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Serie A Week 7 - 16-10-2011 (3:00 p.m.) - Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium - Verona Andrea Barzagli: We must show no fear against Chievo The Italy international admits title talk in Turin might be premature but insists it's essential for the club to build on their swift start to the new campaign. October 14, 2011 Andrea Barzagli has urged Juventus to continue their winning ways ahead of the Serie A encounter against Chievo on Sunday. Antonio Conte's men are currently joint top of the league table and the Juve defender hopes it stays that way after 90 minutes. "We must play Chievo without any fear so we can continue winning and give consistency to a season in which we have started very well," Barzagli told Sky Sport Italia. Juventus were tipped as title candidates following the 2-0 win over AC Milan just before the international break, but the 30-year-old feels early predictions could be misleading. "Juventus for the Scudetto? We are still at the start of the season, but it's always the case that papers start speaking about these things so early," reflected Barzagli. "The important thing is to stay calm and we must prepare ourselves for each game. Then we will see what happens in the future." The Turin-based giants have 11 points from five games this season and sit top alongside Udinese. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/2011-2012/regular-season/

Serie A Week 7 - 16-10-2011 (3:00 p.m.) - Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium - Verona Serie A - Preview October 14, 2011 Juventus

Serie A Week 7 - 16-10-2011 (3:00 p.m.) - Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium - Verona Barzagli: 'Juve covering all bases' October 14, 2011 Andrea Barzagli sees a Juventus side preparing for all eventualities against his former side Chievo this weekend. The 30-year-old centre-back spent a single season at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi eight seasons ago. Now at Juventus, Barzagli reflected on his breakthrough season with the Mussi Volanti, the danger his former side now pose and the subsequent level of preparation from the Bianconeri.

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Capello hails the new Juventus October 14, 2011 England manager Fabio Capello is bowled over by Juventus and their new stadium.

Rafael Benitez: Juventus are favourites to win Serie A The former Inter and Liverpool boss believes that the Turin-based outfit are on course to win the league, while hailing Andrea Pirlo's contribution since his arrival. Oct 14, 2011 Former Inter coach Rafael Benitez says Juventus are heavy favourites to win the Serie A title this season. The Turin side got off to a great start in the league and they currently top the table after finishing seventh in the last two seasons. Benitez conceded that Juventus are looking odds-on to clinch the Scudetto, though he confessed that they do find themselves in a favourable situation compared to their rivals as they do not compete in Europe. "The best teams, especially AC Milan and Inter, have not been doing things as well as they used to," Benitez told Eurosport. "Juventus have a better chance than the rest. They are coached by Antonio Conte, who knows the club's philosophy, the fans and the market, because he used to be a player. "When you are at a club, you want to play in every competition. When you cannot do that, the only thing left is to do your best in the competition you are in." Benitez went on to praise Andrea Pirlo, who has been in great form at Juventus since his arrival from AC Milan in the summer. "Pirlo is a key player," Benitez added. "He can control the game very well and he is certainly a crucial piece in any team." The league leaders head to Verona on Sunday to take on Chievo, hoping to preserve their unbeaten start to the campaign.

Serie A Week 7 - 16-10-2011 (3:00 p.m.) - Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium - Verona Lichtsteiner: We must take three points from Chievo clash The Switzerland international has made it clear that their win over AC Milan counts for nothing if they do not continue their good form this weekend. October 14, 2011 Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner has stressed that the Turin side cannot afford to drop points in Sunday's Serie A game away against Chievo. Antonio Conte's men have been in superb form in the opening months of the 2011-12 campaign, and the Swiss full-back has made it clear that they have to build on their 2-0 win over AC Milan in their last league game. "We passed an important test against AC Milan. Not only because that victory increased our morale, but especially because we put in a convincing performance which allowed us to understand what we're capable of doing," Lichtsteiner is quoted as saying on the Juventus website. "However, tests never stop and now we must continue on this track, otherwise that 2-0 result would just be in vain. "We'll play Chievo in Verona on Sunday, and in this match we must demonstrate our value, playing with the same intensity shown on the pitch against Milan." Juventus currently sit top of the Serie A table, having taken 11 points from five games. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/2011-2012/regular-season/

