The law of the strongest. Juventus also conquered the Lazio field and this despite a fairly anonymous match, devoid of particular rings or technical gestures. Except one obviously: that of Sami Khedira, capable of finding another very heavy goal after last week's one and thus giving his 3 platinum points. On the other hand, the big teams are the ones that win even when they are unwell or without fundamental men: yesterday Juve were missing Bonucci, Pjanic and, at least at the beginning, Higuain.
In short, the whole supporting axis, that's why the Lazio trap was as evident as it was insidious, yet in the end the Lady still won. “It wasn't an easy match, we faced a very organized team and then it was very hot – commented Allegri. – In the first half we didn't find space, in the second we improved and the victory came. We have to improve a lot but we can already say that we started better than last year…”. The Juventus coach's analysis was perfect: in the first phase of the match, in fact, Lazio had managed to play their football, bringing the match to the most congenial ground for them. But then the Italian champions raised the pace and, thanks to a physiological decline of the biancocelesti, brought continuous and dangerous attacks. In the 66th minute the decisive one: Kick from Dybala for Khedira, Biglia empty and right into Marchetti's bottom corner. Allegri can thus enjoy the lead in the standings with full points and hope that the market will bring him the last missing piece, that quality/quantity midfielder that is anything but easy to reach. “PSG has told us that Matuidi is not on the market, I think it's a closed deal even if in football you never know – explained Marotta. – In any case, we have already cooked the cake well, what would come in more would be just a cherry”.
Juve's certainties contrast sharply with the climate at home in Rome, which has never been scalded by the European debacle with Porto. Tonight the Giallorossi will have to react in Cagliari (20.45 pm), otherwise the situation could escalate. “The defeat has taught us many things and we must treasure them – Spalletti thought. – However, I'm not afraid of psychological repercussions, I saw the boys in training and that was enough for me. It won't be an easy match but we will try to win it." At Sant'Elia we will see a different 4-2-3-1 than on Tuesday, with Szczesny in goal, Florenzi, Manolas, Vermaelen and Emerson in defense, Strootman and Paredes in midfield, Salah, Nainggolan and El Shaarawy in the trocar behind the 'only tip that should be Perotti. Rastelli will respond with a 3-5-2 with Storari in goal, Ceppitelli, Capuano and Bruno Alves in the back, Isla, Padoin, Di Gennaro, Ionita and Murru in the midfield, Sau and Borriello in attack.
