[Serie A] JUVENTUS 0-3 AC Milan (Jan. 10th, 2010) (2 Viewers)
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Obviously the Tiago thing is a misunderstanding, and mishap. Its unfortunate that Iaquinta didn't make the list but, I rather him return to Juventus 100%. Now we're missing - Buffon, Camaronesi, Giovinco, Sissoko, and Iaquinta. Hopefully are starting 11 can make some magic. Anyone know when Buffon is set to return?
you can argue that wanting the team to lose to hasten the departure of Ciro, IS supporting the team. specially if you narrow it down to. 6 more months of ciro, or someone else saving our season.
I want us to crush Milan, as I always do. but can certainly understand and relate to those who would rather sacrifice one game against our despised rivals, in order to finish above milan in the table at the end of the season, than perform heroically, as we did against inter, then return to the same horrible juventus, breaking records for losses, our players dejected, the club dying...
I want us to crush Milan, as I always do. but can certainly understand and relate to those who would rather sacrifice one game against our despised rivals, in order to finish above milan in the table at the end of the season, than perform heroically, as we did against inter, then return to the same horrible juventus, breaking records for losses, our players dejected, the club dying...
Ferrara: 'Milan are in better shape'
Saturday 9 January, 2010
Ciro Ferrara admits Milan “are in better shape” going into Sunday’s showdown, as Juventus have a decimated squad.
The two giants go head-to-head in a direct battle for second place – and the right to stay in the Scudetto race – in a game you can watch LIVE on ESPN from 19.45 GMT.
“These are the matches where we need to be capable and also limit Milan’s technical gifts,” warned the Coach.
“I wouldn’t talk about this as a Final, as whenever I used that term it tended to go wrong. It is a world class encounter, very intense and it’ll be great for anyone to be a part of it.
“We’re almost on level terms in the table, but while we had a stronger start, Milan are in better shape now.”
Both sides have numerous injury woes, as Alexandre Pato, Clarence Seedorf and Gianluca Zambrotta are out for the Rossoneri.
Juve miss David Trezeguet, Sebastian Giovinco, Gianluigi Buffon, Mauro Camoranesi, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Momo Sissoko and the suspended Martin Caceres.
The club loaned out Lorenzo Ariaudo, Tiago Mendes and Cristian Molinaro this week, so there are only 19 players in the squad, including Tiago who will only join Atletico Madrid from Monday.
“We are covered in defence, but will be bringing in a new midfielder. As for Alessandro Del Piero, I spoke to him very clearly and he can’t be happy at not getting much playing time, but he seemed relaxed. He’s behaving like a professional and a captain.”
Ferrara is under fire, but took time to joke about rumours Guus Hiddink is ready to replace him.
“So far I’ve heard transfer talk of Juventus bringing in a Dutchman to regenerate the squad,” he grinned.
He is the among the youngest Coaches in Serie A along with Leonardo and praised his colleague. “I am happy for Leo and he deserves all the success he is enjoying right now.”
Saturday 9 January, 2010
Ciro Ferrara admits Milan “are in better shape” going into Sunday’s showdown, as Juventus have a decimated squad.
The two giants go head-to-head in a direct battle for second place – and the right to stay in the Scudetto race – in a game you can watch LIVE on ESPN from 19.45 GMT.
“These are the matches where we need to be capable and also limit Milan’s technical gifts,” warned the Coach.
“I wouldn’t talk about this as a Final, as whenever I used that term it tended to go wrong. It is a world class encounter, very intense and it’ll be great for anyone to be a part of it.
“We’re almost on level terms in the table, but while we had a stronger start, Milan are in better shape now.”
Both sides have numerous injury woes, as Alexandre Pato, Clarence Seedorf and Gianluca Zambrotta are out for the Rossoneri.
Juve miss David Trezeguet, Sebastian Giovinco, Gianluigi Buffon, Mauro Camoranesi, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Momo Sissoko and the suspended Martin Caceres.
The club loaned out Lorenzo Ariaudo, Tiago Mendes and Cristian Molinaro this week, so there are only 19 players in the squad, including Tiago who will only join Atletico Madrid from Monday.
“We are covered in defence, but will be bringing in a new midfielder. As for Alessandro Del Piero, I spoke to him very clearly and he can’t be happy at not getting much playing time, but he seemed relaxed. He’s behaving like a professional and a captain.”
Ferrara is under fire, but took time to joke about rumours Guus Hiddink is ready to replace him.
“So far I’ve heard transfer talk of Juventus bringing in a Dutchman to regenerate the squad,” he grinned.
He is the among the youngest Coaches in Serie A along with Leonardo and praised his colleague. “I am happy for Leo and he deserves all the success he is enjoying right now.”
I'm hoping for this team:
Manninger; Grygera, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Grosso; Salihamidzic, Poulsen, Marchisio, De Ceglie; Amauri, Del Piero
Even if Amauri is horrible the only options are Immobile or Diego. The latter one would be an interesting choice together with the captain. Immobile still is no real option.
In midfield i can't see any reason as to why Melo should play, but he probably will. In my opinion Marchisio and Poulsen would form a great pair. The Dane is calm in possesion and makes sensible choices, he is also able to break down the opponents offensive play and the thing between him and Gattuso would be awesome to reopen. Marchisio will run all night and add some offensive options. We all know what De Ceglie and Salihamidzic can do to Milans right and left side respectively.
The defense is really given, I can't see Ferrara picking Legrottaglie or Zebina over Cannavaro or Grygera.
I do believe Ferrara will pick the following eleven however:
Manninger; Grygera, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Grosso; Salihamidzic, Poulsen, Melo, Marchisio; Diego; Amauri
Since Serie B Juve have only lost 1 game against Inter, Milan and Roma. Juventus have picked up 29 of a possible 42 points from these big matches since the promotion. Atleast that gives some hope before tomorrows game
Manninger; Grygera, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Grosso; Salihamidzic, Poulsen, Marchisio, De Ceglie; Amauri, Del Piero
Even if Amauri is horrible the only options are Immobile or Diego. The latter one would be an interesting choice together with the captain. Immobile still is no real option.
In midfield i can't see any reason as to why Melo should play, but he probably will. In my opinion Marchisio and Poulsen would form a great pair. The Dane is calm in possesion and makes sensible choices, he is also able to break down the opponents offensive play and the thing between him and Gattuso would be awesome to reopen. Marchisio will run all night and add some offensive options. We all know what De Ceglie and Salihamidzic can do to Milans right and left side respectively.
The defense is really given, I can't see Ferrara picking Legrottaglie or Zebina over Cannavaro or Grygera.
I do believe Ferrara will pick the following eleven however:
Manninger; Grygera, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Grosso; Salihamidzic, Poulsen, Melo, Marchisio; Diego; Amauri
Since Serie B Juve have only lost 1 game against Inter, Milan and Roma. Juventus have picked up 29 of a possible 42 points from these big matches since the promotion. Atleast that gives some hope before tomorrows game
Man, last seasons home match against Milan 
By a mile that was my best football experience so far.
By a mile that was my best football experience so far.
Maybe not my best one, but pretty damn close.
It was freezing in the stadium that night, almost as much as it used to back in Delle Alpi, but once the game started, I forgot about all that & just went from freaking out to being nervous, back to freaking out, ...
Best moment: Zambrotta being owned all night and ending it with his walk of shame.
Don't tell me you were also there for the Bate game that was played a few days earlier? Equally cold, yet nothing to be excited about, sadly.
