[Serie A] Inter - Juventus (6 Viewers)
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This is how Fabio Capello, at the press conference, introduced the match against Inter to be held on Sunday night at San Siro, 8.30 pm: “It’s an important match, in an important venue, played in front of an exceptional audience. We must confirm that we deserve our first place in the table against a team with a huge potential who have not given their best as expected.” The Bianconeri manager knows exactly what he wants from his squad and when he’s asked if a draw would do, he answers: “We play away matches to win, like we did in Amsterdam and Munich, this is our mentality. We must play as Juventus, with personality, against a team who had the strongest potential of all, in number and as for players’ quality. We must prevent these players from creating winning actions. Adriano? He’s absolutely great, he embodies physical power along with technique as well as scoring skills.” He’s asked if Juventus is at his one hundred per cent: “We’re at the beginning, the team is constantly growing, they have to become aware of their own potential because they have more than they show”. The Bianconeri manager won’t have strikers Trezeguet and Del Piero at his disposal, but he wants the rest of the squad not to think about who’s missing: “We’re a group, a team, we’re convinced about our strength.” On the other hand, Pessotto and Zebina have recovered, the latter after a long break, but he’s missing Olivera for a muscular problem. Finally, a word about Cannavaro, the defence’s pivot, who’s meeting his former team: “He’s an important player for Juventus as he would for any team, the National one included. We’re happy that he’s joined us”
Mancio wants Juve gift
Sunday 28 November, 2004
Roberto Mancini celebrated his 40th birthday this weekend and wants a special present – victory over Juve that’ll put Inter back in the Scudetto race.
“I hope my players will give me a joyful present at the San Siro this evening, even if it would also be a remarkable gift to themselves. This is not our last chance saloon,” he insisted. “It’s an important game, but not a Champions’ League Final nor our final opportunity to get back into the running.”
The Nerazzurri are 15 points adrift of the Serie A leaders and failure to win this Derby d’Italia would inevitably make a comeback push unlikely.
“In football there are moments where a match can represent a turning point for your season,” conceded the Coach. “Maybe it’s because you get the points despite not playing that well, or if you beat a team that’s ahead of you in the table and that breaks through a psychological block. All of these could apply on Sunday night.”
Inter were among the favourites for the Scudetto pre-season, but they have so far failed to really deliver with 10 draws in 12 games.
“Up until now Juventus have been better than us and we made a few too many mistakes. Nonetheless, we conceded far too many goals considering our performance and I hope that trend will be changed tonight.”
Juan Sebastian Veron is out of action, so it’s increasingly likely that Edgar Davids will be able to start against the club he left in bitter circumstances.
“Davids is much better on a purely physical level now than he was a few weeks ago and I don’t know who is more charged up for this game – him or Adriano!”
There were reports that Alvaro Recoba would be played out wide on the left flank, but Mancio hinted the diamond midfield formation would continue.
“When we changed to that system it was because we conceded too many goals and that shape guaranteed more coverage in certain areas. I never adjusted my tactics to suit our opponents, because I always believe my team is better and must therefore play to its own strengths.”
Sunday 28 November, 2004
Roberto Mancini celebrated his 40th birthday this weekend and wants a special present – victory over Juve that’ll put Inter back in the Scudetto race.
“I hope my players will give me a joyful present at the San Siro this evening, even if it would also be a remarkable gift to themselves. This is not our last chance saloon,” he insisted. “It’s an important game, but not a Champions’ League Final nor our final opportunity to get back into the running.”
The Nerazzurri are 15 points adrift of the Serie A leaders and failure to win this Derby d’Italia would inevitably make a comeback push unlikely.
“In football there are moments where a match can represent a turning point for your season,” conceded the Coach. “Maybe it’s because you get the points despite not playing that well, or if you beat a team that’s ahead of you in the table and that breaks through a psychological block. All of these could apply on Sunday night.”
Inter were among the favourites for the Scudetto pre-season, but they have so far failed to really deliver with 10 draws in 12 games.
“Up until now Juventus have been better than us and we made a few too many mistakes. Nonetheless, we conceded far too many goals considering our performance and I hope that trend will be changed tonight.”
Juan Sebastian Veron is out of action, so it’s increasingly likely that Edgar Davids will be able to start against the club he left in bitter circumstances.
