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JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Sabatini: 'Pirlo and Totti...' Oct 5, 2014 Roma director Walter Sabatini reveals he “had negotiations” with Andrea Pirlo and Francesco Totti has "football immortality." They go head-to-head with Juventus today at 18.00 CET and Pirlo makes his first appearance of the season, click here for the line-ups. “We are surprised to see Pirlo from the start, but whatever their choice in midfield would’ve caused us difficulties,” Sabatini told Sky Sport Italia. “We were in negotiations with Pirlo three years ago, but it didn’t last longer than a few minutes. When we heard his wage demands, we changed idea. At that time we could not face up to such an expense.” Roma continue to rely on Francesco Totti, who celebrated his 38th birthday last week. “Totti knows how to set up his teammates and over the summer we worked on the transfer market with that in mind. “We are witnesses to Totti’s football immortality. He actually seems to have improved his fitness levels with age. “He’s working towards playing in the new stadium. Red tape is tough in Italy, but Roma will build its own stadium.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Er pupone sfotte e becca il giallo.

Rigore per la Roma. Rocchi in confusione.

Come piangono!

CARLOS TEVEZ 1-0

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Llorente: 'Juve have to win' Oct 5, 2014 Fernando Llorente admires Roma, but warns Juventus “have faith in our football and have to win.” “It is a very difficult game, as Roma are a great team and for a few years now have been doing very well,” the striker told JTV. “Last season it was tough to beat them to the title and this year they’ve started out strong, winning every game. “However, we have faith in our football, we’re playing on home turf and we have to win.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Iturbe: 'Roma can do great things' Oct 5, 2014 Juan Manuel Iturbe is a surprise starter for Roma against Juventus, but trusts “we can do great things.” “Is it decisive? I think it’s too early to say yes or no to that question,” Iturbe told Roma TV. “We want to win, it is going to be a wonderful and very difficult match. We know our fans will be here too and we can do great things. “How do we trouble Juventus? It’ll be difficult, as they play well and are accustomed to delivering in these big games, but if we focus on our own football then we can have our say.” Iturbe had been expected to sit on the bench in favour of Alessandro Florenzi, but completes the trident with Francesco Totti and Gervinho. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Line-ups: Juventus-Roma Oct 5, 2014 This is the top of the table showdown, as Juventus start Carlos Tevez and Andrea Pirlo against Roma’s Francesco Totti and Gervinho. Both teams have a 100 per cent record in Serie A after five rounds and already battled for the Scudetto last season, so it looks like another two-horse race in 2015. Juve need a confidence boost after their midweek 1-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, which saw Max Allegri criticised for an overly-cautious approach. He hopes to counter that today with Tevez – who has scored six goals in six games in all competition – partnering Fernando Llorente. Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba start in midfield, while Romulo, Andrea Barzagli and Luca Marrone are unavailable. Few expected Pirlo to even feature, as he’s in the squad for the first time in six weeks, but he is in the starting XI instead of Arturo Vidal. Kwadwo Asamoah gets the nod ahead of Patrice Evra, while Martin Caceres starts despite dislocating his shoulder in Madrid. Roma’s Champions League exploits were considerably more impressive this week, earning a 1-1 at Manchester City and arguably out-playing the Premier League holders. Totti became the oldest ever goal-scorer in the Champions League, just days after his 38th birthday, and he is again playing here with Gervinho and Juan Manuel Iturbe, who is also back from a lay-off. There is an injury crisis in the Giallorossi ranks ruling out Daniele De Rossi, Leandro Castan, Davide Astori, Morgan De Sanctis, Kevin Strootman, Marco Borriello and Federico Balzaretti. Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski therefore starts again, while Seydou Keita completes the midfield trio with Miralem Pjanic and Radja Nainggolan. Holebas is picked rather than Ashley Cole at left-back. Last season Roma lost home and away to Juve, who amassed an all-time Serie A record 102 points. The last time the Giallorossi won here was 2-1 in 2009-10. Juventus: Buffon; Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente Roma: Skorupski; Maicon, Manolas, Yanga-Mbiwa, Holebas; Pjanic, Keita, Nainggolan; Iturbe, Totti, Gervinho http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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Barzagli out for at least a month Oct 5, 2014 Andrea Barzagli will be out for at least another month after the Juventus defender saw a specialist. The centre-back underwent surgery to correct a long-standing heel problem in his right leg in July. He continued to struggle in training and visited the specialist who performed the operation, Doctor Orava. Today Juventus released a statement confirming a stress fracture was found in the heel. Barzagli will therefore suspend the planned fitness regime and stick with treatment and specific training for another 30 days. After that period, he will see the specialist again for a check-up.

