Socrates

Pressing a tutto campo della Juve.

ARTURO VIDAL 1-0

Si ripete.

Rigore!

E ora Andrea!

Che numero di Pogba! @@

Eta Beta non fare scherzi.

L'errore di Lichtsteiner poteva costarci caro.

Tutto secondo le previsioni: dominio bianconero e granata chiusi in difesa.

Bravo Evra!

Stasera indossa un pannolone ...

No, il Torino é una squadra da serie B.

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Gianluigi Buffon Injury: Updates on Juventus Star's Shoulder and Return Nov 30, 2014 Serie A leaders Juventus were dealt a huge blow ahead of the Turin derby against Torino on Sunday, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon being forced to the sidelines with a shoulder injury. ESPN’s James Horncastle shared the news: James Horncastle @JamesHorncastle Buffon out of the Derby della Mole. Shoulder injury flared up after Malmo game. Storari makes first appearance since win over Roma last ssn The veteran stopper’s recurring problem flared up after Juve’s midweek victory over Malmo in the Champions League, meaning that 37-year-old Marco Storari will deputise in Derby della Mole. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Line-ups: Juventus-Torino Nov 30, 2014 The Derby della Mole is set to be a fiery occasion with Fabio Quagliarella leading Toro, but Gigi Buffon is out for Juventus. It kicks off at 18.00 CET. The Turin Derby is always a tense affair, although the recent record makes horrifying reading for Torino fans. Toro haven’t even scored in this fixture since February 24 2002, have lost 10 meetings in a row and their last victory was back in April 1995. Juve have been unstoppable since switching to four at the back in both Serie A and the Champions League, so confidence is sky high. Max Allegri does have injury problems to contend with, as Kwadwo Asamoah is out for three months, Andrea Barzagli’s return date is uncertain, while Martin Caceres and Luca Marrone also miss out. Simone Padoin is suspended, so Patrice Evra recovers just in time to take the left-back slot. Gigi Buffon is not even on the bench, replaced by Marco Storari, as he picked up a shoulder problem against Malmo and did not want to risk it. Torino are in dire straits with three consecutive Serie A defeats, but are in a strong position to qualify for the Europa League knockouts after a 0-0 draw with Club Brugge. Migjen Basha, Antonio Nocerino and Salvatore Masiello miss out, but ex-Juventus strikers Quagliarella and Mauri lead the attack with Omar El Kaddouri. Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio; Vidal; Tevez, Llorente Juventus bench: Rubinho, Audero, Ogbonna, Pepe, Pereyra, Mattiello, Morata, Coman, Giovinco Torino: Gillet; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Vives, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Amauri, Quagliarella Torino bench: Castellazzi, Padelli, Molinaro, Bovo, Perez, Farnerud, Larrondo, Martinez, Jansson, Silva, Sanchez Mino, Benassi http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Serie A - 13^ Giornata Andata - Domenica 30-11-2014 (ore 18:00) JUVENTUS - TORINO - Juventus Stadium, Torino Arbitro: Daniele Orsato Confronti ufficiali 187 - 138 (Serie A) - 16 (Coppa Italia) - 8 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 4 (Campionato di guerra) - 17 (Campionato 1^ categoria) - 3 (Campionato federale) - 1 (Spareggio UEFA) Vittorie Juventus 78 - 63 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 4 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) - 2 (Campionato 1a categoria) - 1 (Campionato federale) Pareggi 54 - 41 (Serie A) - 5 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato di guerra) - 5 (Campionato 1a categoria) - 1 (Spareggio UEFA) Vittorie Torino 55 - 34 (Serie A) - 4 (Coppa Italia) - 4 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 1 (Campionato di guerra) - 10 (Campionato 1a categoria) - 2 (Campionato federale) Goals Juventus 269 - 207 (Serie A) - 20 (Coppa Italia) - 8 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 6 (Campionato di guerra) - 25 (Campionato 1a categoria) - 3 (Campionato federale) Goals Torino 229 - 143 (Serie A) - 17 (Coppa Italia) - 10 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 9 (Campionato di guerra) - 47 (Campionato 1a categoria) - 3 (Campionato federale) Juventus - Torino in casa della Juve, Serie A Confronti ufficiali 69 Vittorie Juventus 34 (L'ultima il 23.02.2014, 1-0) Pareggi 18 (L'ultimo il 26.02.2008, 0-0) Vittorie Torino 16 (L'ultima il 09.04.1995, 1-2) Goals Juventus 115 Goals Torino 71 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Torino in casa della Juve 13 presenze Scirea Gaetano 12 Bettega Roberto 11 Boniperti Giampiero 11 Causio Franco 11 Furino Giuseppe 11 Gentile Claudio 11 Salvadore Sandro 11 Varglien I Mario 11 Zoff Dino 10 Cabrini Antonio 8 goals Boniperti Giampiero 6 Hansen John 6 Sivori Omar Enrique 5 Cesarini Renato 4 Borel II Felice Placido 4 Platini Michel 3 Bellini Savino 3 Conte Antonio 3 Del Piero Alessandro 3 Lushta Riza Ultimi confronti diretti 17.11.2002 Serie A Torino-Juventus 0-4 05.04.2003 Serie A Juventus-Torino 2-0 30.09.2007 Serie A Torino-Juventus 0-1 26.02.2008 Serie A Juventus-Torino 0-0 25.10.2008 Serie A Juventus-Torino 1-0 07.03.2009 Serie A Torino-Juventus 0-1 01.12.2012 Serie A Juventus-Torino 3-0 28.04.2013 Serie A Torino-Juventus 0-2 29.09.2013 Serie A Torino-Juventus 0-1 23.02.2014 Serie A Juventus-Torino 1-0 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 9 - Pareggi 1 - Vittorie Torino 0 - Goals Juventus 16 - Goals Torino 0 Negli ultimi 10 derby (9 vittorie della Juve e un pareggio) il Torino non ha fatto neanche un goal! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNuDMEi3bTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r1osbQj17M http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_101

