Good choices. We could even sub Zala, or DP, for Trez if we're carrying a lead into the second half. I'd like to see DP get some rest before Arsenal... and some for Trez too.
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[Serie A] Juventus v Roma (6 Viewers)
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That tackle by Vargas was ridiculous! DP in full flight & he just stepped right infront of him - DP had a hard knock on his thigh muscles I thought he would be stretchered off. That was nasty.
Back to the game - Our problems have been getting a flowing move from the back to our forwards. Somehow our midfielders seem totally lost on an offensive move hence Zebina & Balza hoofing the ball high to cut out the mid. This is not working & has made our game predictable. All the opposition needs to do is pack the mid & Juve will start hoofing it. We need some natural wingers in such instances - Not Mutu nor Neddy. Camo is slightly out of form so we are caged in & this is affecting our play. If only we had good replacement wingers then we could open up every team. I dread seeing Zebina running on the right coz all he seems to do is mess up & never falls back. With Camo advancing high up this leaves us open to all manner of counters, same case applies to Balza/Chiellini on the left. . Atleast Zambro falls back.
I saw the Roma - Palermo game & Roma's mid is not as strong with all those players missing. We can wrap this game up early if we play smart.
Back to the game - Our problems have been getting a flowing move from the back to our forwards. Somehow our midfielders seem totally lost on an offensive move hence Zebina & Balza hoofing the ball high to cut out the mid. This is not working & has made our game predictable. All the opposition needs to do is pack the mid & Juve will start hoofing it. We need some natural wingers in such instances - Not Mutu nor Neddy. Camo is slightly out of form so we are caged in & this is affecting our play. If only we had good replacement wingers then we could open up every team. I dread seeing Zebina running on the right coz all he seems to do is mess up & never falls back. With Camo advancing high up this leaves us open to all manner of counters, same case applies to Balza/Chiellini on the left. . Atleast Zambro falls back.
I saw the Roma - Palermo game & Roma's mid is not as strong with all those players missing. We can wrap this game up early if we play smart.
I hope Mutu does not play as a winger. If only Capello had the guts to play a trident attack with Neddy in the hole then things would get interesting.
----------------Buffon-----------------
Balza----Kovac----Canna---Zambro
Camo---Viera---Giannicheda
----------------Neddy-----------------
Mutu-----------Trez------------Zlatan
With Zambrotta overlapping.
----------------Buffon-----------------
Balza----Kovac----Canna---Zambro
Camo---Viera---Giannicheda
----------------Neddy-----------------
Mutu-----------Trez------------Zlatan
With Zambrotta overlapping.
Juventus - Roma
Stadio Delle Alpi
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While Juventus seem to be calmly cruising to the Scudetto, Roma will be desperate to avenge Week 12's 4-1 humbling and to capture three vital points in the race for Champions League football.
A 10 point lead at this stage in the season as good as guarantees that the Scudetto will be in the Old Lady's hands. With the exception of Fiorentina in Week 33, this is the hardest test left for the Bianconeri and a win here would allow Fabio Capello's men to focus on the Champions League campaign. This fixture always has a special significance for Capello who spent five successful seasons at Roma, winning the Scudetto there in 2001.
Last weekend's 2-1 win over Messina ended a brief slump for the Giallorossi. After a record-breaking run of 11 consecutive wins took Luciano Spalletti's side into contention for the fourth Champions League place, the capital side went out of the UEFA Cup to Middlesbrough then lost to minnows Ascoli. Spalletti will need his men to play out of their skins here, but will know even a point may prove the difference between UEFA Cup and Champions League football next season.
This may prove to be a tight contest. While Juventus have the best defensive record on home soil having conceded only five goals at the Stadio Delle Alpi, Roma's defence is the meanest on the road with only 10 goals conceded away from the Stadio Olimpico.
Ex-Roma defender Jonathan Zebina is ruled out with a big toe injury, but Capello's only other injury worry is Alessandro Del Piero who has been with a physio for most of the week's training sessions.
