++ [ originally posted by JuventusFan ] ++
Our first big match of the season.
Up until now Juve has been very solid, especially in midfield. But we're yet to face a team that can at least compete with our midfield, Inter will be our first challenge.
Although Inter have some good forwards in their squad, they've only managed to score 3 goals in their last 3 games, we scored 6. Although their defence has been very strong after fixing their problems from the match against Palermo. While our defence is still a bit shaky at times.
It's obvious that Inter's main attacking threat is from the wings, hopefully Zamrotta will be able to block Figo. While on the right side Stankovic will be a bit of a problem, Pessotto's marking hasn't been the best this season, and Blasi seems to be a bit confused at times, but I still rather play Blasi since Pessotto might be too old to face Stankovic's runs during the whole match.
Here's what I think Capello's formation will be:
-------------------Abbiati--------------------
Blasi------Thuram------Canna----Zambro
------------ Vieira--------Emerson----------
Camoranesi ------------------------Nedved
-------Ibrahimovic-------Trezeguet--------
Although IMO it would be better if Kovac plays instead of Thuram. Thuram hasn't reached top form after recovering from his injury, and we can't afford any mistakes in this match. Del Piero and Mutu should be introduced sometime in the 2nd have to provide more creativity in case we're having problems. DP should be subbed with Ibra or Trez, Mutu with Camo or Nedved.
In the end, I think this will be a tight game, probably a 1-0 win with a Trezeguet header from a setpiece.
We should be careful of Cruz though, he has a good record against Juve.