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Yaya Toure wants Balotelli or Tevez reunion in Champions League The Manchester City midfielder describes the Italian as "like a brother" and the Argentine as "my favourite striker", and insists he would welcome both back to the Etihad Stadium. Oct 20, 2013 Yaya Toure hopes Manchester City draw Juventus or AC Milan in the Champions League - so he can welcome Mario Balotelli or Carlos Tevez back to Manchester. http://markting10.nl/ City have three points from their first two matches in Europe's premier club competition after beating Viktoria Plzen and losing to Bayern Munich as they bid to reach the knockout stages for the first time. The next round could yield a meeting with one of Serie A's giants, and Toure insists he would relish seeing either of his former team-mates again. "I hope there will be the opportunity for Mario and Carlos to return to Manchester in the Champions League," he told reporters. "I'm waiting for them here. When we lost them I felt bad. http://markting10.nl/ "Mario is not just a friend, he is like a brother. I like him a lot and I was very unhappy when he went to Milan. "The paparazzi followed him everywhere and never left him in peace. "It was difficult for him. I tried to counsel him and help him. http://markting10.nl/ "Carlos is superb, my favourite striker. I adore him. "He is one who works hard, he is a great professional and friend. With him Juve will do very well."

The Sweeper: Manchester City monitoring Pogba latest Mino Raiola is chasing a bumper deal for the Frenchman. Oct 20, 2013 Manchester City are keeping serious tabs on former Manchester United starlet Paul Pogba at Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ The Frenchman's agent, Mino Raiola, is pushing the Italians for a significant new deal to reflect his growing stature at the club, with only two years left on his present package worth £900,000-a-year. Sources close to the Italian club have indicated that they are confident of tying Pogba down, with the promise of making him the club's central midfield fulcrum for the long-term future. Andrea Pirlo, those close to the club say, is set to be released at the end of the season. http://markting10.nl/ However, City are keeping a close eye on the 20-year-old's situation, with the youngster's hero, Patrick Vieira, having scouted him heavily when he was at Old Trafford. Pogba had cold feet about making a direct switch to City at the time due to his time spent in the red half of the City. City remain close to Raiola following their dealings with the agent during Mario Balotelli's City career, and are keen to be at the front of the queue should his negotiations with the Turin outfit break down.

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Line-ups: Fiorentina-Juventus Oct 20, 2013 The enticing grudge match Fiorentina-Juventus has Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente taking on Giuseppe Rossi and Juan Cuadrado. http://markting10.nl/ The bitter rivalry between these clubs goes back a long way and has occasionally even spilled out on to the transfer market. The Viola will be particularly fired up to get a victory, though injuries rule out Mario Gomez, Ante Rebic and Josip Ilicic. Rossi leads the way with support from Cuadrado and Borja Valero, while David Pizarro has shaken off a knock to start with ex-Juventus midfielder Alberto Aquilani. http://markting10.nl/ Juventus have different problems to contend with, as they are without Mirko Vucinic, Fabio Quagliarella, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Simone Pepe. Arturo Vidal is left on the bench as punishment after he missed his flight back from Chile on international duty, returning to Turin only late Friday night. http://markting10.nl/ Antonio Conte also has to consider the upcoming Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday evening. Juve are unbeaten in Florence for the last 15 years, managing seven draws and four victories since Gabriel Batistuta sealed a 1-0 in December 1998. FIORENTINA: Neto; Roncaglia, Gonzalo, Savic; Pasqual, Ambrosini, Pizarro, Aquilani; Borja Valero, Cuadrado; Rossi Fiorentina bench: Munua, Compper, Tomovic, Vecino, Bakic, Joaquin, Fernandez, Alonso, Wolski, Vargas, Matos, Iakovenko JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Llorente, Tevez Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, Motta, Caceres, Ogbonna, Peluso, Isla, De Ceglie, Bouy, Vidal, Giovinco http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Giornata favorevolissima per la Roma.

Incredibile 4-2

Siamo in barca .... 3-2 Joaquin completamente solo.

Entrerá anche Giovinco.

2-2

Vidal perdonado.

