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Bravo Insigne, palla fuori.

Show di Bonucci su Higuain.

Higuain con la mano a carciofo stile Italy.

Bell'azione della Juve. Asamoah spara sull'esterno della rete.

Ottimo Carlitos. Respinge a fatica il portiere partenopeo.

A Firenze giocano contro la Samp e il pubblico manda a quel paese la Juve.

Ogbonna si é perso Higuain, tiro fuori.

Gran bel goal di Giuseppe Rossi. Fiorentina 2 Sampdoria 0

Gran parata di Reina che nega il 2-0 alla Juve.

Bergomi subito a parlare di goal in fuorigioco.

FERNANDO LLORENTE 1-0

Coreografia ed atmosfera splendidi allo Juventus Stadium! @@

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Marotta: 'Verbal sparring was benevolent' Nov 10, 2013 Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta assured Antonio Conte and Rafa Benitez’s verbal sparring was “benevolent.” http://markting10.nl/ This evening Juventus and Napoli go head-to-head, but in his Press conference Conte said Benitez would have ‘failed’ if he didn’t win the Scudetto this season. “These statements were part of the media game, but were very well-intentioned,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia. “Juventus have the duty to target the best in every competition they enter. Of course there are opponents to deal with, but these are our targets.” http://markting10.nl/ Paul Pogba has become a key figure in the Bianconeri midfield despite arriving on a free transfer from Manchester United. “We have signed Pogba on a free transfer and Andrea Pirlo before that. A club has to keep an eye on every situation, be ready to step in and also have a little bit of luck, not to mention a Coach who can make the most of these players.” There have been reports this week that Juve director Fabio Paratici is the prime target to replace Adriano Galliani at Milan next season. http://markting10.nl/ “We are proud that one of our directors is linked with a very prestigious club. However, Juventus have reference points and a solid group of directors in me, Paratici, Pavel Nedved and President Andrea Agnelli. This team is very united and strong, so I see no siren song from elsewhere.” Juventus could face punishment, as before kick-off there have already been anti-Neapolitan chants in the stands. These are treated as ‘territorial discrimination’ and penalised using the same rules to combat racism. http://markting10.nl/ “We are worried and I think all of football is for the things that keep happening, such as today with Nocerina. This gives a negative image to our football and it’s a great shame. “I’d love for the fans to only cheer on their own teams and not aim abuse at others. It is something we should all together try to deal with.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Isla, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, De Ceglie, Peluso, Motta, Padoin, Marchisio, Giovinco, Quagliarella NAPOLI: Reina; Maggio, Fernandez, Albiol, Armero; Inler, Behrami; Callejon, Hamsik, Insigne; Higuain Napoli bench: Rafael, Colombo, Cannavaro, Uvini, Britos, Dzemaili, Radosevic, Pandev, Zapata, Mertens

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Line-ups: Juventus-Napoli Nov 10, 2013 It’s the huge Scudetto showdown, as Juventus welcome Napoli with Carlos Tevez taking on Gonzalo Higuain. http://markting10.nl/ The game kicks off at 20.45 CET. Roma’s surprise 1-1 draw with Sassuolo today means the winner of this clash will close to within one point of the leaders. Juventus are on home turf and fresh from a midweek 2-2 Champions League result with Real Madrid. http://markting10.nl/ Giorgio Chiellini, Martin Caceres, Mirko Vucinic, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Simone Pepe are out of action, so Tevez partners Fernando Llorente. Angelo Ogbonna receives a rare start in defence, having struggled to impress so far this season. Napoli are coming off a hard-fought 3-2 Champions League victory over Olympique Marseille. http://markting10.nl/ Giandomenico Mesto and Juan Camilo Zuniga are still out of action, while new buy Anthony Reveillere is not yet in the squad. Pipita Higuain leads the way in Turin supported by Jose Maria Callejon, Marek Hamsik and Lorenzo Insigne. JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Isla, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, De Ceglie, Peluso, Motta, Padoin, Marchisio, Giovinco, Quagliarella http://markting10.nl/ NAPOLI: Reina; Maggio, Fernandez, Albiol, Armero; Inler, Behrami; Callejon, Hamsik, Insigne; Higuain Napoli bench: Rafael, Colombo, Cannavaro, Uvini, Britos, Dzemaili, Radosevic, Pandev, Zapata, Mertens http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Mamozio con il basta in firma ....

