Socrates

Pirlo perde dei palloni che poi diventano un pericolo.

I viola, come sempre, reclamano un rigore. Non é una novitá.

Ma la Fiorentina non ha neanche un giocatore italiano in campo?

Salvataggio viola sulla linea.

Palla persa di Pirlo con contropiede viola non pericoloso.

Neto scarso.

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Line-ups: Fiorentina-Juventus Dec 5, 2014 Fiorentina and Juventus face off in one of Italian football’s biggest grudge matches, but it’s a return to the 3-5-2 for both teams. It kicks off at 20.45 CET. Last season this was an absolute thriller with the hosts fighting back from 2-0 down for a famous 4-2 victory. The Bianconeri are seemingly unstoppable since moving to a four-man defence, winning all six of their competitive games in November, although they had a huge scare in the Turin Derby last week. The boot Andrea Pirlo used to score the winner against Torino in the last seconds of the match has been placed into the Juventus Museum, so that should tell you what it meant to Max Allegri’s side. Stephan Lichtsteiner was sent off in that fiery game and is therefore suspended, joining the injured Andrea Barzagli, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah, Romulo and Luca Marrone on the sidelines. With a lack of alternatives and Fiorentina tending to favour three at the back, Allegri returns to a 3-5-2 formation at the Stadio Franchi. Roberto Pereyra and Patrice Evra turn wing-backs with Kingsley Coman the surprise starter alongside Fernando Llorente. This provides a clue that Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata will start in the huge Champions League game with Atletico Madrid coming up on Tuesday. Ex-PSG prodigy Coman is seeking his debut Serie A goal and Gigi Buffon returns after missing the Turin Derby with a shoulder injury. Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez finally broke his eight-month goal drought last week in a 4-0 demolition job on Zdenek Zeman’s Cagliari. That means the Viola have put together three consecutive victories between Serie A and the Europa League for the first time this season. Vincenzo Montella is still without Manuel Pasqual, Giuseppe Rossi and Federico Bernardeschi, but prides himself on the team’s adaptability, as even the same players can reshuffle to change tactic on the field. Unlike Juventus, Fiorentina have already qualified top of their Europa League group and can pour all their attention into this grudge match. It looks to be a three-man defence with Mati Fernandez picked in midfield after his brace against Cagliari. Joaquin and Marcos Alonso become wing-backs with Juan Guillermo Cuadrado advanced to a support striker role behind Gomez. The likes of Marko Marin, Khouma Babacar and Juan Manuel Vargas are ready to come on and cause trouble in the second half. Fiorentina: Neto; Gonzalo Rodriguez, Savic, Basanta; Joaquin, Mati Fernandez, Pizarro, Borja Valero, Alonso; Gomez, Cuadrado Fiorentina bench: Tatarusanu, Hegazi, Richards, Tomovic, Badelj, Aquilani, Lazzari, Kurtic, Vargas, Marin, Ilicic, Babacar Juventus: Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Pereyra, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Evra; Llorente, Coman Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, Padoin, Mattiello, Marchisio, Pepe, Tevez, Giovinco, Morata http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Marotta: 'Lotito personal attack' Dec 5, 2014 Juventus director general Beppe Marotta slammed the “paradoxical” ruling that stops him suing Lazio President Claudio Lotito. The incident occurred a few months ago, when Lotito made an off-colour joke about Marotta’s eye condition. This week the FIGC accepted Lotito’s plea bargain and €10,000 fine, but also refused Marotta permission to sue the Lazio chief in a civil court for damages. “I am frankly stunned, as it was purely a personal attack, completely unrelated to football. I thought the authorisation would be a formality,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia. “It’s paradoxical that someone can offend another person and get a €10,000 fine, whereas if I sued him for the offensive comments then I could get banned for a year. “As I said, it’s paradoxical, but this is our Federation. Will I stop the legal battle here? I don’t know, we will evaluate it.” Anyone registered with the Federation must ask permission before taking legal action against any other members. Marotta was speaking ahead of tonight’s Serie A clash with Fiorentina, which saw Max Allegri rotate the squad. “Allegri sees the players every day, so can evaluate their performances and their characteristics. In any case, Juventus is a group of co-starters, so those who start are considered the best for this match.”

