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Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 1 Simone Pepe (34') Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Attendance: 29000‎ Simone Pepe fires Turin giants back to the top of Serie A The Italy International's first half strike was enough to see off hosts, as the Old Lady return to the summit of Serie A. Nov 26, 2011 Juventus defeated Lazio 1-0 in a thrilling encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening, as Simone Pepe's 34th minute goal, ensured the visitors leapfrogged Udinese to retake top spot in Serie A. The game began as a real end to end encounter, with both sides getting forward at every oppurutnity, but it wasn’t until the eighth minute that an attempt on goal was registered, a poor pass from Arturo Vidal fell to Hernanes, but the Brazilian long distance drive flew over the bar. Minutes later and the away side went close to taking the lead, a great run and cross from Stephan Lichtsteiner as met by Claudio Marchisio, but the Italy international’s powerful header went just wide. Just before the 20 minute mark, the visitors almost went in front again, Federico Marchetti produced an outstanding save to deny Andrea Pirlo’s free-kick before Lichtsteiner missed a glorious opportunity from the rebound, dragging his effort wide. The hosts were now starting to get into the game and were unlucky to not be in front, when Thomas Rocchi, found himself in space just inside the box and managed to lift the ball over the on rushing Gianluigi Buffon but the captain’s effort was blocked by Andrea Barzagli On 34 minutes the away side took the lead through Pepe, a great counter attacking move from the visitors led to Alessandro Matri finding himself in space on the left flank, before his inch perfect cross fell to the former Udinese winger, who slotted past Marchetti into the bottom corner. The game started to slow down a little after Pepe’s opener, ensuring the visitors took a one goal lead into the break. The second half began with the visitors controlling the game and they could have doubled their lead a minute after the restart, but Matri’s shot on the turn sailed just over the Lazio goal. The hosts then started to impose themselves on the game, with Hernanes looking particulary dangerous, the Brazilian had a great chance to level the tie in the 51st minute but the former Sao Paulo playmaker’s effort was denied by an excellent block from Barzagli. The home side were unlucky to not be on level terms, and were close to equalising twice in the space of minute, first Hernanes struck the post with a powerful drive, before Buffon pulled of a great save to deny Mirolsav Klose’s curled strike from the edge of the box. With 20 minutes to go the away side almost doubled their advantage, when a great ball from Pepe found substitute Emanuele Giaccherini but the former Cesena wingers drive was parried away by Marchetti. With just over five minutes to go the visitors spurned another chance to kill the game off, a great ball from Marchisio found Matri just outside the box, who created some space for himself with a neat turn before unleashing a powerful strike which struck the outside of the post. The visitors managed to hang on to their slender lead, to pick up a vital three points despite some late pressure from the hosts to regain the top spot in Serie A, the league leaders now face another tough away fixture as they travel to Napoli next time round, while third placed Lazio will hope to return to winning ways at home to Novara in the next round of Serie A. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi HT: Pepe punishes Lazio Nov 26, 2011 Simone Pepe has given Juventus the half-time lead in Rome just moments after a desperate Gigi Buffon save denied Lazio. These teams were joint top going into this weekend, so it was a huge test of their Scudetto potential. Andrea Pirlo passed a last-minute fitness test to start despite a knock to the knee, while it was like a derby for ex-Roma star Mirko Vucinic. Lazio missed Stefano Mauri, Libor Kozak, Andre Dias and Francelino Matuzalem, while Juve youth product Tommaso Rocchi pushed Djibril Cisse on to the bench. The Bianconeri’s last defeat at the Olimpico was in 2003 and some fans thought they had scored after 10 minutes when Claudio Marchisio got in front of his market and Federico Marchetti to meet Stephan Lichtsteiner’s cross, but the header skimmed the bar to land on the roof of the