Goal di Pirlo.

Giallo a Pirlo .... arbitro in malafede.

Ora dobbiamo fare il terzo.

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Ilicic out of Fiorentina-Juventus Oct 19, 2013 Josip Ilicic and Ante Rebic will not take part in Fiorentina’s grudge match with Juventus tomorrow. http://markting10.nl/ President Andrea Della Valle was at the training ground this afternoon to fire up the players. Ilicic and Rebic have not recovered from their injury problems, but Juan Cuadrado, David Pizarro and Giuseppe Rossi shook off knocks. http://markting10.nl/ Fiorentina squad for Juventus: Alonso, Ambrosini, Aquilani, Borja Valero, Bakic, Compper, Cuadrado, Fernandez, Iakovenko, Joaquin, Lupatelli, Munua, Neto, Pasqual, Pizarro, Rodriguez, Roncaglia, Rossi, Matos Ryder, Savic, Tomovic, Vargas, Vecino, Wolski http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Vidal makes Florence trip Oct 19, 2013 Arturo Vidal is in the Juventus squad against Fiorentina, but Mirko Vucinic and Fabio Quagliarella miss out. http://markting10.nl/ There were rumours the Chilean midfielder could be dropped as punishment after he missed his flight and returned from international duty only last night. Vidal is making the trip to Florence, though it remains to be seen whether he will start. http://markting10.nl/ Stephan Lichtsteiner, Vucinic and Quagliarella are out of action after picking up injuries, though Martin Caceres returns. Juventus squad for Fiorentina: Buffon, Chiellini, Caceres, Ogbonna, Pogba, Marchisio, Tevez, De Ceglie, Giovinco, Peluso, Llorente, Barzagli, Motta, Bonucci, Padoin, Pirlo, Asamoah, Vidal, Buoy, Storari, Isla, Rubinho http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Montella: 'Mental strength is key' Oct 19, 2013 Vincenzo Montella knows the rivalry between Fiorentina and Juventus, so tomorrow’s game is “about mental strength.” http://markting10.nl/ “I realise this is an important match for the city, but tomorrow it is above all important for the table,” said Montella in his Press conference. “Juve are a fantastic squad, so aside from the result we need the mental strength to face them on a par. This would mean we have grown. “Carlos Tevez is a strong player and has something more than the others. I had no doubts he’d do so well straight away. Do they have an injury crisis in attack? It’s not as if Tevez, Sebastian Giovinco and Fernando Llorente are a bad bunch...” http://markting10.nl/ The Coach was asked whether he has any special marking plans to stop Andrea Pirlo in midfield. “It’s true that Juventus are predictable and move through the same channels, but unfortunately they do it very well and quickly, so it’s not easy to limit them. They have many options at their disposal. You can see the work of their Coach. http://markting10.nl/ “In order to beat Juve you have to win all the individual battles and take them on with chests puffed out. I have to concentrate on the game and not be swayed by the emotions in the city, even though I know what it means to the fans. They keep stopping me in the street and saying: ‘Do well tomorrow!’ “The League tells us the winners concede fewest goals. Fiorentina were constructed to play beautiful football, not to clam up at the back. Therefore when we try to be defensive, we suffer. Perhaps this Fiorentina wasn’t built to win, but it was built to entertain and have fun with football.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Conte: 'Juve focus on Fiorentina' Oct 19, 2013 Antonio Conte will “punish” Arturo Vidal, is pleased Roma are so competitive and has Juventus focused only on Fiorentina. http://markting10.nl/ Vidal could well be left behind, as he only arrived in Turin late last night after missing his flight home from Chile. “I haven’t spoken to Vidal yet, but I need to understand why he was so late. He wasn’t at training yesterday either,” said Conte in his Press conference. “Will he be punished? The rules are the same for everyone.” http://markting10.nl/ When asked about the upcoming Champions League game with Real Madrid, the Coach gave Spanish journalists short shrift. “Real Madrid do not interest me. I don’t