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Serie A - 17^ Giornata Andata - 6-1-2015 (ore 21:00) JUVENTUS - INTER - Martedí, 6 Gennaio 2015 - ore 21:00 Juventus stadium - Torino Arbitro: Luca Banti Confronti ufficiali 222 - 162 (Serie A) - 29 (Coppa Italia) - 27 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Europa Centrale) Vittorie Juventus 100 - 77 (Serie A) - 13 (Coppa Italia) - 8 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Europa Centrale) Pareggi 54 - 40 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 7 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Inter 68 - 45 (Serie A) - 9 (Coppa Italia) - 12 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) Goals Juventus 319 - 235 (Serie A) - 45 (Coppa Italia) - 36 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Europa Centrale) Goals Inter 277 - 193 (Serie A) - 35 (Coppa Italia) - 46 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) Juventus - Inter a Torino Serie A Confronti ufficiali 81 Vittorie Juventus 56 (L'ultima il 02.02.2014, 3-1) Pareggi 14 (L'ultimo il 18.04.2009, 1-1) Vittorie Inter 11 (L'ultima il 03.11.2012, 1-3) Goals Juventus 146 Goals Inter 65 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro l'Inter a Torino 14 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 13 Del Piero Alessandro 13 Furino Giuseppe 12 Salvadore Sandro 12 Scirea Gaetano 11 Causio Franco 11 Varglien II Giovanni 11 Zoff Dino 10 Bettega Roberto 10 Buffon Gianluigi 10 Cabrini Antonio 7 goals Sivori Omar Enrique 4 Bellini Savino 4 Boniperti Giampiero 4 Charles John William 4 Del Piero Alessandro 3 Bettega Roberto 3 Boninsegna Roberto 3 Causio Franco 3 Cuccureddu Antonello 3 Hansen John Ultimi confronti diretti 28.01.2010 Coppa Italia Inter-Juventus 2-1 16.04.2010 Serie A Inter-Juventus 2-0 03.10.2010 Serie A Inter-Juventus 0-0 13.02.2011 Serie A Juventus-Inter 1-0 29.10.2011 Serie A Inter-Juventus 1-2 25.03.2012 Serie A Juventus-Inter 2-0 03.11.2012 Serie A Juventus-Inter 1-3 30.03.2013 Serie A Inter-Juventus 1-2 14.09.2013 Serie A Inter-Juventus 1-1 02.02.2014 Serie A Juventus-Inter 3-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 5 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Inter 3 - Goals Juventus 13 - Goals Inter 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFzLxNhxwjM Juve - Inter - Le più belle vittorie bianconere degli ultimi 20 anni http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_101

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti ‘No Juve fear, Inter want to win’ Jan 5, 2014 Roberto Mancini says ahead of facing Juventus that he doesn't want an Inter ‘that thinks it's impossible’ to win, whilst he updates on Lukas Podolski. The Nerazzurri head out to Turin tomorrow evening for the Derby d’Italia, in what is set to be the big opening fixture of 2015 for Serie A. Speaking in his Press conference ahead of the game, Mancini says that he understands the challenge, but is not intimidated. “There isn't a set way to beat Juventus, you just have to be very good,” said the former Sampdoria icon. “Anything may happen. This is a classic. We must think that we are Inter, always Inter. We must keep our mentality. “We prepared our game without [Lukas] Podolski, but if the international transfer papers come through, then we'll have him on the bench.” Reports are that the forward has just signed his contract with Inter and will be available for tomorrow’s match. “Palacio has some trouble with his ankle, but I've seen some real improvement in him. “Victory is the highest result. There are some important games over the year that are worth more than the rest, even in terms of self-belief. “I'd like two wingers after Podolski. He's an excellent player and he'll be able to lend us a hand. He still has a long career ahead of him, he's 29 years old. “Shaqiri could be the ideal option. He's with Bayern Munich, an important club, and he could be right for us. He's got the right profile for the future. “I'm not sure whether we'll go with the 4-2-3-1, but we'll see what the best solution is depending on whether we have new players. “Hernanes is a player that can cover every role from the midfield onwards, but the important thing is his condition of form, he's not at 100 per cent now. “The 4-3-1-2 is the best solution overall, but of course you've got to work on the details, and this isn't easy when your time is limited.” In spite of these hurdles, Mancini stressed his sense of determination and expects no less from his own players. “I don't want a team that thinks tomorrow's match is impossible. I want to win. “The solidity of a team starts from the defence. If the defence is compact then the team can afford a much more offensive attitude. “I'm hoping things can slowly improve in that direction, avoiding mistakes that stem from fear. We're working, but of course these important matches are going to help with that kind of progress.” Mancini was asked whether there were any similarities between himself and Antonio Conte, who led a struggling Juventus to the top. “How about the lack of money?” Mancini joked. “I don't know the details too well, but of course you can win when you've got hard work. “The opportunities to do well will present themselves, but you need the hard work. “Juventus have some terrific players, their best purchase in these years was [Andrea] Pirlo. “I don't think the difference between us and them is too large, though they deserved these years of domination. “When we start out well it means that something has been learned, but we need continuity over 90 minutes. I'll say it again, what we need is hard work.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Allegri: ‘No Supercup hangover’ Jan 5, 2014 Max Allegri says the result against Inter will come down entirely to having a clear head, whilst he plays down Carlos Tevez’s recent words. Juventus will be facing a revived Nerazzurro side that will be able to count on new signing Lukas Podolski, whose move from Arsenal looks likely to be completed in time for tomorrow’s kick-off. Nonetheless, Allegri is upbeat himself going into the match, saying that the first few days of the new year have been positive. “The beginning of the year was good, the team returned with drive,” said the former Milan Coach in a press conference before the Derby d'Italia. “We had a few days of holiday after these first five months that were very intense for us. Tomorrow we have the classic Derby d'Italia, against a team that has been making progress as of late. “They have found greater self-esteem and above all else they are dangerous now. It's enough to look at the upsets with Barcelona and Real Madrid yesterday. “The first game of the year is always difficult, it's a strange game, like the first of the League. The winner tomorrow will be the one with the higher levels of attention and concentration. It's neither a physical nor a technical matter – it's all in the head. “As far as our injuries go, [Martin] Caceres and [Luca] Marrone are back in the group and ready to go. “The only one I had to leave out was [Andrea] Barzagli, aside from [Kwadwo] Asamoah and Romulo, who won't be available for a bit of time. Everyone else is fine, more or less, so tomorrow I'll be able to make – I hope – the right decisions.” Juve head into this fixture looking to make amends for their Supercup defeat to Napoli at the end of 2014 in Qatar. “I wouldn't say there's a fallback from Doha. In football I like winning, always, but the game in Doha was resolved after 15 penalties, and after we had three match-balls. “We played a game in which we created play and conceded a few shots too many, against a team with some excellent qualities in the attack, and which we'll meet again in seven days. “It's a shame that we lost, but I'd say that Juventus' path, from the day I arrived on July 16, is clear in terms of its objectives. Of course to bring it full-circle we have to reach the end of it, and there are still five months to go. “We no longer have the time to make mistakes and as we head for the