net. Alessandro Matri was pulling the trigger on another Lichtsteiner assist before Mobido Diakite’s crucial sliding tackle. Pirlo took Marchetti by surprise with a free kick that swerved viciously in the air, but the goalkeeper managed to change direction to palm it off the line and Giorgio Chiellini fired the follow-up wide from close range. Lazio also threatened, as Rocchi got in front of Leonardo Bonucci and chipped the on-rushing Gigi Buffon to force a corner. Replays show the ball struck Andrea Barzagli’s hand, but it seemed to be involuntary. From that corner, Cristian Ledesma’s screamer sailed over the bar. Simone Pepe, in the pink away shirt, shook off a defender to curl over and Buffon smothered a Hernanes daisy-cutter. Hernanes threaded through to release Rocchi and Buffon desperately charged it down with his legs. In the same move, Juventus went on the counter-attack with Matri, who rolled across from the left for the unmarked Pepe’s daisy-cutter finish. Lazio 0-1 Juventus (Half-Time) Scorers: Pepe 34 (J) Lazio: Marchetti; Konko, Diakite, Stankevicius, Radu; Ledesma, Brocchi, Lulic; Hernanes; Rocchi, Klose Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Vucinic Ref: Rocchi http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Andrea Pirlo fit for unchanged Juventus' trip to Lazio The key midfielder has been named in the starting line-up as Antonio Conte goes with an identical XI which beat Palermo last week, while Miroslav Klose is back for the hosts. Nov 26, 2011 Andrea Pirlo has been passed fit and will start for Juventus in this evening's clash with third-placed Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. Pirlo, who has been an ever-present for the Bianconeri since signing from AC Milan on a free transfer this summer, was considered a doubt after picking up a muscle strain in training on Thursday. However, the midfielder features in an unchanged starting XI from that which beat Palermo to go back to the top of Serie A last Sunday. Top scorer Miroslav Klose returns to the Lazio line-up after missing out on last week's 0-0 draw at Napoli through injury, and will take his place alongside club skipper Tommaso Rocchi up front. The fixture kicks off at 20.45CET, with the added incentive of the sole Serie A leadership for the winning side. Lazio (4-3-1-2): Marchetti; Konko, Diakite, Stankevicius, Radu; Brocchi, Ledesma, Lulic; Hernanes; Klose, Rocchi Subs: Carrizo, Stendardo, Biava, Cana, Gonzalez, Sculli, Cisse Juventus (4-1-4-1): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Pirlo; Pepe, Vidal, Marchisio, Vucinic; Matri Subs: Storari, De Ceglie, Pazienza, Marrone, Giaccherini, Quagliarella, Del Piero http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Line-ups: Lazio-Juventus Nov 26, 2011 Andrea Pirlo has recovered in time to start tonight’s top of the table showdown between Lazio and Juventus, but Tommaso Rocchi also plays. The two teams were joint leaders going into this Serie A round and it is a real test of their Scudetto credentials. The Bianconeri needed a last-minute fitness test to see whether Pirlo would recover from a knock to the knee. The veteran midfielder does start with Claudio Marchisio in midfield, while it’s a special game for ex-Roma hitman Mirko Vucinic. Lazio are without Andre Dias, Stefano Mauri, Francelino Matuzalem and Libor Kozak. Djibril Cisse has been dropped to the bench as his goal drought continues, so ex-Juventus youth product Rocchi starts alongside Miroslav Klose. Lazio: Marchetti; Konko, Diakite, Stankevicius, Radu; Ledesma, Brocchi, Lulic; Hernanes; Rocchi, Klose Lazio bench: Carrizo, Biava, Scaloni, Cana, Gonzalez, Sculli, Cisse Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Vucinic Juventus bench: Storari, De Ceglie, Pazienza, Estigarribia, Giaccherini, Quagliarella, Del Piero http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Pirlo in last-minute fitness test Nov 26, 2011 According to the latest reports, Andrea Pirlo will have a last-minute fitness test to see if he’ll start for Juventus against Lazio tonight. The veteran midfielder picked up a knee problem in training this week and was expected to make a decision this morning. However, Sky Sport Italia claim Coach Antonio Conte is trying to give himself a few more hours to decide. It looks as if Pirlo and his teammates will only find out if he is in the starting XI when the squad list is read out before the game. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time at the Stadio Olimpico. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Matri