Martino: 'Tevez for Argentina' Oct 5, 2014 Argentina Coach Gerardo Martino said he “will probably call” Carlos Tevez if he continues his Juventus form. The striker hasn’t played for his country since the 2011 Copa America, but the new boss put in charge after the World Cup in Brazil is open to a recall. “Tevez’s absence draws attention today as it has done for two or three years,” Martino told reporters ahead of a match against Brazil. “I wanted to see other players right now, but if he continues at this level then I will probably call him.” Tevez has scored six goals in six games this season for Juve between Serie A and the Champions League. His record with Argentina is of 13 goals in 62 senior caps, having made his debut in March 2004. Previous manager Alejandro Sabella resisted pressure to bring Tevez back amid rumours the Juve forward did not get along with Leo Messi.

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Bonucci: Only Roma can stop Juve The Bianconeri defender says he believes the Italian capital club are the only side who can stop he and his team-mates from claiming a fourth consecutive Scudetto this term. Oct 5, 2014 Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci says Roma are his team's only competition for the Serie A title this term. The Bianconeri won their third consecutive Scudetto last campaign, with the Italian capital club runners-up. The two face off on Sunday at Juventus Stadium separated only by goal difference at the top of the table, having both won all five of their opening games, and the defender believes the clash could prove to be a potential title-decider. “We are the strongest side and have proved that over the last three years, but Roma have improved a lot, both in terms of quality and in their self-confidence,” the 27-year-old told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. “I expect a very different game to the relatively simple ones we’ve had against Roma in Turin recently. "I do believe it’s just Juventus and Roma for the Scudetto. The rest of the group seems pretty far away." The Italy international also talked about the Giallorossi's evolution as a team since the departure of Antonio Conte as head coach and subsequent appointment of Massimiliano Allegri to the role. “First of all they share that ferocious desire to win. It’s the same objective that they are chasing with a different attitude. "Conte is a warrior, on and off the field. Allegri is more relaxed with his work, but really knows how to make his voice heard when things aren’t going well. “Francesco Totti is a phenomenon and a real leader, but Gervinho is their key player. He provides the change of pace.” Bonucci also talked about his side's less impressive form in Europe, after they were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. “Perhaps in Europe we lack a little character,” he added. “We have everything it takes to do well, but now need a decisive step forward in terms of mentality. “We need to become aware of our real capabilities. I read a lot of criticism, some of it fair, as we did stick to the bare minimum and at a certain point should’ve been more daring. However, we took the initiative in Madrid. “We returned from Spain without points, but with more confidence. I think Atletico can really represent a turning point for us on the international stage, as we realised that we can play at that level.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. Roma Preview: Round 6 It takes (the top) two to tango Oct 4, 2014 In a perfect world, Juventus will swiftly go into the international break with three more points and that will be that. They'd be playing a relatively easy opponent, one where Juve would seemingly cruise to a win by a couple of goals and then we would sit there for two weeks eagerly awaiting the next round of fixtures because we want to see the perfect start roll on. But Juventus aren't facing a team that will be wallowing in the bottom half of the table this season. No, no. Juventus are facing their closest competition, the club that has also started the season with five straight wins. They're facing Roma, their clear-cut No. 1 competition in Serie A. So, I'll ask all of you the following question: Who's ready to rumble? Juventus-Roma is the showdown of the season to date. It doesn't matter if it's just the sixth round or taking place on the fifth day of October, it's the gosh darn showdown of the season. Both teams have yet to lose a game, with Roma and Juventus combining to allow all of one goal between the two of them. Roma are coming off a draw in which they deserved more than one point against Manchester City, Juventus look to get back on the right foot after a disappointing showing in Madrid against Atlético. Is it possible that a game could be this big on the first weekend in October? Well, when the two teams atop the league at this