Serie A: Juventus vs Palermo and the rest of the world [11/25/07] (17 Viewers)
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Serie A Preview: Juventus - Palermo
Who: Juventus (3rd, 22 points) vs Palermo (7th, 18 points)
When: 20:30 CET, Sunday November 25
Where: Stadio Olimpico, Turin
Serie A action returns this weekend at the Stadio Olimpico as Palermo travel to Turin to take on Scudetto-challengers Juventus.
Unlucky Bianconeri
Juventus will be looking to make amends for their disappointing week 12 draw at Parma after some dreadful refereeing decisions once again cost them some valuable points.
Parma were awarded a highly debatable first half penalty, Giorgio Chiellini was harshly sent off, while Vincenzo Iaquinta had a perfectly good goal disallowed in injury time that would have given Juve victory.
This followed the two non-existsent penalties that La Vecchia Signora had given against them during the 3-1 defeat to Napoli a few weeks ago.
In spite of the referees, Coach Claudio Ranieri has had a great start to life in Turin, as Juventus are just three points off leaders Inter in third place.
Ranieri will be back to his “Tinkerman” ways this weekend as Tiago, who impressed as a sub against Parma, will once again be left on the substitutes bench.
Palermo back on track?
The Sicilian club got back to winning ways in their last match, defeating a hungry Napoli side 2-1 in the Derby del Sud. Prior to that match the Rosanero had become stalemate specialists as they had drawn five consecutive games.
It was an important victory for the Rosanero as it has seemed to spark some confidence in the squad, especially Amauri who stated this week that although they are the underdogs, Palermo can go to Turin and pull off the upset.
It is a big ask for the Rosanero, however paradoxically, despite their indifferent form, they have actually gone almost two months without losing in Serie A.
Unfortunately as five of these six games were draws, they are thus not as high up the table as they could have been. However Stefano Colantuono's men are still well-placed in seventh position and a win on Sunday will see them move to within just one point of Juventus.
FORM GUIDE
Juventus
Match Result Date Championship
Parma - Juventus 2 - 2 11/11/2007 SERIE A
Juventus - Inter Milan 1 - 1 04/11/2007 SERIE A
Juventus - Empoli 3 - 0 31/10/2007 SERIE A
Napoli - Juventus 3 - 1 27/10/2007 SERIE A
Juventus - Genoa 1 - 0 21/10/2007 SERIE A
Fiorentina - Juventus 1 - 1 07/10/2007 SERIE A
Palermo
Match Result Date Championship
Palermo - Napoli 2 - 1 10/11/2007 SERIE A
Genoa - Palermo 3 - 3 04/11/2007 SERIE A
Palermo - Parma 1 - 1 31/10/2007 SERIE A
Palermo - Inter Milan 0 - 0 28/10/2007 SERIE A
Udinese - Palermo 1 - 1 21/10/2007 SERIE A
Palermo - Reggina 1 - 1 07/10/2007 SERIE A
TEAM NEWS
Juventus
Ranieri has some minor adjustments to make in defence as he will be without Giorgio Chiellini due to suspension. Alessandro Birindelli should take his place. Domenico Criscito will sit on the sidelines, as he makes way for Crisitan Molinaro. The only other change takes place in midfield, as Palladino will move to the bench in favour of Pavel Nedved.
Probable Starting XI: Buffon; Birindelli, Grygera, Legrottaglie, Molinaro; Camoranesi, Nocerino, C Zanetti, Nedved; Trezeguet, Del Piero
Palermo
Fabrizio Miccoli is still unfit to partner Amauri upfront, so it looks likely that Franco Brienza will retain his starting place. Coach Colantuono is hesitant to change his line-up drastically so the only change that will occur is Giulio Migliaccio returning to the starting line-up for the injured Fabio Caserta.
Probable Starting XI: Fontana; Zaccardo, Biava, Barzagli; Diana, Tedesco, Simplicio, Migliaccio, Capuano; Brienza, Amauri
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Juventus - David Trezeguet
The French striker has been in unstoppable form and is proving to everyone except Raymond Domenech that he is one of the most deadly strikers in world football.
Palermo - Amauri
The Brazilian hitman has hit his stride and proved that he can be counted on to shoulder the offensive load with Miccoli out of the line-up.
PREDICTION
This is the perfect opportunity for the Bianconeri to get back to winning ways as they face on opposition that lacks physical toughness in midfield and who are without their most creative player.
Juventus 2-0 Palermo
James Gisone
Who: Juventus (3rd, 22 points) vs Palermo (7th, 18 points)
When: 20:30 CET, Sunday November 25
Where: Stadio Olimpico, Turin
Serie A action returns this weekend at the Stadio Olimpico as Palermo travel to Turin to take on Scudetto-challengers Juventus.
Unlucky Bianconeri
Juventus will be looking to make amends for their disappointing week 12 draw at Parma after some dreadful refereeing decisions once again cost them some valuable points.
Parma were awarded a highly debatable first half penalty, Giorgio Chiellini was harshly sent off, while Vincenzo Iaquinta had a perfectly good goal disallowed in injury time that would have given Juve victory.
This followed the two non-existsent penalties that La Vecchia Signora had given against them during the 3-1 defeat to Napoli a few weeks ago.
In spite of the referees, Coach Claudio Ranieri has had a great start to life in Turin, as Juventus are just three points off leaders Inter in third place.
