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Spintarella su Tevez.

Bello il coro sulla madre di Nocerino e il suo lavoro notturno.

Bravissimo Montolivo!

Ma che ha fatto Tevez?

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ANDREA PIRLO 1-1

Chiellini scalda le mani ad Abbiati.

Occasionissima per Quagliarella.

Che inizio.

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Line-ups: Juventus-Milan Oct 6, 2013 Both Juventus and Milan need to silence critics, boost confidence and win to close on the leaders as they go head-to-head tonight. http://markting10.nl/ Juve Coach Antonio Conte hit out at criticism this weekend, claiming it represented “the enemy trying to destabilise us.” The second consecutive Champions League draw, 2-2 with Galatasaray, fuelled murmurs around the Bianconeri side. Mirko Vucinic and Stephan Lichtsteiner join Simone Pepe and Martin Caceres on the injury list, so Fabio Quagliarella partners Carlos Tevez. Simone Padoin takes the wide right role in place of Lichtsteiner with Paul Pogba rested. http://markting10.nl/ Milan were also criticised after their Champions League game, a 1-1 draw with a dubious last-gasp penalty away to Ajax. Mario Balotelli scored in Amsterdam, but here continues his three-match Serie A ban for insulting the referee. The absentee list now includes Valter Birsa, Kaka, Stephan El Shaarawy, Giampaolo Pazzini, Daniele Bonera, Matias Silvestre, Jherson Vergara and Mattia De Sciglio. Alessandro Matri faces his former teammates, having left Juventus over the summer, supported by Robinho and Riccardo Montolivo. There is also a change in midfield with Antonio Nocerino stepping in against his old club. JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Quagliarella Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, Ogbonna, De Ceglie, Peluso, Motta, Pogba, Isla, Llorente, Giovinco MILAN: Abbiati; Abate, Mexes, Zapata, Constant; Nocerino, De Jong, Muntari; Montolivo, Robinho; Matri Milan bench: Amelia, Gabriel, Zaccardo, Emanuelson, Poli, Mastalli, Saponara, Niang http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Barzagli: 'Win would be important' Oct 6, 2013 Andrea Barzagli acknowledges a victory over Milan tonight “would be very important” for Juventus and the title race. http://markting10.nl/ “It is a game between two teams who have important ambitions,” the defender told Mediaset Premium. “A victory would be very important. Aside from the table, we should focus only on this match and I think Milan will be coming here fired up for a win.” Barzagli will face his former teammate Alessandro Matri, who made the move from Juventus to Milan this summer. “We know each other well and we know what he can do. We’ll have to be wary.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Matri: 'I put emotions aside' Oct 6, 2013 Alessandro Matri is back in the Juventus Stadium as an opponent, but hopes he can “surprise them at their first mistake.” http://markting10.nl/ “There are special sensations and it’s against my ex-teammates, but it is only right to eliminate those emotions and concentrate on the game,” he told Milan Channel. “This match is worth a great deal and we know Juve, but we want to get a result and will try to achieve that. “I have to remain concentrated for the full 90 minutes. Over the 90, I will try to surprise them at their first mistake. “Every game is decisive to get back to the top spots and we will try to get back into the position where we belong.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

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JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. AC Milan: Serie A Live Score, Highlights, Recap Oct 6, 2013 Sunday evening sees undoubtedly the biggest game of the Serie A weekend, as Juventus take on AC Milan in Turin. http://markting10.nl/ Both sides came through midweek Champions League engagements with draws to show for their efforts, continuing somewhat lukewarm starts to their respective European campaigns. At domestic level, however, reigning champions Juventus have continued to show their class—winning five of their opening six and drawing the other. http://markting10.nl/ A win will lift them back within two points of early pacesetters AS Roma, who won comfortably at Inter Milan on Saturday. AC Milan will not make that easy for them, though—knowing that victory will elevate them from a midtable logjam up to the top six, helping them move on after an underwhelming start to the season. A defeat may only increase the pressure on Massimiliano Allegri. The game kicks off at 8:45 p.m. CST (2:45 p.m. ET). http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. AC Milan: Predictions for Top Stars in Action Oct 6, 2013 AC Milan travels to Juventus on Sunday. Both teams have injury problems and will rely on big performances from their top stars. http://markting10.nl/ Milan hope to end the home side's unbeaten start to this year's Serie A campaign. There is currently an eight-point gap between the two clubs, which makes this fixture vital. Below are three players who must step up in order to