wish to be rude, but right now the only thing in our heads is Fiorentina. “The Viola are a great team with a wonderful project in place. This side was built to improve upon last season’s fourth place finish, so they are not a surprise. Anyone who faces them is on the alert. http://markting10.nl/ “If we want to do something extraordinary this year, then we’ll have to struggle to get it. If we are aware of that fact, then we can do it.” Roma are running away at the top of the table with eight wins out of eight, beating Napoli 2-0 last night. “I was prophetic over the summer when I said Roma would be contenders. It’s good that there is competition, as it probably helps some people realise that nothing can be taken for granted. “Roma-Napoli was a match between two candidates for the Scudetto. They will be in the race right to the end.” http://markting10.nl/ Fabio Quagliarella is out for three weeks with a thigh strain, so will this give Fernando Llorente more playing time? “Llorente is improving. I hope to bring Fernando and the rest of the team to a great level, then he could earn a recall for Spain too. “We have an attacking strategy, seeing as we often go forward with five or six men. This gives us many options up front. It might also leave us exposed at the back sometimes, but we are working to tighten that up.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Fiorentina-Juventus Preview: Bianconeri hope to take advantage of Napoli slip-up Antonio Conte's men watched the Partenopei suffer a 2-0 defeat against Roma on Friday and will be targeting three points against an unsettled Viola. Oct 19, 2013 Juventus can move into second place in Serie A when they face Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday. Roma continued their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-0 win over Napoli on Friday, meaning a win for Antonio Conte's men will move them three points clear of Rafa Benitez's side. http://markting10.nl/ Juve have dropped points only once in the league this season, a 1-1 draw with Inter in September, and are currently on a four-game winning streak domestically. Conte's men will fancy their chances of returning to Turin with three points, thanks to Fiorentina's mixed recent form and Juve's impressive record in Florence. Vincenzo Montella's side have not won in their last three Serie A games and failed to beat Juventus in their last 10 competitive attempts. http://markting10.nl/ Fiorentina have failed to score against Juventus in their previous three clashes although, in the same fixture last season, Juve were limited to just two shots on target - the fewest in a single game during Conte's reign. They last took three points against the Turin side in March 2008 but Fiorentina forward Giuseppe Rossi, who has six goals in all competitions this season, is intent on ending that run on Sunday. Rossi returned to the Italy squad for the final World Cup qualifiers, making his first international outing since October 2011, but is focused solely on his club football, and not a spot at Brazil 2014. http://markting10.nl/ "We are coming off two horrible home draws against Cagliari and Parma," he told the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. "Now I'm thinking of a goal against Juventus because I live in the present and not the future. Don't ask me about the Maracana, the World Cup or the Champions League. "All I want to do right now is try to beat Juventus. If you are able to limit the influence of Andrea Pirlo then you have a nice advantage." http://markting10.nl/ Rossi and defender Gonzalo Rodriguez have each scored two goals in Fiorentina's last five outings and Montella will need continued contributions from across the pitch due to the ongoing absence of Mario Gomez. The Germany international scored twice in three Serie A appearances before suffering knee ligament damage against Cagliari in September, which is expected to keep him sidelined for another three weeks. Gomez has challenged his team-mates to step up for the occasion and prove they can compete with the best Serie A has to offer. http://markting10.nl/ "Sunday's match against Juventus