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Pirlo: 'Fiorentina-Juve means a lot' Dec 5, 2014 Andrea Pirlo confirmed Fiorentina-Juventus “is an important game that both sets of fans really care about.” “We know it is an important game that both sets of fans really care about, but it’s a football match and must be seen as entertainment,” Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia. Last season Pirlo’s free kick knocked Fiorentina out of the Europa League, while in Serie A the Bianconeri fumbled a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2. “What’s been is been, there are three points up for grabs and we must put in a great performance to get the victory.” Carlos Tevez is rested ahead of Tuesday’s crunch Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, so Kingsley Coman and Fernando Llorente start together for the first time. However, Pirlo would not be drawn on the upcoming continental showdown. “This is the game, then there will be time to think about the others.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Joaquin: 'Fiorentina-Juve special' Dec 5, 2014 Joaquin starts for Fiorentina against Juventus tonight and admits “it’s a different game in Florence.” “It’s an important match and we will do everything we can to win it,” Joaquin told the official Fiorentina website. “Do I like the 3-5-2 system? I like to help the team.” Last term the Viola fought back to win this fixture 4-2, a new chapter in the decades-long grudge match between these teams. “It’ll be difficult to repeat that game, but we will try. I remember my goal and the marvellous team performance. “Do we feel the pressure? It’s a different game in Florence. We will step on to the field fully concentrated.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli MATCH PREVIEW Dec 5, 2014 After Andrea Pirlo’s heroics against Torino, Juventus face a second consecutive grudge match, against a Fiorentina in pursuit of Champions League football. Roma’s spirited win over Inter added even more significance to that late Pirlo strike in Week 13 - Juve have won four consecutive League games but their lead at the top of Serie A remains a precarious three points. As such, they will be determined to open up a six-point advantage on Friday evening before the Giallorossi’s clash with Sassuolo a day later. Fiorentina’s unbeaten Europa League form contrasts somewhat with an inconsistent start to their League campaign, though by winning six points from their last two fixtures they have gained some ground on third-placed Napoli. La Viola return to the Artemio Franchi for the first time since a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the aforementioned Partenopei, but will surely be inspired by their 4-2 triumph in the corresponding fixture last season, when Giuseppe Rossi scored a hat-trick to help his side come from behind. Rossi is of course unavailable, though Mario Gomez is expected to lead the line having scored his first goal in over eight months when Cagliari were dispatched 4-0 last weekend. It should be noted that last season’s win was the first of its kind in Florence since 1998 and Juventus did also knock Fiorentina out of last year’s Europa League. The Bianconeri have conceded just two goals on the road in Serie A and will be confident of asserting their superiority over their rivals once more. Keep an eye on: Patrice Evra (Juventus) – The French full-back has an opportunity to exert his influence on the Juve line-up as he begins what should be an extended run in the team following injury and subsequent surgery for Kwadwo Asamoah. Form guide: Fiorentina (W L L W W), Juventus (L W W W W) Last season: Fiorentina 4-2 Juventus Stat fact: Last season Giuseppi Rossi became the first Fiorentina player since 1941 to score a hat-trick against Juventus. Fiorentina (probable): Neto; Savic, Go. Rodrigues, Basanta; Joaquin, Mati Fernandez, Pizarro, Borja Valero, Alonso; Cuadrado, M. Gomez Suspended: None Juventus (probable): Buffon; Padoin, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pereyra, Pirlo, Pogba; Vidal; Tevez, Llorente Suspended: Lichtsteiner http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Gomez: ‘Goals bring confidence’ Dec 5, 2014 Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez admits he is relieved to be back amongst the goals, as he looks ahead to facing Juventus. The German has struggled for fitness since his summer 2013 move to La Viola, but having recently returned from injury, has declared that he never had any doubts he would. “Football is my life,” Gomez explained in an interview with sport1.de today. “So it was easy for me to find the motivation and do everything I could to return to form in the shortest possible time. “It's all part of the sport, even personal failures. “I will return to the highest levels, as I have often done over my career.” Gomez scored his first goal in 259 days in Fiorentina's 4-0 drumming of Cagliari last Sunday, and admitted the goal came with a sense of relief. “Even though I was already feeling well in the past weeks, scoring a goal gives you confidence as a striker.” Nonetheless, the forward seemed less confident about tonight's big game against the Bianconeri. “Juventus are the favourites for this match”, he admitted. “To beat them, we need a good day and the perfect game.” Fiorentina kick-off against Juventus at the Artemio Franchi tonight at 20:45 CET. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Coman, Llorente to face Viola? Dec 5, 2014 Kingsley Coman and Fernando Llorente may start for Juventus tonight, while David Pizarro is available for Fiorentina. La Viola host the Bianconeri at the Artemio Franchi tonight in Week 14’s standout match, which last season memorably ended 4-2 to the home side. In spite of the opponent, Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri may field a different line-up from his customary strongest XI and return to a 3-5-2 system, following indications from yesterday’s training. The injuries of Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo leave the Coach with limited alternatives at the back, but Claudio Marchisio and Carlos Tevez may be rested in view of the Champions League game on Tuesday. Roberto Pereyra is rumoured as likely to deputise for the suspended Stephan Lichtsteiner on the right wing, with Patrice Evra on the left. The core of the midfield will include the regulars Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba, whilst Allegri may experiment with a new offensive partnership in Kingsley Coman and Fernando Llorente. Fiorentina Coach Vincenzo Montella, on the other hand, is able to field David Pizarro in spite of initial doubts, and El Pek will almost certainly be in the line-up. The second spot in central midfield will then be contested between Alberto Aquilani and Mati Fernandez, the latter having played the last two games as a starter. It is unlikely that Montella will experiment with the rest of the team for the big match, so Stefan Savic, Gonzalo Rodriguez and José Maria Basanta will cover the defence before Neto, while Juan Cuadrado and Mario Gomez spearhead the team. Probable line-ups Fiorentina: Neto; Gonzalo, Basanta, Savic; Alonso, Pizarro, Borja Valero, Mati Fernandez, Joaquin; Cuadrado, Gomez Juventus: Buffon; Bonucci, Chiellini, Ogbonna; Pereya, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Evra; Coman, Llorente http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Lotito fined for Marotta jibe Dec 4, 2014 Lazio President Claudio Lotito has been fined €10,000 after mocking Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta. The Aquile patron had been at odds with Marotta all summer after the Bianconeri director supported Demetrio Albertini’s candidacy for FIGC President while Lotito backed eventual winner Carlo Tavecchio. The Biancocelesti President was later asked whether the two had made up, with Lotito responding that Marotta was ‘playing pool with one eye and counting points with the other.’ The Juventus director general declined to respond to the jibe, but the FIGC has taken a dim view of the incident. Calcio’s governing body has issued Lotito with a €10,000 fine for “insulting comments toward Dr Giuseppe Marotta, general manager of Juventus FC, in breach of Article 1 of the Code of Sporting Justice.” Lazio have been given an identical penalty for the offence, as they are deemed to be directly responsible for the words of their President.

