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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