Sculli da rosso diretto

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Vidal: 'Lazio-Juve at 110 per cent' Nov 26, 2011 Arturo Vidal tells Juventus they must play “at 110 per cent” this evening against Lazio. “If we win, then we’re in the Scudetto race.” The Bianconeri are already joint top of the table with Lazio and have a game in hand. “If we win, then we can think we’re strong and we’re in the Scudetto race,” the Chilean told La Stampa newspaper. “We are a great team, but now the difficult games are coming up and we have to play at 110 per cent. “Miroslav Klose is the one to watch for Lazio, as he is someone who knows where to position himself to score, including on the rebound.” Vidal also has a history in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen and, like Klose, is in his debut Serie A season. “In Italy it is very difficult to play against any opponent. Much harder than the Bundesliga. I had been in talks with Bayern Munich this summer, but I wanted Juve: a big club known all over the world. It wasn’t about money. I simply dreamed of playing in Italy.” Vidal has become an increasingly stable figure in the Juventus midfield. “It’s wonderful to play with Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio, because I have the option to both attack and defend. Marchisio and I take turnes in going forward. We have a good rapport.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Edy Reja: Our Serie A fixture with Juventus should be an even game The capital-city side are neck-and-neck with Antonio Conte's men on 22 points each, and can move to the top of the league standings with three points on Saturday. Nov 26, 2011 Lazio coach Edy Reja is expecting a tough game against Juventus on Saturday as he regards the visitors as one of the favourites for the Scudetto. The two teams are currently level on 22 points in Serie A, and the victor can go back to the top of the standings with a win. The home side's trainer knows that it is an important game which could be decided by small margins. "It's an important game for us and for Juve," the 66-year-old told Tuttosport. "It is a key match. We've shown high-level performances at home and we must do it now against Juventus. It will be tough." The race for the Scudetto is heating up with three points separating four teams at the top, but Reja feels that others are in a better position to top the pile. "Milan have superior quality. Then there's Juve. These two teams are better candidates," the coach candidly admitted. "We may be surprise candidates, depending on what we do in this game. A victory would give us knowledge and strength." Miroslav Klose is once again available for Lazio after an injury lay-off, and will be partnered by either Djibril Cisse or Tommaso Rocchi in attack. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/2011-2012/regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Serie A Preview Antonio Conte's table-toppers aim to make it 11 games unbeaten in the league this season, but face a similarly in-form Lazio side, who have not been defeated in their last nine. Nov 25, 2011 PROBABLE LINE-UPS LAZIO (4-3-1-2): Marchetti; Konko, Stankevicius, Diakite, Radu; Brocchi, Ledesma, Lulic; Hernanes; Sculli, Klose Juventus (4-2-3-1): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini; Marchisio, Pazienza; Pepe, Vidal, Vucinic; Matri Lazio coach Edy Reja has a mounting injury list to contend with, as Simone Del Nero, Stefano Mauri, Javier Garrido, Albano Bizzarri, Andre Dias, Libor Kozak, Stephen Makinwa and Matuzalem have all been ruled out of this encounter. It is possible that the former Napoli trainer will name an unchanged XI from last week's goalless draw with Napoli, despite Djibril Cisse's return to the fold. However, the Frenchman has endured a difficult start to his career in Italy, with just one goal since his arrival from Panathinaikos during the summer, and is expected to start on the bench. Meanwhile for Juventus, Andrea Pirlo's muscular setback means that fellow summer recruit Michele Pazienza should get the nod to replace him in central midfield and feature alongside Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal. However, the Italy playmaker will undergo a late fitness test prior to the match on Saturday. DID YOU KNOW? • Lazio have lost 68 games against Juventus, more than against any other Serie A side. • Edy Reja's men