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Fiorentina name 24 for Juve Dec 4, 2014 Fiorentina have named 24 players in the squad which will face Juventus tomorrow night. Marko Marin and Micah Richards are included in the party, but Giuseppe Rossi is still not ready to return as he battles back from a knee injury. The Viola will be looking for a repeat of this fixture last season, when Rossi’s hat-trick led Vincenzo Montella’s men to a 4-2 victory having been two goals behind. Fiorentina squad to play Juventus: Alonso, Aquilani, Babacar, Badelj, Basanta, Borja, Cuadrado, Fernandez, Gomez, Gonzalo, Hegazi, Ilicic, Joaquin, Kurtic, Lazzari, Lezzerini, Marin, Neto, Pizarro, Richards, Savic, Tatarusanu, Tomovic, Vargas. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Juventus name squad for Fiorentina Dec 4, 2014 Juventus have announced the squad which will take on Fiorentina tomorrow night at Artemio Franchi. Stephan Lichtsteiner will play no part after being sent off in the previous fixture against Torino, while Romulo and Kwadwo Asamoah will both miss out after undergoing surgery. Gigi Buffon will travel with the squad after sitting out Sunday’s win over Torino with a shoulder problem, and Simone Padoin is included in the squad after serving a suspension in that game. Juventus squad to play Fiorentina: Buffon, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Giovinco, Llorente, Bonucci, Padoin, Pirlo, Vidal, Storari, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra, Mattiello http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Morata to face Fiorentina? Dec 4, 2014 Juventus could field Alvaro Morata from the start when they travel to Artemio Franchi to face Fiorentina tomorrow night. Roberto Pereyra could also be given the nod from the first whistle for the Bianconeri, as Massimiliano Allegri looks to shuffle his side ahead of a crucial Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid. According to Tuttosport, Morata could make just his second Serie A start of the season alongside Carlos Tevez in attack with Fernando Llorente dropping out. The former Real Madrid man has been impressive for the Old Lady this term, notching four goals in Serie A so far, despite that lack of starting appearances. Behind the Spaniard, Roberto Pereyra could come into the Juventus engine room to allow Claudio Marchisio to rest ahead of European commitments on Tuesday. In defence, Allegri doesn’t have the luxury of rotation, with Stephan Lichtsteiner suspended and Luca Marrone, Martin Caceres, Kwadwo Asamoah and Andrea Barzagli still unavailable through injury. Tuttosport believes that Simone Padoin will fill in for Lichtsteiner at right-back, while Patrice Evra will retain his place on the opposite flank. Probable Juventus team to face Fiorentina: Buffon; Padoin, Chiellini, Bonucci, Evra; Pererya, Pirlo, Pogba; Vidal; Tevez, Morata http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