“Davids is much better on a purely physical level now than he was a few weeks ago and I don’t know who is more charged up for this game – him or Adriano!”
There were reports that Alvaro Recoba would be played out wide on the left flank, but Mancio hinted the diamond midfield formation would continue.
“When we changed to that system it was because we conceded too many goals and that shape guaranteed more coverage in certain areas. I never adjusted my tactics to suit our opponents, because I always believe my team is better and must therefore play to its own strengths.”
here is what Mancini said..
MANCINI: "THE FORMATION TOMORROW"
Saturday, 27 November 2004 15:10:21
APPIANO GENTILE - Roberto Mancini news conference (2):
What kind of match are you expecting tomorrow tonight?
"Juventus have done better than us so far. We have made a few mistakes, otherwise we wouldn't be so far behind in the table. There are moments in which things have to go in a certain way. We have let in a few goals too many, and they haven't let in many."
If you could take someone away from the Juventus defence who would it be?
"Buffon. But the reply is too simple. He's playing very well at the moment and he's an important player for Juventus."
Is the absence of Del Piero an advantage or a disadvantage?
"Del Piero is a very good player but Zalayeta continues scoring goals."
What do you think of Zlatan Ibrahimovic?
"He has great technical qualities and has settled down quickly at Juventus. He's a great player."
Is the best Inter required tomorrow evening?
"The team must be calm and focused. We must be aware that we have great qualities and that the gap between us and Juventus in the table doesn't reflect the true value of the two teams."
Will Sinisa Mihajlovic play?
"I will only decide the formation tomorrow, and that's because we played on Wednesday evening and I have to assess the conditions of everyone."
And Juan Sebastian Veron?
"He hasn't been called up."
MANCINI: "THE FORMATION TOMORROW"
Saturday, 27 November 2004 15:10:21
APPIANO GENTILE - Roberto Mancini news conference (2):
What kind of match are you expecting tomorrow tonight?
"Juventus have done better than us so far. We have made a few mistakes, otherwise we wouldn't be so far behind in the table. There are moments in which things have to go in a certain way. We have let in a few goals too many, and they haven't let in many."
If you could take someone away from the Juventus defence who would it be?
"Buffon. But the reply is too simple. He's playing very well at the moment and he's an important player for Juventus."
Is the absence of Del Piero an advantage or a disadvantage?
"Del Piero is a very good player but Zalayeta continues scoring goals."
What do you think of Zlatan Ibrahimovic?
"He has great technical qualities and has settled down quickly at Juventus. He's a great player."
Is the best Inter required tomorrow evening?
"The team must be calm and focused. We must be aware that we have great qualities and that the gap between us and Juventus in the table doesn't reflect the true value of the two teams."
Will Sinisa Mihajlovic play?
"I will only decide the formation tomorrow, and that's because we played on Wednesday evening and I have to assess the conditions of everyone."
And Juan Sebastian Veron?
"He hasn't been called up."
for juve to win this match nedved combination with zlatan is the key factor.
if the boy of cheb is on form like juve's 1-0 aganist ajax midweek then we will win.
I am confident that thuram, cannavaro, emerson, zambrotta and most importantly buffon can keep clean sheet. Thuram defintely has what it takes to hold down adriano, who is i hear is PUMPED up for this came and so is davids whom i want pavel and emerson to destroy!
zlatan i think is going to impress on his first BIG match in italia.
my prediction:
inter milan-0 (buffon should keep an incredible shutout)
juventus- 2 (when juve score 1, they should try to get an insurance gol)
goalscorers are zlatan and nedved.
if davids play he'll get frustrated and get a red card.
FORZA JUVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
right now in italy, the only people not aganist juve are juve fans!
if the boy of cheb is on form like juve's 1-0 aganist ajax midweek then we will win.
I am confident that thuram, cannavaro, emerson, zambrotta and most importantly buffon can keep clean sheet. Thuram defintely has what it takes to hold down adriano, who is i hear is PUMPED up for this came and so is davids whom i want pavel and emerson to destroy!
zlatan i think is going to impress on his first BIG match in italia.
my prediction:
inter milan-0 (buffon should keep an incredible shutout)
juventus- 2 (when juve score 1, they should try to get an insurance gol)
goalscorers are zlatan and nedved.
if davids play he'll get frustrated and get a red card.
FORZA JUVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
right now in italy, the only people not aganist juve are juve fans!