have not scored more than two goals in their last 18 league meetings with the Bianconeri. • However, Lazio are unbeaten in their last nine league matches, winning six of them, and have kept clean sheets in the last three. • Juventus are the only Serie A side still unbeaten this season, after recording six wins and four draws. • The Old Lady have conceded just three times in their last eight league games away from home. • Midfielder Claudio Marchisio has already scored five goals in 10 games, his highest-ever tally in a Serie A campaign. • Juventus are unbeaten in their last 13 matches against Lazio, with nine wins and four draws. Head to Head Italy - Serie A - May 2, 2011 - Lazio 0 - Juventus 1 Italy - Serie A ‎- Dec 12, 2010 - Juventus 2 - Lazio 1 Italy - Serie A ‎- Jan 31, 2010 - Juventus 1 - Lazio 1 Italy - Serie A ‎- Sep 12, 2009 - Lazio 0 - Juventus 2 Italy - Serie A - May 31, 2009 - Juventus 2 - Lazio 0 Last Five Matches Lazio Nov 19, 2011 - Napoli 0 - Lazio 0 - Serie A Nov 6, 2011 - Lazio 1 - Parma 0 - Serie A Nov 3, 2011 - Lazio 1 - FC Zurich 0 - EL Oct 30, 2011 - Cagliari 0 - Lazio 3 - Serie A Oct 26, 2011 - Lazio 1 - Catania 1 - Serie A Juventus Nov 20, 2011 - Juventus 3 - Palermo 0 - Serie A Oct 29, 2011 - Inter 1 - Juventus 2 - Serie A Oct 25, 2011 - Juventus 2 - Fiorentina 1 - Serie A Oct 22, 2011 - Juventus 2 - Genoa 2 - Serie A Oct 16, 2011 - Chievo 0 - Juventus 0 - Serie A Players to Watch Miroslav Klose (Lazio) - Currently Serie A's top headed goalscorer, the German hitman will look to add to his tally of six league strikes this weekend. Despite the solidity of the Bonucci-Barzagli partnership at the back for the visitors, they have not faced a calibre of striker in Klose thus far, and as shown against the likes of AC Milan, his clinical finishing ability coupled with his knack of scoring headers and intuitive hold-up play could prove too much of a handful. Alessandro Matri (Juventus) - Another prolific performer, while being a player of similar characteristics to his German counterpart, Matri will be licking his lips when he faces a makeshift back four at the Olimpico on Saturday. He has arguably been Juventus' most important player in their surge to the summit, with plenty goals and assists to his game. Although not the quickest of attackers, his ability to lead the line efficiently, while using his instinct to bury chances will make for fascinating viewing. Prediction Both teams have built their successes on watertight defences and profiency in front of goal this season, and it will be no surprise if this one ends a point a piece. While Lazio may lack the likes of Andre Dias to marshall their defence, Andrea Pirlo's absence may heavily impact on Juventus' possession play and functionality. Editor's Prediction: Lazio 1 - Juventus 1 http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/2011-2012/regular-season/

Grande Gigi stasera.

Mamma mia che occasione!

Simone Pepe 0-1

Claudio Marchisio credits Juventus team-mate Del Piero and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard as his idols The 25-year-old Italian international has lauded his captain as 'a legend' while also branding the England midfielder as the most complete midfielder he has ever seen. Nov 25, 2011 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has credited his teammate Alessandro Del Piero and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard as his idols. The 25-year-old has been in good form for his club this season, scoring five goals, and speaking to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport the Italy international lauded his captain as his childhood hero. "Del Piero has always been my idol. A legend. In my own position, I was crazy about [steven] Gerrard. "I remember in the Champions League final comeback by Liverpool against AC Milan, you saw him up front, on the wings, and a moment later he was back, marking the playmaker. "I have never seen such a complete midfielder." Marchisio also tipped AC Milan to retain their Serie A crown, and stated that his aim for the season was to help his club back into the Champions League. "We're thinking about it one game at a time and trying to stay ahead of everyone for as long as possible. I want to get Juventus back into the Champions League. "I see AC Milan as the title favourites. They have the experience." Juventus travel to Rome on Saturday as they look to protect their unbeaten record against fellow Scudetto contenders Lazio.