Sai Domenico, appena letto, mi sembrava che avessi scritto "Isla fuori dalle palle".

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Can cup king Benitez be taken seriously as a potential Serie A winner? The Spaniard has started life in Naples on the right foot, but he will have to buck his recent trend if they are to triumph in the league this term. Nov 10, 2013 COMMENT By Kris Voakes When Rafa Benitez eventually calls it a day and retires from football coaching, he will have quite a trophy collection to show his grandchildren. http://markting10.nl/ The winner of a Champions League, Europa League, European Super Cup, Club World Cup and FA Cup, he has made a habit of winner major trophies in recent years. But while the 53-year-old stands as one of the most successful coaches in the game at present, it is now nine years since he was a league winner. Since that 2004 Primera Division win with Valencia that earned him a move to Liverpool, Benitez has been unable to replicate the two league championships he won with los Che at a time when Real Madrid and Barcelona both appeared fallible. A lot has changed in football in the years that have passed. The Spaniard has racked up trophies at Liverpool, Inter and Chelsea since leaving Spain, and it was his reputation as a winner that led to Aurelio De Laurentiis appointing him as Walter Mazzarri’s successor in the summer. The Napoli president’s project has been successful so far, but what it is lacking is consistent silverware. Benitez was seen as the perfect man to bring in the medals. http://markting10.nl/ However, having won the Coppa Italia in 2012, Napoli’s next target has to be the league title. And in Benitez they have a coach who has fallen short regularly in recent years. His first season with Liverpool will always be remembered for the marvellous feat of Champions League glory, stolen from the grasps of despair following a now famous six-minute period that stunned AC Milan. However, in finishing 37 points behind champions Chelsea in fifth place that term, they were only late entrants into the following season's Champions League, after the English governing body found a loophole in Uefa’s rules that initially had Everton competing at Liverpool’s expense. One year later, a third-placed finish was enough to win the Reds direct entry to the competition despite losing their continental crown after a knockout loss to Benfica. Meanwhile, a dramatic FA Cup final win boosted Benitez’s reputation further. http://markting10.nl/ In 2006-07, the Spaniard was again lauded for his qualities in Europe, leading Liverpool to another Champions League final alongside a second successive bronze medal in the Premier League. But by the time they’d finished fourth in 2007-08, the club’s owners were rightly wondering when a title challenge might finally come. On average, Liverpool had finished 20 points off the pace over the first four years of the Spaniard’s rule. It was in 2009 that Benitez came closest to emulating those triumphs in La Liga, but after holding a significant advantage at one stage, Liverpool fell four points short of Manchester United despite beating the eventual champions home and away. They had fallen down thanks to their propensity to draw winnable games, particularly in the closing stages of the campaign. They lost only twice all season but fell three wins short of United’s tally. http://markting10.nl/ A seventh-placed finish in 2010 - 23 points off title contention - saw Benitez part ways with the club, but his switch to Inter would not be a long-term arrangement despite a Club World Cup win, while Chelsea had long since fallen away from league contention by the time Benitez was surprisingly asked to replace Roberto Di Matteo last season. His success in the Europa League was considered a credible feat, but it still wasn’t a test of Benitez’s ability to take a team successfully through the cut and thrust of a title race. Ten seasons on from his last league title, and a full five since the last time he even had a tilt, the Spaniard has something to prove. http://markting10.nl/ On Sunday, his Napoli side face a Juventus team who continue to display a sheen of superiority in the peninsula but have proved in their European form that they have rough edges to be exploited. Benitez is a man who has shown himself to have the skills to take advantage of just such weaknesses in the past, but has fallen short of seeing the job through over 38 rounds over the past decade. The trip to Juventus Stadium is his first huge Serie A evening with the Partenopei, but a win will mean nothing if he doesn’t lift the Scudetto aloft come May. Napoli fans would quite like what Liverpool, Inter and Chelsea got with Benitez in charge, but what they really want is to replicate Valencia. http://markting10.nl/ TEVEZ & HIGUAIN GO HEAD-TO-HEAD Had things worked out differently, Gonzalo Higuain might have been lining up for Juventus on Sunday night rather than Napoli. In a summer of many sagas, the Bianconeri eventually plumped for Carlos Tevez as their second forward signing following Fernando Llorente. Most observers of a Juve persuasion will tell you they are more than happy with how things turned out, with Tevez having started life in Turin very well. http://markting10.nl/ Speak to Neapolitans, though, and they'll tell you that Higuain's form has allowed them to quickly forget about the loss of former talisman Edinson Cavani. His eight goals this term have ensured that Napoli are in a good position in the Champions League and also well in the Serie A shake-up. But, by the season's end, one is likely to be picked over the other as being one of the signings of the summer. Sunday night may give us the first clue as to which will be considered the better deal come May. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Once upon a time in the north Many believe Juventus-Napoli will hinge on Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain, but Dave Taylor is not so sure. Nov 10, 2013 The great Italian composer Ennio Morricone will enjoy his birthday this Sunday and may even watch his beloved Roma take on Sassuolo. However, most everyone else will be watching a much more influential game further north between Juventus and Napoli. Certainly one of his films, The Good the Bad and the Ugly can relate to the situation between the three top clubs, but it will take a brave person to define which is which this early in the season. http://markting10.nl/ There is also a lot of pride tied up in today’s Turin tete-a-tete, with Juve goalkeeper Gigi Buffon praising both clubs for their progress since arriving from Serie B just six seasons ago. “The prestige of the tie was lost a bit after the years of Michel Platini and Diego Maradona,” he said. “That returned with the matches in Serie B, where both teams had ended up. Now we find ourselves competing at the top and that is the result of planning.” Certainly over the last few years the bi-seasonal clashes have been crucial pointers towards who would finish top, with Juventus winning the last three home fixtures between the two sides. On the surface the result slightly favours Juve, who have yet to drop a point at home, scoring 15 and conceding just four. Napoli meanwhile have scored 10 times in five away games, losing just the once. http://markting10.nl/ Yet overall things are as tight as a tide of Zebras squeezed into a FIAT Panda. Currently both sides are deadlocked in second and third on 28 points, with Napoli only above Juve on goal difference. With no midweek games coming up due to the international break, both Coaches will be fielding their strongest teams and with the sides pretty much equal in everything, it’s a tough call. Both outfits are scoring just over two goals a game, with over 50% of their shots on target, and Napoli slightly ahead in the goals to shot ratio with 19% against Juve’s 15%. Their overall pass completion ratio is the same on 86%, while their pass completion rate in the final third is also identical on 75%. Where Juve do have a better ratio is in the number of crosses: 230 to Napoli’s 173 and their respective success rates of 23% to 17%. With most of the rest of the stats being equal, it will probably need an individual piece of magic to break any deadlock. http://markting10.nl/ In this case the Press believe the balance of the game revolves around the two Argentine strikers, Juve’s Carlos Tevez and Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain. Is the duel more of a media fancy than an actuality, considering both players have strikingly different characteristics and perform different roles in their respective teams? Napoli’s system sees Higuain as a sole striker supported by a trio of forwards with Marek Hamsik the consistent choice along with two of Jose Callejon, Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and Goran Pandev. Whoever is picked, Pipita is blessed with an array of creative types willing to supply him with the ball and who can score themselves. http://markting10.nl/ On the other hand Juve are set up with twin strikers Tevez and one of Sebastian Giovinco, Fabio Quagliarella, Mirko Vucinic or Fernando Llorente. And it is here that Napoli perhaps has the advantage with their attacking trio offering more opportunities for themselves and Higuain to score than Tevez’s trio. Unfortunately for the number 10, his creative players Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba play further away from him than Napoli’s triad, which leads to less goal scoring opportunities. However, despite that Apache has been no slouch, playing in one more game than Higuain and scoring six with two assists compared to Pipita’s five goals and three assists. http://markting10.nl/ Yet the player who puts them both to shame is Hamsik, who proves best value with six goals in 736 minutes, one every 122, plus an assist. Meanwhile Tevez scores one every 147 and Higuain one every 143. So let’s forget the Apache, Pipita and the media projections, as it could well be Marekiaro who makes the difference at the end of the day. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. Napoli Preview Nov 10, 2013 Juventus and Napoli are tied with 28 points through 11 matches in Serie A. Despite their strong starts, they are still three points off the title pace being set by Roma. It makes for a very important meeting in Turin on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ The Vecchia Signora are coming off a thrilling 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League. It was an impressive showing by Juventus, which could have easily earned the victory if not for some strong play by Real's veteran goalkeeper, Iker Casillas. Napoli also had a midweek Champions League fixture and did well to emerge with a 3-2 triumph over Marseille. Gonzalo Higuain scored twice to help the Partenopei move one step closer to the knockout rounds amid a close Group F race. http://markting10.nl/ Match Forecast (via Bloomberg Sports) Juventus: 56.4 percent Napoli: 20.7 percent Draw: 22.9 percent Top Storyline: Can Juventus defend home field in a crucial league clash? Juventus hold a perfect record at home so far in league play with wins in all five matches at Juventus Stadium. They have outscored opponents 15-4 in those fixtures in contrast to a more narrow 8-6 edge in six road contests. http://markting10.nl/ The Vecchia Signora need to keep that positive home trend alive if they want to grab control of second place and keep pace with Roma. Even though it's still relatively early in the campaign, every lost point is another hurdle later on. Juventus must be able to control the middle of the pitch. They were able to do it for extended stretches against Real Madrid but struggled to do so early in the second half, and the talented Spanish side capitalized. They can't afford a similar lapse against Napoli. http://markting10.nl/ It puts the onus on the midfield, likely led by Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba. If they can establish pace and possession in the early going of both halves, Juventus should be able to keep the dangerous Napoli attack at bay. Higuain is in good form for the Partenopei. If he's forced to retreat toward the middle of the pitch to collect passes, it will be a positive sign for Juventus. If the striker is getting most of his touches in the final third, Napoli will like their chances. With both sides desperate to grab three points before heading into the international break, it should be a fierce battle for 90 minutes. http://markting10.nl/ Prediction Given the importance of the match and the lackluster defensive showings in their Champions League contests, it wouldn't be a surprise to see both sides a bit conservative early. Neither side wants to give up a quick goal that would change the complexion of the match. Things should open up in the second half as both sides push for three points. The slight edge goes to Juventus thanks to their terrific home form so far this season. Expect a strong showing in the midfield to help lead them to a narrow victory. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus 2-1 Napoli http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. Napoli PREVIEW – Time to Send a Signal Nov 9, 2013 After an impressive but unsatisfying home draw against Real Madrid this week, Juventus welcome another Madrid threat to the Juventus Stadium, as Rafa Benitez (a former Real Madrid player himself) brings old rivals Napoli up to Torino in a battle between 2nd and 3rd place. http://markting10.nl/ If you said before the season that Juventus and Napoli would be locked on points in early November, no one would’ve bat an eye. However, if you said the two sides would be both on 28 points tied for 2nd place, it might have provoked a few more Ancelotti-style raised eyebrows. Despite Roma only drawing one match thus far, Juventus and Napoli have kept an incredible pace to keep up with the capital club and currently only sit 3 points behind the Giallorossi. While it’d be a much to say Roma is the team to beat for the Scudetto, they are legitimate Scudetto contenders and deservedly lead Serie A at this point. In some ways, tomorrow’s match between represents who will be tipped by the Italia media to lead the charge against Roma’s dominance. Tomorrow will decide who is the “anti-Roma.” http://markting10.nl/ JUVENTUS Just a month ago, much of the media had already written off Juve’s season. Fiorentina’s comeback victory came in the same week as the loss in Madrid to los Blancos. With Roma steamrolling ahead in the league, some thought Juventus was too weak to keep up in the league, and too far behind in the Champion’s League to progress. And here we sit, in early November, with both the league and Champion’s League knockout qualification still both very real possibilities. Juventus bounced back from the loss in Firenze by winning 3 Serie A games in a row. Most impressive is that the team conceded 0 goals in the process. Conte stated after that miserable week that the team must work on defense, which has been uncharacteristically sloppy this season. It looks noticeably more organized. http://markting10.nl/ The home match against Real Madrid was somewhat of a throwback, with both Ronaldo and Bale’s goals coming off defensive mistakes, but