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Serie A Preview: Sampdoria-Juventus
9/21/2004 8:11:00 PM
Will Juventus keep their 100% record or will Sampdoria be able to slow down the bianconeri's run?
BACKGROUND
One of the current tail enders vs the current leaders, a team going through a bad period vs a team in a wonderful shape. Apparently the bookmakers should not accept bets on the winner.
In the last season Juventus won 2-1 at Marassi thanks to a diving header by Camoranesi and a precise shot by Antonio Conte.
Sampdoria was defeated twice by opponents who were not indeed better than them, Lazio and Siena, and were damaged by injuries (Diana and Doni out) and referees (3 players sent off in 2 matches). The performances were rather good but Novellino should find new offensive schemes and the players should show more bravery and control their nerves.
Probably the start of the season before time in order to prepare the CL preliminary round is now an advantage for Juventus who are in a splendid shape. Everything works: the defense is unbeatable, the midfield creates and defends, the forwards score. Juventus easily defeated both Brescia and Atalanta in serie A and Ajax in Champions League.
TEAM NEWS
Sampdoria:
Volpi and Carrozzieri are banned, while Diana (calf), Doni (ankle) and Pisano (thigh) are all injured. Antonioli is back after the ban. Novellino is planning to give a chance to Edusei and Kutuzov.
Juventus:
Capello can choose the starting lineup from an almost complete roster (just Montero, Ferrara and perhaps Chimenti out). Probably Del Piero will be in the starting lineup with Ibrahimovic on the bench, even if yesterday Del Piero didn’t play in the practice game.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Sampdoria:
The n.10 Flachi is the the star of this team. The Belorussian forward Kutuzov could be a surprise.
Juventus:
Juventus are a team full champions. The goalie Buffon, the defenders Thuram and Cannavaro, the left back Zambrotta, the midfielders Emerson and Nedved, the forwards Trezeguet, Del Piero, Ibrahimovic.
PROBABLE STARTING XIs
Samp (4-4-2):
Antonioli - Sacchetti, M.Castellini, Falcone, Tonetto - C.Zenoni, Edusei, Palombo, Kutuzov - Flachi, Bazzani.
Juventus (4-4-2):
Buffon - Zebina, Thuram, F.Cannavaro, Zambrotta - Camoranesi, Blasi, Emerson, Nedved - Del Piero, Trezeguet.
PREDICTION
Unless there is a big surprise, Juventus will win.
Samp 0-2 Juventus
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