end of the season, our objectives become ever closer – the Champions League, the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia.” Allegri was asked about Carlos Tevez, who said last week that he would not renew his contract beyond the summer of 2016. “There's still a year-and-a-half to go and often people change their minds, he might have said things in a moment of relaxation. “Other than that I don't think there's anything strange about what he said. In Italy sometimes we do some retrospective re-branding that is of little use. “We are professionals and one of us can comfortably entertain the idea of leaving his team, or ceasing altogether, or going back to his country. “But I don't think there's anything strange, and I expect Tevez to remain a professional until the end. “I think that in America professionalism is lived this way and I doubt they do as much retrospective thinking as we do in Italy. “A professional may want to leave, and in that case he's right to do so, for his own good and that of the club. “Football, like life, doesn't stop. Otherwise we'd still be doing things as in the age of Pele. One stops and another arrives, the Coach leaves and another arrives, the director and the President leave, but in the end what's always there is the club. Nothing strange about that.” Tevez is currently the most prominent goalscorer among the Bianconeri, but Allegri denied that their attack was over-reliant on him. “We notched 34 goals, if I'm not mistaken. In Doha we had a lot of chances. Tevez plays as a forward, he plays more than anybody else and given his qualities I think it's within the norm that he should be our leading scorer. “Llorente has scored some goals, and so has [Alvaro] Morata. The midfielders scored too. “People often say that [Arturo] Vidal is no longer the same as he was last year. Vidal already counts five goals and at this rate he may reach 10-12, and we're talking about a midfielder... “The strikers aren’t struggling for the work I ask them to do, there are times when they're the ones who score, others when the midfielders score. “At the end of the season the numbers are there and there's no getting away from them. Our strikers have to meet a quota of goals, the midfielders likewise, and the same for the defenders. “Now I'd like to see some goals by the defenders on dead ball situations.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Inter Call Ups For Clash Against Juventus Jan 5, 2014 Inter coach Roberto Mancini has named a 25-man squad for the Nerazzurri’s Derby d’Italia clash against Juventus on Tuesday. New signing Lukas Podolski has been called up after officially completing his move from Arsenal on Monday, though he is expected to start from the bench. Yuto Nagatomo is unavailable as he is set to play for Japan at the Asian Cup. Goalkeepers: Handanovic, Carrizo, Berni Defenders: Juan Jesus, Andreolli, Campagnaro, Vidic, Dodò, Ranocchia, D’Ambrosio, Donkor Midfielders: Kovacic, Guarin, Kuzmanovic, Medel, Obi, Krhin, Hernanes, M’Vila Forwards: Osvaldo, Palacio, Icardi, Podolski, Puscas, Bonazzoli http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus squad for Inter Jan 5, 2014 Juventus have named their squad to face Inter in tomorrow night’s Derby d’Italia. It kicks off on Tuesday at 21.00 CET. Martin Caceres is back in the squad following a lengthy injury, but Andrea Barzagli, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo remain long-term absentees. This will be the Bianconeri’s first game of 2015, following on from December’s Italian Super Cup defeat to Napoli on penalties. Juventus squad for Inter: Buffon, Chiellini, Caceres, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Giovinco, Llorente, Bonucci, Padoin, Pirlo, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Storari, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra, Mattiello, Marrone http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus v Internazionale: Preview Jan 5, 2014 As their Derby d'Italia rivals Inter Milan make tracks for Turin, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insists there will be no ``hangover'' following a disappointing festive period. The reigning champions were guilty of relaxing their tight grip on the Serie A table in December, when back-to-back draws were only remedied by a 3-1 victory at Cagliari. That sluggishness hurt Juve badly in Doha, the scene of Napoli's dramatic penalty shootout triumph three days before Christmas, a result that saw the Supercoppa change hands. So, while the Bianconeri could really have done without facing Roberto Mancini's recovering Inter team in their first match of 2015, Allegri claims his men are ``raring to go''. ``The first game of the year is always a strange one,'' the former AC Milan boss told a pre-match press conference. ``The team that stays the most focused and alert will emerge victorious. ``It won't come down to physical condition or technique, it will be mindset and mindset alone. ``The lads have returned from their holidays fired up and raring to go. A few days of holiday were required after five intense months. We won't be suffering a hangover after Doha. ``I always like to win and unfortunately it didn't happen in Qatar, but we played well and the game was only settled after 15 penalties were converted during the shootout. ``It's a shame we lost, but our season so far has been almost flawless in terms of targets. ``Now we need to think positively, get back to winning ways and put in decent displays, looking to improve on the recent performances that have been less dazzling in terms of our play.'' Andrea Barzagli, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo are absent through injury while Inter are missing Yuto Nagatomo, who is competing for Japan at the AFC Asian Cup. Inter have looked more self-assured since Mancini returned to the club but they head into the new year in a distant 11th place, a far cry from his first tenure. Two wins could restore the Nerazzurri to the fringes of the European places, however, and their boss is eager to make immediate inroads during Tuesday's derby. ``It will be a difficult game because Juventus have done really well in the last few years,'' Mancini told inter.it. ``It's a classic feature of Italian football that, in these matches, the team that keeps their concentration the best can beat anybody. ``We are Inter, a great club, and every match is there for us to win. ``Getting a result from big games like this can lead to key changes, most importantly in giving the lads a boost in their self-esteem. ``I don't want to see a team going out there tomorrow thinking that this is an impossible task. ``I really don't think there is as much of a difference between Juventus and Inter as the league table has tried to indicate recently.'' http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Tevez might stay at Juventus, says Allegri The coach feels that the striker could go back on his recent comments in which he suggested he would not extend his contract in Turin beyond next summer. Jan 5, 2015 Massimiliano Allegri has mused that striker Carlos Tevez may yet go back on his claims he will not extend his current Juventus contract. The striker, 30, signed for the Turin club while Antonio Conte was in charge at the start of the 2013-14 season and his deal in Italy runs for another 18 months. When asked recently about his plans beyond next summer, the ex-Manchester City and Manchester United forward was up front that he would like to return to his native Argentina in the not-too-distant future. However, Allegri suggested that Tevez could have a change of heart in the coming months and has no doubt that the Argentina international's motivation to succeed will not falter irrespective of his desire to leave in 2016. "There is still one and a half years left to go," he told reporters on Monday. "Maybe he can change his mind. "We’re all professional and everybody can plan his career and his life the way they want. I have no doubt that Carlos will be professional until the end."