ensure victory for their respective sides. Each could be the spark that ignites the team. But not all will be able to summon the will. Carlos Tevez (Juventus) Carlos Tevez is Juve's top scorer this year with three goals, but he has failed to find the target in his last three matches. That stat doesn't matter as much as it would with other players because Tevez's contributions elsewhere make up for it. The Argentinian has remarkable stamina and can often be seen falling back into midfield to help with the link-up play and give his teammates some assistance in developing an attacking move. Carlos Tevez thought Serie A would be easy, now thinks it's the most difficult http://yhoo.it/16Kv7X2 http://markting10.nl/ A good display from Tevez is essential if Juventus are to emerge victorious. He has shown no signs of disappointing during his short reign at the club. Expect him to deliver in front of a home crowd and help widen the gap between the two sides. http://markting10.nl/ Riccardo Montolivo Returning from injury in the 1-1 draw with Ajax, much will be demanded of Milan captain Riccardo Montolivo as he is welcomed back to Serie A action. Montolivo is a key cog in the Milan machine. Without Mario Balotelli to rescue the side, it could fall upon the midfielder's shoulders as captain and creative engine. Milan have conceded too many goals this season, and have been particularly poor from set pieces. If that continues, even a stellar captain's performance won't be enough to salvage a result from this fixture. http://markting10.nl/ Andrea Pirlo As his career moves into its final stages, Andrea Pirlo has drifted back in the midfield to occupy a very Italian regista position at Juventus. Operating just in front of the back four, Pirlo still has the vision and skill to direct the attack and play a vital role in the Juve midfield. It will likely fall to Nigel De Jong to try to reduce the impact of Pirlo on the game. Having coached him at Milan, Massimiliano Allegri will have some ideas about how to contain him. Allegri: "We won't man-mark Pirlo tomorrow." #JuveMilan Man-marking him seems the obvious answer, staying close and denying him room to pick apart the Milan defence. Pirlo has been absent in big games before, and was notably upstaged by Montolivo last year. De Jong has perhaps the most important job on the field. If he can get the better of Pirlo, the game will be Milan's for the taking. Unfortunately, all it takes is one moment for Pirlo to split a couple of defenders with a pinpoint pass. Expect the Italian master to take his opportunities. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. AC Milan Preview Oct 6, 2013 Reigning Italian champions Juventus will play host to European powerhouse AC Milan on Sunday in Turin in a match that could propel the winner to new heights in Serie A this season. http://markting10.nl/ Although Juve will be at a significant advantage playing at home and without fear of Mario Balotelli suiting up for the opposition, there's no question that the short-handed visitors will be game considering they're in dire need of a positive result this weekend. Early-season losses to Hellas Verona and Napoli paired with draws with Torino and Bologna have Massimiliano Allegri's side desperate for answers. Will they find them against Juve, or will Milan's woes continue? With the stage set for a pivotal Seria A showdown, here is everything you need to know. http://markting10.nl/ Odds*: Juventus: 51.4 percent AC Milan: 23.6 percent Draw: 24.9 percent *Odds according to Bloomberg Sports Top Storyline: No Balotelli, No Problem for Milan? Milan have managed to stay afloat without dominating striker Mario Balotelli in the lineup in their past two Serie A matches, drawing against Bologna on the road and beating Sampdoria at home. But Balotelli's three-match suspension means that Allegri won't have his mercurial star on Sunday against the defending Serie A champions. That could be a serious problem for Milan considering that Balotelli scored the club's only goal in its most recent match against Ajax in the Champions League earlier this week. http://markting10.nl/ Balotelli is also Milan's leading goal scorer in 2013-14, netting three goals in four Seria A appearances. Attacking talents like Robinho and Andrea Poli have stepped up in Balotelli's absence recently, but goals will be extremely difficult to come by against Juventus, who have conceded just four in six matches and only two at home this season. With Balotelli out the mix, Allegri will need to find scoring from somewhere else or risk coming away empty-handed. Prediction Though Milan are a dangerous team, it's never smart to pick against Juventus in Turin. The reigning champions won 14 of 19 Serie A matches at home last year (only Napoli won as many) and are 2-0-0 at Juventus Stadium to begin this season. http://markting10.nl/ With one of the world's top keepers in Gianluigi Buffon protecting the goal and a stout defense in front to assist him, you've got to love Juve's chances of winning their fourth straight Serie A match this weekend. The two clubs traded 1-0 