is very important for our team and our supporters," he said. "The whole city is talking about this match. "We have to play as we're able to play and prove our personality." While Gomez is ruled out for the hosts, Juventus will be without Fabio Quagliarella due to an adductor injury. http://markting10.nl/ Head to Head Serie A ‎-‎ Feb 9, 2013 - Juventus 2 - 0 Fiorentina Serie A ‎- Sep 25, 2012 - Fiorentina 0 - 0 Juventus Serie A ‎-‎ Mar 17, 2012 - Fiorentina 0 - 5 Juventus Serie A ‎- Oct 25, 2011 - Juventus 2 - 1 Fiorentina Serie A ‎-‎ Apr 17, 2011 - Fiorentina 0 - 0 Juventus Last Five Matches FIORENTINA Oct 6, 2013 - Lazio 0 - 0 Fiorentina - Serie A Oct 3, 2013 - Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 1 - 2 Fiorentina - EL Sep 30, 2013 - Fiorentina 2 - 2 Parma - Serie A Sep 26, 2013 - FC Internazionale 2 - 1 Fiorentina - Serie A Sep 22, 2013 - Atalanta 0 - 2 Fiorentina - Serie A JUVENTUS Oct 6, 2013 - Juventus 3 - 2 AC Milan - Serie A Oct 2, 2013 - Juventus 2 - 2 Galatasaray - UCL Sep 29, 2013 - Torino 0 - 1 Juventus - Serie A Sep 25, 2013 - Chievo 1 - 2 Juventus - Serie A Sep 22, 2013 - Juventus 2 - 1 Hellas Verona - Serie A http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Conte wants Vidal talks The Chilean could face punishment after returning late from international duty this week, while the Bianconeri boss also warned his side to be "alert" against Fiorentina. Oct 19, 2013 Juventus boss Antonio Conte has hinted Arturo Vidal could face punishment after he arrived back late from international duty. The Chilean did not return to Turin until late on Friday after missing his flight following his country's 2-1 victory over Ecuador that sealed their place in next year's World Cup finals. http://markting10.nl/ Vidal was subsequently unable to train on Friday ahead of the crucial clash with Fiorentina on Sunday, much to the frustration of Conte. "I haven't spoken to Vidal yet," he told a press conference. "I need to understand why he was so late. "He wasn't at training yesterday either. http://markting10.nl/ "Will he be punished? The rules are the same for everyone." Juventus' trip to Florence comes just days prior to a crucial Champions League clash with Real Madrid, but Conte made it clear he is not distracted by the visit to Santiago Bernabeu next Wednesday. "Real Madrid do not interest me. I don't wish to be rude, but right now the only thing in our heads is Fiorentina," he said. http://markting10.nl/ "The Viola are a great team with a wonderful project in place. This side was built to improve upon last season’s fourth-place finish, so they are not a surprise. "Anyone who faces them is on the alert. "If we want to do something extraordinary this year, then we'll have to fight to get it. If we are aware of that fact, then we can do it." http://markting10.nl/ Roma moved five points clear of Juve with a 2-0 win over Napoli on Friday, and Conte is under no illusions as to the threat posed by Rudi Garcia's side in the title race. "Roma-Napoli was a match between two candidates for the Scudetto," added the 44-year-old. "They will be in the race right to the end." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Fiorentina-Juventus Betting Preview: Expect both sides to score at the Artemio Franchi La Viola have been waiting for 15 years to secure a victory over their bitter rivals, but Al Hain-Cole expects them to at least find the net in a high-scoring encounter. Oct 19, 2013 Fiorentina will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome bitter rivals Juventus to the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ La Viola have picked up just two points from the last available nine in Serie A and are slight 27/20 (2.35) outsiders with BetVictor to emerge victorious against the champions. Antonio Conte's men are undefeated so far this season and are available at 6/5 (2.20) to pick up a fifth-consecutive win in Tuscany. Having drawn each of their last two home games, the hosts are on offer at 23/10 (3.30) to settle for a point once again this time out. http://markting10.nl/ The home crowd have waited 15 years since their side last overcame