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus vs. Inter Milan: Issues and Decisions That Will Shape Serie A Game Jan 5, 2014 Clashes between Juventus and Inter have always been keenly felt, with the tie dubbed “The Derby of Italy” by the great Gianni Brera. The famous journalist gave that label to their meetings back in the 1960’s when the pair were Italy’s most successful clubs. While the rise of Milan may have quashed that particular aspect, there is no doubting that a series of controversial meetings over the last two decades have infused the match up with plenty of vitriol. Add in the Calciopoli scandal, which saw the Bianconeri relegated and their rivals handed the 2006 league title, and it is no surprise to see the fixture as one of Serie A’s most eagerly awaited. Juve defender Leonardo Bonucci—a product of the Nerazzurri youth sector—discussed the importance of the game with the club’s in-house TV channel, telling them (h/t Football Italia): We must start again strong, and the upcoming Derby d'Italia inspires great feelings in the tifosi – but we feel it even more strongly, because we must continue the positive streak that made us the League's protagonists of the last few years. Adding that a win was essential for the Bianconeri to “keep our distance from Roma,” it is clear Massimiliano Allegri will be hoping for three points when the sides meet at Juventus Stadium. Over the following pages is a look at the key issues and decisions that could decide the result on Tuesday evening. How Will the Super Cup Defeat Affect Juventus? One major factor in this match could be the impact of the Super Cup defeat on Juventus, Massimiliano Allegri losing for only the fourth time since taking charge of the club. The coach is convinced that loss to Napoli—reviewed here—will not derail their season and insists he is happy with the progress his side is making. “Saying that everything's going smoothly would be presumptuous, but we're on the right path,” Allegri told La Stampa (h/t Football Italia) last week. “The Supercup [lost to Napoli] does not spoil five months of work, though I'm regretful about the way it went.” Ensuring Juventus bounce back with victory over Inter would be a huge boost to their confidence, particularly with Sunday’s rematch against Napoli looming. Will Gigi Buffon’s Incredible Form Continue? With Juventus top of Serie A, it is no surprise to see them once again boasting the league’s best defensive record. The Bianconeri have conceded just seven times in the first 16 matches, a mark some four goals better than that of second-placed Roma. The form of Gigi Buffon has been vital to that, statistics from Fox Soccer showing the Juve captain has kept a league-high 10 clean sheets in 15 appearances. With three further shutouts in the Champions League, the 36-year-old is clearly enjoying a fine season with the Old Lady. Furthermore, WhoScored.com shows Buffon also boasts the highest save success rate in Europe’s top five leagues, stopping 79.8 percent of the shots he has faced. Finding a way past him will be a difficult task, although the Inter attack could be bolstered by the arrival of new signing Lukas Podolski. Can Roberto Mancini Improve His Poor Record? While he will look back fondly on his last meeting with the Bianconeri, Roberto Mancini’s record against Juventus is remarkably poor. Despite steering Galatasaray to the victory which ultimately eliminated the Turin giants from last season’s Champions League, the coach has won just once against them in eight meetings with Inter. Overcoming that will be central to his side’s performance at Juventus Stadium, and the form of the Nerazzrri will hardly improve their hopes. Indeed, since the 50-year-old returned to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, the team have fallen to 11th place in Serie A and have won just once in his five games at the helm. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Allegri: Sneijder can improve Juventus Jan 5, 2014 Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri admits the Old Lady are looking at Wesley Sneijder, and believes the Dutchman would improve his side. The Galatasaray playmaker has been linked with a move to the Bianconeri in recent days, with the Turkish side seemingly opening the door for a transfer. Speaking in his Press conference ahead of tomorrow evening’s match with Inter, Allegri discussed the former Nerazzurri playmaker. “I’ve spoken with the club and we have some very clear ideas,” the Coach informed journalists. “The other teams have already made their moves, but reinforcing Juventus isn't a simple task. I think you can reinforce and also complete. It's not a secret, we're looking for an offensive playmaker and a defender, so I think that's where Juventus will move over January. “It makes no difference whether they get here in three days, in one week or on January 30. The sooner the better, of course, so they can start fitting in. “But for the moment the most important thing, I think, is having recovered everyone from injury, and especially having come back with drive after one week of holiday, because we needed that. I don't mind January for the mercato operations, I only mind it if we're not winning. As long as we're doing that, the mercato can stay open till June for all I care. “About Sneijder, let's see if he comes before speculating on where he'll play. For the moment he's still a player with Galatasaray. “The objective for Juventus has to be that of improving the team. And to improve on the technical level we must get players who are, qualitatively speaking, at the same level as those we already have, or even better. “I think this team has the possibility of improving, regardless of the characteristics of the players. Sneijder of course has some great technical qualities and he's proven that over his career. “He'd be completing a strong midfield, which would also create competition in that department, and that's important. “January is a strange market. We have to be realistic and see which players we can get, and some of those can’t play in the Champions League. “That’s not to say the Champions League is a secondary goal, because it’s a primary goal. “When we prepare to face Borussia Dortmund we’re not doing it just to play two games, but to progress, because I think this team has the ability to progress in the Champions League. “We’re convinced of that, because we showed it in the group stage.” The former Milan Coach then turned his attentions to tomorrow’s fixture, and warned that Inter are better than their 11th place position would suggest. “I'm nervous about Inter because they are a good team, an excellent team, with some individual players that can decide the match and make important plays. “Kovacic, in spite of his young age, is in my view a player with a brilliant future ahead of him. He has some extraordinary qualities, I think he's one of very few players in the world that can execute a dribble on the first touch. “All of their players are of excellent quality – Icardi, Palacio, Guarin, Ranocchia himself. “They fell on some hard times in terms of results, but I think the team lately has been changing, they found greater confidence in themselves and the qualities of the players will emerge. “As for my personal memories in terms of the derbies against Inter, I started out well, I won three of them, then I lost three. So it didn't go too well.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Lukas Podolski to be on bench for Inter Milan vs. Juventus if deal goes through Jan 5, 2014 Lukas Podolski may have to wait a few more days before making his Inter Milan debut with Roberto Mancini revealing his transfer from Arsenal has not yet gone through. The Inter Milan coach is still awaiting for the paperwork to be finalised on what is likely to be a loan deal until the end of the season for the World Cup winner, who has already passed his medical in Milan. Even if the formalities of the deal are ironed out in time for him to feature on Tuesday night when Inter travel to Juventus, Mancini says Podolski would likely be on the substitutes' bench. "We hope Lukas can help us in the next five months, but he's not trained with us yet and even if [the transfer] does go through in time, he will only be on the bench," Mancini said at a news conference on Monday. "Podolski has got a great career behind him and he's a player who can give us a great hand." An Inter debut for Podolski is therefore more likely to come on Sunday evening, when the Nerazzurri host Genoa. He may not be the only new face to appear in that game either with Mancini admitting he would love to have another new signing available for that game, above all Bayern Munich's Xherdan Shaqiri. "Shaqiri is another option for us but we don't know what will happen in the next ten days," Mancini said. "We want to take players who can play wide and behind the forwards and Shaqiri can fill those roles. "He's a young player and certainly he would be an attractive option for us." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Preview: Juventus vs. Inter Milan Jan 5, 2014 Serie A returns from a winter break tomorrow evening with one of Italy's biggest club encounters - a Derby d'Italia between Juventus and Inter Milan. While it is no surprise to see champions Juventus leading the way at the top of the standings, Inter's struggles have been worrying. Indeed, the Nerazzurri have won just twice since October and only once following the appointment of Roberto Mancini to helm in November, which sees them down in 11th place. However, there is reason for optimism ahead of their trip to the Juventus Stadium because they are still just six points adrift of the Champions League places. In terms of team selection, the match is likely to come too soon for Lukas Podolski, who recently joined from Arsenal. It is anticipated that the paperwork over the German international's move will not be completed in time for him to feature. Japanese full-back Yuto Nagatomo is on international duty and also unavailable, which is likely to see Danilo D'Ambrosio play at right-back, while Mateo Kovacic is expected to keep the number 10 role that he has flourished in during recent outings. As for Juventus, Andrea Barzagli, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo are all injured, with the sidelining of Asamoah likely to mean that Patrice Evra will continue in the left-back position. Inter last won at the Juventus Stadium in November 2012, which made them the first away side to ever win at Juve's new home ground. Juventus Form in Serie A: WWWDDW Form in all competitions: WDDDWD Possible starting lineup: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pirlo, Pogba, Marchisio, Vidal; Tevez, Llorente Inter Milan Form in Serie A: DDLLWD Form in all competitions: LLDWDL Possible starting lineup: Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus, Dodo; Guarin, Medel, Kuzmanovic; Kovacic; Icardi, Palacio Sports Mole says: 2-0 http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Podolski to start against Juventus? Jan 5, 2014 Inter’s Lukas Podolski has a chance of debuting in the Derby d'Italia against Juventus, as clearance on his move from Arsenal is expected. The Polish-born German international has been unable to train with the Nerazzurri yet, but the transfer is expected to be made official today, as the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport report. It is understood that Inter and Arsenal yesterday completed the exchange of paperwork and that by lunchtime today the bureaucratic process will be complete. Subsequently, Coach Roberto Mancini may be able to field the player against Juventus tomorrow evening, when Serie A swings back into action after the winter break. Podolski is looking for a return to form after his disappointing recent experience in the Premier League, with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger having now admitted that the player was ‘frustrated’ in London. Mancini faces the question of whether to insert Podolski from the start in his 4-2-3-1, on the same line as Mateo Kovacic and Hernanes, backed up by Zdravko Kuzmanovic and Gary Medel in the midfield. The question of who will play as main striker is still uncertain, as FCInterNews believe one between Pablo Osvaldo and Mauro Icardi will take the position, while FantaGazzetta holds that the latter will be shifted to the wing and Rodrigo Palacio will play as a striker – Podolski would then remain on the bench. Juventus, meanwhile, are still contending with the absences of Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo, but are expected to field their strongest XI, with the axis of Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in central defence supporting Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba in the midfield. Coach Max Allegri will likely field a 4-3-1-2 with Arturo Vidal as trequartista and Carlos Tevez flanked by Fernando Llorente in attack. Probable line-ups Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio; Vidal; Tevez, Llorente Inter: Handanovic; Campagnaro, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus, D'Ambrosio; Kuzmanovic, Medel; Hernanes, Kovacic, Podolski; Icardi http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus favourite for Derby d'Italia to compound Inter Milan woes Jan 5, 2014 Once upon a time the Derby d'Italia was between two of Italy's greatest and strongest clubs. Now it's merely a match pitting superiority vs mediocrity. Inter are not where they ought to be for a club their size and yet despite their woes, they will be determined to spring a surprise against their most hated of rivals. The animosity between the two sides is well documented and the pinnacle of hatred was reached when one of Juve's stripped titles -- on account of the role they played in the Calciopoli scandal -- was awarded to Inter in 2006. Demoted and humiliated, the Old Lady strove to earn back her reputation as she watched Inter escape from the wreckage unscathed. Inter felt they deserved the title for their honesty, for remaining clean in the dirty and dishonest world of Italian football. But Juventus have never quite forgiven their Milanese rivals who achieved both domestic and European glory at a time when the Old Lady could barely afford ambition. A year on from lifting the treble, the greatest feat ever managed by the Nerazzurri, the truth was finally revealed. The Italian Football Federations (FIGC) Chief investigator, Stefano Palazzi found that Inter violated the article relative to sporting fraud which ought to have led to punishments reportedly equal to or worse than what was handed down to Juve. However, because Palazzi took some time to reach his conclusions, Inter's "Scudetto of Honesty" was not revoked due to the statute of limitations. The FIGC fell over themselves in their attempts to show remorse and their president Giancarlo Abete admitted he hoped Inter "would've foregone the statute of limitations in this case." As he quickly reminded those listening: "There is no statute of limitations on ethics." Italy has attempted to move on from this shameful fiasco but the reason it is noted here again is to alert the reader to Inter's mismanagement of the situation -- mismanagement that trickled down the club culminating in the disaster we witness on the pitch today. They were guilty of the same errors of judgement committed by most other clubs in Italy but, after keeping their title, have since failed to construct a project worthy of producing results. On the other side of the coin, Juventus have taken stock of their worst moment in history. They have come back stronger to win the title honestly in the last three seasons. Yet the upcoming Derby d'Italia brings back painful memories. It is a match Juventus fans always want to win to satisfy their vengeful ways although despite Inter's lowly position in the table (11th), it won't be easy. Roberto Mancini and Massimiliano Allegri have not crossed paths in Serie A and thus neither coach knows what to expect. Allegri only began to coach in Serie A in 2008 when he was put in charge of Cagliari, a few months after Mancini had left Inter to be replaced by Jose Mourinho. However, they two coaches do have one thing in common: they both supported Juventus as children and both wanted to take over from Antonio Conte in the summer. Management in Turin considered both men but felt that Mancini possessed a larger than life character that worried