‘Juve, don’t lose Marchisio’ Dec 4, 2014 Marco Tardelli has urged Juventus to extend Claudio Marchisio’s contract, or risk losing him like they did Alex Del Piero. Tardelli is a Bianconeri legend having spent 10 years in Turin, winning five Scudetti and the European Cup between 1975 and 1985, and has warned his old club to avoid a repeat of the situation which saw Del Piero leave the club. The Old Lady’s all-time top-scorer, Pinturicchio ended a 19 year association with the Turin giants at the end of the 2012 season after not being offered a new contract, and has described his departure as ‘traumatic’. Marchisio has spent his entire career at Juventus, and Tardelli warns his old club not to make the same mistake twice. “He’s one of the few home-grown Bianconeri players,” the 1982 World Cup winner said of Marchisio in an interview with Tuttosport. “He’s been part of this whole era, and he’s the ideal symbol of the club. “If I were part of the club I’d have no doubt - renew his contract or risk losing him. “They should avoid another situation like the one with Del Piero. Even now I can’t explain why he was made to leave, with his drive and charisma he’s the perfect leader. “I still hope that Alessandro will return to Turin and form a new bond with Juventus.”

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Montella: ‘Juve almost unbeatable’ Dec 4, 2014 Fiorentina Coach Vincenzo Montella believes that Juventus are ‘almost unbeatable’ ahead of the pair’s meeting tomorrow night. The Bianconeri’s visit to Florence is one of the most highly-charged matches of the Serie A season, with a history of animosity between the clubs stretching back to the 1980s when the teams battled for the Scudetto. The Viola won this fixture last season, with Giuseppe Rossi scoring a hat-trick as the Tuscan side came from 2-0 down to win 4-2. Antonio Conte was on the Juventus bench that day, but Fiorentina Coach Vincenzo Montella warns that Massimiliano Allegri’s Old Lady will pose just as much of a challenge. “They’re an almost unbeatable team,” the tactician told reporters in his Press conference ahead of the game. “Well done to Conte who shaped the team over many years, and Allegri who has kept things going. “Juve are strong, and I don’t think we can make things difficult for them just with a few surprises in selection. “They have so many weapons, from Tevez to Buffon, Pirlo to Chiellini. “They have a lot of good midfielders, while the defence is good too, even if there are some players out. “It’s an important game. We’re very up for it, even though it’s a difficult game. “Our opponents are a top side, it will be a really difficult match but we want to get something out of it for ourselves and the fans. “We will have to sacrifice ourselves for each other, and play with belief as well as humility. You can’t go into games like this unless you’re at 101 per cent. “The fans have always been right behind us. We know that everything depends on us, but they can give us an extra boost. “It takes calm heads, as well as a willingness to work for the team to contest this kind of game.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Allegri: ‘No spares in defence’ Dec 4, 2014 Juventus Coach Max Allegri is not worried about squad depth, but admits his defence needs some changes before the end of January. The Coach and his Bianconeri emerged from a highly successful November, having won every game in the month. However, an over-reliance on the same starters during an ongoing injury crisis has prompted concern that Juventus may suffer fatigue. “There are options for changes,” countered Allegri in today’s Press conference looking ahead to tomorrow’s trip to Fiorentina. “We have [sebastian] Giovinco up front, along with [Kingsley] Coman, and [simone] Padoin can play in as right-back. I'll evaluate him in training today. “There is [Roberto] Pereyra who can certainly change for one of the midfielders. “We're doing quite well physically, so tomorrow we'll face the game with great determination.” Allegri is convinced that Juventus are just as strong in terms of alternatives in the midfield. “We have [Andrea] Pirlo, [Claudio] Marchisio, [Paul] Pogba, [Arturo] Vidal, Pereyra, and Padoin who can play in the midfield if necessary. “We also have some of the strikers who can play as offensive midfielders - [Carlos] Tevez, Giovinco, Coman. “Tevez