[Serie A] Juventus - Fiorentina (7 Viewers)
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The problem is "deja vu":
In every damn game when Capello has a shity result,he gets Del Piero in the game(5 or 10 mins before the end) to do the miracle....the same situation I expect now,he will use Del Piero but it is to late now,the C.L. for our players is only on TV and we have totally out-form team for the last few Searia A games.
In every damn game when Capello has a shity result,he gets Del Piero in the game(5 or 10 mins before the end) to do the miracle....the same situation I expect now,he will use Del Piero but it is to late now,the C.L. for our players is only on TV and we have totally out-form team for the last few Searia A games.
Del Piero ready for Viola Saturday 8 April, 2006
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Alessandro Del Piero has recovered from a thigh problem and scored in today’s training session as he vies for a starting spot against Fiorentina.
The Juventus captain missed both legs of the ill-fated Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal and his team has scored just once in his absence over four matches.
He proved his fitness this morning when he took part in the traditional game between ranks after training and scored a goal.
David Trezeguet is not fully fit, having only trained in the gym since Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with the Gunners.
Coach Fabio Capello could therefore opt to gamble with Pinturicchio in the starting line-up against Fiorentina, but there are reports suggesting he’ll opt for safety first with Marcelo Zalayeta partnering Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
As a large group of the Bianconeri Ultra’ already called Del Piero’s name as they hurled abuse at Ibrahimovic during the closing stages of the Arsenal tie at the Delle Alpi, it’s likely such a decision would create further tension between the tactician and the fans.
Emerson is also struggling for fitness, so Giuliano Giannichedda could keep his place after impressing in Europe midweek, this time accompanying Patrick Vieira in the centre.
Pavel Nedved and Mauro Camoranesi should take up the flanks, while Robert Kovac replaces the suspended Fabio Cannavaro in central defence with the returning Lilian Thuram – surprisingly left on the bench for the Arsenal clash.
Jonathan Zebina and Gianluca Zambrotta take the full-back roles, but Juventus still aren’t talking to the Press after imposing a 'period of reflection’ for the club
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Alessandro Del Piero has recovered from a thigh problem and scored in today’s training session as he vies for a starting spot against Fiorentina.
The Juventus captain missed both legs of the ill-fated Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal and his team has scored just once in his absence over four matches.
He proved his fitness this morning when he took part in the traditional game between ranks after training and scored a goal.
David Trezeguet is not fully fit, having only trained in the gym since Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with the Gunners.
Coach Fabio Capello could therefore opt to gamble with Pinturicchio in the starting line-up against Fiorentina, but there are reports suggesting he’ll opt for safety first with Marcelo Zalayeta partnering Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
As a large group of the Bianconeri Ultra’ already called Del Piero’s name as they hurled abuse at Ibrahimovic during the closing stages of the Arsenal tie at the Delle Alpi, it’s likely such a decision would create further tension between the tactician and the fans.
Emerson is also struggling for fitness, so Giuliano Giannichedda could keep his place after impressing in Europe midweek, this time accompanying Patrick Vieira in the centre.
Pavel Nedved and Mauro Camoranesi should take up the flanks, while Robert Kovac replaces the suspended Fabio Cannavaro in central defence with the returning Lilian Thuram – surprisingly left on the bench for the Arsenal clash.
Jonathan Zebina and Gianluca Zambrotta take the full-back roles, but Juventus still aren’t talking to the Press after imposing a 'period of reflection’ for the club
I see most of the forum is pessimistic, just like every time we're knocked out of the Champions League. 
I admit that both legs against Arsenal were extremely disappointing performances, and the matches against Treviso and Roma weren't much better. Scoring only one goal in 4 matches, and that goal came from a corner.
But I believe things will be a little bit different tomorrow. The players certainly won't be happy with the reaction of the fans and they will be looking to redeem themselves. I think we'll see a different Juve in this match.
Zlatan might actually do well (although he's been awfully disappointing this season, but I don't completely blame him for that, Capello plays an important part in this). But if Trezeguet doesn't play, he'll get the chance to play alongside someone who moves more (be it Del Piero if fit, or Zalayeta if DP isn't ready), which suits Zlatan's style more, and he'll be desperate to do well so that the fans get off his back.
Toni will be dangerous, but Thuram and Kovac are strong and good in the air, hopefully they shut him down, but one from either defender might result in a goal.
But I don't expect too much from Juve, they're too tired. We went a bit too far in the first half of the season. The team has looked tired in most matches in the last 2 or 3 months. We can thank Cappello for that since he rarely changes his starting lineup.
My prediction:
Juventus 2 - 1 Fiorentina
I admit that both legs against Arsenal were extremely disappointing performances, and the matches against Treviso and Roma weren't much better. Scoring only one goal in 4 matches, and that goal came from a corner.
But I believe things will be a little bit different tomorrow. The players certainly won't be happy with the reaction of the fans and they will be looking to redeem themselves. I think we'll see a different Juve in this match.
Zlatan might actually do well (although he's been awfully disappointing this season, but I don't completely blame him for that, Capello plays an important part in this). But if Trezeguet doesn't play, he'll get the chance to play alongside someone who moves more (be it Del Piero if fit, or Zalayeta if DP isn't ready), which suits Zlatan's style more, and he'll be desperate to do well so that the fans get off his back.
Toni will be dangerous, but Thuram and Kovac are strong and good in the air, hopefully they shut him down, but one from either defender might result in a goal.
But I don't expect too much from Juve, they're too tired. We went a bit too far in the first half of the season. The team has looked tired in most matches in the last 2 or 3 months. We can thank Cappello for that since he rarely changes his starting lineup.
My prediction:
Juventus 2 - 1 Fiorentina