point in time are so much better than everybody else, then it's pretty important. It is the game that everybody has looked forward to for weeks on end, the one everybody pointed to the minute it was announced on fixture release day. And that is before both Roma and Juventus started the season perfect in Serie A. Just take this into account: Juventus Stadium sold out in what seemed like about 20 minutes. (Okay, it was actually a couple of hours, but that's still absolutely incredible.) That should pretty much tell you all you need to know about how the game is being perceived by those who are going to be in attendance. And in turn, it will tell you that Juventus Stadium will almost be, without question, deafening when the opening whistle is about to sound. Yep, it's everything you want — and then some — in a top-of-the-table clash between two very, very good teams. Now there's just one thing left to do. You know, actually play the game. GOOD NEWS Juventus have still yet to allow a goal this season. And outside of a momentary lapse in man-marking from Stephan Lichtsteiner, Juventus still have a perfect defensive record. Some good injury news for once: Martín Cáceres and Álvaro Morata, who were both injured midweek in Spain, will be available for selection tomorrow night against Roma, according to Max Allegri at his pre-match press conference. BAD NEWS As of this preview going live, Andrea Pirlo's status is still being determined. He has been called up, but who knows what his role will be tomorrow night. You get the feeling that he's close to being back to match fitness, but it's hard to read whether Allegri is going to bring Pirlo back before the international break or wait until he's had an extra two weeks just to be sure. JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen #Allegri: "We'll make a decision on @Pirlo_official between today and tomorrow. It's best to have him in the best shape for Juventus." There's also the other injured players, most notably Andrea Barzagli and his reported injury setback following surgery on his right heel over the summer. Boo. WHAT TO WATCH FOR 1. Juventus coming out of the Champions League. It's never not interesting to yours truly to see how Juventus respond to a tough European outing, regardless of the result. But with Juventus playing not-so-hot in Spain and having ramp things up again for another incredibly important game a few days later. As I've said many times after Juventus suffer a loss (or even a disappointing result): Will we get a team that is clearly worn out from the game prior? Or will we get a squad, like we saw so many times under Antonio Conte, that just comes out pissed off and wants to prove a point to everybody? That's Allegri's task. Get 'em snarlin' mad, Max. "I think our strength is always to evaluate the positives and negatives from a game in order to face our next encounter in the best possible way. We are ready to face Roma. It will be a different game with respect to our match against Atletico because they play a different style of football." (Source: ESPNFC) Those are the words of Giorgio Chiellini. Let's see if Giorgio is right. I sure hope he is. 2. Roma coming out of the Champions League. The difference between last season is a pretty noticeable one: Roma's in Europe, too, folks. Unlike last season when they could put all of their focus on Serie A, Roma now have the same weekly grind that Juventus does with Champions League football being played midweek. Up until this point, they have yet to falter one bit. But the devil's advocate will say that up until this point, Roma hasn't played anybody close to Juve's class in Serie A so far this season. You know what? That's definitely the truth. Who did Roma have after their Champions League opener? Cagliari, which ended in a 2-0 win against Zemanlandia. I think it's safe to say that playing Cagliari after a European contest is a little different than playing Juventus just a few short days after playing in the Champions League. James Horncastle @JamesHorncastle Garcia: Challenging all these teams is fantastic. We do this job to play these kind of games. 3. Roma's front three vs. Juventus' back three. Well, there will be at least one team using a 4-3-3 tomorrow night. It just won't be Juventus. /grumble/ But the reality is, it's going to be a 4-3-3 vs. 3-5-2 just like it was each time Juventus played Roma last season. And when it comes to Roma's trident up top, it's safe to say they will be a challenge. Why? Well, because Francesco Totti is still damn good at what he does. Gervinho has the ability to be a complete pest on the wing and has truly thrived under Rudi Garcia's direction and guidance. And there's also a chance that Juan Iturbe shows his face and reminds Juventus what they're missing after the transfer-that-never-happened this summer. Having Cáceres available will be huge for