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JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Tassotti: ‘We’ll attack Juventus’ Feb 6, 2015 Assistant coach Mauro Tassotti insists Milan will go to Juventus Stadium to attack tomorrow night. The former midfielder was asked to attend today’s pre-match Press conference as Coach Filippo Inzaghi is ill, and says the Rossoneri won’t sit back in Turin. “[Playing against Juventus] has never been easy, even for [Fabio] Capello and [Arrigo] Sacchi’s teams” Tassotti reflected. 
“[but] We’re ready to do battle with Juventus. We like to play every game in an attacking style. “Tomorrow we want to play our game, but our opponents are aggressive too. These games are a little bit like a tug of war. “We’ll have to play with organisation and aggression. If we do that for 90 minutes we’ll have our chances. “Tomorrow’s game is the most difficult one we could have at this moment in time. They’re a team that collects a lot of points, and doesn’t concede many goals. “I think they have one of the best defences in Europe, it’s hard to play at Juventus Stadium. “Allegri has led the team toward playing with a 4-3-1-2 patiently, they can switch from one formation to another with ease. “His talent was not letting anything clog up a machine which was running smoothly.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Milan name squad for Juve Feb 6, 2015 Filippo Inzaghi has named his squad for tomorrow’s match at Juventus, with Milan’s new signings included. Mattia Destro is suspended, but Salvatore Bocchetti, Gabriel Palletta and Luca Antonelli are all in the squad which will travel to Turin. The Rossoneri are currently 21 points behind the Old Lady, and will be looking to cut the 10 point gap to Napoli in the third and final Champions League place. Milan squad to face Juventus: Abbiati, Gori, Diego Lopez, Albertazzi, Antonelli, Alex, Bocchetti, Paletta, Rami, Zaccardo, Essien, Mastalli, Muntari, Poli, Suso, Van Ginkel, Bonaventura, Honda, Menez, Pazzini, Cerci http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus v AC Milan: Preview Feb 6, 2015 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri expects his former club AC Milan to provide his title-chasing team with a stern test in Turin on Saturday. The Rossoneri have won just one of their last six Serie A games and are eighth in the standings, 21 points adrift of league leaders Juve. ``This is always a tough game because it's still Juve versus Milan,'' Allegri told the Italian media on Friday. ``We face a team that won its last game. ``Although they struggled in January, Milan did really well in December, beating Napoli and holding Roma a to a draw. ``Milan have also made good signings during the winter transfer market, bringing in four international players, (Alessio) Cerci, (Mattia) Destro, (Luca) Antonelli and (Gabriel) Paletta. ``I think that Milan is a team built to fight for a European place and tomorrow it will be far from easy.'' Juve have enjoyed a strong campaign under Allegri, who was sacked by Milan just 13 months ago. The Turin giants are unbeaten at home in Serie A and last weekend's goalless draw at Udinese left the Bianconeri firmly on course for their fourth-straight scudetto. Juve are seven points clear of nearest rivals Roma. ``The season is still very long and I expect Roma to fight until the end for the scudetto,'' Allegri said. ``We haven't achieved anything yet and we need to understand that.'' Last weekend's 3-1 triumph against Parma halted a five-match winless streak for Milan and eased the pressure on coach Filippo Inzaghi. ``From now on, we must show the same determination we displayed against Parma,'' Inzaghi said. ``I want to thank our club president (Silvio Berlusconi) for the new reinforcements. ``They are all talented and are hungry to succeed. ``It''s up to us now to deliver.'' The Rossoneri are still without eight injured players while defender Philippe Mexes and Italian striker Destro are both suspended. Serie A's top scorer Carlos Tevez will lead Juve's attack alongside Fernando Llorente. Juve are without defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, who must serve a one-match ban, while recent signing Alessandro Matri is out with a muscular problem. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus - AC Milan Betting: Inconsistent Rossoneri to play their part in a high-scoring clash With Filippo Inzaghi's side as weak at the back as they are dangerous going forward away from home, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of action when they face their former coach. Feb 6, 2015 AC Milan will be hoping to kick-start their ailing season when they travel to Turin to take on Juventus in Saturday's high-profile Serie A clash. Having recorded a first win in six matches at home to Parma last weekend, the Rossoneri are available at with bet365 to secure a morale-boosting victory at the home of the champions. However, after winning 27 and losing none of their previous 29 league fixtures on home soil, the hosts are clear favourites to come out on top for the fifth consecutive encounter between the sides. Inter were the last team to leave the Juventus Stadium with something to show for their efforts following last month's 1-1 draw, and you can get odds of on their city rivals also earning a point here. After being shown the door at San Siro in January after almost four seasons in charge, Massimiliano Allegri will be keen to get one over on his former club. The 47-year-old has certainly landed on his feet since replacing Antonio Conte in the summer, maintaining his predecessor's high standards in suffering just one league defeat so far to open up a seven-point gap at the top of the table. In contrast, his ex-employers have been the antithesis of stability since his departure, with current coach Filippo Inzaghi having replaced Clarence Seedorf in the summer after the Dutchman survived just six months at the helm. This uncertainty seems to have been translated onto the pitch, where Inzaghi's men have struggled all season for consistency, particularly on the road. While their record of 16 goals scored away from home is the joint-second best in the division, the guests' goals against tally of the same figure is worse than that of relegation-battling Atalanta and Empoli. Considering the Bianconeri have scored 33 times in 11 domestic matches on home soil so far, entertainment appears guaranteed against a mercurial Milan team, meaning odds of are not to be missed on over 2.5 goals going in. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus V AC Milan – Preview: Big Test For Struggling Rossoneri Feb 6, 2015 AC Milan travel to Juventus stadium on Saturday evening to try and bag one more for the road before the Rossonero shuffle off a dying campaign and derail the Bianconeri train steamrolling toward its fourth consecutive scudetto. Filippo Inzaghi’s men have spent months in full-on crisis mode but temporarily stopped the rot this past Sunday, earning their first victory in six matches, at the expense of bottom-dwellers Parma 3-1 at the San Siro. Meanwhile, Juventus have only lost a single Serie A match all season and have taken advantage of Roma’s poor form to stretch their league advantage to seven points. The lead atop the standings and Juve’s unbeaten run belies the fact the Old Lady have won despite the offense not functioning on all cylinders. Most recently, a last minute Alvaro Morata goal in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals against Parma rescued Juve’s blushes and was followed by a listless scoreless draw against Udinese. The collective defensive work of Massimiliano Allegri’s side and the inimitable Gianluigi Buffon have powered Juve to four straight clean sheets in all competitions. Arturo Vidal’s return should help unlock the club’s difficulty in creating opportunities for whichever strike tandem Allegri features as Roberto Pereyra hasn’t performed nearly as well as the Chilean sitting in the hole behind behind the front line. Allegri will have nearly his full compliment of players as, outside of long term injuries to Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo, only Stephan Lichsteiner will miss the match due to suspension and a muscle strain to Martin Caceres may force the Uruguayan to the sidelines. Milan have suffered through a season which began brightly enough for Inzaghi, Milan’s fourth coach in a year, with the San Siro side losing only a single match in their opening nine fixtures, a 1-0 loss to Juventus. However, the old wounds quickly resurfaced as Milan currently sit in eighth place earning a meager 13 points over the last 12 matches. Additionally, a 3-1 thumping at the hands of Lazio dropped the side out of the Coppa Italia, the simplest path back to European football for the five-time Champions League winners. A rash of injuries across the midfield have crippled Inzaghi and the latest news of Stephan El Shaarawy’s broken foot along with suspensions to Philippe Mexes and Mattia Destro will further limit Inzaghi’s options. Recent history favors the Bianconeri as Milan has only won a single match in the last seven between the clubs including three consecutive losses at Juventus Stadium. Form Guide: Juventus (D-W-W-W-D-W) AC Milan (W-L-L-D-L-D) Expected Starting XIs Juventus: Buffon; Padoin, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio; Vidal; Tevez, Llorente Milan: Lopez; Zaccardo, Alex, Rami, Bocchetti; Poli, Essien, Muntari; Honda, Menez, Bonaventura http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Allegri: ‘Milan will be back’ Feb 6, 2015 Max Allegri warns tomorrow’s clash with Milan will not be easy, and says the Rossoneri will soon be back to challenge Juventus. The Diavolo currently lie 21 points adrift of the Bianconeri, and have won just one League game since the turn of the year, but the Juve Coach doesn’t think that matters when it comes to tomorrow’s game. “First things first, it’s still Juventus-Milan,” Allegri explained in his pre-match Press conference. “Then you have to remember the game against Inter, where we played well, did things for ourselves and made chances. “Tomorrow we face a team that won its last game, and ok they had difficulties in January, but they did really well in December, beating Napoli and drawing at Roma. “So this is always a complicated game because, I repeat, it’s still Juventus-Milan. “Besides, I think Galliani had a great transfer window, he brought in four big players, four internationals, Cerci, Destro, Antonelli and Paletta. “So I think that Milan are a team built to fight for a European place, and tomorrow is far from an easy game. “I think that life is made up of cycles, so I think that while at the moment Juventus are far ahead of Milan - whatever happens tomorrow - I think Milan have the potential to return to being Juventus’ main rivals in the League.” The former Milan Coach also discussed the fortunes of his opposite number, Pippo Inzaghi, with whom he reportedly had a stormy relationship at San Siro. “Is he the right man for the job? I’m not in a position to judge. “If Berlusconi and Galliani have chosen Inzaghi, it’s because they believe he can be a Coach. “And I think he has all the qualities to be a Coach, over a season or a career there will be difficult times, but I think Inzaghi has all the attributes to be a success. "Is there any bitterness? I'm thinking about Juventus, and trying to take Juventus to first place. After that, if second place goes to Roma, Milan, Fiorentina or Napoli or someone else I don't care. "Everything else is in the past, so many things happen in life that I don't think about things which have happened to me in the past. I always try to look ahead, and that's the right thing to do" http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Allegri: Scudetto race not over yet The Juventus coach has warned that anything can still happen in Serie A and added that AC Milan will not be pushovers in this weekend's Derby d'Italia. Feb 6, 2015 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned that the Serie A title race is not over just yet and is eagerly anticipating Saturday's match versus AC Milan. The reigning Italian champions hold a seven-point lead over Roma in the table heading into this weekend's games, but Allegri is adamant his side cannot afford to allow their standards to slip - especially against his former side. "Have we already won the Scudetto? No chance," Allegri said at a press conference. "There's still a long way to go and Roma are firmly in the hunt. "We'll require great intensity from a technical standpoint if we want to come away with an important result against Milan. "Milan may have had a few problems in January but played well in December, beating Napoli and drawing with Roma. They have done well in the January transfer market, bringing in four decent international players. Milan won their last game and can get themselves into a position to fight for a European place." Allegri is also delighted with Juve's own dealings in the January window, during which they sealed return deals for Stefano Sturaro and Alessandro Matri. "We've had a fine transfer window," he said. "Matri scored seven goals in the first half of the term and is an important contribution. "Sturaro possesses important qualities: he still needs to adapt but he's a very level-headed and mature guy. He can play in several positions across the midfield and also just in front of the defence." The Juventus coach also had his say on Milan boss Filippo Inzaghi, insisting the former striker has a long coaching career ahead of him despite his turbulent time at San Siro so far. "Inzaghi's got all the right characteristics to enjoy a successful managerial career," he added. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Tavecchio: ‘Juve have 32 Scudetti’ Nov 24, 2014 FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio says Juventus would have won the League without Calciopoli - ‘they have won 32 Scudetti’. The Bianconeri were demoted to Serie B in 2006 after a scandal in which then-director Luciano Moggi was accused of holding too much influence over the selection of referees. However, while Tavecchio says the Old Lady would have triumphed regardless, he maintains the verdict must be upheld. “Juventus were clearly the strongest on the pitch,” the President told La Repubblica. “They have won 32 Scudetti, the team did not steal anything and they wouldn’t have needed any hocus-pocus. “I say this as an old Interista. “However, the Calciopoli ruling, which sanctioned the behaviour of the club off the field, is the law and we’re here to enforce it. “On March 23 the Supreme Court will have the final say on Calciopoli. Juve’s cause is reckless, and you’ll see, it’ll be the FIGC who claim damages.”