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Moretti: 'Juve all to lose' Nov 30, 2014 Emiliano Moretti believes Torino’s terrible Derby della Mole record means Juventus “have everything to lose.” There’s no doubt the Granata are underdogs, having failed to even score in this fixture since 2002 and coming off three consecutive Serie A defeats. “Juventus are certainly different from last season, but the results are the same: that means the quality level has remained the same, maybe even improved,” said Moretti in a Press conference. “We are well aware of that, but we will play our game because this is a derby. We are a team who can put anyone under pressure, including Juventus. “Torino have to face this test as a team with the support from everyone and the sacrifice of every single player to achieve our aims against a side that on paper is stronger. “Who would I take away from the Juventus line-up? They have such a strong squad that it wouldn’t change anything, there’s always someone just as good to come off the bench. “The lack of Torino results recently in the derby is actually a problem for Juventus, as they have it all to lose. We can just surprise people.” Fabio Quagliarella has been on the other side of the Turin divide, but today will face Juventus for the first time as an opponent. “Fabio is well aware of how important he is within the group, but also that a striker can do little on his own without the support of the team. This is our concept of Toro.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Allegri: Juventus V Torino Matches Are Stories Themselves Nov 29, 2014 Juventus coach Massimilliano Allegri believes the Derby della Mole games against Torino are stories in themselves, ahead of Sunday’s clash. The Juventus Stadium will see the latest clash of the capital’s biggest teams with Torino looking to seal their first victory over the Bianconeri since 1995. “These derby games are stories themselves. Despite any differences in quality or form, there are no certainties,” the Italian said in his pre-match press conference. “It is always a big game and certainly not easy for us. The derby is important for the city and the fans, I hope those coming to the stadium will know to behave.” The Old Lady sit top of the Serie A table, while the Granata will be disappointed with their current 15th position. “I believe we have had some good results,” the tactician continued. “We are playing with a new system, which probably gets more attention because others haven’t worked it out, when you have high quality players it is easy to implement. “Torino play an excellent game and have great organisation and players.” Allegri addressed the fitness of certain players, including Patrice Evra. “Evra has just come back from injury and is in the squad, but Kwadwo Asamoah will be out for another three months. Sebastian Giovinco is also fine, he has played a little and we must evaluate his future.” A win for Juventus in Turin will see them claim a seventh straight win over il Toro, extending their current record for the derby. “Tomorrow will be a good match, a real challenge with competitive football,” Allegri said. “Roma are just three points behind and everything will be at stake.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Juventus vs. Torino Preview: Round 13 Checking in on little brother Nov 29, 2014 I could sit here and think of something clever to say about the Derby della Mole to begin this match preview. Or, I could just throw things over to Juventus president Andrea Agnelli and let him describe things. And that's exactly what I'm doing. Take it away, Mr. President... "Juventus plays every match to win and to bring home three points. It must also be said that Torino hasn't been able to win or even score in a derby for 15 years." (Source: Gianluca Di Marzio) Shots fired? I think those are shots fired. Let me check.. ...Yeah, shots fired. The Derby della Mole is always a battle no matter which way you look at it. And, in the grand scheme of things, that's what makes it such an old-school kind of derby. It doesn't matter if one club is in first place and the other is dead last in the table. It's two clubs that inhibit the same two who seem to always give each other a good game no matter what form each one is in. So even when you see things like Juventus going the last 16 games against Torino without a loss, it's pretty to read, but maybe doesn't sum up just how close some of the previous contests have been. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen .@OfficialAllegri: "Tomorrow they'll put up a fight and it won't be an easy game for us. Derbies speak for themselves." So when you see Juventus and Torino are already 19 points between one another, it might not tell the true story. I mean, it could easily be a 1-0 nail-biter as much as it could be 3-0 Juventus domination and some simple cruising to the finish line in the second half. Recent history tells us it will be more of the former than the latter, with four of the last six Turin derbies being decided by the close 1-0 scoreline. That's just something that's always interesting about these inner-city battles. Just when you think you've got them all figured, there's something that throws off that line of thinking. Well, we do know one thing: Juventus will be playing for all three points. Andrea Agnelli told us that. GOOD NEWS Juventus hasn't