Scudetto match point. The Naples draw gives Juventus the opportunity to move to +11 in the standings for what would be, to all intents and purposes, a signature at the bottom of the eighth consecutive title. However, also pay attention to the Champions League area, even more poised after the 0-0 draw at San Siro: Lazio, by beating the black and whites, would have the possibility of coming back close to fourth place, Roma even taking it, provided they conquer the extremely difficult field of Bergamo.
The big match on Sunday, however, is certainly that of the Olimpico, where Lazio and Juventus will go hunting for fundamental points for their respective objectives (20.30 pm). Allegri, always good at keeping attention high against anyone, will have an easier task this time: the match against the biancocelesti, in fact, should present enough motivation already from him, especially after the result at San Siro. “They will want to beat a big one for the first time this season, so they will be very energetic – warned the coach. – But we want to keep winning to get closer to the Scudetto, that's why we will have to rise to the occasion”.
“We will have to play a super match against the strongest team of all – thought Inzaghi. – Heart, legs and head will be needed, but I'm confident because we've already managed to put in great performances in the past".
The ingredients for a good challenge are all there and this regardless of the good relations that exist between the two clubs, as confirmed by the Caceres deal: the Uruguayan has officially moved to Juve with the formula of the onerous loan (600 euros). However, Allegri will only think about it in the next few games since today, despite the numerous defections, he won't be able to count on him. His 4-3-3 will see Szczesny in goal, De Sciglio, Bonucci, Chiellini and Alex Sandro in defense, Emre Can, Bentancur and Matuidi in midfield, Dybala, Ronaldo and Douglas Costa in attack.
Inzaghi, also devoid of important players (Acerbi and Luiz Felipe above all), will try to stop Juve with a 3-4-1-2 that will see Strakosha between the posts, Bastos, Wallace and Radu in the back , Parolo, Lucas Leiva, Milinkovic-Savic and Lulic in the midfield, Luis Alberto behind the Immobile-Correa couple.
The other "heavy" challenge of the day is that of Bergamo: In fact, Atalanta-Roma is a real tiebreaker champions. In fact, Di Francesco could take back fourth place alone but also Gasperini, in the event of a positive result, would move close to the Champions League area.
“Atalanta are a very formidable opponent for fourth place – the words of the Giallorossi coach. – He has what it takes to put us in difficulty, he's scary from many points of view, that's why I'll field the best possible formation without thinking about the next commitments ". In fact, Roma are not doing well but they will have to grit their teeth and play at their best, otherwise the Bergamo afternoon could prove to be quite complicated.
Di Francesco will rely on a 4-2-3-1 with Olsen in goal, Florenzi, Fazio, Manolas and Kolarov in defense, Cristante and Nzonzi in midfield, Zaniolo, Pellegrini and El Shaarawy in the trocar, Dzeko in attack. Typical training instead for Gasperini, who will try to confirm his team's great season with a 3-4-2-1 that will see Berisha between the posts, Toloi, Palomino and Mancini in the back, Hateboer, Pasalic, De Roon and Castagne in the midfield , Ilicic and Gomez to support the lone striker Zapata.