a few. They didn't want him to change too much too quickly. So Juve opted for Allegri instead, a man they perceived to be an intelligent tactician whose ideals would be introduced gradually to preserve some of the brilliant work done by his predecessor. Now the two will face off in what was once regarded as the best match in the Serie A calendar on Tuesday evening, but it won't be an even match as the two squads differ greatly in terms of quality. Despite this, Inter should not be underestimated. For one thing, they possess a front-line that is capable of scoring goals and only Empoli have proved more efficient from set-pieces than the Nerazzurri. They may not always construct beautiful passages of play but they score even when playing poorly. Their main problems lie in defence as only five teams have conceded more than Mancini's men this term. While their back-line does lack finesse, their defensive woes are because Inter struggle to act as a unit for the full 90 minutes. Mancini has done well to organise the team but certain critics opine that his constant tinkering has only exacerbated the problem, confusing an already confused squad in the search for balance. This will work in Juve's favour whose new formation has only enhanced their attacking play. Well rested and determined to start 2015 off on the right foot, Allegri will field his strongest XI but is yet to decide as to whether to pick Alvaro Morata or Fernando Llorente to play alongside Carlos Tevez. On this occasion, Morata may prove to be the better choice as Inter struggle to cope with quick feet and fast movement. Yet whoever is tasked to play this special game, the instructions are clear -- Inter must be defeated. After the loss to Napoli in the Supercoppa, the Bianconeri have to return to winning ways and success over an historical enemy will only taste all the sweeter. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus - Inter Preview: Nerazzurri waiting on Podolski clearance The Germany international has joined the San Siro side on a loan deal from Arsenal but has yet to receive the green light to make his debut for Roberto Mancini's men. Jan 5, 2014 Inter are waiting on whether they can select new signing Lukas Podolski for Tuesday's Derby d'Italia at Serie A leaders Juventus. The Germany international sealed his switch to San Siro from Arsenal over the weekend but was unable to train with his new team-mates due to paperwork not being completed. It is hoped Podolski can provide increased firepower for Roberto Mancini's team, who have a solitary league win to their name since October. Yet there have been some encouraging signs since Mancini returned for a second spell at the helm in time for November's 1-1 draw with bitter rivals AC Milan, not least the improved form of Mateo Kovacic. The Croatia midfielder has been rejuvenated by Mancini's deployment of him in the number 10 role and scored in both the 2-0 triumph at Chievo and 2-2 draw with Lazio as Inter closed their 2014 schedule. "We hope to perform well against Juventus. We have to give everything because that's the only chance we have of bringing home the three points," Kovacic told a press conference. "We're ready to face the Bianconeri, who - along with Roma - are the best side in the division. We're preparing well and want to win. We need to be more consistent and it would be great if we could start that process on Tuesday night. "Obviously games against Juventus and AC Milan are huge but every match is important and Inter need to always try and secure three points." Juventus' leading marksman Carlos Tevez ended four games without a goal by opening the scoring in the 3-1 win at Cagliari on December 18, before netting a brace ahead of Napoli's penalty shoot-out victory in the Italian Super Cup. The Argentine's return to form comes ahead of a notable reunion with Mancini, who managed Tevez during three-and-a-half years in charge of Manchester City. Despite often prolific form on the field, Tevez endured a tempestuous relationship with his boss - infamously culminating in a touchline spat during City's September 2011 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich that preceded a six-month exile from first-team action. Massimiliano Allegri, who has experienced comparatively serene dealings with Tevez since taking charge in Turin last July, has no major selection concerns to compound the long-term absences of Martin Caceres, Andrea Barzagli, Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo. Mancini must do without Japan's Yuto Nagatomo and Senegal's Ibrahima Mbaye, who are on duty at the Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations, respectively. Nagatomo's absence clears the way for former Torino right-back Danilo D'Ambrosio to continue the impressive form he displayed after breaking into the Inter first team last month. OPTA FACTS Juventus and Inter have met 162 times so far in Serie A: the Old lady lead by 77 wins to 45. Inter have lost more games against Juventus than against any other Serie A opponent. The Nerazzurri have also conceded 235 goals against the Bianconeri, more than against any other Italian side. LAST FIVE MATCHES Juventus L W D D D 12/22/14 - Juventus 2 - 2 Napoli 12/18/14 - Cagliari 1 - 3 Juventus 12/14/14 - Juventus 1 - 1 Sampdoria 12/9/14 - Juventus 0 - 0 Atlético Madrid 12/5/14 - Fiorentina 0 - 0 Juventus Internazionale L D W D L 12/30/14 - Paris Saint-Germain 1 - 0 Internazionale 12/21/14 - Internazionale 2 - 2 Lazio 12/15/14 - Chievo Verona 0 - 2 Internazionale 12/11/14 - Qarabağ Ağdam 0 - 0 Internazionale 12/7/14 - Internazionale 1 - 2 Udinese HEAD TO HEAD 2/2/14 - Juventus 3 - 1 Internazionale 9/14/13 - Internazionale 1 - 1 Juventus 8/6/13 - Juventus 1 - 1 Internazionale 3/30/13 - Internazionale 1 - 2 Juventus 11/3/12 - Juventus 1 - 3 Internazionale http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Pogba: Juventus Must Begin 2015 With A Victory Over Inter Jan 4, 2014 Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is adamant the Bianconeri must begin 2015 with a victory as they get ready to square off against rivals Inter on Tuesday. The Old Lady host the Nerazzurri in the Derby d’Italia, and the French starlet believes his side must get off to a great start for the new year as they look to ward off title challengers Roma. “We need to start the new year with a victory, that’s the most important thing,” Pogba told Sky Sport Italia. “Last year we defeated Roma at the restart and we are looking to repeat ourselves. “The match against Inter is like a derby, a very difficult and important match, but we absolutely want to win it.” Juventus ended the first half of the Serie A season with a 3-1 win away to Cagliari, while Inter came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at home to Lazio. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Gattuso: I Hope Allegri Can Lead Juventus To Success In Europe Jan 4, 2015 AC Milan legend Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that he hopes to see Massimiliano Allegri lead Juventus to success in Europe. The 36-year-old, who worked under the tactician for two seasons at the Rossoneri, admits that he’s fond of his former coach’s leadership qualities and believes that the Bianconeri boss can lead his new team to a Champions League title with his positive mentality. Gattuso spoke to Tuttosport about his wishes to see Juventus become a power in European competition and commented on Allegri’s tactics, while also praising the 47-year-old for his calm approach to his job. “As all others, even Max has his own arrangements,” said the former midfielder, who won a Scudetto with Allegri at AC Milan during the 2010-11 season. “The principle that he reiterated most often was concerned with disassociation. He’s always telling you to pass and move, pass and cut loose. “He has even inserted his great ideas at Juventus and I hope that they can secure themselves a top place on the European level. “It’s obvious that it takes great players to win the Champions League, but it also takes a little bit of luck. “The best quality of Allegri is his serenity, he has the ability to go with the flow. It doesn’t mean that he never gets angry, of course he does, but he does so in his own way.”