lost in the month of November, outscoring their opponents 17-2 in all competitions over that span. I'd like to say that's pretty impressive, so I think I will. That's pretty darn impressive. BAD NEWS As we found out on Friday, midfielder/wingback Kwadwo Asamoah is the latest Juventus player to have been dealt a long-term injury diagnosis. He'll go under the knife to have surgery on his left knee in a couple days and will miss at least two months, with a return sometime in February the likely target date. WHAT TO WATCH FOR 1. Continued steps forward from Juventus. We're nearly a month into Max Allegri's switch to a four-man defense and, outside of the first half against Malmö earlier in the week, there hasn't been a lot to go wrong. The goal differential — obviously with a lot of help from the Parma whoopin' a few weeks back — speaks for itself. Same goes for just the overall quality of how the team is playing at the moment. But derbies are never easy, especially against a side like Torino who don't mind uglying up the game and making things as physical as possible. And based on how little Toro have scored this season — just seven goals in 12 league matches — trying to do things the ugly way may well be their only chance to try and steal a point at Juventus Stadium. I'm sure a few people with black and white glasses don't want to see that happen. 2. The revenge of the Quags. The Ex Effect is always an interesting thing to try and wrap our heads around. And then you have the Ex Effect come into play when you're facing a striker like Fabio Quagliarella, who makes goals you score in a friendly game of FIFA15 look like an absolutely normal thing. Quagliarella spent four years with Juventus, moving across town to Torino this past summer as the writing on the wall became even that much more obvious on the black and white side of Turin. He started out very well and was one of the top scorers in Serie A through the first month of the season. Since then, though, Quagliarella has cooled off when it comes to his goal tally, not finding the back of the net in league play since Toro's 1-0 win over Udinese on Oct. 19. But as we know, he's capable of the most unpredictable of goals at the most unpredictable of times. That's just Quags being Quags. 3. Álvaro Morata or Fernando Llorente? It's tough to gauge how — or when — exactly Allegri plans on giving Juventus' big-money summer signing serious and consistent playing time from the opening whistle. With Llorente's form being not so great to start the season, you would have thought Morata would have played than just 230-something minutes in Serie A thus far. But that's the way things have gone with Allegri standing firm in starting Llorente no matter what kind of form he is in. So coming off what turned out to be the game-winning goal against Malmö midweek, I'd say the odds are in Llorente's favor to retain his starting spot. You just have to wonder about Morata and when his consistent playing time will come, though. 4. Will Roberto Pereyra get the start? If so, in favor of who? I posed this same type of question in the Malmö preview, and it turned out Pereyra was the odd man out at the opening whistle. So we're going to try this again, with the hopes that Roberto Pereyra does find himself in the starting lineup this time around. If you were to take a gander at some of the predicted lineups in the Italian media, they are suggesting that Pereyra will be on the field from the opening whistle on Sunday. The only thing that differs is who will be making way for the 23-year-old Argentina in midfield. Some say it's Claudio Marchisio, others say Marchisio will slide into a regista role with Andrea Pirlo getting a rest. If it's on form alone, the choice on who Pereyra will be stepping in for is rather easy. But we'll have to wait and see on this one because the only thing we seem to have a good gut feeling on is Pereyra starting. 5. Spotlight on Patrice Evra at left back. With Asamoah out for at least the next couple of months, we're bound to see a good number of Patrice Evra appearances in the starting lineup. Before he missed time with his own injury, Evra's performances were pretty much meh with a good sized side of meh and meh. It wasn't exactly the best kind of way top start his Juventus career. That could mean one of two things: 1) There's nowhere to go but up at this point; 2) It's going to be a long couple of months with Asamoah sidelined after knee surgery. I'll wait to see what Evra does at his more natural left back position now that Allegri has gone to the four-man defense. But if he struggles, at least we know Juventus can turn to Simone Padoin in the future ... right? My starting XI (4-3-2-1): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba; Pereyra, Tévez; Llorente OFFICIAL KICKOFF TIME: 6 P.M. IN ITALY; HIGH NOON ON THE EAST COAST; 9 A.M. ON THE WEST COAST http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Juventus squad for Torino Nov 29, 2014 Patrice Evra and Angelo Ogbonna are available for Juventus in tomorrow’s Derby della Mole with Torino. It kicks off on Sunday at 18.00 CET. The absentee list includes Kwadwo Asamoah, Andrea Barzagli, Martin Caceres, Luca Marrone and the suspended Simone Padoin. Juventus squad for Torino: Buffon, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Giovinco, Llorente, Bonucci, Pirlo, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Storari, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra, Mattiello