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Antonio Conte: Lazio are one of the best teams in Serie A The Turin side's head coach expects a difficult encounter at the weekend as he feels the Stadio Olimpico outfit are among the league's finest. Nov 25, 2011 Juventus coach Antonio Conte is eagerly anticipating Saturday's Serie A match away against Lazio as he expects a difficult, yet entertaining encounter against the Stadio Olimpico outfit. The Turin side currently sit on top of the Italian league table with 22 points from 10 games, sharing the summit with Lazio, who have exactly as many points, but from 11 fixtures. "I think that it will be a great match between two teams that both try to play attacking football," Conte was quoted as saying by PA. "I rate Lazio among the best teams in Serie A. I have always said that they can play a key role in the league this season, just like Juventus." Saturday's match at Stadio Olimpico kicks off at 20.45CET. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Juventus and the top contenders for the Scudetto It's close at the top of Italy's top flight with just a single point between first and fourth. Ed Malyon rounds up the runners and riders on the peninsula. Nov 25, 2011 Rarely has Calcio ever been closer during its long and illustrious history. Only a point separates the top four contenders at this stage of the season. To add further spice, there are only three Champions League spots up for grabs after Serie A lost a ticket to the Bundesliga for Europe's showpiece competition. Holders Milan lead the latest odds at 1.91 with William Hill to retain their title. The Rossoneri may be favourites but they seem to be a little short at 1.91 given the changes to their squad since May. They do, of course, have a very talented frontline with Ibrahimovic, Pato, Robinho and the like but having released playmaker extraordinaire Andrea Pirlo to title rivals Juventus, and suffered freak injuries to Rino Gattuso and Antonio Cassano, Juventus seem a better shout at present. The Turin side have remodelled over the summer and under new coach Antonio Conte they have a defined system in which to slot their wealth of talent. Their only concern is a goalscorer, and they will need Alessandro Matri to step up to the plate this season if they can make a real go for glory. Latest odds supplied by William Hill Milan 1.91 Juventus 3.25 Napoli 10.0 Inter 13.0 Juve don't have any European commitments and will be eager to land their first title after years in the wilderness. You can back the Bianconeri and current table-toppers at 3.25. Udinese have no such problems in the striking department and in Antonio Di Natale have one of the best finishers on the globe. The hitman has bagged 57 goals in the last two seasons and he has unsurprisingly continued in the same vein this campaign. Udinese's three-man defence is unusual to many, but it's the tightest backline in the league, letting in just six goals thus far in 2011-12. Their odds of 21.0 and are good value but suggest their squad isn't deep enough. Currently in second spot, Lazio will back themselves to be in with a chance of their first Scudetto since 2000. With a front two of Miroslav Klose and Djibril Cisse they will never struggle for goals but their key man is 'The Prophet' Hernanes who has impressed for Brazil and is an immensely-talented playmaker. A price of 13.0 is solid for a team that has only lost twice in all competitions this season. Lazio are also worth a punt at 2.75 to finish in the top three. Other contenders are Lazio's local rivals Roma at 17.0 who are beginning to pick up form under new boss Luis Enrique. Man City's conquerors Napoli are a short 10.0 to pick up their first Serie A crown since 1990 with Palermo are more optimistic shout at 151.0. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Vucinic sees Lazio derby Nov 25, 2011 Juventus man Mirko Vucinic may no longer wear the Roma jersey, but facing Lazio is still a derby. “He wants to smash the game!” The striker spent five years with the Giallorossi and in his career has scored five goals against Lazio, so taking them on at the Olimpico on Saturday night has a very special feeling. “I spoke to Mirko and he says he wants to smash the game!” revealed manager Alessandro Lucci. “It is going to be a special game for him. He will be split between the old Giallorossi soul and the new Juventus one.