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus vs. AC Milan: Team News Feb 6, 2015 Two giants going in different directions will meet on Saturday when Juventus takes on AC Milan in Turin. Preamble Juventus is right where it wants to be at this point in the season—seven points up on their nearest pursuers for the title. The cushion over Roma will allow them to give some critical players rest as the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie with Borussia Dortmund moves closer. Given the fact that Jurgen Klopp will not have the same luxury while battling to keep his team out of the Bundesliga's relegation zone, the gap Juve has opened up in the league could prove a critical advantage indeed. That advantage could have been nine, but injuries and suspensions forced Massimiliano Allegri back to the 3-5-2 formation on Sunday against Udinese. Allegri has yet to prove that he can make that formation move as effectively as his predecessor Antonio Conte, and Juve looked flat in a scoreless draw. With Claudio Marchisio back from suspension and Arturo Vidal hopefully healthy, Allegri will likely look to return to the 4-3-1-2 that he has installed to great effect since November. Allegri's former team isn't where they want to be. Milan has a few more points now than they did at this stage a year ago, but so far 2014-15 hasn't been the immediate bounce-back they were hoping for under new coach Filippo Inzaghi. The Milan legend and rookie coach has faced criticism at times for squad selection, but poor upper management is the real reason Milan has scuffled the last two years. Of particular concern has been the defense, which has been flat-out bad since the sale of Thiago Silva in 2012. Milan acquired three new defenders during the transfer window and will hope that Salvatore Bocchetti, Luca Antonelli and Gabriel Paletta mesh in time to hold Carlos Tevez and Co. in their tracks and pick up a surprise point. They fell 3-2 in their last trip to the Juventus Stadium a year ago, but that scoreline is somewhat misleading. Juve didn't fire on all cylinders that night but still dominated much of the game, especially in the second half. Sulley Muntari made the score respectable in the 90th minute, but it was mere window dressing. Both of Milan's previous trips to Turin since the palatial new ground opened were shutout losses. In 2011 Claudio Marchisio scored two goals within five minutes of the whistle to sink the Rossoneri and announce Antonio Conte's first Juve side as a true challenger. A year later an Arturo Vidal penalty was the difference in a 1-0 game. Milan has also visited Turin in the Coppa Italia two of the last three seasons, both times being eliminated after extra time. Players to Watch Carlos Tevez has been the engine of Juve's attack all year long. According to WhoScored.com, he leads the league with 13 goals and has chipped in six assists along the way. He's also chipped in three more in the Champions League and scored a brace in the Supercoppa Italiana—although Juve's eventual shootout loss can be attributed to his getting too fancy when given the chance to give his team an early lead. The Argentine international has been a true wonder to watch this season. Antonio Conte had always given him some freedom to roam sideline to sideline in the attacking third, but Allegri has doubled that leeway. The change in formation has also been a boon to him. He can either roam the entire field looking to draw defenders to him and find lanes for midfield runners in the form of Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal or stay just above the box to latch onto passes. His dribbling ability—something possessed by no other Juve forward since their title run began—can create goals out of nothing, whether he's in traffic in the box or slaloming his way through half the field. Of all the players Juve can put on the field, he's become the one all teams must be sure to account for. On the visiting side, attention must be paid to Alessio Cerci. Cerci was one of the best players on the field on Sunday against Parma. He assisted on Jeremy Menez's second goal, put two shots on target and made three key passes. Juve's defense is the one of the best in Europe this year, but they have displayed a minor weakness against pacey wing play. Cerci has the pace and technique to cause problems for Juve's defense. His likely defensive matchup will be Martin Caceres, who has only just returned from a leg injury—an injury he aggravated in similar circumstances against Roma in October. Cerci won't have a true target man to cross to on Saturday. New acquisition Mattia Destro is suspended for yellow-card accumulation, so Inzaghi may be forced to revert to a 4-3-3 with Jeremy Menez as a false nine. Key Battle Expect Gabriel Paletta to make his Milan debut immediately, and expect him to tangle with Carlos Tevez. The best way to keep Juve out is to stop Tevez and let the rest of the team beat you. There are, of course, a plethora of players on Juve's roster who can do just that, but if Tevez is firing on all cylinders, it makes players like Pogba, Vidal and Marchisio that much more dangerous. Paletta was probably the best center-back in Serie A last season. He's been out for much of the year with injury, and came to Milan on deadline day from cash-strapped Parma. His return six weeks ago saw the Crusaders' defensive performances improve dramatically. Though he's not anywhere near Thiago Silva's league in terms of talent, he's easily the best center-back the team has had since they sold the Brazilian to PSG three summers ago. The last time he and Tevez went toe-to-toe, however, the Juve man struck twice and ended a long Parma unbeaten run. If Paletta manages to neutralize Tevez this time, Milan will have a better chance of catching Juve on the counter. If Tevez manages to best him, Juve could open a big lead very quickly. Odds (according to Odds Shark) Juventus win: 4/15 Milan win: 10/1 Draw: 4/1 http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus To Persist With 3-5-2 Formation Against AC Milan Feb 6, 2015 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is expected to implement the 3-5-2 formation again when they play against AC Milan on Saturday night. Allegri used the 3-5-2 in the goalless draw against Udinese on Sunday, and he is likely to stick with it against the Rossoneri. According to Sky Sport Italia, Allegri will use the three-man defence but he has trouble settling on which wing-backs he will use. Stephan Lichtsteiner is suspended and Martin Caceres is a doubt for the match so either Simone Padoin or Roberto Pereyra could occupy the right wing-back position. The report also states that Allegri has not been impressed with Padoin playing in that role in training so the Argentine midfielder is the likely candidate to patrol the right flank against AC Milan, whilst veteran French left-back Patrice Evra is expected to play on the left-hand side. The Bianconeri occupy top spot in Serie A with 50 points whereas the Rossoneri are 21 points behind in eighth place. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato JUVENTUS V AC MILAN – SITTING DOWN WITH THE ENEMY Feb 6, 2015 1. Where is it going wrong for Milan at the moment ? Things are awry from the top down at Milan. The president isn’t going to continue investing in Milan, and he doesn’t really seem to know what to do with it, with a stalemate at the CEO position. Inzaghi was thrown in the deep end probably too soon, and has had to learn on the job, despite never really being the most tactical of minds. The one thing expected from Inzaghi is motivation, and he’s failed so far to deliver that from his squad, which are collectively the third largest wage bill, yet third would be quite a reach for this group. 