Spalletti has greater concerns. Daniele De Rossi - who won plaudits for admitting to handball instead of claiming a goal against Messina last weekend - has an ankle injury and won't feature. Cristian Chivu is still sidelined with a knee injury picked up against Middlesbrough. Shabani Nonda, Vincenzo Montella and Francesco Totti are out limiting striking options and reserve goalkeeper Alexander Doni is also injured. Honduran Edgar Alvarez is likely to receive another chance to impress.
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Juventus: Buffon; Zambrotta, Thuram, Cannavaro, Chiellini; Camoranesi, Vieira, Emerson, Nedved; Ibrahimovic, Trezeguet
Roma: Curci; Panucci, Kuffour, Bovo, Cufre'; Dacourt, Aquilani, Alvarez, Perrotta; Mancini, Taddei
Ref: To follow...
Stadio Delle Alpi
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While Juventus seem to be calmly cruising to the Scudetto, Roma will be desperate to avenge Week 12's 4-1 humbling and to capture three vital points in the race for Champions League football.
A 10 point lead at this stage in the season as good as guarantees that the Scudetto will be in the Old Lady's hands. With the exception of Fiorentina in Week 33, this is the hardest test left for the Bianconeri and a win here would allow Fabio Capello's men to focus on the Champions League campaign. This fixture always has a special significance for Capello who spent five successful seasons at Roma, winning the Scudetto there in 2001.
Last weekend's 2-1 win over Messina ended a brief slump for the Giallorossi. After a record-breaking run of 11 consecutive wins took Luciano Spalletti's side into contention for the fourth Champions League place, the capital side went out of the UEFA Cup to Middlesbrough then lost to minnows Ascoli. Spalletti will need his men to play out of their skins here, but will know even a point may prove the difference between UEFA Cup and Champions League football next season.
This may prove to be a tight contest. While Juventus have the best defensive record on home soil having conceded only five goals at the Stadio Delle Alpi, Roma's defence is the meanest on the road with only 10 goals conceded away from the Stadio Olimpico.
Ex-Roma defender Jonathan Zebina is ruled out with a big toe injury, but Capello's only other injury worry is Alessandro Del Piero who has been with a physio for most of the week's training sessions.
Spalletti has greater concerns. Daniele De Rossi - who won plaudits for admitting to handball instead of claiming a goal against Messina last weekend - has an ankle injury and won't feature. Cristian Chivu is still sidelined with a knee injury picked up against Middlesbrough. Shabani Nonda, Vincenzo Montella and Francesco Totti are out limiting striking options and reserve goalkeeper Alexander Doni is also injured. Honduran Edgar Alvarez is likely to receive another chance to impress.
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Juventus: Buffon; Zambrotta, Thuram, Cannavaro, Chiellini; Camoranesi, Vieira, Emerson, Nedved; Ibrahimovic, Trezeguet
Roma: Curci; Panucci, Kuffour, Bovo, Cufre'; Dacourt, Aquilani, Alvarez, Perrotta; Mancini, Taddei
Ref: To follow...
wtf is wrong with Capello! why is he trying to play with the whole ffirst team! what if players like Canna,Emerso,Camo,Trezy who have no substitute got injured! Come on man BE SMART! We have the most important game this season on Tuesday & u are risking our players for a Game that wont affect us much & that we can win without our first TEAM!
Serie A Preview: Juventus-Roma
Juventus host Spalletti’s improving Roma side as the Champions look to keep their 10-point lead intact. This should be a well-contested encounter as Roma have already eliminated the Bianconeri from the Coppa Italia this season.
BACKGROUND
Champions elect Juventus face the Capital outfit in what is possibly the trickiest tie left of their domestic campaign. The bianconeri are yet to face the likes of Fiorentina but Roma represent the most dangerous side left in their Serie A calendar. Capello’s men sit a commanding 10 points ahead of their nearest rivals and a slip seems unlikely now. Recent history has favoured the home team in this fixture with Capello’s men getting the better of the Giallorossi since his controversial defection to Turin.