the defense based on how good he's been this season. Putting at least one of Roma's offensive threats on lock will be huge. 4. The impact of Fernando Llorente. And now we talk about Mr. Llorente, the guy who was tipped for big things this season but has yet to truly get anything going outside a few contributions here and there. Is it true that Llorente isn't playing well through the first five weeks of the 2014-15 season? Well yeah. But with Morata available despite having a "minor" muscle injury from the loss to Atlético Madrid, one has to think that Llorente will once again be starting alongside Carlitos Tévez against Roma. It will another chance for Llorente to get going against a team that is extremely well drilled and organized defensively. Not exactly the kind of team you want to play against when you're trying to regain some form, but a good performance against a very good team like Roma will likely do wonders in re-instilling some confidence entering the international break. 5. The impact of Arturo Vidal. In case you've forgotten or haven't checked the internet lately, Arturo Vidal likes playing against Roma. OptaPaolo @OptaPaolo 4 - Arturo Vidal has netted four goals against Roma in Serie A, his joint-favourite target in the top flight. Preference #JuveRoma Now, Roma's midfield is definitely not as shaky as it was when Vidal first arrived in Italy. But look at the way Vidal played against Atlético Madrid; that's about as un-Vidal-like as it gets. It was almost a microcosm of the team's performance as a whole, which wasn't anything special whatsoever. Vidal played like crap, Juventus played like crap. There you go, folks. Simple formula. But we know it's not on Vidal, just like it's not solely on a lot of other players. But you look at how Roma may line up on Sunday and see Vidal seemingly straight across from Miralem Pjanić, it's impossible not to think that Good Vidal will have to outweigh Bad Vidal. That's just how the simple formula works. My starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Cáceres, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah; 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

Serie A - 6^ Giornata Andata - 5-10-2014 (ore 18:00) JUVENTUS - ROMA - Domenica, 5 ottobre 2014 - ore 18:00 Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Gianluca Rocchi Confronti ufficiali 180 - 160 (Serie A) - 16 (Coppa Italia) - 4 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Juventus 85 - 76 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 51 - 47 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Roma 44 - 37 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) Goals Juventus 281 - 252 (Serie A) - 24 (Coppa Italia) - 5 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Roma 190 - 171 (Serie A) - 18 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Juventus - Roma a Torino Serie A Confronti ufficiali 80 Vittorie Juventus 51 (L'ultima il 05.01.2014, 3-0) Pareggi 21 (L'ultimo il 13.11.2010, 1-1) Vittorie Roma 8 (L'ultima il 23.01.2010, 1-2) Goals Juventus 157 Goals Roma 57 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro la Roma a Torino 15 presenze Del Piero Alessandro 14 Furino Giuseppe 12 Bettega Roberto 12 Salvadore Sandro 12 Scirea Gaetano 11 Zoff Dino 10 Buffon Gianluigi 10 Cabrini Antonio 10 Causio Franco 10 Cuccureddu Antonello 10 Varglien I Mario 8 goals Del Piero Alessandro 6 Boniperti Giampiero 5 Bettega Roberto 5 Borel II Felice Placido 5 Praest Carl Aage Andersen 5 Sivori Omar Enrique 4 Cesarini Renato 4 Gabetto Guglielmo 4 Schillaci Salvatore 4 Vidal Arturo 3 Capello Fabio Ultimi confronti diretti 27.01.2011 Coppa Italia Juventus-Roma 0-2 03.04.2011 Serie A Roma-Juventus 0-2 12.12.2011 Serie A Roma-Juventus 1-1 24.01.2012 Coppa Italia Juventus-Roma 3-0 22.04.2012 Serie A Juventus-Roma 4-0 29.09.2012 Serie A Juventus-Roma 4-1 16.02.2013 Serie A Roma-Juventus 1-0 05.01.2014 Serie A Juventus-Roma 3-0 21.01.2014 Coppa Italia Roma-Juventus 1-0 11.05.2014 Serie A Roma-Juventus 0-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 6 - Pareggi 1 - Vittorie Roma 3 - Goals Juventus 18 - Goals Roma 6 http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_101

