Don't call it a final exam. “If anything, that was against Sampdoria – explained Seedorf in the press conference. – This is an opportunity to continue to grow”. And since Juventus no longer has to prove anything to anyone, the concept can also fit. The big match at San Siro will pit two very different teams against each other, as demonstrated by the stellar distance (31 points) that separates them in the standings. Yet in matches like these, anything can happen, so don't take anything for granted. Seedorf knows it and Conte knows it, even if only the former showed up in front of microphones and notebooks to present the super challenge. In fact, the Juventus coach continues his personal strike against the conferences on the eve, unlike his Rossoneri colleague, who has increasingly taken on his new role.
There would be no comparison between the two, of course, but certainly the challenge within the challenge promises to be tantalizing. “I have to learn, grow, watch” the Dutchman scoffed, but anyone who knows him knows how high his self-esteem is. To increase it then there are the latest performances of Milan, in clear improvement race after race. “It's nice that you notice this from the outside as well,” admitted Seedorf. – All the coaches want to bring serenity, I'm trying to do it through dialogue ". Already. During the week Montolivo and Poli talked about the Dutch methods, based on individual motivational interviews as well as on field work. "I actually talk a lot with them, it's my strategy, my way of working" he confirmed, giving the feeling of having more and more control of the locker room.
Thanks also to some tactical moves that have restored peace and security to the team, above all the inclusion of Poli, who is also the starter this evening. The 4-2-3-1 thus becomes rather chameleon-like, with six players pushing in the offensive phase (the two full-backs must be added to the 4 attackers) and seven/eight falling back in the defensive one. Juve has been doing this for years and the results are there for all to see. However, Vinovo's silence did not hide Conte's moves, forced to prepare for the big match in a hurry. "Fault" of the Europa League and the friendly Spain-Italy, which prevented the League from the most logical postponement to Monday night. But the Juventus coach has managed his strength in the best possible way with an excellent turnover and will be able to field a fairly fresh team.
There are essentially two doubts and they concern Chiellini and Asamoah. Both have been called up but are not at their best and could start on the bench thanks to Caceres and Peluso. For the rest of the training done, with Marchisio in place of the suspended Vidal. The ordinance 3-5-2 should be this: Buffon in goal, Barzagli, Bonucci and Caceres in defense, Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio and Asamoah in midfield, Tevez and Llorente in attack.
Only one significant absence instead for Milan, but a heavy one. In fact, Mario Balotelli hasn't recovered from his shoulder injury and won't even be on the bench. Pazzini will play in his place, making him the only forward in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Abbiati will be in goal, De Sciglio, Rami, Bonera and Emanuelson in defense, De Jong and Montolivo in midfield, Taarabt, Kakà and Poli in the frontline. Probably sold out at San Siro: there are over 70 attendances between subscribers and paying visitors, and the last tickets could be sold today.