If Don Fabio can continue his sides league dominance over their Roman rivals Juve will have the Scudetto firmly within their grasp. Juve are at full strength approaching this tie, however Capello will be wary of the threat posed by Spalletti’s record-breaking team.
Juventus have gone from strength to strength since the arrival of Capello whilst Roma struggled in the wake of his sudden departure. Two seasons on a side that was always packed with talent is starting to realize its potential. Luciano Spalletti’s appointment from Udinese has seen a drastic change in fortune for a club that had been in decline. With a Champions League spot looking probable, Roma fans have reason to be optimistic for the future. A Coppa Italia triumph early this year ended Juventus’ recent supremacy in this fixture and handed them a place in the semi finals of the competition. Last weekend's 2-1 win over Messina ended a mini slump for the Giallorossi. After a record-breaking run of 11 consecutive wins took Luciano Spalletti's side into contention for the fourth Champions League place, the capital side went out of the UEFA Cup to Middlesbrough then lost to minnows Ascoli. Nothing but a win will do if Roma are to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
FORM GUIDE
Juventus
The Turin side have been consistently good all season and have only conceded 5 goals at home so far. Capello’s side secured a draw with Milan that has kept them top of the league by ten points and although going down 3-2 against Werder, Juve managed to progress in the Champions League after a 1-0 win on home soil.
Roma
The Giallorossi’s recent run includes a record breaking 11 consecutive wins. A loss to Middlesborough away and a shock defeat to Ascoli brought an end to their run, but victory over Messina last weekend has seen them back on track for the Champions League.
TEAM NEWS
Juventus
The Bianconeri will field a full strength side for this clash. Chiellini is the only player that has not regularly featured for Capello as the tactical has experimented with various options on both flanks, but with Zebina unavailable, Zambrotta will be switched to the right to accommodate the talented youngster.
Roma
Spalletti’s side has been severely weakened of late and the Giallorossi will be without some key players for the game. Francesco’s Totti’s comeback is ahead of schedule but he is unlikely to feature before may. With De Rossi’ sidelined and Chivu missing Roma will be without the core of their side on Saturday. With Nonda and Montella missing may opt to play with no recognized strikers, instead fielding Brazilians Taddei and Mancini in attack.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Juventus
Giorgio Chiellini has the talent and potential to become one of Europe’s very best fullbacks. The youngster has not always found himself in Capello’s starting 11 but his talent is there for all to see. Going up against the likes of Roma’s Taddei and Mancini on Saturday would be a tough ask of any defender in Serie A but Chiellini can further prove his worth to Capello and perhaps Lippi with a good perfomance.
Roma
Mancini’s form picked up and suddenly Roma were on fire. The Brazilian is at the centre of most of Roma’s attacking play. With their focal point Totti missing from action, Mancini will look to show rumoured suitors Juventus what they are missing. Quick and inventive, Mancini can terrorise most defences on his day.
PROBABLE STARTING XIs
Juventus (4-4-2):
Buffon - Zambrotta, Thuram, F.Cannavaro, Chiellini - Camoranesi, Vieira, Emerson, Nedved - Trezeguet, Ibrahimovic
Roma (4-4-2):
Curci - Panucci, Kuffor, Bovo, Cufre - Daccourt, Aquilani, Alvarez, Perotta - Mancini, Taddei.
PREDICTION
This would have been a more closely fought encounter if Roma had their best players on the pitch but with so many absentees Capello’s side should prove too strong for the Capital outfit.
Juventus 2-1 Roma
Juventus host Spalletti’s improving Roma side as the Champions look to keep their 10-point lead intact. This should be a well-contested encounter as Roma have already eliminated the Bianconeri from the Coppa Italia this season.