http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Chiellini: Juventus And Torino Have A Healthy Rivalry Nov 29, 2014 Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has stated that off the pitch, the rivalry between the Bianconeri and Torino is healthy as the two sides prepare to battle on Sunday. The two sides meet on Sunday in the oldest Italian football derby, the Derby della Mole, but despite there being a football rivalry between the two sides, Chiellini has admitted both teams are friends off the pitch and do not have hatred for each other. “On the field it will be a hard fought battle, but there is respect and sympathy among the players,” the 30-year-old told Sky Sport Italia. “We are two groups of good guys who are only enemies twice a year.” The match will see Fabio Quagliarella play against his former side for the first time since joining the Granata over the summer. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Moretti: Everyone Must Contribute If Torino Are To Defeat Juventus Nov 29, 2014 Torino defender Emiliano Moretti has said his side must be at their very best against Juventus this weekend if they have any hopes of claiming a win in the Derby della Mole. The two clubs come face to face on Sunday, but Moretti has admitted that Juventus are the more likely team to be victorious which means Torino must play at the peak of their ability. “We need everyone’s contribution to be able to gamble against a team that is stronger on paper,” he told torinofc.it “It is a different Juventus from last year, but the quality has stayed the same, if not increased.” Torino visit the Juventus Stadium on Sunday evening knowing that a victory would push them on the verge of the top 10 position in Serie A. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato History aside, Torino still a stiff test for Juventus Nov 29, 2014 Torino have not managed a victory in the Derby della Mole since 1995, while Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli opted to remind his city rivals that Torino "have not even managed to beat us or score a goal in a derby in 15 years." In truth, Torino last scored against Juventus just under 13 years ago, but Agnelli's point about Juve's city rivals still got across. Once upon a time Torino were viewed as formidable rivals, an opponent capable of crushing Juventus, but since the turn of the century, they have been barely capable of even providing a challenge. Giampiero Ventura has attempted to perfect his squad in recent years, but his men still seem incapable of performing to expectations when facing the Old Lady. While his side possessed the opportunity to do some damage last season, this year the Granata are lacking in confidence and efficiency. Despite the squad creating ample goal-scoring opportunities within a game, they have proved inept at converting chances into goals. Torino have scored only seven goals this season and only Atalanta have managed fewer in the league. November, in particular, has been a difficult month for the side as they have failed to grab a single goal in Serie A and have suffered back-to-back defeats. To make matters worse, the pressure to score has now begun to psychologically affect the team so heavily that they have missed three crucial penalties, losing games they were destined to win. The loss of Alessio Cerci and Ciro Immobile is still keenly affect and while Ventura is a master of reinvention, he is struggling to release the mental block his current set of players are suffering from. Thankfully, they have performed better in Europe where they have faced sides more willing to play football as opposed to the defensive approach of most Serie A teams. Juventus with their superior ability will attempt to control the match, and considering the new shape and the attacking mentality it encourages, Torino will find the space they need to mount attacks. As such, Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri will need to ensure his men are careful as this is a formation that often leaves the centre backs in a one-on-one situation at the back. Il Toro may not have enjoyed their football as of late, and despite the draw in the Europa League on Thursday, they played a good game in which they proved their strength in all areas of the pitch. Their finishing leaves a lot to be desired but tactically they are very well-organised and boast several ex-Juve players, who if deployed, will hope they can benefit from the curse of the ex. One need not worry about Amauri's potential, especially when it comes to facing sides he once played for. While at Parma, he managed to score against Fiorentina and Palermo but barring those two goals he has proved unable to truly threaten his former teams and this season he's managed only one goal for his club. However, Fabio Quagliarella is a different matter altogether. From the end of September to mid-October, he scored in every single match; that's five consecutive games including the winning goal against Copenhagen in the Europa League. Against Fiorentina, he was man of the match. Not one to ever give up hope, he consistently fought to find the goal that would secure the points. However, since scoring the winning goal against Udinese -- another team he once played for -- it all seems to have dried up for