[Serie A] Napoli 0-1 JUVENTUS [December 1st 2017] (12 Viewers)
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Interesting to see what Juve do for this one.
Loads of predicted line-ups but not terribly convinced by any of them.
Inter set down a good blueprint for stifling Napoli in the 0-0 draw.
4-2-3-1, but what was more important was that they had players with clear instructions on taking responsibility for Napoli's left side:
D'Ambrosio v Insigne, Vecino v Hamsik, Candreva v Ghoulam.
Other three defenders could cover Mertens and Callejon, while the rest of the team could focus on generally slowing Napoli's tempo.
Juve's task is a bit easier due to the absence of Ghoulam.
Still, I'm not seeing predicted line-ups that lend themselves to playing in any way similarly to what Inter did.
Loads of predicted line-ups but not terribly convinced by any of them.
Inter set down a good blueprint for stifling Napoli in the 0-0 draw.
4-2-3-1, but what was more important was that they had players with clear instructions on taking responsibility for Napoli's left side:
D'Ambrosio v Insigne, Vecino v Hamsik, Candreva v Ghoulam.
Other three defenders could cover Mertens and Callejon, while the rest of the team could focus on generally slowing Napoli's tempo.
Juve's task is a bit easier due to the absence of Ghoulam.
Still, I'm not seeing predicted line-ups that lend themselves to playing in any way similarly to what Inter did.
Buffon
Barzagli-Benatia-?????-De Sciglio
Bernardeschi-Marchisio-Matuidi-Costa
Dybala
Higuain
Barzagli-Benatia-?????-De Sciglio
Bernardeschi-Marchisio-Matuidi-Costa
Dybala
Higuain
I see that asamoah gets another chance to prove to the world how mediocre he is.
A piss poor sandro is still better but hey, instead of playing the quality one that could potentially make a difference on both ends...instead, he is rested for a CL game that is do or die and a situation the team shouldn’t have been in in the first place.
A piss poor sandro is still better but hey, instead of playing the quality one that could potentially make a difference on both ends...instead, he is rested for a CL game that is do or die and a situation the team shouldn’t have been in in the first place.
Ciao ragazzi.....biggest match of the season. Been thinking about this game all day yesterday and today. Only time I've been remotely intrigued about footy so far this season. Can't lose this.
In summer, I thought it's only Juve 55-45 Napoli this time around. Still think so today, but if Napoli wins, it's advantage Napoli.
First priority is to not lose. Expecting a safety first approach from Allegri. But vs Napoli, last season showed that we can't sit back. Has to be a physical game rather than a containment one.
At our best, we can get a result in San Paolo. Still predicting a draw, but with the injuries and half-fit players, it's worrisome.
MDS and Asamoah...lol.
In summer, I thought it's only Juve 55-45 Napoli this time around. Still think so today, but if Napoli wins, it's advantage Napoli.
First priority is to not lose. Expecting a safety first approach from Allegri. But vs Napoli, last season showed that we can't sit back. Has to be a physical game rather than a containment one.
At our best, we can get a result in San Paolo. Still predicting a draw, but with the injuries and half-fit players, it's worrisome.
MDS and Asamoah...lol.
Lack of continuity is another problem. We did well with back 3 in previous games. Back 4 not a bad idea vs Napoli. More important to make life difficult for their midfield than sit back. Last season, we were subpar vs them with back 3 before switching to 4 at halftime and doing better.....But there's a big lack of continuity/automation/understanding/fluidity for us, and it's the exact opposite for them.
Extra man in the middle - in midfield instead of defense this time - will improve our defense in the middle. Will come down to MDS & Asamoah vs Insigne & Callejon which, on paper, is an advantage for Napoli.
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Are DC and Dybala the only attackers 100% fit, or is Berna fit too? If he is, prefer him at ST over half-fit Higuain.
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I think it's more of a slap for AS and hope he interprets it as such. CL game is important but not an emergency situation. Napoli game is much bigger, no doubt about that.
Extra man in the middle - in midfield instead of defense this time - will improve our defense in the middle. Will come down to MDS & Asamoah vs Insigne & Callejon which, on paper, is an advantage for Napoli.
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Are DC and Dybala the only attackers 100% fit, or is Berna fit too? If he is, prefer him at ST over half-fit Higuain.
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I think it's more of a slap for AS and hope he interprets it as such. CL game is important but not an emergency situation. Napoli game is much bigger, no doubt about that.