated in Genoa on Wednesday but victorious over Milan last Sunday), partly due to the upcoming matches, which inevitably tend to attract attention. Real Madrid and Napoli are on the doorstep, but woe to underestimate Parma: a negative result today could mean a further delay on leaders Roma, and Napoli too risk drifting dangerously away.
“For the first time in a long time we are forced to chase – admitted Antonio Conte. – Roma is making an extraordinary journey, but for us this must be a stimulus. However, I won't think about their match against Turin, I prefer to focus on my team. In the last two years in Parma we have always drawn and now Donadoni's team has grown further. There is Cassano who is fighting for the chances of the World Cup, then there are Biabiany, Amauri, Parolo and others. We'll have to use our heads and do the things we've prepared well." The Juventus coach has decided to continue the turnover already seen, moreover with excellent results, in the last few matches. Inevitable to rest some key men before the challenges with Real Madrid and Naples, without forgetting about Parma.
“I thought about a scientific rotation for this period – he confirmed at the press conference. – I have decided who will stay out, but I won't tell you”. However, the training sessions speak for themselves, at the Tardini it will be Pirlo's turn to sit on the bench. News also in defense, given that Bonucci has not even been called up (but he will be there on Tuesday evening) and in attack, where Giovinco will take back a starting shirt. While waiting for the 4-3-3 against Real, Conte will confirm the ordinance 3-5-2, with Buffon in goal, Ogbonna, Barzagli, Chiellini in defense, Padoin, Vidal, Pogba, Marchisio, Asamoah in midfield, Giovinco, Tevez in attack. Even the irreplaceable Apache could then enjoy a few minutes of rest during the race. In fact, in addition to Llorente, Quagliarella is also available, who has returned from the muscle injury that had blocked him some time ago.