BACKGROUND
Champions elect Juventus face the Capital outfit in what is possibly the trickiest tie left of their domestic campaign. The bianconeri are yet to face the likes of Fiorentina but Roma represent the most dangerous side left in their Serie A calendar. Capello’s men sit a commanding 10 points ahead of their nearest rivals and a slip seems unlikely now. Recent history has favoured the home team in this fixture with Capello’s men getting the better of the Giallorossi since his controversial defection to Turin.
If Don Fabio can continue his sides league dominance over their Roman rivals Juve will have the Scudetto firmly within their grasp. Juve are at full strength approaching this tie, however Capello will be wary of the threat posed by Spalletti’s record-breaking team.
Juventus have gone from strength to strength since the arrival of Capello whilst Roma struggled in the wake of his sudden departure. Two seasons on a side that was always packed with talent is starting to realize its potential. Luciano Spalletti’s appointment from Udinese has seen a drastic change in fortune for a club that had been in decline. With a Champions League spot looking probable, Roma fans have reason to be optimistic for the future. A Coppa Italia triumph early this year ended Juventus’ recent supremacy in this fixture and handed them a place in the semi finals of the competition. Last weekend's 2-1 win over Messina ended a mini slump for the Giallorossi. After a record-breaking run of 11 consecutive wins took Luciano Spalletti's side into contention for the fourth Champions League place, the capital side went out of the UEFA Cup to Middlesbrough then lost to minnows Ascoli. Nothing but a win will do if Roma are to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
FORM GUIDE
Juventus
The Turin side have been consistently good all season and have only conceded 5 goals at home so far. Capello’s side secured a draw with Milan that has kept them top of the league by ten points and although going down 3-2 against Werder, Juve managed to progress in the Champions League after a 1-0 win on home soil.
Roma
The Giallorossi’s recent run includes a record breaking 11 consecutive wins. A loss to Middlesborough away and a shock defeat to Ascoli brought an end to their run, but victory over Messina last weekend has seen them back on track for the Champions League.
TEAM NEWS
Juventus
The Bianconeri will field a full strength side for this clash. Chiellini is the only player that has not regularly featured for Capello as the tactical has experimented with various options on both flanks, but with Zebina unavailable, Zambrotta will be switched to the right to accommodate the talented youngster.
Roma
Spalletti’s side has been severely weakened of late and the Giallorossi will be without some key players for the game. Francesco’s Totti’s comeback is ahead of schedule but he is unlikely to feature before may. With De Rossi’ sidelined and Chivu missing Roma will be without the core of their side on Saturday. With Nonda and Montella missing may opt to play with no recognized strikers, instead fielding Brazilians Taddei and Mancini in attack.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Juventus
Giorgio Chiellini has the talent and potential to become one of Europe’s very best fullbacks. The youngster has not always found himself in Capello’s starting 11 but his talent is there for all to see. Going up against the likes of Roma’s Taddei and Mancini on Saturday would be a tough ask of any defender in Serie A but Chiellini can further prove his worth to Capello and perhaps Lippi with a good perfomance.
Roma
Mancini’s form picked up and suddenly Roma were on fire. The Brazilian is at the centre of most of Roma’s attacking play. With their focal point Totti missing from action, Mancini will look to show rumoured suitors Juventus what they are missing. Quick and inventive, Mancini can terrorise most defences on his day.
PROBABLE STARTING XIs
Juventus (4-4-2):
Buffon - Zambrotta, Thuram, F.Cannavaro, Chiellini - Camoranesi, Vieira, Emerson, Nedved - Trezeguet, Ibrahimovic
Roma (4-4-2):
Curci - Panucci, Kuffor, Bovo, Cufre - Daccourt, Aquilani, Alvarez, Perotta - Mancini, Taddei.
PREDICTION
This would have been a more closely fought encounter if Roma had their best players on the pitch but with so many absentees Capello’s side should prove too strong for the Capital outfit.
Juventus 2-1 Roma