Ranieri will be back to his “Tinkerman” ways this weekend as Tiago, who impressed as a sub against Parma, will once again be left on the substitutes bench.
Palermo back on track?
The Sicilian club got back to winning ways in their last match, defeating a hungry Napoli side 2-1 in the Derby del Sud. Prior to that match the Rosanero had become stalemate specialists as they had drawn five consecutive games.
It was an important victory for the Rosanero as it has seemed to spark some confidence in the squad, especially Amauri who stated this week that although they are the underdogs, Palermo can go to Turin and pull off the upset.
It is a big ask for the Rosanero, however paradoxically, despite their indifferent form, they have actually gone almost two months without losing in Serie A.
Unfortunately as five of these six games were draws, they are thus not as high up the table as they could have been. However Stefano Colantuono's men are still well-placed in seventh position and a win on Sunday will see them move to within just one point of Juventus.
FORM GUIDE
Juventus
Match Result Date Championship
Parma - Juventus 2 - 2 11/11/2007 SERIE A
Juventus - Inter Milan 1 - 1 04/11/2007 SERIE A
Juventus - Empoli 3 - 0 31/10/2007 SERIE A
Napoli - Juventus 3 - 1 27/10/2007 SERIE A
Juventus - Genoa 1 - 0 21/10/2007 SERIE A
Fiorentina - Juventus 1 - 1 07/10/2007 SERIE A
Palermo
Match Result Date Championship
Palermo - Napoli 2 - 1 10/11/2007 SERIE A
Genoa - Palermo 3 - 3 04/11/2007 SERIE A
Palermo - Parma 1 - 1 31/10/2007 SERIE A
Palermo - Inter Milan 0 - 0 28/10/2007 SERIE A
Udinese - Palermo 1 - 1 21/10/2007 SERIE A
Palermo - Reggina 1 - 1 07/10/2007 SERIE A
TEAM NEWS
Juventus
Ranieri has some minor adjustments to make in defence as he will be without Giorgio Chiellini due to suspension. Alessandro Birindelli should take his place. Domenico Criscito will sit on the sidelines, as he makes way for Crisitan Molinaro. The only other change takes place in midfield, as Palladino will move to the bench in favour of Pavel Nedved.
Probable Starting XI: Buffon; Birindelli, Grygera, Legrottaglie, Molinaro; Camoranesi, Nocerino, C Zanetti, Nedved; Trezeguet, Del Piero
Palermo
Fabrizio Miccoli is still unfit to partner Amauri upfront, so it looks likely that Franco Brienza will retain his starting place. Coach Colantuono is hesitant to change his line-up drastically so the only change that will occur is Giulio Migliaccio returning to the starting line-up for the injured Fabio Caserta.
Probable Starting XI: Fontana; Zaccardo, Biava, Barzagli; Diana, Tedesco, Simplicio, Migliaccio, Capuano; Brienza, Amauri
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Juventus - David Trezeguet
The French striker has been in unstoppable form and is proving to everyone except Raymond Domenech that he is one of the most deadly strikers in world football.
Palermo - Amauri
The Brazilian hitman has hit his stride and proved that he can be counted on to shoulder the offensive load with Miccoli out of the line-up.
PREDICTION
This is the perfect opportunity for the Bianconeri to get back to winning ways as they face on opposition that lacks physical toughness in midfield and who are without their most creative player.
Juventus 2-0 Palermo
James Gisone
Colantuono's first time in Turin
Stefano Colantuono has never faced Juventus before in his career, but hopes his Palermo can still cause an upset.
“This is a high-profile match and particularly exciting both because it’s against Juve and as it is an evening kick-off,” said the Coach.
He made his top flight debut with Atalanta last term, but the Bianconeri were already in Serie B due to the Calciopoli scandal.
“I have never faced Juventus as a Coach. We will go to Turin to play our style of football, as we have always done against every opponent.
“Our squad is one that can only try to take control and attack, it is in our nature. Having said that, considering the quality of Juve, a draw would be a good result.
“They are truly strong and have world class players all the way through. Their secret is humility, character and the fact they never give up.”
Fabrizio Miccoli was hoping to take on his former club, but has still not recovered from a calf strain and remained in Sicily along with Ciro Capuano and Bosko Jankovic.
Franco Brienza is expected to get the nod to support Amauri upfront, leaving Edison Cavani on the bench.
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Stefano Colantuono has never faced Juventus before in his career, but hopes his Palermo can still cause an upset.
“This is a high-profile match and particularly exciting both because it’s against Juve and as it is an evening kick-off,” said the Coach.
He made his top flight debut with Atalanta last term, but the Bianconeri were already in Serie B due to the Calciopoli scandal.
“I have never faced Juventus as a Coach. We will go to Turin to play our style of football, as we have always done against every opponent.
“Our squad is one that can only try to take control and attack, it is in our nature. Having said that, considering the quality of Juve, a draw would be a good result.
“They are truly strong and have world class players all the way through. Their secret is humility, character and the fact they never give up.”
Fabrizio Miccoli was hoping to take on his former club, but has still not recovered from a calf strain and remained in Sicily along with Ciro Capuano and Bosko Jankovic.
Franco Brienza is expected to get the nod to support Amauri upfront, leaving Edison Cavani on the bench.
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I would go with this back-line formation:
- Lego- Brazzo