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Pirlo back for Juventus-Roma Oct 4, 2014 Andrea Pirlo, Alvaro Morata and Martin Caceres are available for Juventus in tomorrow’s title clash with Roma. Pirlo is back in the squad for the first time in six weeks, while Morata and Caceres have passed fitness tests after picking up problems during the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Andrea Barzagli is still out of action and will see a specialist next week for his on-going Achilles tendon problems. Juventus squad for Roma: Buffon, Chiellini, Caceres, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Giovinco, Llorente, Bonucci, Padoin, Pirlo, Asamoah, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Storari, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra, Mattiello http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Bonucci: 'It's a two-horse race' Oct 4, 2014 Leonardo Bonucci shrugs off superstition to declare “it’s just Juventus and Roma for the Scudetto. Gervinho is their key player.” “We are the strongest side and proved that over the last three years, but Roma have improved a lot, both in terms of quality and their self-confidence,” Bonucci told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. “I expect a very different game to the relatively simple ones we’ve had against Roma in Turin recently. I do believe it’s just Juventus and Roma for the Scudetto. The rest of the group seems pretty far away... “Francesco Totti is a phenomenon and a real leader, but Gervinho is their key player. He provides the change of pace.” Juve have changed this season, as Massimiliano Allegri took over from Antonio Conte. “First of all they share that ferocious desire to win. It’s the same objective that they are chasing with a different attitude. Conte is a warrior, on and off the field. Allegri is more relaxed with his work, but really knows how to make his voice heard when things aren’t going well. “Now we have a different approach to the game with fewer rapid vertical passes, but the intensity has remained the same.” The Bianconeri continue to stutter in Europe, where they were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. “Perhaps in Europe we lack a little character,” continued Bonucci. “We have everything it takes to do well, but now need a decisive step forward in terms of mentality. “We need to become aware of our real capabilities. I read a lot of criticism, some of it fair, as we did stick to the bare minimum and at a certain point should’ve been more daring. However, we took the initiative in Madrid. “We returned from Spain without points, but with more confidence. I think Atletico can really represent a turning point for us on the international stage, as we realised that we can play at that level.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Allegri: Juventus Must Play With Intensity Against Roma Oct 4, 2014 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has stated that the Bianconeri must play with intensity if they want to defeat the Giallorossi on Sunday. The Bianconeri suffered their first loss all season after succumbing to a 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid in their second Champions League group stage match, where a second half goal from Arda Turan was enough to give the Spanish champions all three points. Meanwhile, Roma battled to a 1-1 draw against Premier League winners Manchester City courtesy of Francesco Totti’s record-setting goal ahead of the hugely anticipated clash between this season’s Scudetto favourites. “Against Roma we’ll definitely be playing with the same intensity as we did in Madrid, except, of course, with a huge improvement on technique and tactics,” he noted ahead of Sunday’s game. “However, although they are our main challengers, this game is not decisive in terms of the Scudetto. There are still another 96 points remaining in the championship but we will have to be careful given that we know what kind of game Roma play. “We will push hard to maintain possession and fight to get it back when we lose it, and I am certain that they will be doing the same thing.” The former AC Milan coach also discussed the status of some of his key personnel, Roma icon Francesco Totti, as well as some of his own decisions in his professional life. “Andrea Pirlo has been out for six weeks, so his fitness levels aren’t up to par yet. We need him back fit because he’s one of our crucial players. As for [Kwadwo] Asamoah and [Patrice] Evra, we might rotate since Evra has played several games in a row. “Totti is a historic player like other famous no. 10′s such as [Alessandro] Del Piero and [Roberto] Baggio who keeps performing at the highest level because he has taken good care of himself. He brings a lot of experience to the side. “As for myself, I have no regrets [about not taking the Roma job] nor at staying at AC Milan, because if I had gone to Roma, I would not have become the coach of Juventus.