Moggi: Milan have to gamble
Sunday 12 March, 2006
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Juventus director general Luciano Moggi is confident ahead of tonight’s Scudetto showdown with Milan, as he says they’re holding all the cards.
“The truth is that we can happily make do with two out of three results, while the Rossoneri have no other choice but to win if they want to keep their title hopes alive,” explained the transfer guru.
The Bianconeri are 10 points clear at the top of the table and welcome second-placed Milan to the Stadio Delle Alpi this evening.
These two giants have dominated the Serie A race in recent years, as only Lazio and Roma have split their monopoly in over a decade.
“We always thump each other black and blue on the pitch,” smiled Moggi. “These clubs respect each other, but there is also a healthy sense of competition.”
They also clashed in the Champions League Final in 2003 and the stage is potentially set for a repeat of that meeting in May.
“I certainly hope so, but it’s best to talk about the games we’ve already booked our tickets for. Having said that, it would be nice to get our revenge for that defeat at Old Trafford.”
Milan won the Final in Manchester on penalties after the tie had ended 0-0 after extra time.