victories at home a season ago. Don't expect the scoreline to look all that different on Sunday night. Juventus 2 - 1 AC Milan http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Pogba: I left Manchester United because of Ferguson's New Year's Eve snub The Frenchman was seen as one of the brightest talents to come through the Red Devils' academy in years, but elected to move to Serie A in 2012 due to a lack of opportunities. Oct 6, 2013 Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that he left Manchester United because he was overlooked by Sir Alex Ferguson for a game against Blackburn at the end of 2011. http://markting10.nl/ Pogba, 20, found himself on the fringes of the United first team throughout the 2011-12 season, and promptly left for Turin despite being tipped for a long, successful career at Old Trafford. The Frenchman's frustrations peaked when he was overlooked for a starting berth against Blackburn, a match United would lose 3-2, even though there was something of an injury crisis in midfield at the time. "I said to Ferguson: 'Play me, and I will show you if I'm ready or not'," he told Telefoot. "Against Blackburn, on December 31, 2011, I was on the bench. Ferguson puts Rafael in midfield with Ji Sung Park. Then I gave up. I was really bummed. http://markting10.nl/ "I joined Juve to silence people who have criticised me, who did not believe in me and said that I would fail." Ferguson claimed at the time that the young midfielder had shown a lack of respect in the way he and his agent, Mino Raiola, had agreed a deal with the Bianconeri behind United's back. Since then, Pogba has become a key component of Antonio Conte's Juventus side, and cemented his reputation as one of the best young players in the world by winning the Golden Ball for his performances for France at this summer's Under-20 World Cup. Goal understands that United, cautioned by their experience with Pogba, are preparing an unprecedented contract offer for young Belgian Adnan Januzaj, whose contract expires at the end of this season.

Possibili formazioni JUVENTUS 3^ La Juventus ha vinto il 75%, pareggiato il 15% e perso il 10% delle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe. La Juventus ha mantenuto la propria rete inviolata nel 55% delle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe. La Juventus non ha segnato nel 5% delle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe. La Juventus ha segnato esattamente 1 goal in 7 delle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe, vincendone 3, pareggiandone 2 e perdendone 2. La Juventus ha segnato esattamente 1 goal nel 35% delle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe. La Juventus ha segnato 1 goal in 8 delle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe, vincendone 3, pareggiandone 3 e perdendone 2. La Juventus ha segnato per prima nell'85% delle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe. Nelle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe, il 53% dei 40 goals realizzati dalla Juventus sono stati segnati dagli attaccanti, il 43% dai centrocampisti e il 5% dai difensori. Nelle nostre ultime 20 partite casalinghe, il 73% degli 11 goals concessi dalla Juventus sono stati segnati dagli attaccanti, il 18% dai centrocampisti e il 9% dai difensori. http://markting10.nl/ MILAN 9^ Il Milan ha vinto il 35%, pareggiato il 45% e perso il 20% delle loro ultime 20 partite esterne. Il Milan ha mantenuto la propria rete inviolata nel 25% delle loro ultime 20 partite esterne. Il Milan non ha segnato nel 10% delle loro ultime 20 partite esterne. Il Milan ha segnato esattamente 1 goal in 6 delle loro ultime 20 partite esterne, vincendone 2, pareggiandone 3 e perdendone 1. Il Milan ha segnato esattamente 1 goal nel 30% delle loro ultime 20 partite esterne. Il Milan ha segnato 1 goal in 8 delle loro ultime 20 partite esterne, vincendone 2, pareggiandone 4 e perdendone 2. Il Milan ha segnato per primo nel 45% delle loro ultime 20 partite esterne. Nelle loro ultime 20 partite esterne, il 61% dei 36 goals realizzati dal Milan sono stati segnati dagli attaccanti, il 33% dai centrocampisti e il 6% dai difensori. Nelle loro ultime 20 partite esterne, il 40% dei 25 goals concessi dal Milan sono stati segnati dagli attaccanti, il 48% dai centrocampisti e il 12% dai difensori. http://www.goal.com/it/results-standings/69/serie-a/table?ICID=AR_TN_98