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Garcia: Roma Will Face Juventus With Confidence, They Are Not Unbeatable Oct 4, 2014 Roma boss Rudi Garcia has insisted that his team will be facing Juventus with confidence on Sunday and believes the capital city club can secure a victory against the reigning Serie A champions. Both the Giallorossi and the Bianconeri will be entering the match in Turin with five victories in their first five league matches and the Lupi tactician is hoping that his squad’s pressing attack will be able to break down the strong Juve defence in order to take first place, though he admits it’s still too early to worry about which team could win the Scudetto. Garcia spoke during his pre-match press conference on Saturday about the upcoming away battle with Juventus and the talent possessed by the hosts, while also commenting on Roma’s ability to adapt to their opponents’ playing style and the positive attitude they demonstrate on the pitch. “The nice thing about tomorrow is that we have played against the champions of Russia, England and now Italy,” said the 50-year-old. “Then next we have the champions of Germany. It’s something great, we play this game because of challenges like these. “That’s the beauty of tomorrow, there are many champions on both sides. We’ll play with a lot of confidence and ambition. “We will always play to win, like we did against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, while we were on their field as well. “Juventus have kept the same tactics from Antonio Conte with Massimiliano Allegri, for the most part. There are some differences that we hope to exploit, perhaps they position themselves higher without the ball, which can create spaces for us. “They physically have an important impact, which is one of their main qualities. We will have to hold the ball and then be good to press in the attack. “What has happened in the past doesn’t count, teams are different along with other things. What counts is the effort put in by anyone who plays in this challenge. “Carlos Tevez is the most decisive and the numbers prove it. Juventus are a complete team, but they are not unbeatable. No one is. “I’m only focused on my own team, I trust my boys. Our team attitude always leads us to play at our best. Every player is there for the team and the proof has been there in our recent games. “This means that we’re able to overcome difficult moments, like we did against City. It’s not easy to maintain the best attitude, especially in a long season. However, I expect us to continue as we’ve been and have big ambitions. “The condition of the team? All of the guys should be available and have the 90 minutes in their legs, we have trained for the past five days. “I think a draw would be a bad result if one of the teams deserves to win. However, everything is different if a team is struggling and is able to collect a point. “What matters most is that we are ready to play this game. I hope to see good football, especially after the Italian teams did well in Europe this past week. The Serie A is underestimated and could use the good publicity. “Tomorrow we will have to think about what’s happening on the field and adapt to the game, being able to change what we can do when needed. We have proven that we can do this and will continue to do so. “The championship will not be decided tomorrow and it would be disrespectful to think otherwise. However, Juve are the favourites and I won’t change my mind on that.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Roma Name 24-Man Squad For Match Against Juventus Oct 4, 2014 Roma coach Rudi Garcia has named a 24-man squad for the Giallorossi’s away match against Juventus on Sunday. Morgan De Sanctis and Leandro Castan have not been included in the squad, with Lukasz Skorupski and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa expected to replace them in the starting lineup. Radja Nainggolan and Maicon have also been included after overcoming their respective injury concerns. Goalkeepers: Lobont, Marchegiani, Skorupski Defenders: Calabresi, Cholevas, Cole, Maicon, Manolas, Somma, Torosidis, Yanga-Mbiwa Midfielders: Emanuelson, Florenzi, Keita, Nainggolan, Paredes, Pjanic, Ucan Forwards: Destro, Gervinho, Iturbe, Ljajic, Sanabria, Totti http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Allegri: Juventus need Pirlo in his best shape The head coach admits he is uncertain whether the midfielder will play against Roma and has stressed that Sunday's encounter is far from a title-decider. Oct 4, 2014 ​Massimiliano Allegri remains unsure whether Andrea Pirlo will be fit in time for Juventus' Serie A clash with Roma on Sunday. The game in Turin sees Italy's top two go head to head, with both sides boasting 100 per cent league records after five matches. Pirlo is yet to feature this season after picking up a hamstring injury, but the experienced midfielder could be in line for a return at Juventus Stadium - but only if Allegri considers him completely ready. "We'll make a decision on Pirlo," Allegri said in a press conference on Saturday. "It's best to have him in the best shape for Juventus." Allegri also confirmed that Martin Caceres and Alvaro Morata will be available and the Juve coach revealed he is facing a selection dilemma between Patrice Evra and Kwadwo Asamoah. The game has come too soon for Andrea Barzagli, who is yet to fully recover from a foot problem. After a strong start to the 2013-14 