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Pirlo in Juve squad Nov 25, 2011 Andrea Pirlo is in the Juventus squad travelling to Rome for Saturday’s game and Lazio have Miroslav Klose back. There are still doubts over Pirlo’s ability to play after he picked up a muscular problem in training this week, but he is in the side. It should also be noted the same squad will stay in Rome after the match to prepare for their Coppa Italia trip to Napoli on Tuesday. Lazio have Klose back in the team after he missed last week’s 0-0 draw in Naples through injury. Juventus squad: 1 Buffon, 3 Chiellini, 5 Pazienza, 7 Pepe, 8 Marchisio, 9 Iaquinta, 10 Del Piero, 11 De Ceglie, 13 Manninger, 14 Vucinic, 15 Barzagli, 17 Elia, 18 Quagliarella, 19 Bonucci, 21 Pirlo, 22 Vidal, 24 Giaccherini, 26 Lichtsteiner, 27 Krasic, 28 Estigarribia, 30 Storari, 32 Matri, 33 Sorensen, 34 Marrone Lazio squad: Carrizo, Marchetti; Biava, Diakitè, Konko, Lulic, Radu, Scaloni, Stankevicius, Zauri; Brocchi, Cana, Gonzalez, Hernanes, Ledesma; Cissè, Klose, Rocchi, Sculli. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Conte: ‘One game at a time’ Nov 25, 2011 Antonio Conte still refuses to talk about the Scudetto as he prepares his table-topping Juventus side for a difficult couple of games. The Bianconeri travel to the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday night for Week 13's top-of-the-table clash with Lazio, before then heading further south on Tuesday for the rearranged Week 11 fixture with Napoli. In preparing for the challenging double-header, Conte has again brushed off suggestions that the Old Lady are thinking about the title race as early as Week 13. “When will I talk about the Scudetto? Never,” began Conte to the assembled Press, before as Juve’s official website recount, re-evaluating and opening up to the possibility of doing so, but only later in the campaign. “We’re working to build something important. At the end of the first half of the season, once we’ve faced every team, we’ll be able to assess how we’re developing and take stock of the situation. “We’re currently doing extraordinary things and performing beyond expectations. However, even in other seasons we have started well only to end badly.” The 42-year-old also intimated that the team’s thoughts are only of the next encounter. “We’ll take things one game at a time. There’s no fear from our point of view: we’ll go there to play our brand of football, looking to take the game to the opposition as we always do. We’ll only think about Napoli after the final whistle. “We’ll be up against a strong team who finished above us last season, Lazio have strengthened considerably and Reja’s doing a great job. “They’re a very physical side, we have great respect for their work and individuals such as Klose, Cissé, Konko, Marchetti… quality players who have settled into an already important unit.” Andrea Pirlo remains a doubt for the two games after picking up a knee injury after a training ground clash. “There are two more training sessions to undergo. We know that the season does not end either in Rome or Naples, so we will make careful evaluations with Andrea and we will take the most appropriate decision.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Reja: 'A defining game' Nov 25, 2011 Edy Reja has described Saturday night’s meeting between joint League leaders Lazio and Juventus as ‘important for both sides’. Speaking ahead of the Week 13 clash between the two sides that share top spot in the table, Reja has acknowledged that this could be a ‘defining fixture’ for his Aquile players. An attendance of more than 60,000 fans is anticipated, which is bigger than crowds allowed to attend the Rome derby, where security restrictions apply. “It would be nice to win this game for our fans, considering the wonderful audience that is expected. “It’s an important game for us and for Juve. We are yet to produce a high level performance at home, we must do it now against Juventus. It is a key match that will demonstrate the exact size of our ambition. “Juventus have found a tactical balance with Pepe and Pirlo. Moreover, I’ve noticed that Lichtsteiner has considerably improved his crossing ability with respect to when he played with us, therefore we need to be wary. “We’ve already played different teams with various systems and as far as that’s concerned we’re used to it. We’re ready.” Indeed, having not beaten the Bianconeri in the League in front of their own fans for almost eight years, Reja argues of the significance picking up a win could have on any title ambitions. “Are we in the Scudetto race? It is hard to say. Milan have organic and superior quality. Then there’s Juve. The two teams are the best candidates, with Inter to look forward to. “But, we could be a surprise, depending on what we do in confrontations such as this one.