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Serie A Week 11 - 6-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - San Paolo Stadium - Naples Referee: P. Tagliavento‎ Lichtsteiner targets success in Naples Nov 4, 2011 Stephan Lichtsteiner insists his Juventus side will travel to Napoli this weekend with the intention of winning at the San Paolo. The Old Lady have lost their last four Serie A trips to the Azzurri, but the full-back is hoping to break that trend.

Serie A Week 11 - 6-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - San Paolo Stadium - Naples Referee: P. Tagliavento‎ Buffon: Napoli clash won't be decisive in Serie A title race The experienced goalkeeper has downplayed the importance of this weekend's league encounter and has urged the Old Lady to remain humble. Nov 4, 2011 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has stressed that Sunday's match against Napoli will not be decisive in the title race as he feels it is still too early in the season to talk about crucial encounters. The Turin giants are considered one of the favourites to win the Serie A title following their good start to the 2011-12 campaign. And although Buffon is pleased with the way things have been going so far, he feels his side still have a long way to go. "It seems daft to talk about Napoli-Juventus being a decisive encounter. It

Serie A Week 11 - 6-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - San Paolo Stadium - Naples Referee: P. Tagliavento‎ Lichtsteiner: Serie A clash against Napoli will be extremely tough The Switzerland international is looking forward to Sunday's league game at the San Paolo and wants to remain top of the table until the end of the season. Nov 4, 2011 Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner is eagerly anticipating this weekend's Serie A match away against Napoli, but has warned that it will not be an easy game for the Old Lady. The Switzerland international will meet some familiar faces at Stadio San Paolo, as countrymen Gokhan Inler and Blerim Dzemaili both play for Napoli. But Lichtsteiner is fully focused on picking up the full three points and not on renewing old acquaintances in Naples. "We know that Sunday night will be extremely tough. We

Serie A Week 11 - 6-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - San Paolo Stadium - Naples Referee: P. Tagliavento‎ Timing of Napoli-Juventus clash favours Conte

Claudio Marchisio: We are top of Serie A and want to stay there The Italy international is under no illusions to the size of the task that lies ahead in remaining first, but insists his side must only think about cementing their position. Nov 3, 2011 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has urged his team to sustain their status as table-toppers in Serie A for the entire season. Antonio Conte's side have begun the campaign positively, sitting top of the standings, unbeaten in nine matches. Their impressive start has prompted a rallying cry from protagonist Marchisio who despite expressing his disappointment at the Old Lady dropping points during various games, wants his side to focus on continue holding onto first-place rather than think about a potential title tilt. "The title is a beautiful word, but it should remain so," the 25-year-old told his club's official website. "The championship is long. Now there is a match against Napoli, which will be very difficult and then, after the international break, Palermo and Lazio." "The calendar is so complicated and we must only think about staying in first-place," he continued. "There is a bit of regret that we dropped some points on the road, and we could have enjoyed a greater gap at the top, but we are still pleased with how we started the season. "In the pre-season we were good in some games, and in others less so, such as our performances in the Trofeo Luigi Berlusconi, as we were not ready for such opponents. Instead we have proved the contrary and against the great teams we haven't put a foot wrong."

Buffon: 'Crazy to talk about Scudetto' Nov 3, 2011 Gianluigi Buffon has played down both Juventus' title credentials and that the weekend's meeting with Napoli can be thought of as a title-decider. The goalkeeper was talking to Sky Sport Italia when he reflected on Juve's strong start to the season that sees them top the table after nine games played.

Marchisio has Juventus regrets Nov 3, 2011 Juventus may be top of the League, but Claudio Marchisio isn

Barzagli needed Juve spotlight Nov 3, 2011 Andrea Barzagli has thanked Juventus for giving him the stage to catch the eye of Italy boss Cesare Prandelli. The defender returned to the international scene last month, less than a year after moving back to Italy following a spell in Germany.

Luciano Moggi: I tried to sign Antonio Cassano for Juventus in 2006 from Real Madrid The ex-Bianconeri market mastermind hopes the Italy international can recover from planned surgery as he admits there was a chance of signing him from the Spanish giants. Nov 2, 2011 Former Juventus transfer director Luciano Moggi has revealed he tried to sign AC Milan's Antonio Cassano when he played for Real Madrid. Cassano, 29, is currently waiting to undergo heart surgery following an illness he suffered at the weekend. Moggi, who has always admired the Italy international, admits he wanted him at Juventus. "Cassano is a player who I wanted to sign for Juventus in 2006 because I like people who have something extra, even though they are hard to control," Moggi told Radio Mana Mana Sport. "Cassano is a great guy and is doing very well at Milan. We all know Cassano, but we hope that he can recover so he can continue doing well on the pitch." The Italian forward is expected to be out of action for a few months, but a time frame for his return has not been specified by Milan.

Lippi: "Juventus benefit from Pirlo influence" Nov 2, 2011 Marcello Lippi says Juventus need the influence of Andrea Pirlo. Lippi believes the capture of Pirlo from AC Milan over the summer was a vital move.

Trezeguet: Pirlo has turned Juventus into title contenders Nov 2, 2011 David Trezeguet believes Juventus can win the Scudetto this season. The former Juve star is now playing in Abu Dhabi and says he is excited by what he's seen from Antonio Conte's team this season. "I follow Juventus and I can tell you that the league is possible because Conte is working very well. "Andrea Pirlo in the middle of the field makes the difference and their rivals seem to be falling away," said Trezeguet.

There is no stopping Juventus, says Pavel Nedved The former midfielder thinks Antonio Conte's men will stay at the summit of the league as he sees good times coming back to Turin. Nov 2, 2011 Juventus director Pavel Nedved believes the Turin club have what it takes to remain at the top of the Serie A table. Antonio Conte's men are undefeated after nine games and have already beaten AC Milan and Inter this term. Nedved is not surprised at the rate of progress in Turin and is expecting more in their pursuit of the Italian title. "I am not surprised that Juve are at the top of the table," Nedved is quoted as saying on La Repubblica. "Everyone feels this is something exceptional, but for me it is normal like it has always been. "This season has turned out to be great for us thus far and we will not be stopping here." The former Czech Republic international had words for captain Alessandro Del Piero who is expected to leave the club at the end of the current campaign. "Del Piero is not going through a good situation. A player like him should always be playing. I do not like seeing him in the stands or on the bench," concluded Nedved. Juventus meet Napoli in Serie A on Sunday night at the San Paolo.

Trezeguet: Juve can be champions Nov 2, 2011 David Trezeguet says he wouldn