skipped a few of the home games, and at Empoli. But I'll say it again, more or less everyone is doing fine. “Of course I have to evaluate their conditions, so I'll do that this afternoon. After training I'll decide who's going to play tomorrow. “Naturally [Alvaro] Morata wants to play too, all of the players that I train every day want to play. “From [simone] Pepe who only had 15 minutes of playing time to all the others that I have in the squad, like Coman, who has not been utilised much, to Giovinco himself. “It's normal that things should be this way, and they have to be, because as I always say a match lasts 95 minutes and the subs from the bench are fundamental, all the more so because being able to swap three players means that those players, at that moment of the match, must play much better than the ones on the pitch.” However, Allegri admitted that his squad was a bit short in defence. “In terms of numbers, we've got no-one to spare in defence, because [Andrea] Barzagli is still out and we're hoping to have him back as soon as possible. “[Kwadwo] Asamoah and Romulo have been lost for several months. [Martin] Caceres is working to come back and we're hoping that will be soon, hopefully as early as in the game against Sampdoria, and if not then, against Cagliari – but he will certainly play before [the Italian Supercup in] Doha.” In spite of these weaknesses, Allegri bought time when discussing the mercato. “We will see. The club is vigilant and knows what's needed, especially if our defensive numbers stay this way into January. “For the moment we must think of playing tomorrow's match and the one on Tuesday, then we'll see. One thing at a time, we'll get to December 22 with some very clear ideas.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Serie A - 14^ Giornata Andata - 5-12-2014 (ore 20:45) FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Venerdí, 5 Dicembre 2014 - ore 20:45 Stadio Artemio Franchi, Firenze Arbitro: Nicola Rizzoli Confronti ufficiali 168 - 150 (Serie A) - 12 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 2 (Coppa UEFA) - 2 (Europa League) Vittorie Juventus 76 - 69 (Serie A) - 3 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 1 (Coppa UEFA) - 1 (Europa League) Pareggi 55 - 49 (Serie A) - 4 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Coppa UEFA) - 1 (Europa League) Vittorie Fiorentina 37 - 32 (Serie A) - 5 (Coppa Italia) Goals Juventus 283 - 244 (Serie A) - 19 (Coppa Italia) - 15 (Campionato divisione nazionale) - 3 (Coppa UEFA) - 2 (Europa League) Goals Fiorentina 187 - 162 (Serie A) - 23 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Coppa UEFA) - 1 (Europa League) Fiorentina - Juventus Serie A a Firenze Confronti ufficiali 75 Vittorie Juventus 20 (L'ultima il 17.03.2012, 0-5) Pareggi 29 (L'ultimo il 25.09.2012, 0-0) Vittorie Fiorentina 26 (L'ultima il 20.10.2013, 4-2) Goals Juventus 86 Goals Fiorentina 100 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro la Fiorentina a Firenze 13 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 13 Scirea Gaetano 12 Cabrini Antonio 12 Cuccureddu Antonello 11 Bettega Roberto 11 Causio Franco 11 Salvadore Sandro 11 Zoff Dino 10 Del Piero Alessandro 10 Gentile Claudio 4 goals Bettega Roberto 3 Boniperti Giampiero 3 Magni Pietro 3 Trezeguet David Sergio 2 Boninsegna Roberto 2 Causio Franco 2 Charles John William 2 Del Piero Alessandro 2 Hansen John Angelo Valdemar 2 Ibrahimovic Zlatan Ultimi confronti diretti 27.11.2010 - Serie A - Juventus-Fiorentina 1-1 17.04.2011 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-0 25.10.2011 - Serie A - Juventus-Fiorentina 2-1 17.03.2012 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-5 25.09.2012 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-0 09.02.2013 - Serie A - Juventus-Fiorentina 2-0 20.10.2013 - Serie A - Fiorentina-Juventus 4-2 09.03.2014 - Serie A - Juventus-Fiorentina 1-0 13.03.2014 - Europa League - Juventus-Fiorentina 1-1 20.03.2014 - Europa League - Fiorentina-Juventus 0-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 5 - Pareggi 4 - Vittorie Fiorentina 1 - Goals Juventus 15 - Goals Fiorentina 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5XuxAAKzH8 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1gs82v_juventus-vs-fiorentina-1-1-13-3-2014_sport?start=6 http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_101