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Roberto Baronio: I hope Lazio beat Juventus Speaking exclusively to Goal.com, the Italian midfielder said Edy Reja's side have what it takes to end their losing streak against the Turin-based giants. Nov 24, 2011 Former Lazio captain Roberto Baronio believes the capital city side will give Juventus all they can handle at the weekend. Lazio have not won against Juve since December 2003 in Serie A, but Baronio feels that will change on Saturday night at the Olimpico. "I hope Lazio win the game as I have always been a fan of the club," Baronio told Goal.com. "There is great expectation for this game in Rome and I hope it ends 1-0 to Lazio with a goal from Cristian Brocchi. "Brocchi is a player you can always trust." However, the Italian is expecting Edy Reja's side to encounter stiff resistance from the Bianconeri. "Juventus have dangerous players like Andrea Pirlo, but also they have great strikers in Mirko Vucinic and Alessandro Matri who need to be stopped," he said. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Andrea Pirlo doubtful for Lazio match The Italy international is nursing a muscular problem and could miss his first game for the club as they prepare for the crunch game at the Olimpico this weekend. Nov 24, 2011 Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo's presence is in doubt, a worry for coach Antonio Conte ahead of Saturday's trip to Lazio, Sky Sport Italia reports. The 32-year-old midfielder abandoned Thursday's practice session after complaining of a muscle problem. It is believed that Pirlo will undergo a series of tests before the end of the day to determine the extent of the injury and learn whether he will be available for the upcoming match at the Stadio Olimpico. Pirlo's absence would come as a heavy blow to Conte, who has used the ex-AC Milan talent in every match this season so far. Juventus and Lazio are sharing the top of the Serie A standings, on 22 points, although the Turin-based side have one game in hand. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A - 13^ Giornata - Andata - 26-11-2011 (ore 20:45) - Stadio Olimpico - Roma Arbitro: Gianluca Rocchi Confronti ufficiali 156 - 134 (Serie A) - 19 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Juventus 75 - 68 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 40 - 34 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) Vittorie Lazio 41 - 32 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Juventus 267 - 239 (Serie A) - 25 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Lazio 184 - 157 (Serie A) - 23 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Lazio - Juventus a Roma Serie A Confronti ufficiali 67 Vittorie Juventus 26 (L'ultima il 02.05.2011, 0-1) Pareggi 17 (L'ultimo il 18.01.2009, 1-1) Vittorie Lazio 24 (L'ultima il 06.12.2003, 2-0) Goals Juventus 90 Goals Lazio 87 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro la Lazio a Roma 15 presenze Del Piero Alessandro 11 Boniperti Giampiero 11 Depetrini Teobaldo 10 Cuccureddu Antonello 10 Tacchinardi Alessio 9 Foni Alfredo 9 Varglien II Giovanni 8 Causio Franco 8 Conte Antonio 8 Furino Giuseppe 6 goals Bettega Roberto 5 Charles John William 5 Del Piero Alessandro 4 Sivori Omar Enrique 3 Bellini Savino 3 Boniperti Giampiero 3 Sentimenti III Vittorio 3 Trezeguet David Sergio 2 Cesarini Renato 2 Ferrari Giovanni Ultimi confronti diretti 15.12.2007 Serie A Lazio-Juventus 2-3 27.04.2008 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 5-2 18.01.2009 Serie A Lazio-Juventus 1-1 03.03.2009 Coppa Italia Lazio-Juventus 2-1 22.04.2009 Coppa Italia Juventus-Lazio 1-2 31.05.2009 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 2-0 12.09.2009 Serie A Lazio-Juventus 0-2 31.01.2010 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 1-1 12.12.2010 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 2-1 02.05.2011 Serie A Lazio-Juventus 0-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 6 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Lazio 2 - Goals Juventus 19 - Goals Lazio 11

Serie A Week 13 - 26-11-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Gianluca Rocchi Buffon underlines importance of Lazio clash The Italy international shot-stopper is eager for his club to maintain their good form in the league as doubts creep in over Andrea Pirlo who has a muscle problem. Nov 24, 2011 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has urged his team-mates to secure all three points in Saturday's Serie A clash against Lazio at the Olimpico. Buffon said his side are up for the fight against Edy Reja's men who are level on points with Juve at the top of the table. "Lazio and Napoli are very important games for us and we want to do well against them," Buffon told Juventus Channel. "We know the importance of these games and coach [Antonio] Conte is hoping for a good result. He always transmits will and determination within the squad." Meanwhile, Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Andrea Pirlo was forced to abandon Thursday's training session at Vinovo after complaining of a muscular strain. Juventus have not confirmed the extent of his injury, but there are suggestions he could miss the trip to Rome. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/