the team looked otherwise compact, motivated, and aggressive. Conte has had to deal with a few suspensions and injuries recently, but the team doesn’t look like it’s missed a step. Conte will have to do with a fair amount of absences for the Napoli game, though Benitez has similar issues. Giorgio Chiellini will be absent due to injury, failing a late medical exam after straining his muscle in training. Martin Caceres was called up early for Uruguay’s World Cup qualification match against Jordan, and the team refused to let him travel late. Simone Pepe, Mirko Vucinic and crucially, Stephan Lichtsteiner remain sidelined from injury. http://markting10.nl/ There’s a fair amount of defensive shuffling required, though Leonardo Bonucci returns from a rest. It’s widely expected that after playing a 4-3-3 against Real Madrid and occasionally in the league this week, Conte will revert to a 3-5-2 to battle Napoli. The three man defense will likely be consisting of Bonucci, Ogbonna, and Barzagli, with Asamoah and Isla handed the reins to the wingback position. In midfield and attack, Conte has most of his options available but is rumored to be resting Marchisio for a Vidal-Pirlo-Pogba midfield line. Up top, Tevez will likely start as Conte’s main striking fixture. Llorente seems the most likely to partner him- the Spaniard has been consistently growing into the side and could be rewarded with a starting spot after his 2nd goal against Real Madrid. Expect to see Quagliarella as a sub- forced out of his hometown club back in 2010, he may have a point to prove. Probable Formation: (3-5-2) Buffon; Bonucci, Ogbonna, Barzagli; Isla, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente http://markting10.nl/ NAPOLI Juventus comes into this game with a fair amount of momentum, but Napoli arrives in Torino with even more positive results. A 3-2 away comeback victory over Marseille puts them in great position to qualify for the Champion’s League knockout stages. In the league, they have an identical recent record as Juventus- like the Bianconeri, the Azzurri’s only dropped points of late came in a loss to bitter rivals. Napoli was defeated 4 matchdays ago by Garcia’s Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Also similar to Juventus, Napoli has issues in defense with first-choice right back Juan Zuniga sidelined due to injury and Mesto recently tearing his ACL. Britos has been out with injury lately, but has been called up for the match and probably will remain a substitute. http://markting10.nl/ In midfield and attack, Benitez has most of his choices available, and probably will go with his typical formation. Inler and Behrami are given keys to the deep-lying midfield spot, and an attacking trident of Callejon, Hamsik, and Mertens supports Gonzalo Higuain up top. Benitez has done an excellent job at Napoli thus far, though the Napoli President deserves credit for supplying the former Liverpool manager with some excellent signings. Raul Albiol has improved the defense and relegated former captain Paolo Cannavaro to the bench. Callejon and Higuain have been terrific since arriving in Italy, and after a slow start to his Napoli career, Dutchman Mertens seems to be growing in confidence. It’s not a coincidence that Napoli has an impressive 11 players called up for international duty coming up. Probable Formation: (4-2-3-1) Reina; Maggio, Fernandez, Albiol, Armero; Inler, Behrami; Callejon, Hamsik, Mertens; Higuain http://markting10.nl/ One of the key tactical battles this Sunday will be the matchup on the wings. Napoli’s defense suffered on the wings against Roma, and Maggio and Armero are both relatively uncomfortable in a back 4 defensive formation. Isla and Asamoah are likewise uncomfortable in a back 4, but have been freed to push forward by Conte’s switch back to the 3-5-2. For Juventus, the attacking trident is the tactical threat. The Bianconeri have been great at closing down target men this season, but have struggled with efforts from midfield, both shots and inserting runs. This is what Napoli excels at- rather than Higuain, attacking midfielders Callejon and Hamsik are currently their team leaders in league scoring. Juve’s midfield will have to shield the defense well. http://markting10.nl/ Make no mistake about it, this game will have big morale implications for both sides. Juventus has generally dominated Napoli in Torino throughout the club’s glorious history and even in the more patchy recent history. Forza Juve! http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. Napoli Preview: Round 12 — Welcome to the main event Nov 9, 2013 It may not have the same kind of pomp and circumstance as the game Juventus played earlier this week. It may not have the same kind of season-altering impact that Real Madrid coming to Turin might have had for the simple fact that it's not the Champions League group stages and Juve aren't entering with just two points in three games. http://markting10.nl/ You know what, though? Juventus-Napoli is pretty darn close. It's Serie A's No. 2 team and...No. 2 team meeting in one heck of