2. At the moment, what’s the biggest problem: The team or the coach ? Neither fits each other. Inzaghi went from managing a youth team to playing senior players with no room for improvement future at the club such as Muntari and Essien on a regular basis. The biggest issue is the squad, but Inzaghi isn’t exactly cruising through his debut season. Tactically he’s not alert, although his search for a working formation may provide some needed balance. The ceiling is only so high with the squad though. 3. Would you like to see inzaghi sacked, and if so, who would be the ideal replacement? No, that won’t really do any good – this season needs to be another “year zero” for Milan. Sacking a coach now makes no sense. 4. Do you feel losing a player like Pirlo has had a big impact on Milans fortunes ? Absolutely, I think that more than the massive on the field impact Pirlo had, the psychological impact of losing someone of his calibur who won 2 Champions League trophies with the club and is so engrained in the history is massive. 5. How do you view the game and what are Milans chances ahead of the game ? Cynically at this point. Milan aren’t in any sustained form, and are shuffling through formations. It’s possible Inzaghi finds the right combination at the right time, and Milan have tended to perform at their opponents level, but with the amount of shuffling at the back, and Milan’s muddled gameplan, I don’t see Rossoneri taking any points from the fixture. 6. Which Juve player would solve Milan’s main problem as you see it? Paul Pogba or Arturo Vidal, as Milan lack presence in the center of the field (not Muntari presence, but quality). 7. What are your feelings on the new stadium and do you believe that a new stadium can do what Juventus stadium did for us? I’m cynical for how it’s actually going to be built and financed, but I do think it’s a necessary part of competing in the world of football and challenging in Europe. 8. Would getting rid of Berlusconi solve Milan’s problems? Some of the problems, but far from all of them. 9. Scoreline prediction ? 3-1 Juventus, close until the 65th http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato The case for Morata Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly undecided on which Spaniard to start in attack against Milan. Luca Cetta thinks it should be Alvaro Morata. Feb 6, 2015 There are selection decisions ahead for Massimiliano Allegri as Juventus prepare to face Milan. The right-back position is a cause for concern given Stephan Lichtsteiner’s suspension and an injury to Martin Caceres. Claudio Marchisio is back from a one-match stop, while Arturo Vidal and Patrice Evra are battling fitness concerns. And there’s another selection worth considering - the identity of Carlos Tevez’s partner in attack. Italy’s three main sporting newspapers suggest Fernando Llorente is favoured to play from the opening whistle. TuttoJuve.com reported earlier in the week though that the tactician is undecided between Llorente and Alvaro Morata. The senior member of Juve’s Spanish force has been handed more starts this term, but it’s debatable whether his current form warrants inclusion. El Rey Leon is goalless in 2015 and his performance last Sunday against Udinese highlighted recent concerns. It would rank as one of Llorente’s more listless showings in a Bianconero shirt. He not only failed to trouble Orestis Karnezis, but according to WhoScored.com had just 30 touches in 67 minutes and a team-low 62.5 per cent pass completion rate. It’s a trend which has persisted throughout the opening weeks of 2015. The same website notes his four Serie A goals have come from 1195 minutes. It’s a regression for Llorente, who at this stage last term had registered nine League strikes. His numbers in other areas such as shots per game and pass success rate have also dropped. It’s clear that where last season Antonio Conte’s utilisation of Llorente and Tevez in close proximity yielded results for both, Allegri’s allowance of Tevez to play with greater freedom often leaves Llorente isolated. Tevez continues to excel, Llorente struggles to get involved. “Conte played with a formation that he liked, with two strikers close to each other,” Tevez described this week. “I like the current formation best because I can do what I feel like doing in the pitch, I have greater freedom.” Waiting in the wings is Morata. The 22-year-old has started just seven matches in all competitions and while like Llorente scoring four Serie A goals, he’s done so from nearly half the time – 602 minutes. Morata has been amongst the goals in recent Coppa Italia clashes versus Verona and Parma, while his Udine cameo emphasised the energy and directness he offers from the bench, adding a different dimension to the Bianconeri attack. The ex-Real Madrid striker has the ability to either come deep and bring others into play or get behind defenders, something Llorente doesn’t. Where the 2010 World Cup winner is usually deployed with his back to goal, Morata is most dangerous when running at defenders. He draws more fouls than his compatriot, which can lead to set-piece opportunities. What Morata hasn’t done is turn the energetic cameo into a complete 90-minute showing. “He needs to be a little less frenetic and also realise that he has to be in a game for over 90 minutes,” Allegri opined recently. Frustratingly for Morata when he does enough to earn a starting role he has not been able to keep the spot – consecutive starts against Verona and Chievo his only ones in Serie A. Morata is of the opinion both Spaniards can feature, but with Tevez sparkling Allegri is not about to bench him. It would be tempting for the Coach to unleash the aerial prowess of Llorente against a Rossoneri defence which has struggled to defend high crosses and set-pieces. Yet he is off the pace and not producing what Juventus need from somebody leading the attack. And with Juve’s full-back concerns it’s an avenue which may be problematic on Saturday. Morata has proven he can do a job as a substitute and now is the time to prove his effectiveness for 90 minutes. Just twice he has netted – against Empoli and Verona in the Coppa – as a starter, but Morata has the tools to torment a side without a clean sheet in seven matches since the winter break. And with their European tie against Borussia Dortmund rapidly approaching, the Old Lady will want to take some of the scoring burden away from Tevez. As they look for the right combination in attack, it’s time for Morata to show what he can do. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus cannot afford to underestimate AC Milan, insists Sturaro The young midfielder has warned that Filippo Inzaghi's men remain a dangerous opponent and he is looking forward to making his Champions League debut. Feb 6, 2015 New Juventus signing Stefano Sturaro has warned his team-mates not to take this weekend's Serie A game versus AC Milan lightly. The reigning champions hold a 21-point lead over Saturday's opponents heading into the game, yet Sturaro - who returned to Juventus from Genoa in January - has stressed the Rossoneri remain a force to be reckoned with. "It will be a tough game, because both sides possess great players, but we’re fired up and focused," Sturaro told Sky Sport, before stressing that their seven-point lead over second-placed Roma should inspire them to keep improving. "Our seven-point lead over Roma can be viewed as both a positive and negative, because you can’t ever let your guard down. "Our advantage needs to spur us on to do even better." The midfielder then went on to discuss the upcoming Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund and says he's looking forward to making his bow in European club football's elite competition. "I can’t even start to imagine what playing in the Champions League will be like, it will represent a completely new experience for me. "I’ll look to adapt as quickly as possible and do my bit for the team." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus - AC Milan Preview: Inzaghi's side quietly confident of Serie A shock Despite the form book suggesting the Scudetto holders will canter to victory, the Rossoneri are determined to cause a Turin upset. Feb 6, 2015 AC Milan are quietly confident they can claim a surprise win at Serie A champions Juventus and blow this year's title race wide open. Juve, aiming for a fourth successive Scudetto, lead the league by seven points and have lost just once in the league this season. Massimiliano Allegri's men missed a chance to extend their advantage to nine points following a 0-0 draw at Udinese on Sunday. And Milan, buoyed by a 3-1 home win over struggling Parma, are out to spring another shock on Juventus. That result ended a run of three straight losses for Milan in all competitions, but the mood is evidently high in the camp, with goalkeeper Diego Lopez insisting they would go all-out for victory in Turin. "The match against Juventus will be brilliant, against the best side in Italy right now," he told the club's official website ahead of Saturday's meeting. "We are going there to play for the win. We can try to win it." Forward Alessio Cerci also believes his side can pull off an unexpected victory. The Italian, who joined on an 18-month loan deal from Atletico Madrid in January, said: "Against Juventus, we have to play an open game. We're taking on the league leaders - the strongest team in Italy. We will have our chances." Milan were busy in the recent transfer window, with the likes of Cerci, Mattia Destro, Suso and Gabriel Paletta all joining the club. Coach Filippo Inzaghi is out to improve his side's strike force with Jeremy Menez and Keisuke Honda - both midfielders - responsible for 18 of their 31 league goals this season. And while Destro will give them added firepower, he - along with team-mate Philippe Mexes - is suspended for the clash. Also missing through a ban is Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner after reaching the yellow card limit. Milan will need to defy recent history if they are to emerge victorious, having lost their last five to Juve. That includes a 1-0 win that the three-time defending champions claimed at San Siro in September. Carlos Tevez scored the winner on that occasion and was quick to talk up the importance of the weekend's match - dubbing it as a "classic of Italian football" when speaking to JTV. Tevez has scored in three of Juventus' last four home matches in all competitions. Their draw with Udinese ended a five-match winning streak, but they take confidence from an incredible 38-game unbeaten run in home league matches. OPTA FACTS This will be the 160th Serie A meeting between Juventus and AC Milan: the Bianconeri lead by 57 wins to 48. Juventus have won each of their last four league encounters with AC Milan, keeping a clean sheet in three of these. Juve have won their last three Serie A matches against AC Milan at home, scoring on average two goals per game. AC Milan have lost 37 games and conceded 124 away to Juventus in Serie A, more than against any other side in the top-flight. AC Milan won against Parma last Sunday. Prior to that game, they had’t won for five consecutive Serie A games (D2 L3). The Rossoneri are winless away from home in Serie A since last December (3-1 win away to Hellas Verona). Since then, they have drawn four times and lost twice. Juventus have kept 13 clean sheets so far, no sides have done better across the top-5 European leagues this season. AC Milan have conceded 81 shots since January 1st, only Chievo (86) have faced more shots in Serie A over this period. LAST FIVE MATCHES Juventus D W W W W 2/1/15 - Udinese 0 - 0 Juventus 1/28/15 - Parma 0 - 1 Juventus 1/25/15 - Juventus 2 - 0 Chievo Verona 1/18/15 - Juventus 4 - 0 Hellas Verona 1/15/15 - Juventus 6 - 1 Hellas Verona Milan W L L L W 2/1/15 - Milan 3 - 1 Parma 1/27/15 - Milan 0 - 1 Lazio 1/24/15 - Lazio 3 - 1 Milan 1/18/15 - Milan 0 - 1 Atalanta 1/13/15 - Milan 2 - 1 Sassuolo HEAD TO HEAD 9/20/14 - Milan 0 - 1 Juventus 3/2/14 - Milan 0 - 2 Juventus 10/6/13 - Juventus 3 - 2 Milan 4/21/13 - Juventus 1 - 0 Milan 1/9/13 - Juventus 2 - 1 Milan http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Sturaro: I Enjoy Being Compared To Gattuso Feb 5, 2015 New Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro insists he enjoys being compared to AC Milan legend Gennaro Gattuso, and would love to have a career similar to his. The 21-year-old joined the Bianconeri in January after the club brought his loan deal with Genoa to an end early. “I enjoy the comparisons with Gattuso,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “He was a great Italian player and it would be brilliant if I had even half of his career. “These are exciting days for me. To join a club like this where everything is analysed in detail has a certain effect on you. “At Genoa the level of preparation wasn’t the same as here, so that is why there is a difference between the sides. “I was sad to leave so many friends at Genoa, Perin for example, as we were practically twins, but I’ll stay in touch with them all. Moving on to Saturday’s Serie A match with AC Milan, the young midfielder was wary of the Rossoneri who got their first win in 2015 against Parma last weekend. “It will be a tough game, but we are ready,” he said. “We must not let our guard down, the advantage over Roma must be an incentive to do even better. “

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato JUVENTUS V MILAN MATCH PREVIEW Feb 5, 2015 Juventus Last week’s Udinese draw was, thanks to Roma, ultimately not that impactful on Juve’s league standing. Still, dropped points are dropped points. This upcoming match versus Milan is both an opportunity to make up for those points, and of course another chance for Max Allegri to get revenge on his ex-employers. Obviously, Juventus beat Milan in the fall, but the game was shockingly close and the scoreline was only 1-0. Since then, the two teams’ fortunes have gone in opposite directions. Unfortunately Allegri does have a few injuries to fret over: Martin Caceres is most likely going to miss the game. Additionally Arturo Vidal is not confirmed to return from his latest knock either. Vidal’s status is questionable, but if he is healthy he will likely start. Caceres’ status, while more doubtful, is also more important in regards to the formation. If Caceres is healthy, the 4-3-1-2 is likely to appear. If not, Max Allegri will probably go with a 3-5-2. As of now, I am going to assume that Allegri is using a 3-5-2. If this were to change, the starting lineup wouldn’t necessarily, with the exception of Caceres and of course a midfielder being swapped – in a sense – for a centerback. In a 3-5-2, expect to see Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini to start with Angelo Ogbonna. While Ogbonna has seen his playing time a bit limited so far in 2015 – he has still performed consistently. Coincidentally, Ogbonna substituted Martin Caceres in the first game versus Milan, after Caceres came off with an injury. On the flanks the choices are limited. Stephan Lichsteiner is suspended, and while Roberto Pereyra can sort of play right wing back – as Simone Pepe has a few times, but, not for years – Martin Caceres is really the only available player who is comfortable there. So, if it’s not Caceres and we see a 3-5-2, Roberto Pereyra is expected to be on the right flank. A caveat, as well: Simone Padoin could be picked to start at right back, in a four man backline, But this is the least likely outcome Now, out left there is finally a new option in addition to Patrice Evra and Simone Padoin: Paolo De Ceglie. Not really an exciting name or great player, but, at least Evra can get some rest once in a while. Versus Milan though, Evra will start. He will probably play the full match, as well. Due to Vidal’s injury the midfield picture is cloudy. Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio, and Paul Pogba should start. Simone Padoin will probably start in place of Vidal if he the Chilean is still hurt. Though again, one could swap Pereyra and Padoin in these scenarios and still have a realistic guess. For now, assume Padoin in the midfield. Finally the striking corps is another area where it’s not clear who will start. Carlos Tevez is a guarantee, per usual. However it now seems we have a legitimate battle between Fernando Llorente and Alvaro Morata for that other starting striker spot. I think in some ways, for the next match at least, the decision again lies on the formation. If there is a 3-5-2, I expect Llorente. If there is a 4-3-1-2, I expect to see Morata. But that could be wrong! Again, we will need to see who Allegri picks on Saturday. Predicted Lineup 3-5-2: Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Pereyra, Evra, Pirlo, Marchisio, Pogba; Tevez, Llorente Injuries Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo (Both undergone knee surgery) Doubtful Arturo Vidal and Martin Caceres Suspended Stephan Lichtsteiner Milan After the winter break, Milan won only one Serie A match out of five, the most recent one against the wrecked Parma. In the other four, they have been defeated by Sassuolo, Atalanta and Lazio and they tied against Torino. In the meantime, they beat Sassuolo in Coppa Italia, but Stefano Pioli’s squad crushed their hopes of winning a title two weeks later. It’s been an awful month for them and the rookie coach Filippo Inzaghi is on the hot seat, with the rumours about his potential replacement at the end of the season gaining more and more steam. As always, the coach is only part of the problem. Inzaghi prefers an offensive-minded approach, but he probably doesn’t have good enough roster to deliver it as he would like to. The defensive blunders have been countless, especially on set pieces, and the midfield just lacks the needed quality, quick-thinking and sharp passing. The attack is loaded and Jeremy Menez has been a star this season (even though sometimes he holds the ball too long), Keisuke Honda has been very prolific early in the season.,Giacomo Bonaventura has been a useful jack-of-all-trades that allowed them to switch comfortably from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1 when they wanted to. We’ll see what kind of contribution Alessio Cerci and Mattia Destro (suspended for this match) will be able to provide. On paper, it looks good, but the problems lie elsewhere. The defense probably started to tail off when Alex first got injured and then had some small relapses and never quite managed to play as well as he was doing in the very first part of the season. Due the suspensions of Philippe Mexes and the injuries to Ignazio Abate, Mattia De Sciglio, Cristian Zapata and Daniele Bonera, they’ll be forced to field a four-man defensive line composed basically by four centre-backs. They blew the dust off Zaccardo against Parma as they had run out of right-backs (he played fairly well, but, then again, it was just Parma) and Salvatore Bocchetti made his debut as left-back. Alex and Adil Rami will be in the heart of the season. Certainly a very muscular defense, but not very quick and it could easily slip on one of those usual mistakes that happen when the defenders aren’t familiar with each other. The other newcomer Gabriel Paletta has a chance to start (maybe replacing Zaccardo, with Rami on the right), but that wouldn’t change much, while Luca Antonelli would add some pace. We’ll see whether Pippo will trust them already. With Riccardo Montolivo and Nigel De Jong unlikely to play, Andrea Poli, Micheal Essien and Sulley Muntari (or Marko Van Ginkel) will have the task to hold the fort in the middle of the pitch. It’s blatant that there’s not much creativity there and this is where, in my opinion, Milan have struggled the most (and should have addressed the issue in the January window). The presence of Montolivo doesn’t even remotely solve the issue too. Honda and Bonaventura are slated to flank Menez in the trident, even though it’s possible that Cerci will be able to win the starting spot in the next two days, in place of Bonaventura, who’s nursing a bummed shoulder, or with the former Atalanta player in the midfield. The numbers of Milan aren’t horrible: 31 goals scored (5th best in Serie A) and 26 conceded (tied-8th), but the last few performances have been frankly disheartening and they inexplicably dropped too many points that would have been very helpful in the race for a Champions League spot (that was wide open until Napoli broke away from the pack). They are in eight position, ten points behind Benitez’s side and five points behind the fifth place occupied by Sampdoria, which guarantees the qualification to Europa League. Milan have quality, especially up front, but they have been a one-trick pony so far. If you take away the counter-attacking game, the first option, they become predictable due to the lack of a harmonious team play and of a smart distributor in the middle: 52% of ball possession per game is historically abysmal for possession-oriented team like Milan. When they can’t run-and-gun, Menez tends to be too stubborn, Honda disappears, Bonaventura can’t make sneaky cuts and so on. They usually don’t play with a true centre-forward, so they don’t score cheap goals. Their defense, not only their defenders, is pretty sloppy and suffer when put under pressure. They concede more than 14 shots per game, which is worse than Empoli, Parma and Empoli (13th overall). As far as performances on the road are concerned, they are in the middle of the group with two wins, six draws and two losses. In the first match of the season, when both teams were still searching for their identities, Juventus won 1-0 with a Tevez goal in the second half, but the performance of the Allegri boys was convincing. Predicted Lineup Diego Lopez; Zaccardo, Alex, Rami, Bocchetti; Poli, Essien, Muntari; Honda, Menez, Bonaventura. Injuries Cristian Zapata (foot), Mattia De Sciglio (foot), Daniele Bonera (thigh), Stephan El Shaarawy (foot), Ignazio Abate (thigh), Ricardo Montolivo (thigh), Nigel De Jong (thigh), Hachim Mastour (knee). Suspended Phillip Mexes, Mattia Destro. Formation http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Preview: Juventus vs. AC Milan Feb 5, 2015 Juventus could extend their lead at the top of Serie A to 10 points for a day at least when they welcome AC Milan to Turin on Saturday. The champions' quest for a fourth consecutive title has been strengthened in recent weeks, with their good form being coupled with a slump for nearest challengers Roma. Four consecutive draws for the capital club have seen Juve edge further clear and gain a cushion that makes results like their goalless draw against Udinese last time out a minor blip rather than a handing over of initiative. That draw was only the sixth time this season that Massimiliano Allegri's side have failed to take maximum points from a league match, with their solitary defeat now coming 12 games ago. They have kept four clean sheets in a row in all competitions and their meagre tally of just nine league goals conceded all season is the joint best record in