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Allegri: ‘No lack of confidence’ Dec 4, 2014 Juventus Coach Max Allegri says that the game against Torino is evidence that his team already has the right mindset to meet Fiorentina on Friday. The Bianconeri took home a close 2-1 in the Derby della Mole last Sunday, but Allegri believes this is no reason to think that Juventus have lost their winning mentality. “I never said that Torino should have won, only that they could have won,” Allegri clarified in today’s Press conference. “We suffered three or four counter-attacks in the second half, with the pitch wide open, but we defended fine. “I think the most important chance was that of [Fabio] Quagliarella, in which [Marco] Storari was very skilled in coming out early and putting him in trouble. “The game was balanced, Torino used their best weapon, the counter, and we showed enough quality to try and win this game to the end.” Allegri sees this kind of attitude as evidence that his team is poised to put up a fight on Friday. “In fact the game's last challenge was won by [Leonardo] Bonucci. “So there is absolutely no lack of confidence in the team, on the contrary, we're very confident because we know we have to face a team that emerges from two away victories and especially because I think they are one of Juventus' historical rivals, so we must prepare well. “I'm not worried about some of my players playing too much. Besides, we have Angelo Ogbonna back with us, he's in good condition and he can be an important alternative, as he showed at the beginning of the season.” Allegri did rue the injuries that have compromised some of his players for much of the rest of the season, but he believes he has sufficient alternatives on the bench to cope. “The cases of [Kwadwo] Asamoah and Romulo are two unfortunate situations that happened to us. But I think [Patrice] Evra is in a good condition, he's improving, he needs to play. “We have [simone] Padoin who played some good games on the wing. We have [Federico] Mattiello, who is young, but he's also wilful, with a good run. Of course he needs to refine his technique, but he's the kind of player who will definitely play if he's needed.” Juventus meet Fiorentina tomorrow at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the 14th round of Serie A. “As for Fiorentina, I believe they have recently found their balance, they come from two away games and they won them both, last time in Cagliari by a wide margin, scoring four goals. “Playing in Florence is never easy, but we've got to do it, and we've got to come out of it with a positive result.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli ‘Fiorentina-Juventus like a derby’ Dec 4, 2014 Fabrizio Ravanelli anticipates a spectacular game this Friday between Fiorentina and Juventus and has in mind a clear favourite. Penna Bianca played an important role as one of the most prolific Bianconero goalscorers in the 1990s and, having played several games against La Viola himself, is certain that the game on Friday will be one to watch. “I'm expecting a ‘game’ in capital letters. Both teams come from positive results – Juventus have won all throughout November,” Ravanelli has told Firenzeviola.it. “Fiorentina, who got back an important player like [Mario] Gomez, come from two away victories in Serie A and one in the Europa League, which finally allowed them to establish some continuity in terms of results. “In brief, we have all the premises for a good game. And Fiorentina-Juventus seldom disappoints when it comes to spectacle, among other things because in Florence this match is lived like a derby. But for us it's just a game like any other.” Ravanelli was asked about the players that make a difference in both teams. “In the ranks of Fiorentina the players who really bring them up a notch in terms of quality are Gomez and [Juan] Cuadrado. “It's harder to highlight a specific individual when it comes to Juventus, because Coach [Massimiliano] Allegri's squad is full of champions. “But I don't think that Friday's match will be decided by a single player, rather I expect one of those games in which victory comes only to those who play as a team. “So it's going to be a duel between Fiorentina and Juventus on the whole, and not between one player and another. “As a Juventus fan I hope they can have the upper hand, and I expect they'll want to avenge the 4-2 they suffered at the Artemio Franchi in the first round of the past season. “I think Juve are the favourites. The Viola still haven't found their true identity, while the Bianconeri have picked up an astounding pace.” Fiorentina and Juventus play tomorrow night at 20:45 CET time at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Llorente: Pirlo one of the all-time greats The Spaniard says that not only is the Italy international a class act on the field, he is also a "marvellous" character off it. Dec 4, 2014 Fernando Llorente has hailed Juventus team-mate Andrea Pirlo as one of the greatest playmakers in history following the veteran midfielder's heroics in Sunday's derby win over Torino. The Bianconeri looked set to drop points at home for the first time in 25 Serie A matches when Stephan Lichtsteiner was dismissed with the game tied at one goal apiece. However, with just eight seconds of injury time remaining, Pirlo found the bottom corner with a stunning strike from distance to send Juve's players and fans alike into ecstasy. "This kind of win gives you such a boost and I enjoyed a lovely Monday," Llorente told Mediaset. "The derby was a difficult match in which we luckily managed to claim all three points. "We played well and even with 10 men we went for the win because, at Juventus, we always believe in ourselves. "It's one of the secrets of our success. Compliments also to Torino, who gave us more problems than any other team until now. "Honestly, I was thinking that it would be an impossible game to win but instead Pirlo produced a miracle. "He's an introverted guy but also a marvellous one for those who know him well. "In his role he is one of the greatest in history."

