Cassano skips Juve trip
Saturday 19 January, 2008
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Sampdoria star Antonio Cassano is out of Sunday’s trip to Juventus after picking up a muscular problem.
The talented forward has been on great form recently and was expected to lead his side in Turin tomorrow afternoon.
However, he picked up a muscular problem in his left thigh and has not even made the trip to the Stadio Olimpico.
It is likely he will be replaced by Emiliano Bonazzoli, who bagged a brace in the 4-0 Coppa Italia victory over Cagliari midweek.
“This is a game that arrives in an important time for us and can be seen as a test of our potential,” said Coach Walter Mazzarri.
“If we are in good health the same way we were against Palermo, then Juventus will not have it easy.”
Samp thrashed Palermo 3-0 last week at Marassi, but their away form leaves a lot to be desired with two wins and seven defeats.
Sampdoria squad: Castellazzi, Mirante; Accardi, Campagnaro, Gastaldello, Lucchini, Sala; Delvecchio, Franceschini, Maggio, Palombo, Pieri, Sammarco, Volpi, Zenoni, Ziegler; Arnulfo, Bellucci, Bonazzoli.