a matchup to head into the international break on. And if there was a team that was picked to challenge Juve's stint atop the Serie A mountain, it was Napoli and their summer full of spending the chest of millions upon millions of euros that came with selling Edinson Cavani to Paris Saint-Germain. The result, through 11 games, has been the same amount of points (28), as both Juventus and Napoli find themselves entering Sunday's showdown in Turin looking up at the same team in the standings — Roma. Not exactly what everybody thought would happen in regards to who would be at the top of the table, but Juve and Napoli being in the top three isn't all that surprising. http://markting10.nl/ And now, barring Juve playing out their second consecutive draw, second place will belong to only one team come the end of 90 minutes at what is expected to be another loud and boisterous Juventus Stadium crowd. (I wouldn't expect anything less from them.) Doesn't sound like a bad way to spend a Sunday night in Turin. Well, if the result goes in favor of the guys who wear the black and white stripes, that is. http://markting10.nl/ GOOD NEWS As disappointing as it was, there's no getting around how well Juve played against Real Madrid on Tuesday. And outside of the snooze fest at the Tardini against Parma, the way Juve has played between the first Madrid game and the return leg has to be encouraging. They received a whole lot of praise after Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Juventus Stadium, and rightfully so. Now it's time to keep the good run going. BAD NEWS The rumors are true. No Giorgio Chiellini, no Martin Caceres tomorrow night against Napoli. Add that to the consistent absence of Mirko Vucinic and Stephan Lichtsteiner ever since the last international break and you've got quite a few key pieces on the sidelines due to injury. Dammit. http://markting10.nl/ WHAT TO WATCH FOR 1. Juventus' Argentinian striker vs. Napoli's Argentinian striker. They were two of the biggest signings in Serie A this summer. Not in terms of their price tags, those were completely different. But Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain put to be the myth that big names don't want to play in Serie A anymore. And through the first three months of the season, they've lived up to the billing. Tevez has scored six goals, Higuain has scored five. That's not counting the impact each has made in the Champions League. When Juve and Napoli take the field Sunday night, the two Argentinian strikers will be under the microscope. That's pretty easy to figure out. http://markting10.nl/ 2. How Angelo Ogbonna plays. With no Chiellini, it's Ogbonna time on the left side of Juve's three-man defense. The last time he started a game, he was unintentionally trying to score a goal on Gigi Buffon just a few minutes after kickoff. He settled into the match after that, but it hasn't exactly been a seamless transition from one Turin club to the other for one of Juve's summer signings. Does all of this mean he's a bust? Of course not. Six appearances in a Juventus jersey is hardly the sample size to declare if Juve did or didn't waste a good chunk of money this summer. One thing is pretty clear: Ogbonna's getting another chance in a big game to show what he's worth. And that means no funny back passes that make Buffon panic. 3. Juventus' wingbacks vs. Napoli's fullbacks. Looking at most predicted starting lineups, maybe it should read "Juventus' wingbacks vs. Napoli's wingbacks" for the simple fact that both Christian Maggio and Pablo Armero aren't really fullbacks. Both aren't exactly model examples of fullbacks for a four-man defense. Don't believe me, watch Maggio's highlight film from the Italian national team the last couple of years. That means Kwadwo Asamoah and Mauricio Isla — who looks set to start on the right — will be matched up against a couple of offense-first fullbacks. Sounds like a good matchup, right? http://markting10.nl/ 4. The tactical battle between Antonio Conte and Rafa Benitez. For one of the few times in Serie A this season, Juventus' manager won't be going up against a team that players some kind of variation of the 3-5-2 he helped make Italy's latest trend. Nah, Benitez is a 4-2-3-1 kind of guy, and that means Juve will be trying to breakdown a team that isn't like others in Italy. Sure, there's that whole thing about Napoli having good players inhibiting those spots on the field, but like any meeting between two very good managers, there's the battle within the battle. Then again, that tactical attle sounds like something Conte enjoys. 