campaign, Roma's title challenge fell away last season as Juve romped to a third successive crown. And Allegri is wary of the threat posed by Rudi Garcia's men. "Roma are a team who have bolstered during the summer and gained confidence from last season," he said. "We need to show we've got the desire to regain our title. It won't be easy. Roma approach the game on a great run of form. Juventus Stadium is a crucial factor for us, the fans never stop cheering on the team. "I think Roma will approach the game completely differently to how they did last season. "We're aware of our strength and Roma are our closest rival. But nothing will be decided [on Sunday], there's still a long way to go. "It will be evenly matched so we'll need to do well to bring out our qualities and strike their weaknesses." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi 'You can't win with ballet shoes' - Garcia vows to attack Juventus The Frenchman says his side will approach their clash with the champions with the same attacking mindset that saw them take a point away to Manchester City in midweek. Oct 4, 2014 ​Rudi Garcia says Roma will approach their top-of-the-table clash with Juventus on Sunday with an attacking mindset. Something has to give at the Juventus Stadium, with both teams boasting a 100 per cent record in Serie A, and Garcia expects his side to build on their midweek draw with Manchester City in the Champions League. Juventus won both matches between the two sides last season but Roma will hope to follow up the champions' defeat to Atletico Madrid by inflicting another loss on Massimiliano Allegri's side. Garcia knows his team face a stern test but vowed to fight Juve across the pitch for the three points. "If you're in this job, you aspire to be involved in games like this," the Frenchman said at a media conference on Saturday. "We'll pull out all the stops in Turin to make sure we're able to play our game and show our ambition. "Roma always play to win and we'll approach it the same way as on Tuesday [against City], with the ambition to cause problems. "Juve have a strong physical presence on the field, we have to be up for that. We have to win balls in defence too and you can't do that with ballet shoes, you need to fight." Juve's Carlos Tevez has scored six goals in as many games in all competitions and Garcia knows Roma must stop the Argentine if they are to move ahead of their rivals. "I think Tevez is their most decisive player," he added. "The numbers tell you that. "Juve are a complete team, a quality outfit. They're not unbeatable though, we saw that on Wednesday. "I'm focused on us and I have faith in my players." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Vidal: 'Totti my childhood star' Oct 4, 2014 Arturo Vidal “can’t believe” Juventus lost to Atletico Madrid and is glad to face Francesco Totti, who “was a champion when I was a child.” “We must attack them straight away and not allow Roma time to breathe or play their football,” Vidal told Tuttosport. “It has always gone well for me, as I tend to score goals against the Giallorossi in Turin. They have fast players and great quality, so play to launch them forward. We might have less quality, but we are more of a team and keep more possession. “This game arrives at a delicate moment for both teams. The winner will have maintained better concentration throughout. “There’s more pressure on us, as Juventus always have more pressure than the other teams. We’ve won three consecutive Scudetti and every opponent plays the game of a lifetime against us. I like that, though, as feeling this pressure means you are strong.” Totti scored for a 1-1 draw at Manchester City midweek, becoming the oldest ever player to net in the Champions League at 38. “Totti was already a champion when I was a child,” noted Vidal. “He is a genius and as always we will use intensity and aggression to control him. Can I see myself scoring in the Champions League at 38? Ooh, that would be very difficult. My type of football uses up a lot of energy and I don’t know if I’ll get to 38!” While Roma impressed midweek, Juventus were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid and criticised for a negative approach. “We faced a strong side that played in a very obstructionist manner, sitting in their own half and waiting to hurt us on the counter-attack. We played on their level, so not perfect, but barely allowing chances to a team that last season was minutes away from winning the trophy. “I didn’t like the referee in Spain, much like when we played Real Madrid last year, as there were very few yellow cards despite the constant fouls and their defenders were always crying to the officials... It’s horrible playing like that! “I saw progress in our attitude. We were really angry at the Calderon for losing a game in an incredible way. Nobody could believe Atletico