the forward who spent his youth at Torino. Meanwhile over at the Juve camp, confidence is riding high after the team's good win against Malmo on Wednesday night. Having scored 15 goals in their last four games, the squad is enjoying the new formation that allows them to express their attacking potential and will be hoping for more against an impotent rival. Sadly, they will be without Kwadwo Asamoah who will be forced to undergo surgery to help repair the damage to his knee. Patrice Evra is expected to take his place and while the Bianconeri can survive without their Ghanaian superstar in the league, it remains to be seen how well they cope without the defensively disciplined left wing-back when they face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Torino squad for Juventus Nov 29, 2014 Torino named their squad for the Turin Derby with Juventus, missing Paulo Vitor Barreto, Migjen Basha and Antonio Nocerino. It kicks off on Sunday at 18.00 CET. Barreto joins Basha, Nocerino and Salvatore Masiello on the treatment table, but Bruno Peres returns after missing Thursday’s Europa League 0-0 draw with Club Brugge. Torino squad for Juventus: Castellazzi, Gillet, Padelli; Bovo, Darmian, Glik, Jansson, Maksimovic, Molinaro, Moretti, Peres, Silva; Benassi, El Kaddouri, Farnerud, Gazzi, Sanchez Miño, Perez, Vives; Amauri, Larrondo, Martinez, Quagliarella http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Juve favourites for Turin derby Nov 29, 2014 Juventus host Torino in the 'Derby della Mole' on Sunday looking to reinforce their lead over title rivals Roma, who host Inter Milan in what will be Roberto Mancini's second game in charge of the Nerazzurri. Following a morale-boosting Champions League win over Malmo, Juventus returned to Turin on a high on Thursday with renewed hope of qualifying for the last 16 of the competition for the first time in two years. Having won all five home games in Serie A this season, Massimiliano Allegri's side are expected to claim three points against a Torino side that was whistled off the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico following a 1-0 home defeat to Sassuolo last week. Indeed Torino's last victory over the Bianconeri goes back to the 1994-95 season, when they beat their city rivals home (3-2) and away (2-1), and they last hit the back of the Juventus net in February 2002 when the sides drew 2-2. Since then Juventus have won 12 and drawn four Turin derbies and are likely to again deploy the 4-3-1-2 formation that outclassed Lazio 3-0 away last week. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - TORINO - Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Vidal: 'I've never lost a derby' Nov 29, 2014 Arturo Vidal warns Torino he has “never lost a local derby” and his Juventus confidence remains rock-solid. “I have never lost a local derby in my career. That’s fortunate, because if you lose a Santiago derby, you’d best not be seen outdoors for a good two or three days,” the Chile international told La Stampa newspaper. “I’ve never lost the Turin derby either. It’s fiery, passionate and the fans make you feel how important it is even when you’re walking around the city. Juventini tell me: ‘Careful now, don’t get this wrong...’ “The Granata supporters also speak to me and say: ‘Please Arturo, don’t play!’ I hope we’ll win, obviously, as it’s too important for the table and everything that comes after this game, including the Champions League.” Vidal’s on-going knee problems had led some to believe his time at Juventus was coming to an end, but he is confident that he can still shine. “I want to play, I’m in good shape and happy to be back. It’s important for me and for Juventus to be included in the FIFPro list of world’s best midfielders with Pirlo and Pogba. If you have three players in that list, it means you’re doing something right.” Vidal has scored three Serie A goals this season, but if it weren’t for his missed penalty in the 3-2 victory over Olympiacos, Juve would already be through to the Champions League knockouts. “If we go out of the Champions League, it’ll be a scandal, but I never think about that penalty, just as I don’t think about great goals. I am someone who always looks ahead. “This is the moment to push forward, as we have a great squad and can achieve important things. We have to push for top spot in the group, as that can make the difference in the draw and our mentality going forward.” The Bianconeri have improved considerably since scrapping Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system for four at the back. “Are we stronger than in the past? We can get there. The football is changing after three years and we are adapting better and better. The Coach asks me to carry the ball forward or run into spaces opened up by the strikers. When we defend, I need to get closer to Pirlo. I like playing this way, as I am closer to the goal. “The only reason I haven’t scored more is my knee. I returned late after the World Cup and that also made it difficult to find form. I always want to play and won’t ever complain about my injuries, so if you see me leave the field before the end it means I have really hurt myself. “I always feel decisive and important for this Juventus. I know I haven’t been at 100 per cent with this knee, but I work every day to reach my peak.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111