the top five leagues across Europe, matched only by Bayern Munich. Their record of 13 clean sheets, meanwhile, is the best in the top five divisions. Unsurprisingly, their home record is also very impressive, with no league defeats and only four dropped points in front of their own fans all season. Indeed, they have amassed more points, scored more goals and conceded fewer goals at home than any other side in the league. Allegri is unlikely to make many changes to his starting lineup, although Claudio Marchisio could be recalled in midfield. Arturo Vidal remains a doubt through injury, however. Milan make the trip to one of their great rivals sitting a full 21 points behind them in the table down in eighth place, only one point closer to the Champions League places than they are to the relegation zone. However, they did end a five-match winless streak in the league last time out as a Jeremy Menez brace helped Filippo Inzaghi's fallen giants to a 3-1 victory over bottom-of-the-table Parma. That victory came at San Siro, however, and it is away from home where their major problems have arisen so far this season. The Rossoneri have failed to win any of their last six games on their travels, while they have only picked up maximum away points twice all season. What's more, they have lost more games (37) and conceded more goals (124) away to Juventus in Serie A than any other side in the league's history. New arrivals Salvatore Bocchetti and Mattia Destro both started in the victory over Parma and are likely to keep their places again this weekend. Juventus Form in Serie A: W D W W W D Form in all competitions: W W W W W D Possible starting lineup: Buffon; Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Marchisio, Pirlo, Pogba, Evra; Llorente, Tevez Milan Form in Serie A: DLDLLW Form in all competitions: DWLLLW Possible starting lineup: Lopez; Zaccardo, Alex, Rami, Bocchetti; Poli, Van Ginkel, Honda, Menez, Cerci; Destro Sports Mole says: 2-0 http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Serie A - 3^ Giornata Ritorno - 7-2-2015 (ore 20:45) JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Sabato, 7 Febbraio 2015 - ore 20:45 Juventus Stadium, Torino Arbitro: Antonio Damato Confronti ufficiali 215 - 159 (Serie A) - 22 (Coppa Italia) - 32 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Champions League) - 1 (Supercoppa italiana) Vittorie Juventus 78 - 57 (Serie A) - 8 (Coppa Italia) - 13 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 72 - 54 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 9 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Champions League) - 1 (Supercoppa italiana) Vittorie Milan 65 - 48 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 10 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Juventus 302 - 219 (Serie A) - 26 (Coppa Italia) - 56 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Supercoppa italiana) Goals Milan 286 - 209 (Serie A) - 26 (Coppa Italia) - 50 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Supercoppa italiana) Juventus - Milan - Serie A a Torino Confronti ufficiali 79 Vittorie Juventus 37 (L'ultima il 06.10.2013, 3-2) Pareggi 21 (L'ultimo il 12.03.2006, 0-0) Vittorie Milan 21 (L'ultima il 05.03.2011, 0-1) Goals Juventus 124 Goals Milan 97 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Milan a Torino 14 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 14 Del Piero Alessandro 12 Varglien II Giovanni 11 Furino Giuseppe 10 Buffon Gianluigi 10 Causio Franco 10 Cuccureddu Antonello 10 Depetrini Teobaldo 10 Salvadore Sandro 10 Scirea Gaetano 5 goals Boniperti Giampiero 5 Borel II Felice Placido 5 Sivori Omar Enrique 4 Anastasi Pietro 4 Charles John William 4 Del Piero Alessandro 4 Ferrari Giovanni 4 Inzaghi Filippo 4 Orsi Raimundo Bibiani 3 Bettega Roberto Ultimi confronti diretti 02.10.2011 Serie A Juventus-Milan 2-0 08.02.2012 Coppa Italia Milan-Juventus 1-2 25.02.2012 Serie A Milan-Juventus 1-1 20.03.2012 Coppa Italia Juventus-Milan 2-2 25.11.2012 Serie A Milan-Juventus 1-0 09.01.2013 Coppa Italia Juventus-Milan 2-1 21.04.2013 Serie A Juventus-Milan 1-0 06.10.2013 Serie A Juventus-Milan 3-2 02.03.2014 Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-2 20.09.2014 Serie A Milan-Juventus 0-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 7 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Milan 1 - Goals Juventus 16 - Goals Milan 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9ofxYcho4#t=10 http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_101

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Damato to ref Juve-Milan Feb 5, 2015 Antonio Damato will run the rule over Saturday’s clash between Juventus and Milan as the week 22 referees are announced. The Italian referees association has announced the officials for this week’s fixtures, and Damato will take charge of Saturday’s match. The 42-year-old last took charge of a Bianconeri fixture when they defeated Lazio 3-0 at Olimpico, and showed a red card to Simone Padoin. The Diavolo also won the last time Damato took charge of their fixture, beating Napoli 2-0 at home. Week 22 referees Verona-Torino - Michael Fabbri Juventus-Milan - Antonio Damato Fiorentina-Atalanta - Dino Tommasi Cagliari-Roma - Paolo Tagliavento Empoli-Cesena - Daniele Orsato Napoli-Udinese - Paolo Mazzoleni Parma-Chievo - Gianluca Rocchi Sampdoria-Sassuolo - Massimiliano Irrati Inter-Palermo - Marco Guida Lazio-Genoa - Andrea Gervasoni http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Tevez: Juventus-AC Milan Still An Italian Football Classic Feb 4, 2015 Juventus striker Carlos Tevez insists that his side’s forthcoming match against AC Milan remains a classic of Italian football, despite the Rossoneri’s form in recent seasons. Juventus currently top the Serie A table, whilst Milan are currently in eighth, the same position they finished in last season. “Milan are perhaps not at their best but it is a game that remains a classic of Italian football,” the Argentine told Juventus’ official channel. “It is important for us to continue the way we are going.” Recalling memories of his spell in Turin so far, Tevez picked out a strike against Milan at the San Siro last season as the most thrilling. “The goal that excited me most in black and white? The first against Milan at the San Siro,” he said. Tevez has scored 13 goals in 20 Serie A appearances for the Bianconeri thus far. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Tevez: ‘Juve-Milan a Clasico’ Feb 4, 2015 Juventus’ Carlos Tevez looks forward to next Saturday's game against Milan, and considers the responsibility of his No 10 shirt. The Old Lady comes up against a debilitated Rossoneri contingent, but the Argentine has warned against lowering their guard. “It's true that this isn't going to be the best Milan side, but it's a Clasico, in Italy it's always a game,” said Tevez in an interview with JTV. “I think this game is different from the other, it's an Italian 'Clasico' and we can't let go of it. “We know they're going through a particular moment but we've got to do our job. In the first round I scored, let's hope I can repeat myself on Saturday. “This year's championship is tough. We know that every game is going to be hard. But we have fun in every game. We are very close-knit and every time you can see a real team coming on to the field.” The forward discussed taking on Alex Del Piero’s famous shirt number in Turin. “I never asked for the No 10 shirt, they gave it to me for my personality. I think the club wanted to give me this responsibility because they knew I could wear it and do well with it. “But as I always say, the responsibility comes when you wear the Juventus shirt with its emblem. The No 10 shirt is important for the tifosi, for the people and for the club. “For me, personally, when I wear the Juventus emblem I'm filled with a positive feeling, a drive to defend the emblem.” A number of topics were discussed in Tevez’s interview, including the Ballon d’Or award. “It would be hard to win the Ballon d'Or because there are great players like [Leo] Messi and Cristiano [Ronaldo], every Sunday they score two or three goals and it's hard to keep up. “In Italian football scoring isn't easy, it's a different type of football. I see the prospect of a Ballon d'Or for me as very distant. “The passion for football is always the same in South America. As for the Italians, everyone has their own way of living football, but I think in South American they have a stronger passion. We're always on our feet and jumping.