their hated opponents at the Artemio Franchi but will be hard-pressed to end that run seeing as the visitors have only lost three of their last 38 league fixtures on the road. However, with just two home defeats in their last 25, Vincenzo Montella's men are a force to be reckoned with in their own back yard and may take some optimism from the sloppiness that seems to have crept into la Vecchia Signora's usually impenetrable defence recently. http://markting10.nl/ Having conceded four goals in their last two matches in all competitions, Conte's outfit have now kept just one clean sheet in their last eight games and will surely come under threat against last season's second top scorers, who have hit the back of the net in 40 of their last 45 league fixtures. A bet on both teams to score would have paid out in 13 of Fiorentina's last 17 Serie A matches on home soil and seven of Juventus' last eight matches in all competitions, so looks to be where the smart money lies when they come face to face, at generous 9/10 (1.90) odds. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Ancelotti's toughest week: Malaga, Juventus & Barcelona to test the coach's credentials at Real Madrid The Italian has admitted his side are playing poorly, but must now find the formula in a tricky seven-day spell which culminates in the Clasico at Camp Nou next Saturday. Oct 19, 2013 COMMENT By Ben Hayward | Spanish Football Writer It was a brutal assessment. In a stark interview with Corriere della Sera this week, Carlo Ancelotti revealed his discontent at the way his Madrid side have been performing so far this season. "We can't play any worse," he admitted. But on Friday, in front of the Madrid media, the discourse was somewhat more positive: "We have to play better..." http://markting10.nl/ They do. Although Real's record of six wins out of eight and one draw in La Liga so far this season is respectable by the standards of most teams, some of those results have hidden a multitude of sins in some dismal displays and the capital club already find themselves five points behind both Barcelona and Atletico in the title race. And now, less than four months into his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu, Ancelotti faces his toughest test to date: Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday and then Barca in the Clasico at Camp Nou in La Liga next weekend. http://markting10.nl/ Before that, however, Malaga visit the Bernabeu and Ancelotti's men must win to remain in touch with their two main rivals in La Liga. A meeting with Ancelotti's former club follows as the Italian champions turn up in the Spanish capital on Wednesday. "Juventus are very motivated and very well-organised, with quality players," Ancelotti told Uefa this week - although Madrid will nevertheless be expected to defeat the Bianconeri on home soil in what is the first of two key clashes with Antonio Conte's men in the Champions League. And then comes the Clasico at Camp Nou next Saturday. Ancelotti's predecessor, Jose Mourinho, lost his first fixture against the Catalans by five goals to nil in November 2010. Already under pressure, Ancelotti can ill afford a repeat of such a scoreline and, worse still, a loss would mean an eight-point deficit, with hopes of reclaiming La Liga looking slimmer still. Last season, Madrid fell behind early on and were never able to catch up; this term, Ancelotti's side are also in danger of slipping too far off the pace in October. Defeat, therefore, would be disastrous. http://markting10.nl/ "This team, for all the individual quality it has, should be playing better," Ancelotti said on Friday. "We need to improve defensively and in the speed of our play. It is the start of an important week - Malaga, Juventus and Barcelona - and the team is focused to try and win [those games]." Wise words, but Madrid must now respond on the pitch. And even though the Italian went on to discuss his close relationship with Madrid president Florentino Perez, he knows only winning will be enough to silence the doubters in what has been an unconvincing start to his reign at Real. Over to you, Carlo.