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Statistics Oct 6, 2013 JUVENTUS 3RD Juventus have won 75%, drawn 15% and lost 10% of their last 20 home games. Juventus have kept a clean sheet in 55% of their last 20 home games. Juventus have failed to score in 5% of their last 20 home games. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus have scored exactly 1 goal in 7 of their last 20 home games, going on to win 3, draw 2 and lose 2 of these matches. Juventus have scored exactly 1 goal in 35% of their last 20 home games. Juventus have scored 1 goal or less in 8 of their last 20 home games, going on to win 3, draw 3 and lose 2 of these matches. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus have scored first in 85% of their last 20 home games. In their last 20 home games, 53% of the 40 goals scored by Juventus have come from forwards, 43% from midfielders and 5% from defenders. In their last 20 home games, 73% of the 11 goals conceded by Juventus have come from forwards, 18% from midfielders and 9% from defenders. http://markting10.nl/ MILAN 9TH Milan have won 35%, drawn 45% and lost 20% of their last 20 away games. Milan have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their last 20 away games. Milan have failed to score in 10% of their last 20 away games. http://markting10.nl/ Milan have scored exactly 1 goal in 6 of their last 20 away games, going on to win 2, draw 3 and lose 1 of these matches. Milan have scored exactly 1 goal in 30% of their last 20 away games. Milan have scored 1 goal or less in 8 of their last 20 away games, going on to win 2, draw 4 and lose 2 of these matches. http://markting10.nl/ Milan have scored first in 45% of their last 20 away games. In their last 20 away games, 61% of the 36 goals scored by Milan have come from forwards, 33% from midfielders and 6% from defenders. In their last 20 away games, 40% of the 25 goals conceded by Milan have come from forwards, 48% from midfielders and 12% from defenders. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus v AC Milan: What is all the fuss about? Oct 6, 2013 A massive game in the Italian calendar, history has seen some titanic meetings between Juventus and AC Milan. However, in last seasons Serie A encounters, both games were decided on a single penalty: Robinho giving the Diavolo the early season win and Arturo Vidal returning the favour later in the campaign. Though a victory for Juventus seems on the cards, it remains a very unpredictable fixture. http://markting10.nl/ Both sides are universally recognised for their achievements. Juventus are the nations most successful club with 29 Serie A titles, while Milan sit proudly with their seven Champions League trophies. Teams with very different appetites. In the 2003 Champions League final, AC Milan were the eventual victors over Juventus in a nail-biting penalty shootout. For the Rossoneri it’s always been about the European trophy, but Juventus have always looked to deliver the Scudetto for their fans each season. After a slumped period where the Old Lady appeared to have lost their killer edge, they have returned to dominate Serie A once again; with the third star for the Juventus badge with in touching distance. With this in mind, you would expect the Turin giants to have the greater desire to bulldoze through their opposition and assert their authority over their rivals. Looking back at the Champions League final, the squads at each teams’ disposal look very different. Veterans Gianluigi Buffon and Christian Abbiati are the only players remaining from the squad that ventured to Old Trafford ten years ago. For Juventus, they could argue they have a far stronger squad than they had in 2003, with their recent league form providing the necessary evidence. http://markting10.nl/ Modern day Juventus uses three defenders at the back rather than the more contemporary four that both teams opted for during the final. Lilian Thuram and Edgar Davids were difficult players to replace, but many Juventini will see Giorgio Chiellini and Arturo Vidal as excellent players capable of bettering those their predecessors. For the Rossoneri, the team that lifted the prestigious trophy that night will be one they will desperately want back. Unlike their opponents, Milan’s squad appears bereft of quality and is a far cry from the dominant side that lit up Manchester that evening. Even if the current squad was fully-fit it couldn’t hold a candle compared to a team boasting the likes of Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo and Andriy Shevchenko. Mario Balotelli, who was on hand to give his side a draw in their Champions League away match to Ajax through a late penalty, will be absent through suspension. The 23-year old will be a big miss with Stephan El Shaarawy also a notable absentee through injury. Milan’s attacking options are limited to Alessandro Matri, who recently joined the club from Juventus for €11 million, Robinho and M’baye Niang. It would be fair to say the Milan attack has been blunted, but it remains to be seen whether the visitors will be looking to attack their opponents. http://markting10.nl/ AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on during the match against Juventus in their Italian Serie A soccer match at Juventus stadium in TurinLooking at this from the perspective of the coaches, both will want the win, but Massimiliano Allegri would likely settle for a point at the Juventus Stadium. The Livorno man was content with the draw against Ajax and even went as far as saying his team played better than the Amsterdam club. Some journalists believe Allegri was conserving his teams energy for this fixture, but even this uneventful fixture could not help to disguise Milan’s glaring issues in the final third. The simple fact is Milan did not fashion goal scoring opportunities. The individual efforts of Balotelli cannot justify their attack because everything was so reliant on the former Manchester City striker creating something on his own. For most fans, the fragility of their defense is the main cause for concern, but unless they can threaten opponents in even the most basic of attacking moves, then the results will continue to turn sour. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus continue to dominate in the league, but like Milan, they have the coveted task of juggling European competitions with their domestic games. The Old Lady have been known to struggle, and their performance against Galatasaray supports this theory, whether the crowded fixture list has an effect will be known come Sunday night. Milan head into this fixture with a weakened squad. Balotelli’s second booking against Napoli means they will be without seven players including Giampaolo Pazzini, El Shaarawy, Mattia De Sciglio and the club’s last signing, Kaka. Juventus on the other hand are missing just Martin Caceres, Simone Pepe and third-choice goalkeeper Rubinho, while Mirko Vucinic and Stephan Lichtsteiner will be examined following their substitutions against Galatasaray. http://markting10.nl/ Antonio Conte will be looking to continue the unbeaten run, but the Bianconeri have only faced quality opposition in the form of Inter so far this season, who managed a draw at the San Siro, so Juventus have yet to be truly tested so far. Milan have had yet another torrid start to the season, winning only twice in six Serie A games; with Napoli asserting their dominance early on this season with a 2-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Many would expect, particularly with their lack of attacking options, that Milan will approach the game from a defensive mindset, while Juventus will begin what could become a merciless tirade of attacks over the ninety minutes. The emphasis is firmly on the hosts to take the three points, but there is always the chance of Milan causing an upset. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Montolivo: 'Being Milan captain...' Oct 6, 2013 Riccardo Montolivo admits being Milan captain brings “great responsibility” and trusts Alessandro Matri will score against Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ “Matri promised us a goal since the first day he arrived here,” Montolivo told Sport Mediaset. “We have great faith in him, as he has always scored goals in his career, so why shouldn’t he continue at Milan? “Being captain of Milan is an important role that brings great responsibility. It was a decision made by the locker room and the club to give the armband to me.” http://markting10.nl/ Mario Balotelli is suspended due to his three-match ban for insulting the referee. “Opponents often go over the top with him, but he too needs to be smart and not fall into the trap of provocation,” noted Montolivo. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus-AC Milan Betting Preview: Expect attacking absentees to ensure a game of few goals Massimiliano Allegri takes his inconsistent side to Turin without a number of his first-choice strikeforce, and Al Hain-Cole expects this to make for a low-scoring clash. Oct 6, 2013 Juventus will be looking to bounce back from their late Champions League disappointment against Galatasaray when they welcome AC Milan to Turin in Sunday’s high-profile Serie A clash. http://markting10.nl/ The Italian champions dropped two points for the second time in two European games after conceding a late equaliser to Roberto Mancini’s outfit on Wednesday, but are 4/7 (1.57) favourites with Paddy Power to put that behind them with a sixth league victory in seven this season. The Rossoneri had a late goal of their own to thank for their 1-1 draw away to Ajax on Tuesday, but with no wins in five competitive away matches this season, they are underdogs at 5/1 (6.00) to collect a first victory at the Juventus Stadium since it opened in 2011. Massimiliano Allegri's men have drawn four of those five away games and are available at 29/10 (3.90) to earn themselves a share of the spoils in this game. http://markting10.nl/ Allegri had Mario Balotelli to thank once again for his side's point in Amsterdam, as the mercurial striker won a debatable last-minute penalty before despatching it himself with trademark aplomb. That rescue act only served to underline how badly the former Manchester City man will be missed in Turin, as he serves the last of a three-match domestic ban incurred for insulting a referee in characteristically-truculent style following the defeat to Napoli. The coach's selection headache is made even more profound by the absence through injury of fellow attackers Kaka, Valter Birsa and Stephan El Shaarawy, making the job of breaking down a solid home defence even more daunting. http://markting10.nl/ Although some question marks hang over La Vecchia Signora’s defending recently, they have still conceded just seven in their last 15 Serie A games on home soil, and recent history between these sides suggests goals will be few and far between on Sunday. A bet on under 2.5 goals would have paid out in six of the last eight competitive encounters between the sides and offers unmissable value at 11/10 (2.10) considering Milan's attacking absentees, particularly as Juventus have only once scored more than two goals in their last 18 league games. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - MILAN October 6, 2013 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium — Turin Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus vs. Milan PREVIEW – Who Has More To Prove? Oct 5, 2013 To varying degrees both Juventus and Milan were expected to be two of the main protagonists for the Scudetto this season, and to varying degrees both had not gotten off to the starts they had hoped to. Yes with 6 games in the books, Juve are still in steady shape. They will need a win to remain within a game of first place Roma, who have been the surprise thus far of the season. Milan, meanwhile have stuttered quite a bit, and sit precariously in 10th place with a mere 8 of 24 points captured. http://markting10.nl/ And just like that, Juventus welcome their old nemeses Milan to the Juventus Stadium for another crucial match. This will be the fifth Serie A match-up between bosses Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri since the former took the wheel for the Old Lady two seasons ago. Unlike their first meeting back in 2011, also during the first week of October and also at the Juventus Stadium, Allegri will be looking to right his ship rather than defend his title. Juventus Despite the skeptical tone of the preceding paragraphs, the Bianconeri still very much have their destiny in their own hands. The issue is that they are fortunate that this is the case, and are coming off a very difficult, downright disheartening couple of weeks. Yes, since a difficult draw against Inter at the San Siro, Juventus have won their next three league games. Each one, however, was against an inferior opponent, and not without any controversy or difficulty. Amid reports of being unsettled, Spanish international striker Fernando Llorente made his debut against Hellas Verona a fortnight ago in style, but was unable to keep up that form in the way of goals despite some positive yet somewhat sporadic performances. Juventus would go onto earn a come-from-behind 2-1 victory against Hellas at home, before traveling to Verona and fortuitously earning another come-from-behinder, then winning a narrow 1-0 battle away to Torino — all of this with mere days in between. As evidenced from the results, the team’s form has left much to be desired. In particular, the rate of goals being leaked has been troubling and called a potential lack of concentration in defense into question. Perhaps more disappointing for tifosi, the team’s Champions League bugaboo continued in the form of a second consecutive (and potentially fatal) slow start in the competition. http://markting10.nl/ Making matters worse than the disappointing midweek draw against Galatasaray is the fact that Mirko Vucinic and Stephan Lichtsteiner were lost in the process. They join Martin Caceres and Simone “hey, remember me?” Pepe on the unavailable list. While a match with a big stage such as versus Milan might be the perfect setting to hand Llorente another start, particularly considering the defensive struggles of i rossoneri, it appears that Fabio Quagliarella will get the nod having earned it with a positive midweek performance. Replacing Lichtsteiner will be a bigger question mark, however. Mauricio Isla has been the top second-choice to the Swiss Express, and has performed well thus far despite a difficult 2012-13 which almost saw him sold over the past Summer. However in light of his midweek Champions League performance, in which he was arguably the reason for Juventus dropping two crucial points, giornalaccio rosa suggests it will be Simone “Oh God, you can’t be serious” Padoin instead. Probable Formation: (3-5-2) Buffon; Chiellini, Bonucci, Barzagli; Asamoah, Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal, Isla; Quagliarella, Tevez http://markting10.nl/ MILAN Milan, meanwhile, have had an even more difficult time than Juventus. Mirroring last year’s poor start practically to a T, they earned a full three points for just the second time in Serie A last weekend versus Sampdoria, followed by a drab draw with Ajax midweek in their own Champions League campaign — a draw which would be salvaged by Mario Balotelli. Many of Milan’s advocates during pre-season were quick to comfort themselves in the fact that since the arrival of Balotelli last winter Milan surged, and were looking forward to a full season from the undoubtedly talented striker. However for this week at least Balotelli remains suspended since apparently the FIGC frowns upon threatening to commit murder on a referee to his face (aka an obvious anti-Milan conspiracy). Which means that an old friend will be leading the attack against Juventus. Probable Formation: (4-3-1-2) Abbiati; Constant, Mexes, Zapata, Zaccardo; Muntari, DeJong, Poli; Montolivo; Matri, Robinho