were able to score a goal while playing like that. We made one single mistake and were punished.” Vidal was asked about the difference working with Max Allegri after Antonio Conte’s sudden summer departure. “One is more relaxed, whereas the other is more... let’s say intense. The working methods are different, but they are united by the desire to win. They use two different paths to reach the same objective. Allegri is less anxious in general, but in training he is just as tough as Conte. “Was Conte’s exit a shock? Yes it was, especially as I was on vacation and didn’t understand what was happening. I’d never seen a Coach just leave after winning three consecutive titles.” Looking back over his career in Serie A, the Chile international picked a surprising toughest opponent. “Milan the first year were tough, but also Napoli and Roma. I always had problems playing against Inler, while Montolivo is very good on the ball and Nainggolan is a whirlwind. “Maybe the toughest was Robinho. He’s technically gifted and hides to ball, which drives you crazy. There’s a strong temptation to just kick him!” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - ROMA - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 - 6:00 PM Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus - Roma Preview: Serie A's top two meet in crunch clash Juventus and Roma will look to draw first blood in the race at Serie A's summit in Sunday's eagerly awaited top-of-the-table Turin clash, with one 100 per cent record sure to end. Oct 4, 2014 Juventus and Roma will look to draw first blood in the race at Serie A's summit in Sunday's eagerly awaited top-of-the-table Turin clash. The pre-season title favourites will battle for the first time this term at the Juventus Stadium with at least one 100 per cent winning record sure to end. Defending champions Juve, who sit top on goal difference, have dominated in recent seasons, winning three straight league titles under the stewardship of Antonio Conte - including last season as they finished 17 points ahead of Roma. Conte has since departed for the Italy job, but Juve have started well under new coach Massimiliano Allegri - winning all five of their league matches without conceding a goal. Having completed a league double over Roma last term, including a 3-0 win in the corresponding fixture in January, Juve will perhaps start as slim favourites, though Roma continue to show a dramatic improvement under Rudi Garcia. After guiding Roma to an impressive second-placed finish last term, Garcia strengthened his squad in the close-season with the likes of Ashley Cole, Juan Iturbe and Urby Emanuelson. The new charges have settled in well, Roma too boast five wins from five and have conceded just once. Part of Roma's success is down to the performances of evergreen captain Francesco Totti, who this week became the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history with the equaliser in their impressive 1-1 draw at Manchester City. The 38-year-old is well aware that Roma's early-season form counts for nothing yet, though. "The problem is that we have not won anything yet," he told La Repubblica. "We have experienced some beautiful moments, but in the end what counts is the result." Juve skipper Giorgio Chiellini was in equally bullish mood ahead of the intriguing contest and he insists Sunday's result has no bearing on the destination of the Serie A title. "The game won't determine anything given that it's still early days," he told Sky Sport Italia. "We've both begun the campaign in good form and it'll be a tense match where it's vital we take our chances." Juve, who are looking to bounce back from Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League loss at Atletico Madrid, are once more without Andrea Barzagli (heel) who will visit a specialist in the coming days. Allegri also has concerns over striker Alvaro Morata (gluteal) and Martin Caceres (shoulder), while Andrea Pirlo (hip) is yet to have featured this term. For Roma, Iturbe could be handed a start after recovering from a calf complaint to come off the bench against City, but Daniele De Rossi (calf) and Kevin Strootman (knee) are both still out. HEAD TO HEAD 11/05/2014 - Roma 0 - 1 Juventus 21/01/2014 - Roma 1 - 0 Juventus 05/01/2014 - Juventus 3 - 0 Roma 16/02/2013 - Roma 1 - 0 Juventus 29/09/2012 - Juventus 4 - 1 Roma LAST FIVE MATCHES Juventus L W W W W 01/10/2014 - Atlético Madrid 1 - 0 Juventus 27/09/2014 - Atalanta 0 - 3 Juventus 24/09/2014 - Juventus 3 - 0 Cesena 20/09/2014 - Milan 0 - 1 Juventus 16/09/2014 - Juventus 2 - 0 Malmö Roma D W W W W 30/09/2014 - Manchester City 1 - 1 Roma 27/09/2014 - Roma 2 - 0 Hellas Verona 24/09/2014 - Parma 1 - 2 Roma 21/09/2014 - Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari 17/09/2014 - Roma 5 - 1 CSKA Moskva http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111