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Aquilani: 'If I score against Juve...' IF! Oct 19, 2013 Fiorentina’s Alberto Aquilani faces his former Juventus teammates on Sunday. “I have no regrets and will celebrate if I score.” http://markting10.nl/ The midfielder spent the 2010-11 campaign on loan in Turin from Liverpool, but has now settled down in Florence. He’ll take on the Bianconeri on Sunday afternoon at 15.00. “There is the desire to win and this game means a lot to the fans, but I have no need for revenge,” he told Rai Sport. http://markting10.nl/ “It is all in the past for me and I have no regrets. I want to put in an important performance and will celebrate if I score. “Since coming to Florence I’ve realised this game is completely different to the others and the fans gave us such enthusiasm. We want to repay them on the field.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli MATCH PREVIEW Oct 18, 2013 Fiorentina host Juventus on Sunday, hoping to break the Old Lady’s 15-year unbeaten run in Florence. Juve are La Viola’s bitterest rivals. Throughout history, the animosity has often reached boiling point. There was the 1981-82 Scudetto, when a controversial penalty and disputed disallowed goal handed the title to Giovanni Trapattoni’s Juventus at the expense of a furious Fiorentina. http://markting10.nl/ The 1990 UEFA Cup defeat to the Turin side is another sore point. The choice of Avellino as Fiorentina’s ‘home’ ground - the Artemio Franchi was suspended - was seen to favour Juve, who won 3-1 on aggregate. On the same day, Roberto Baggio announced he was swapping Viola for Bianconeri. It was the ultimate betrayal. The most recent flare up occurred last summer. With Dimitar Berbatov reportedly on a plane to Florence - fans were ready to greet him at the airport - reports emerged suggesting Juventus had intercepted the deal. They were true. Ultimately, the Bulgarian rejected both, signing with Fulham. A Fiorentina statement, however, branded Juve ‘arrogant’ and insisted Berbatov ‘didn’t deserve our city’. With both sides scrambling around Serie B and then having subsequent struggles in the top flight, the rivalry perhaps lost a bit of its edge for a time. http://markting10.nl/ The arrival of first Antonio Conte at Juventus, then Vincenzo Montella at Fiorentina has revived both clubs. The heat has grown once more. History has often favoured Juventus. A 3-2 win in Turin five years ago was an all too rare victory for Fiorentina. On and off the pitch the Old Lady have always seemed to have the edge. But the Viola are trying to fight back. Their ability to keep Stevan Jovetic out of Juve’s clutches was key, while Montella has built an exciting side. http://markting10.nl/ However, to beat Juventus on Sunday, they will have to show character, a facet that has deserted them this term. A spirited showing at Dnipro aside, Fiorentina have thrown away advantages against Inter, Parma and Cagliari. In contrast, Juventus have come from behind in four matches. It is that ability to win regardless of the performance that gives them the edge. It is worth a seven-point advantage at this stage - potentially the difference in a Scudetto challenge. Fiorentina must show they can take that next step. They are close. Sunday offers an opportunity to make such a statement, while ending 15 years of frustration. Montella insists his wants to ‘satisfy the fans’. With Mario Gomez and David Pizarro unavailable, the Coach will call on Joaquin and Massimo Ambrosini. http://markting10.nl/ For Conte, Sebastian Giovinco is set to be preferred to Fernando Llorente. Simone Padoin will also start, while Fabio Quagliarella and Mirko Vucinic are injured. Keep an eye on: Sebastian Giovinco (Juventus) – Reborn? No-one is quite sure. The Atomic Ant’s composed finish against Milan was out of keeping with his sometimes flustered nature in front of goal. Now 26, Giovinco is no longer a promising youngster. He needs to prove his worth to Juve. Having seemingly moved ahead of Llorente in Conte’s thinking, he has a chance to do so. Form Guide: Fiorentina (D W L D D) Juventus (D W W W W) Last season: Fiorentina 0-0 Juventus Stat fact: It is 15 years since Fiorentina beat Juventus at the Stadio Artemio Franchi Fiorentina (probable): Neto; Tomovic, Rodriguez, Savic; Cuadrado, Ambrosini, Borja Valero, Aquilani, Pasqual; Joaquin, Rossi Juventus (probable): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Giovinco http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Dino Zoff insists he was better than Gianluigi Buffon Oct 18, 2013 Italian legend Dino Zoff says he isn’t offended by those insisting he isn’t the best Italian keeper of all time, though he firmly believes he was better between the sticks than current custodian Gianluigi Buffon. http://markting10.nl/ The current Juventus ‘keeper became the most capped player for the Italian national side with 137 caps, following his appearance against Denmark in the recent World Cup Qualifiers, prompting many to proclaim him as the best glovesman in Italian football history. “I’m not offended if someone says I’m not the best Italian keeper of all time,” Zoff told Premium Calcio. http://markting10.nl/ “But to those who say Buffon is better than me, I say no.” Zoff played 479 times for Juventus, winning six Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia titles, as well as returning to coach the side and win a Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup double. Zoff also won the World Cup with the Azzurri in 1982 and was listed as Italy’s best player of the last 50 years in 2003 by the FIGC.