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Tevez: ‘We want to make history’ Feb 4, 2015 Juventus' Carlos Tevez discusses Max Allegri's formation, playing with the national team and targeting a fourth Scudetto. The Bianconeri failed to extend their seven-point lead on Roma after the 0-0 draw against Udinese last Sunday, but their Argentinean striker was not discouraged. In an interview with JTV, he discussed his aim to win the Scudetto and make it into Juventus' hall of fame. “My objective is to be the champion of Italy with Juventus,” said Carlitos in the interview today. “Winning all three competitions would be a dream, but I think winning the fourth Scudetto, in today's football, is no easy task. “I believe we'll make history if we win this year, but Juventus will always remain in history. The players, all of them, will be part of the highest history of the club.” Tevez was asked about playing in Max Allegri’s new formation. “The new formation is different, it lets us do other things in the pitch and this shows. When we defend with the 4-3-1-2 the Coach asks us to act in a way, but when we have possession we do what we know. “[Former Coach Antonio] Conte played with a formation that he liked, with two strikers close to each other. I like the current formation best because I can do what I feel like doing in the pitch, I have greater freedom.” The former Manchester City man was also asked about what his favourite goal was for Juventus and what it felt like to play for the national team again. “The goal that gave me the greatest emotion was my first against Milan at San Siro. The most beautiful in terms of play, I think the one against Parma. But my first goal against Milan remains the most exciting. “I mentioned the emblem of Juventus, but when you wear the shirt of the national team, of your own people, there's another kind of pressure. “I was very happy and proud to return to playing for the national team. Thanks to the great work that I did with Juventus I have returned to the national team and now I am happy. “I don't know how many kilometres I run over each game. For me what counts is the way of playing, the way of interpreting football. Each ball I see, I think it could be fundamental for the game. You never know which one it is, but you've got to fight for all of them. “I have a positive outlook about the new arrivals. [Alessandro] Matri and [Paolo] De Ceglie are well known here, and the new signing [stefano Sturaro from Genoa] can do well for the team too.” In closing, Tevez was asked to compare Italian and English football, having played for both clubs from Manchester, as well as West Ham United. “I think in England playing is more fun, it's very physical. But here you run more than in England. “In Italy it's more tactical than physical, in England there aren't so many tactics, you just run, run, run. “They're more aggressive, but the referees give more space to play. Here, any aggressive contact results in a foul.”

Tevez: Ballon d'Or win impossible in Serie A now The Argentine cannot imagine himself winning the prestigious individual award, but is keen to make history in other ways with Juventus. Feb 4, 2015 Juventus striker Carlos Tevez believes it will be nearly impossible for a player in Serie A to win the Ballon d'Or right now. The Argentina international has been in sublime form this season and currently leads the Italian goal scoring charts with 13 goals in 20 appearances. Nevertheless, the 30-year-old gives himself little chance of ever winning the prestigious individual award. "Winning the Ballon d'Or is difficult, especially given that in Italy football is different," Tevez told JTV. "There aren't as many goals in Serie A as elsewhere." Juventus are on course to win their fourth consecutive Scudetto, holding a seven-point lead over second-placed Roma at the moment, and Tevez is keen to make history with the Turin giants. "Winning four consecutive championships is not an easy feat, especially in such a tactical and physical league. "If we were to secure our fourth Serie A title on the spin, we'll be making even more history." Tevez enjoyed successful spells at West Ham United, Manchester United and Manchester City before joining Juventus in 2013 and he has fond memories of his time in England. "I think the Premier League is the best league to play in. But here in Italy you run more and it all comes down to tactics."

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Inzaghi To Revert To 4-3-3 With AC Milan Feb 4, 2015 Filippo Inzaghi looks set to revert to his preferred 4-3-3 formation as AC Milan face Serie A leaders Juventus this weekend. The Rossoneri had opted away from the frequently used formation in the recent victory over Parma in order to accommodate Mattia Destro and Jeremy Menez, but look set to deploy the familiar tactic once more. According to Sky Sport Italia, Milan will line up in a 4-3-3 formation in the absence of new signing Destro. The victory over Parma marked Milan’s first win since mid-December, and will be eager to avoid defeat as they make the trip to Juventus Stadium on Saturday evening. Juventus ran out as 1-0 winners when the sides met at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza back in September courtesy of a Carlos Tevez goal, a result which, at the time ended Milan’s 100% record at the start of the season. The San Siro side have been disappointing so far this season, and are currently languishing in 8th place, a shocking 21 points behind Saturday’s opponents. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN .- Saturday, February 7th, 2015 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Alex: AC Milan Can Beat Juventus Feb 4, 2015 AC Milan defender Alex is adamant his side are capable of defeating Serie A leaders Juventus, when they travel to the Juventus Stadium on Saturday evening. The 32-year-old has seen his season interrupted by injury, forcing him to miss several Serie A matches through muscular injuries during November and December, but has consistently featured since. Speaking to the Milan Channel, Alex explained it was an honour to wear the captain’s armband against Parma for the injured Riccardo Montolivo and discussed the attributes of the Bianconeri. “The coach gave it to me just before the game, but the most important thing was to perform well and win the match against Parma,” Alex said. “We know the difficulties of Juventus. They are the best team in the league and boast quality players all over the park. “I think we are ready to fight and can win the game. We will have to be compact in defence and counterattack quickly to create scoring chances.” The Brazilian then went on to praise two of the Rossoneri’s recent January acquisitions in Gabriel Paletta and Luca Antonelli. “They are two good players, who arrived to help us improve our position in the [league] standings.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111