5. How the Real Madrid game impacts Juventus. By the time there's kickoff at Juventus Stadium, Conte's squad would have had nearly five days away from an actual game. This time of year with the way the schedule has been set up, that's impressive. Not only was the Real Madrid game a tough one physically, it certainly was draining mentally. The biggest thing when it comes to Juventus is to see if they can raise themselves up emotionally just days after one of the biggest games of the season. Call it a hangover or whatever you want, but the game after the game might be just how — or how not — Conte's men are able to get psyched up again just days after Madrid's visit to Turin. http://markting10.nl/ My starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Isla, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Llorente, Tevez http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus host Napoli in a fight for domestic dominance Nov 9, 2013 After attempting to slay one dragon, Juventus are back to face their biggest rivals for the title on Sunday evening: Rafa Benitez's Napoli. A match worth 623 million euros, according to Tuttosport, "corresponding to the costs derived from the explosion of the reactor in Fukushima" they write. Well then, it better be a worthy spectacle. http://markting10.nl/ Arguably Serie A's two strongest sides, both Napoli and Juventus have been built to compete both in Europe and domestically. They boast experience, strength in depth and tacticians able to make the difference. More importantly, they are the two clubs making the money and spending it wisely in a bid to relaunch the name of Serie A. While we will inevitably compare and contrast the quality within each side, this match will be seen as a chance to compare Argentine players Carlos Tevez with Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain. Both are considered leaders within their respective clubs, but with such different styles of play, it's difficult to conclude who has proved to be the better buy. Higuain is a number 9, capable of working the channels with a phenomenal work and conversation rate. He works tirelessly for the squad, pressing centre-backs, pushing forward and troubling opposing defences. While he is the focus of the attack, he plays a key part in securing the defence. His consistent hunger at the top and the encouragement he gives to those around him help push the side forward and allow Napoli to adopt a high centre of gravity and remain compact and secure. He steals the ball in advantageous positions and then attempts to strike. With the opponent struggling to get rid of him, they in turn suffer in playing the ball out from the attack. http://markting10.nl/ Tevez is a more creative forward, one capable of a lethal finish but better able to construct exciting passages of play and assisting his teammates. His vision and individual skill has made all the difference while he has immediately grasped onto Antonio Conte's style of play and developed an understanding with those around him. At times, like against Real Madrid in Turin, he would benefit from more intelligent runs, but as Conte's consistent starter, he's rarely disappointed in the final third, partaking in practically every offensive move. Yet this game is not only about its two target men but about arguably the two best sides in Serie A. Always an exciting and competitive fixture, Conte has stoked the fire further when he opted to issue a warning, "I hope that Benitez realises this year that if he doesn't win the Scudetto, he'll have achieved nothing." While teams are certainly judged by the results they manage, we cannot say that Benitez has not achieved anything. Since 2004 Napoli have played with a three-man back-line and focused on similar tactics, wisely picking coaches that can continue playing a certain style of play to ensure a philosophy. Benitez's arrival marked a departure from the usual Neapolitan style of football as he looks to create a side willing to take the initiative and produce performances worthy of European trophies. http://markting10.nl/ They may still be fond of reactive tactics and counter-attacking play but the Spaniard has constructed a good quality side that can both dominate or retaliate. Better in possession and stronger defensively, the marked improvement in the quality of their game is largely down to tactical discipline and a more ruthless mentality. The coach has also seamlessly integrated his new arrivals over the summer while the development of a certain Lorenzo Insigne is a thing of beauty. Previously selfish with the ball, too fond of dribbling and not always capable of the right decision despite his audacious skill, Benitez has turned him into a wise forward capable of quick releases, endless mobility and overwhelming movements. This squad can attack via the wings, through intricate movements in the box or even score from long distance shots. In fact, 10 of their goals have arrived from long strikes due to the capability of a certain Marek Hamsik and Gokhan Inler who used to manage the same at Udinese as well. http://markting10.nl/ Of course, they do have their weaknesses and struggle against sides with pace and quick movements. With a slow centre-back duo, they are prone to being caught out of position. If Juventus were to increase the tempo and quicken the passes going forward, then Napoli will suffer. It is also imperative that the Bianconeri pay extra attention to their defensive duties in the wide areas while remaining calm in their own attempts to play out from defence, regardless of how much pressure they will suffer from Higuain. http://markting10.nl/ Unfortunately, with Martin Caceres away on international duty, Stephan Lichtsteiner still absent and Giorgio Chiellini injured, Juventus will have to play a 3-5-2 formation, a tactical shape Conte insists is being played due to necessity and not desire. Whatever the formation deployed, it's important the Bianconeri achieve a win at home as they have yet to win against a big club, whether that be Real Madrid, Fiorentina or Inter. A win against Benitez's side will ensure confidence and give Juve the three points they need to get that bit closer to rediscovering their domestic dominance. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Napoli cannot fail to win Scudetto, says Conte The Italian coach had added further pressure on his opposite number in the dugout, Rafa Benitez, insisting he must be successful this season with the amount invested in the squad. Nov 9, 2013 Juventus coach Antonio Conte believes Napoli have no excuse for failing to win the Scudetto this season, ahead of their clash on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ The pair sit level on points in second and third place in Serie A after strong starts to their respective campaigns, and both will be seeking victory in Turin to keep pace with leaders Roma. However, Conte insists that Rafa Benitez's side are by far the strongest candidates in Italy to seize the league crown, after reinforcing with the likes of former Real Madrid players Gonzalo Higuain, Jose Callejon and Raul Albiol over the summer. "They finished second, spent €90 million in the transfer market and I think Benitez is intelligent enough to realise that he won’t have achieved anything if Napoli don’t win the Scudetto,” the 44-year-old told reporters. http://markting10.nl/ "I’ve heard him say that Napoli are still at 75 per cent and that’s something that slightly concerns me. When they reach 100% they will be out of sight. “Higuain cost €40m and that says all you need to know about him. We played Real Madrid [in the Champions League] and appreciated their technical level. Napoli have purchased three players from them." The Bianconeri were in the race to snap Higuain up before opting for Manchester City's Carlos Tevez instead, and Conte revealed he harbours no regrets over that signing or Fernando Llorente. http://markting10.nl/ "Comparisons? They’re two formidable strikers," the Italian continued. "Higuain is a poacher and thrives in and around the box, while Carlos also enjoys assisting team-mates. "I’m happy with our choices and I wouldn’t change anything. Fernando can and must improve and it’s down to him to continue with the professional approach he’s shown during this first part of the season. http://markting10.nl/ "Returning to the international fold could be an added motivation for him, along with the competition we’ve got here." Tevez has enjoyed a prolific start to his Juventus career by scoring seven goals, while Llorente netted twice in his side's Champions League clashes against Madrid. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI November 10, 2013 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Benitez: Chiellini loss won't affect Juventus The Spaniard believes the strength in depth at Antonio Conte's disposal will more than make up for the loss of the defender when the sides clash on Sunday. Nov 9, 2013 Napoli coach Rafael Benitez does not believe Giorgio Chiellini's absence will boost his side when they face Juventus on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ Chiellini is expected to miss the clash at Juventus Stadium through injury, but Benitez feels the squad depth at Antonio Conte's disposal means the champions will not miss the Italy international. He told reporters: "Juve have the strongest squad in the league, the absence of Chiellini doesn't change the balance. "They have such strength in depth and Antonio Conte knows it, so they are the favourites for the Scudetto. http://markting10.nl/ "Having said that, we must play in a relaxed and confident manner, as we have faith in our own qualities. "I expect a strong performance tomorrow, as I want to see the minds and the hearts of my players. "Juventus are very strong, which is why we need stamina and intensity as well as the desire to do well. We will try to stop them any way they can and hurt the Bianconeri." http://markting10.nl/ Napoli bolstered their ranks in the week with the signing of free agent Anthony Reveillere, with the Frenchman set to provide cover for the injured Juan Zuniga and Giandomenico Mesto. Although he remains some way short of match fitness, Benitez is confident the defender, who turns 34 this weekend, will prove a crucial addition to the squad at San Paolo. http://markting10.nl/ "We had a meeting and among the players available at the moment was Reveillere," he explained. "I knew the player and gave the all-clear to continue talks. "He can give us a great deal and we have 15 days to get him back in shape. He has quality and can play on either flank." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111