Pogba: 'Bring on 2015' Jan 4, 2015 Paul Pogba puts Super Cup defeat behind Juventus. “The objective is to win the Scudetto and go further in the Champions League.” The Bianconeri ended 2014 by losing the Italian Super Cup to Napoli on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Doha. “Of course we are still a little sad, as we should’ve won that game and we didn’t. We made mistakes in some very important moments and cannot afford that. “Still, it is now 2015, so we want to push forward and forget about the past. We want to start 2015 with a victory,” Pogba told Sky Sport Italia. Their first game is against Inter on Tuesday at 20.00 GMT, click here for a match preview. “Last year we started by beating Roma after the Christmas break, so hope to repeat that result. It is like a derby against Inter, a game that is always difficult. We want to win it.” Pogba also has clear plans going forward in the 2014-15 campaign. “The objective is to win another Scudetto and to go further than we did two years ago in the Champions League. We need to be at 100 per cent in both legs against Borussia Dortmund, playing with great intensity. “It is always difficult to win the Scudetto, so we must give our all and make sacrifices to ensure it happens. “I am fully aware that I need to improve in every area, just as I know that I can always do more. I must ensure that I can give more without needing someone else to push me. It is important to be professional, both on and off the field. That’s the only way to give your best in a match.” Pogba is the star of the latest Juventus video and aims to go viral with his PogDance. “I’ve always danced ever since I was a little kid. I love it, as it’s a way of expressing the joy of being alive.”

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti JUVENTUS V INTER MILAN MATCH PREVIEW Jan 4, 2014 Juventus After a disappointing loss to Napoli in the SuperCoppa and a long winter break, Juventus and Serie A return. 2015 starts off in strong fashion for the Old Lady, with a derby d’Italia matchup versus rivals Internazionale. Inter have had mixed results since hiring Roberto Mancini but look to make a strong statement with their new coach versus a team he has fare relatively well against recently. Luckily Juve’s starters are fully rested. Gianluigi Buffon, who had been starting but not at 100% health before the break, is recharged and will start in goal. Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini make up the preferred centerback pairing and Stephan Lichtsteiner will start at right back while Patrice Evera starts at left back. Of course, with Kwadwo Asamoah out injured, Evra is a lock to start against quality opponents. Andrea Pirlo will start in midfield along with the rest of the usual suspects: Paul Pogba, Claudio Marchisio, and Arturo Vidal. Vidal is likely to play in the more advanced midfield role on the pitch, the “1” in 4-3-1-2 as he has in recent games. Luca Marrone is still out, so Roberto Pereyra and Simone Padoin are the options for substitutions. Finally, Carlos Tevez is once again expected to start. Tevez starting is one of life’s guarantees, like death and taxes and calcio fans complaining about referee’s decisions. Fernando Llorente is expected to partner him, which means Alvaro Morata is expected to come on for Llorente at the 70th minute. Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2 : Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pirlo, Pogba, Marchisio, Vidal; Tevez, Llorente Injuries Andrea Barzagli (Heel), Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo (Both undergone knee surgery. Luca Marrone (Thigh) and Martin Caceres (Thigh) are returning to match fitness. Inter It’s tough to have a feel for the Mancini II’s Inter and the coach himself probably hasn’t figured out what the best lineup for the current squad is yet. In seven games, they have won against Chievo Verona and Dnipro, drawn against Milan, Qarabag and Lazio and lost against Roma and Udinese. He has fielded seven different XIs. The main problem for Mancini is that he wants to play with two wingers, but he hasn’t any in the roster. Therefore, he often tried far-fetched lineups with either Mateo Kovacic, Fredy Guarin, Mauro Icardi, Rodrigo Palacio and Dodo on the flanks. None of this experiments has worked: the management is trying to give him two offensive wingers (the purchase of Lukas Podolski should be announced before the match) so he can build a passable 4-2-3-1, with 4-3-3 being the fallback option. For this match, 4-3-1-2 remains by far the most logical formation: Kovacic is blossoming (four goals, two assists) and he’s at his best behind two strikers, rather than in a four or three-man midfield; Zdravko Kuzmanovic has unexpectedly revived his career after his putrid eleven months under Walter Mazzarri; in a position slightly more distant from the goal, Guarin doesn’t threaten the spectators’ health with a hundred shots in the stands per game and Gary Medel is actually an above average barrier in front of the defense. Icardi-Palacio is a natural and well-combined pair. Hernanes and Yann M’Vila could be two alternatives, but the Frenchman hasn’t played that much and the midfield would be weakened with Hernanes in for Kuzmanovic. Inter have played their best football with this tactic and I expect Mancini to be clever, even if his beliefs would prefer other schemes. The defense is a problem: they have conceded many comical goals where the defenders made ridiculous blunders or looked by statues, with the opponents gliding past them at ease. Yuto Nagatomo is unavailable due to AFC Asian Cup, Jonathan is questionable (and probably fallen out of favor, like Nemanja Vidic at this point): the defensive line should be composed by Danilo D’Ambrosio, Andrea Ranocchia, Juan Jesus and Dodo. Certainly not the stoutest defense in the world. Hugo Campagnaro could be an (uninspiring) alternative as RB. The players tend to be a little rusty in the first game after the winter break, but this time off was certainly helpful for Mancini. Since he was appointed, Inter hadn’t really showed something remotely close to an organized team play, maybe he was able to implement some of his principles in the last week of practices. Juventus will have to focus mainly on the singles’ play, like Kovacic’s ability with the ball, Icardi’s incisiveness in the box and Palacio’s craftiness, even though he hasn’t been himself since suffering an ankle injury in the World Cup. Pablo Daniel Osvaldo isn’t likely to start, but he’s been very sharp so far in this season and he has been arguably their best performer, besides Samir Handanovic. Inter have massively underachieved in a season where the race for the final UCL sport is wide open due to Napoli’s early struggles. They are desperately looking for that game, that performance that can turn their season around, allowing them to make a strong push towards the noblest areas of the table (they are currently in a baffling 11th position). Will it be the match against Juventus? Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2 : Handanovic; D’Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus, Dodo; Guarin, Medel, Kuzmanovic; Kovacic; Icardi, Palacio. Injuries Jonathan Formation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfPzEQ8qQiA#t=11 http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Podolski still can't train with Inter Jan 4, 2014 Lukas Podolski’s chances of making his Inter debut against Juventus are dwindling, as Arsenal still haven’t provided paperwork. The striker has been in Milan since Friday evening, passed his medical on Saturday and was present at the Appiano Gentile training ground this weekend. However, for the second day running, Podolski has been unable to actually train with his new teammates, sent to work separately in the gym. This is because the international transfer has not yet come through from Arsenal. It is not clear what is causing the hold-up, but Inter fans are becoming increasingly frustrated. Roberto Mancini had hoped to give Podolski his debut in the Derby d’Italia against Juventus. It kicks off on Tuesday at 21.00 CET. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Banti referee for Juve-Inter Jan 4, 2014 Luca Banti will officiate Tuesday night’s often controversial Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter. The following referees have been assigned to the games, which will be played on Monday and Tuesday to start 2015 in calcio. Chievo-Torino (Abisso) Empoli-Verona (Giacomelli) Genoa-Atalanta (Irrati) Juventus-Inter (Banti) Lazio-Sampdoria (Calvarese) Milan-Sassuolo (Di Bello) Palermo-Cagliari (Doveri) Parma-Fiorentina (Damato) Udinese-Roma (Guida) http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Preview: Juventus-Inter There’ll be no time for festive hangovers for Juventus and Inter as their first game back is one of the biggest matchups in Italian football – the Derby d’Italia. Jan 4, 2014 The Bianconeri will be hoping for much the same in the New Year, having suffered just one Serie A defeat and remaining unbeaten on home soil. However, with their loss in the Italian Super Cup on penalties to Napoli still fresh in the mind, Max Allegri will be hoping his side can return to winning ways with the visit of the Nerazzurri on Tuesday night. Having gone five games without a goal, current Capocannoniere leader Carlos Tevez’s strike against Cagliari, and subsequent brace in the Super Cup, was a welcome relief for a side struggling to find a fellow regular scorer. Indeed, Tevez’s total of 10 league goals is double that of the Old Lady’s next top scorer, midfielder Arturo Vidal, whilst other striking options Fernando Llorente, Alvaro Morata, Kingsley Coman and Sebastian Giovinco can’t match that tally combined. However, only the three sides in the relegation zone, plus Palermo and Hellas Verona have conceded more goals than Inter in 2014-15, so perhaps this is the kick-start they need. The visitors, meanwhile, have endured their worst start to a season since the turn of the Millennium but, having fought back from two goals down to earn a late point last time out against Lazio and with owner Erik Thohir seemingly willing to back Coach Roberto Mancini in the January transfer window, there is a cautious air of optimism in the blue and black half of San Siro. That will be boosted further if Lukas Podolski’s international transfer comes through in time to let him make his debut. With Japanese full-back Yuto Nagatomo away on international duty for the Asia Cup and the indifferent form of Dodo, an opportunity for Italian defender Danilo D’Ambrosio has arisen. The attack-minded former Torino man has started just four games in Serie A this term, but has firmly locked his place in the side in recent weeks, even providing an assist for Rodrigo Palacio’s equaliser against the Aquile. Inter have won just twice since the end of October and once since Mancini’s arrival in November, so will be hoping Palacio’s first goal of the season and the revelation of Mateo Kovacic in the Number 10 role can upset the odds in Turin. The last time Inter were victorious at the home of the Old Lady (in November 2012) Juve had gone the entire 2011-12 campaign unbeaten at home and a total of 32 matches without defeat at the Juventus Stadium. It was their first defeat in their new home. Juve are currently unbeaten at home this season, a run since the end of 2012 now totalling 37 matches. Can lightning strike twice? Keep an eye on: Mateo Kovacic (Inter) - The Croat is revelling in his new Number 10 role under Mancini and has scored two goals in as many Serie A games, including a spectacular volley. Form Guide: Juventus (W W D D W) Inter (D L L W D) Last season: Juventus 3-1 Inter Stat fact: Inter have conceded six goals in the opening quarter of their league games so far this season, a total only beaten by Cagliari (nine). Conversely, eight of Juve’s goals have come in the opening 20 minutes. Expect early fireworks. Juventus (probable): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Marchisio, Pirlo, Pogba; Vidal; Tevez, Llorente Suspended:None Inter (probable): Handanovic; D’Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus, Campagnaro; Hernanes, Medel, Kuzmanovic; Kovacic; Icardi, Palacio Suspended: None http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus V Inter – Preview: Nerazzurri In Search For A Belated Christmas Gift Jan 4, 2014 Juventus are set to host Inter in Serie A in the 215th Derby d’Italia at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday. In spite of being a derby played between two of the most successful clubs in Italy, both teams enter the game on the opposite sides of the spectrum. The Bianconeri have achieved 11 points from their past five games with three wins and two draws, whilst the Nerazzurri have registered only one win and two draws in their past five encounters. This form perfectly reflects each side’s place in the Serie A table. Juve are currently top of the table with 39 points, while Inter find themselves in a lowly 11th place, 18 points behind their rivals. Last season’s games saw Juventus grab a 3-1 win at the Juventus Stadium courtesy of goals from Stephan Lichtsteiner, Giorgio Chiellini, and Arturo Vidal – with Vidal himself scoring a late equaliser to salvage a draw for his side earlier on in the season at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The past five games between both sides have seen a clear Turinese advantage with La Vecchia Signora winning thrice, one draw, and a lone win for Inter which was back in 2012/2013; a victory that ended the Bianconeri’s 49-game unbeaten run. The overall head-to-head encounters also indicate a Juve advantage, with the Bianconeri achieving 94 wins compared to Inter’s 67, whilst also scoring more goals than their rivals, with 305 goals in 214 games. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri will miss the services of Martin Caceres, Andrea Barzagli, Kwadwo Asamoah, Romulo, and Luca Marrone all due to long-term injuries. Roberto Mancini on the other hand will miss Yuto Nagatomo and Ibrahima Mbaye who are both on international duty for Japan and Senegal in the Asian Cup of Nations and the African Cup of Nations, respectively. Expected Starting XIs Juventus: Buffon; Lichsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal; Pereyra; Tevez, Llorente. Inter: Handanovic; D’Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Juan Jesus, Dodo; Medel, Guarin, Kuzmanovic; Kovacic; Palacio, Icardi. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Mancini knows how to beat Juventus - Milito The striker scored twice in the shock 3-1 win in Turin two seasons ago and he has backed the new head coach to record a similar result on Tuesday. Jan 4, 2014 Former Inter striker Diego Milito believes Roberto Mancini is the right man to record a win when they visit Serie A leaders Juventus on Tuesday. Milito inspired a second-half fightback in Turin in November 2012, scoring twice to ensure a 3-1 win for the Nerazzurri which ended the home side's 49-game unbeaten streak in the division. Mancini - who replaced Walter Mazzarri as head coach in the autumn - masterminded a 3-2 win away to Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals in 2008, and Milito is confident he is the right man to spring another surprise this week. "Every game is different. It was right to have that [attacking] attitude that night, it surprised Juventus," he told Tuttosport of the 2012 win. "It's a great memory as we collected three points at a stadium where no one had won. "The Inter dugout has an experienced coach in Mancini who is sure to interpret the game well. Inter have already won in Turin against Juventus with him." Milito also remains confident that Inter can enjoy Europa League success and reach the top three this season - though he admits it is a two-horse title race. "I hope so - they're able to get there," he said of Inter's top-three chances. "When you wear the Nerazzurri shirt you have to try to achieve every goal, including winning the Europa League. "The Bianconeri remain the strongest, although Roma will fight for the Scudetto until the end." Lukas Podolski is set to join the club on a loan deal from Arsenal and Milito feels they have secured a good signing. "He's a good player and I hope he'll do well at Inter," the Argentine added. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti JUVENTUS V INTER – SITTING DOWN WITH THE ENEMY In this edition of Sitting Down with the Enemy, we sit down with Siavoush Fallahi, a Swedish sports journalist who is also one of the creators of SempreInter.com, which is part of the Football Collective network of team sites along with JuveFC.com. Sia spoke to us about the upcoming derby d’Italia. Jan 3, 2014 Q: Roberto Mancini hasn’t immediately righted the ship at Inter, with only two wins in seven games. However, Mancini has had the upper hand versus Juventus, at least in recent outings. While last year he bested Antonio Conte in a tactical fight, he now has to compete with Max Allegri. Do you predict Mancini will be able to nullify Juve’s tactics once again? A: I would say the situation is completely different due to various reasons. First of all when Mancini got results against Conte that was in Europe where Juve don’t have the same superior mentality as in Europe and second of all the game away against Galatasaray was very special. I mean the snow and the field made tactical preparations nearly impossible to distinguish and it was clear that an individual performance would decide the game. I think that Mancini, taking over from Mazzarri is building something mentally wise at Inter and therefore, seeing as Juventus has a far superior team Inter needs to focus on taking this game on with the right mentality. All players need to give 120% sticking to the gameplan and limit their mistakes. So more than thinking about nullifying Juve’s tactics, Inter needs to think about themselves and their game. This is the only way to build something important for the future and there’s no better game starting to do so than against the best team in the championship. Q: Which of the Inter attack most excites you for this match, and why? A: It’s really hard not to say Mauro Icardi seeing how he has done against Juve in his previous games. The three goals with Sampdoria and that one goal at the San Siro gives him four goals in three games against Juventus in all competitions. I was at the Meazza when Icardi scored against Juve and I actually took a five row stage dive when the goal was scored. Juve has had many “Inter killers” through out the years but Inter hasn’t really had many. Those who immediately come into mind are Julio Cruz and also surprisingly Muntari and Balotelli. In Icardi Inter has a Juve killer that they need to take care of and I’m mostly excited about seeing how Icardi will do at the Juventus Stadium. Q: Mateo Kovacic was in excellent form before the winter break. How can Juventus stop him, and if not, is he enough to change the outcome of the match for Inter? A: A lot of Inter’s offensive play is handled by Kovacic and when he has one of those nights he can do whatever he want. Though there’s a danger with him as well. Against Lazio he dropped the ball in dangerous positions many times but seeing as Lazio were defending with 10 men on their half, Lazio failed to punish Inter. This will not be the case against Juve since Juve won’t play with the catenaccio against Inter. This will both give Kovacic more space to operate on but it will also be more crucial if he drops the ball. Juve needs to stop Kovacic collectively and with the likes of Marchisio and Vidal on the midfield, they have everything to do so. But, one most always remember just as you guys know with Pirlo. Even though you take these players out 92 minutes of the game they will need one second of brilliance to win it in the 93rd. Q: Which Juventus player will be the biggest danger for Inter? A: Juve have many threats. Tevez against Ranocchia won’t be fun to watch but in these games I always tend to fear Vidal and Marchisio a lot. Vidal is a player who enjoys the biggest matches(even though he has had a slow start this season) and Marchisio always scores against Inter. Q: What do you make of Inter’s switch to a back three as part of Mancini’s tactics? Has Mancini made any other notable changes from Mazzari’s tactics? A: With Mazzarri’s three man defense some of the defensive flaws of our defenders were better covered. Though now with this formation and with Mancini Inter is creating something that we can rely on and improve in the future as well. Inter is very much more entertaining to watch and we actually play good football at times. Against Lazio we were dominating the whole game and in the second half we mixed posession with the right intensity and created loads of chances. I’ve always thought that this is the best way to play football and I can also see us counter attacking quickly now, something that never happened under Mazzarri’s time. Mancini’s football is a better way to go both in the longer perspective and in the shorter perspective and also the team seems to be playing with some emotions now. They have enthusiasm and show rage when we let goals in. Q: What is the key for Inter to get a positive result from this match? A: Score on the chances we get. Concentrate 100% all the time. Don’t be afraid. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - INTER - Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 - 21:00 PM Juventus stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Podolski: 'I am a Juve fan' Jan 2, 2014 Lukas Podolski’s adventure starts with a hitch, as an old interview reveals him praising Juventus at Inter’s expense. The striker flew in last night and underwent his medical this morning before visiting the Appiano Gentile training ground. He is due to complete the loan transfer from Arsenal with option to buy at the end of the season. However, the German international is being bitten by past comments he made to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport in 2007, soon after the Calciopoli scandal that saw Juve demoted. “In Italy I support Juve. As a kid I was so enthusiastic about Zidane and Del Piero,” said Podolski at the time. “Now they are in Serie B – and that’s why Inter are winning the Scudetto. I am a real fan of Italian football and love Juve. Ah well, Inter deserve it...” The comments are particularly ill-timed considering Podolski could well make his Inter debut against Juventus on Tuesday night. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111