http://markting10.nl/ While one positive from Torino was the fact that a clean sheet was at least accomplished again, the defensive perfection would last just a matter of days. Already reeling from the Curse of Lars which began with Nordsjælland last Fall, and continued at FC Copenhagen, on Wednesday Juventus nearly took a positive result out of Turkish giants and Roberto Mancini. Having to once again play from behind due to a defensive error, Juventus went onto take a late 2-1 lead thanks to a penalty win and late goal from Quagliarella. The euphoria and hopes that the team was getting its Champions League back on track with a badly-needed three points against a tough opponent at home would last mere seconds however, as the defensive lapses would continue. This match is thus crucial for Juve, who will hope to simultaneously get their Champions League campaign back on track, while trying to keep within striking distance of Roma — two large feats considering their next UCL match is at Madrid, as well as the scintillating form of Roma. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Buffon's slow decline means Juventus must make a decision on his future The Italy captain has been tipped to carry on playing for as long as he wants, but signs of wear and tear suggest that it may be time for the Bianconeri to get a Plan B ready. Oct 6, 2013 COMMENT By Kris Voakes It wasn't his fault that Leonardo Bonucci sold him at least five yards short on the backpass which gifted Galatasaray a first-half lead over Juventus on Wednesday night, but one couldn’t help but think that it was something Gianluigi Buffon would have dealt with effortlessly five years ago. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri skipper has never been faultless – no footballer is – but the gaps between Buffon's errors has narrowed significantly over the years. Normally, he deals in one per year. In 2010, it was an awful spill which gifted a goal to Genoa’s Marco Rossi; in 2011 he was sent-off for misjudging David Di Michele’s flick against Lecce and handling outside his box. Last year, Juve’s title party was delayed by four days thanks to a slip which threw away a late lead, also against Lecce. But when he has been at least partly culpable this year, it has been a different type of mistake. It has not been the very human lapses that even the best shot-stopper will be liable to on occasion; rather, they have been the ones that have shown a fading of the qualities he has boasted throughout his career. Earlier in the year it was a slow response to David Alaba’s deflected long-range shot that set the tone for Bayern Munich’s 4-0 aggregate win in the Champions League which had some pointing their fingers in the direction of the 35-year-old. Then he parried Marcelo’s shot straight to Fred against Brazil at the Confederations Cup having reacted a split-second too late once more to the original shot. And his inability to react quickly enough to Bonucci’s error has again raised a question. http://markting10.nl/ The difference between the very best goalkeepers and the very good ones is in that ability to be one step ahead of an opposing striker, and whereas once Buffon was the personification of that quality, he is now showing little signs of slipping from his perch. Once the greatest goalkeeper in the game, he remains the best there is when it comes to organisation and authority of crowded goalmouths, but his great sense of anticipation has been compromised by his slowing body. Likewise, he is taking that millisecond longer to get down to some shots than has been his custom for years. It has long been suggested, not least by this writer, that Buffon could end up matching the feat of Dino Zoff by captaining Italy to a World Cup win at the age of 40, but while he remains the Azzurri’s undisputed number one heading to Brazil 2014, by Russia 2018 he may well be just another Italy legend of the past. http://markting10.nl/ Antonio Conte will rightly feel that there is no reason to upset the applecart just yet, but all the same he needs to be thinking beyond Buffon. In just the same way that the club have Paul Pogba lined up as their Andrea Pirlo proxy for the longer term, so they should be creating a hard and fast blueprint for a future without Buffon. He still has a few years in him, but maybe not at the level that Juve will need if they want to be challenging for Champions League titles three years from now. Currently they have 36-year-old Marco Storari and 31-year-old Rubinho backing up the 136-cap first choice, with youngster Nicola Leali out on loan at Spezia. But with each month racked up between the sticks by Buffon, Juventus edge closer to the day when they have to think long and hard about what comes next. Whether that means bringing back Leali to have him learn the Juve way under their watchful eye or spending some serious cash on a ready-made replacement, a decision may need to be made sooner rather than later. Because if the Old Lady are serious about being at the top of their game over a significant period, they may just have to start looking beyond the legend.