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS - Friday, December 5th, 2014 - 8:45 PM Artemio Franchi stadium, Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Fiorentina-Juventus Preview: Allegri's men eager to avoid repeat of Artemio Franchi collapse A stunning Viola comeback saw them win 4-2 in the same fixture last season and the current Serie A leaders will be determined to prevent another shock. Dec 4, 2014 Juventus will be hoping history does not repeat itself when they visit Fiorentina in Serie A on Friday. In the corresponding fixture last season, Juve lead 2-0 midway through the second half and were seemingly on their way to victory. However, Giuseppe Rossi netted three times in 15 minutes to inspire Fiorentina to a 4-2 comeback success, with Joaquin claiming the hosts' other goal. That result represented one of just two defeats for Juve in the league last season as - then under the guidance of Antonio Conte - they romped to a third successive Scudetti by 17 points. Now led by Massimiliano Allegri, the Turin club have made a similarly strong start to 2014-15 and currently hold a three-point lead over Roma after 13 matches. Their scourge of last term at the Stadio Artemio Franchi will not be present this time around, as Rossi continues his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. "I'll have to watch from the stands," Rossi said. "Last year was a beautiful moment, not just for me and my team-mates but all Fiorentina fans. "I hope we can relive the same emotions on Friday. "Our objectives are to improve and to get as high up the table as possible. We can improve, and we're doing so." Friday's clash marks the latest instalment in fierce rivalry that dates back to the conclusion of the 1981-82 campaign, when Juve pipped Fiorentina to the title on the final day of the season. Former Italy international Angelo Di Livio, who played for both clubs, believes that the visit of Juve represents more than just a game for Fiorentina fans. "In Florence there's a particular atmosphere ahead of this one, you can feel it in the air for two weeks prior," he told La Repubblica. "In Florence it's a game that means more than a derby. The fans care very much, and the expectation is different than other games." Juve come into the encounter on the back of six straight victories in all competitions, while their hosts have strung together three consecutive wins of their own and sit eighth in the table. Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella will be without Cristiano Lupatelli, who underwent shoulder surgery on Monday. Juve, meanwhile, will have to contend without right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner, who was sent off in the dramatic 2-1 derby win over Torino on Sunday. OPTA FACTS This will be the 151st meeting between these two sides in Serie A: Juventus lead by 69 wins to 32. Juve are the opponent against which the Viola have suffered the most defeats and conceded the most goals against (244) in the top-flight. Fiorentina have won only two of their last 25 games against Juve in Serie A, with 12 wins for the Old Lady in the process. LAST FIVE MATCHES Fiorentina W W W L D 11/30/14 - Cagliari 0 - 4 Fiorentina 11/27/14 - Guingamp 1 - 2 Fiorentina 11/23/14 - Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Fiorentina 11/9/14 - Fiorentina 0 - 1 Napoli 11/6/14 - Fiorentina 1 - 1 PAOK Thessaloniki Juventus W W W W W 11/30/14 - Juventus 2 - 1 Torino 11/26/14 - Malmö 0 - 2 Juventus 11/22/14 - Lazio 0 - 3 Juventus 11/9/14 - Juventus 7 - 0 Parma 11/4/14 - Juventus 3 - 2 Olympiakos HEAD TO HEAD 3/20/14 - Fiorentina 0 - 1 Juventus 3/13/14 - Juventus 1 - 1 Fiorentina 3/9/14 - Juventus 1 - 0 Fiorentina 10/20/13 - Fiorentina 4 - 2 Juventus 2/9/13 - Juventus 2 - 0 Fiorentina http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111