After a resounding victory over Livorno on Sunday night, Capello and his squad are looking ahead to the challenge that faces them this Saturday, when they host Roma at the Delle Alpi. For Juventus it will be a chance to maintain their lead at the top of Serie A; for Roma, a chance to avenge the 4-1 defeat that they suffered at the hands of the bianconeri at the Stadio Olimpico.
Spalletti’s men have had a mixed season. Following three loses in their opening seven fixtures, they went on to claim eleven consecutive victories between December and February – a record for the Italian league. Last week they won against Messina but were knocked-out of the UEFA Cup at the hands of Middlesborough. The team has also had to contend with a serious shortage of attacking options after Cassano was transferred to Real Madrid and both Vincenzo Montella and their talismanic captain Francecso Totti were sidelined with injury.
With eight games left to play, Juventus are in a reassuring position in the league but a victory against their rivals from the capital would further prove their dominance of Serie A this year. Moreover, a good result would give them renewed confidence ahead of the Champions League tie with Arsenal on Tuesday evening. The stage is set for an emotional and physical encounter.
-Juventus.com