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli How Juventus Will Line Up Against Fiorentina Oct 18, 2013 Juventus travel to Florence this weekend to start a massive few days for the Bianconeri. http://markting10.nl/ A rivalry with the Viola will be resumed before the Old Lady look to put some life into their Champions League campaign with Real Madrid a few days later. With Napoli and Roma starting the season superbly, alongside poor results against Copenhagen and Galatasaray, Antonio Conte will have to go all-out at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday. Gianluigi Buffon's form has been patchy of late and it is not just his club form that has been discussed recently. http://markting10.nl/ During the international break, the Italian press ran plenty of stories contemplating whether Federico Marchetti or Salvatore Sirigu could legitimately grab a starting place this late in the day as the World Cup approaches. The 20-year-old goalkeeping sensation Nicola Leali—currently on loan at Serie B outfit Spezia—was also mentioned and could compete with Buffon as early as next season for a starting role. Marco Storari's future is unclear with an agreement yet to be reached on a renewal to his current deal, and it appears unlikely that Conte would consider dropping Italy's No. 1 just yet. http://markting10.nl/ The back three is almost assured with Angelo Ogbonna yet to provide a serious threat to any of Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini or Andrea Barzagli. Stephan Lichtsteiner missed the last match against Milan, as well as both international matches for Switzerland against Albania and Slovenia, with a thigh injury, and it appears as if his absence will be prolonged. Mauricio Isla has been dreadful when afforded an opportunity to stake a claim for a regular place in the side, pushing Conte to select the less-dynamic Simone Padoin, who performed adequately enough against the Rossoneri in the Swiss right-midfielder's absence to keep his place this weekend. http://markting10.nl/ Most fascinating is the selection dilemma for the three centre-midfield places, as Paul Pogba has proven in Claudio Marchisio's absence that he is ready to claim a starring role. l'architetto @juventus_fc_fan Vidal missing the Fiorentina game could be a blessing in disguise. He played both of Chile's games. I would rather have him rested for Real. Now that Il Principino is fit again though and Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo remain some of Conte's most trusted troops, there is a doubt as to who will feature in Juve's midfield for the big matches. http://markting10.nl/ Conte's decision has been made easier for the Serie A clash against Fiorentina though, as El Guerrero returned late from his international duty with Chile, angering the Mister and prompting him to consider dropping the 26-year-old. We can expect Vidal to miss out this weekend, but moving forward, there is still a mystery as to who will be the one to miss out on a more regular basis. Kwadwo Asamoah endured a lengthy journey during the international break, playing for the Black Stars in Ghana against Egypt, but it is expected that he will be fresh enough to feature from the start. http://markting10.nl/ Tarek Khatib @ADP1113 Juve went from having Bendtner & Anelka as 4th & 5th strikers to Llorente & Giovinco - some upgrade that one. The strike force will be led by Carlos Tevez, of course, but even with injuries to Mirko Vucinic and Fabio Quagliarella, Conte has another selection problem. Sebastian Giovinco scored a stunning goal to seal the victory against the Diavolo in the last round, but Formica Atomica will face a battle with Fernando Llorente to start next to El Apache. Given that the Viola's defence is more physical than agile, the former Parma star could be more effective against the likes of Gonzalo Rodriguez and Stefan Savic. Expected XI: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Marchisio, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Giovinco. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FIORENTINA - JUVENTUS October 20, 2013 3:00 PM Artemio Franchi Stadium — Florence Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Preview: Fiorentina vs. Juventus Oct 18, 2013 Fiorentina will host Juventus in Serie A on Sunday as bitter rivals clash for the first time this season. Juve travel to Tuscany looking to maintain an unbeaten start to the campaign and have a terrific record at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, going 15 years without a league defeat in Florence. http://markting10.nl/ Bianconeri coach Antonio Conte has selection issues ahead of the clash, with Arturo Vidal yet to report for training after missing his flight back from international duty. Vidal's absence could give Paul Pogba the chance to return in central midfield alongside Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio, while Sebastian Giovinco is hoping to partner Carlos Tevez in attack. Fiorentina are still without Mario Gomez through injury, but Giuseppe Rossi should be fit to lead the line after featuring for Italy in midweek. http://markting10.nl/ Recent Form: Fiorentina: WDWLDD Juve: WDWWWW Possible lineups: FIORENTINA: Neto; Tomovic, Rodriguez, Savic; Cuadrado, Ambrosini, Borja Valero, Aquilani, Pasqual; Joaquin, Rossi JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Giovinco Sports Mole says: 1-2 http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111