Napoli & Juventus will challenge for the Serie A title - Giuseppe Rossi The Italy international has voiced his opinion that both of the clubs that were interested in signing him in the summer could win the Scudetto. Oct 14, 2011 Villarreal attacker Giuseppe Rossi has voiced his opinion that both Napoli and Juventus have what it takes to challenge for the Serie A title this season. The 24-year-old Italy international appeared to be close to joining the current league leaders in the summer transfer window, while the Naples side also expressed an interest in signing him. However, Rossi eventually stayed at Villarreal as the Spanish side decided to keep hold of him after selling Santi Cazorla to Malaga. "I think that both Juventus and Napoli are well equipped this term and they have what it takes to fight for the league title. They have great coaches and could go all the way in Serie A," Rossi told Radio Kiss Kiss. The forward then went on to state that he is not thinking about a transfer, and added that Villarreal can still reach the Champions League knock-out stages despite losing their opening two games. "I am only thinking about Villarreal. I don't know anything about a possible move to Napoli. I just want to do well in the Spanish league and in the Champions League.

Fabio Capello: Juventus deserve first place in Serie A The highly decorated Italian coach believes his former club are in their rightful position at the top of the table following a strong start to the season. Oct 14, 2011 Fabio Capello has praised Juventus' start to the season, proclaiming that his former club deserved to go into the international break top of Serie A. Antonio Conte's men have been particularly effective in their new surroundings at Juventus Stadium, defeating last season's champions AC Milan 2-0 in their most recent game. And the current England manager, who was in charge of the Turin side between 2004 and 2006, has been impressed with their start to the campaign. "Juventus deserve first place. They are a real and gritty team," the experienced Italian told Tuttosport. "Against AC Milan we saw how important the new stadium is. Our football is weighed down by outdated stadiums. Juve ought to be imitated." Juventus return to Serie A action after a two-week international break with a trip to Chievo on Sunday. Conte's side currently lead the league on goal difference ahead of Udinese, having picked up 11 points from their opening five games.

Juventus should stay away from Carlos Tevez - Luciano Moggi The former general director, who was once responsible for signing controversial stars in Turin, has told the current crop of leaders at the club to forget about the Argentina star. Oct 13, 2011 Luciano Moggi has warned his former club Juventus to steer clear of troubled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez. Tevez returned to training for City on Thursday as he awaits a club disciplinary hearing for a breach of contract after allegedly refusing to play for them during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich last month. The 27-year-old has been linked with an exit from City at the next available opportunity and Juventus have been rumoured to be keen on landing him. Giuseppe Marotta, the Italian club's general director, said they have not entered any negotiations with Tevez or City for a transfer on Wednesday. Moggi believes the Serie A leaders should turn their back on the striker altogether. "Buying a dressing room breaker like Carlos Tevez in January would be the biggest disaster ever that could hit Juventus who are in the process of rebuilding," Moggi wrote in his Tuttomercatoweb.com commentary column. However, regardless of whether Tevez joins Juventus, Moggi went on to state that Antonio Conte's men are not strong enough to win the Scudetto this season. "The quality of the squad is not enough to challenge AC Milan, Inter and Napoli for the title," added Moggi.

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Serie A preview: Tough tasks at top Oct 13, 2011 Serie A leaders Juventus and Udinese both face tough assignments in round six action this weekend. Eighth-placed Chievo tackle Juventus but coach Mimmo Di Carlo has warned the Turin side not to expect any favours. Chievo will stick to their defensive approach having already beaten third-placed Napoli this season. "We didn't allow Napoli space to go on the counter and in the second half put more pressure down the wings, creating a situation where we could win," Di Carlo told the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. "Juve play with the centre of the squad higher up the field, so I'll have to modify a few things to avoid their rapid transitions in the final third." "This is the strongest Chievo I have ever trained. Many players go on the bench who are potentially first choice picks and we can still improve a great deal." Last season's Serie B champions Atalanta take on Udinese knowing that, without the six-point deduction, they would be in the top five instead of 16th spot. Udinese are unbeaten this season and are looking to secure a Champions League spot for a second consecutive year. With 10 goals in the last four games between the clubs, and with a combined goals for tally of 15 already in Serie A this season, few will expect a goalless stalemate this time around. Di Natale is the obvious danger man, but his counterpart for Atalanta, German Denis, is on loan from Udinese and will be keen to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, Roma captain Francesco Totti has been ruled out of the Rome derby with Lazio on Sunday because of a thigh injury. Totti sustained the problem in a 3-1 win over Atalanta on October 1 and was substituted in the 69th minute. But after losing his fitness battle, the 35-year-old will take no part in Sunday's derby, with Roma owning eight points from five Serie A matches. "After having a scan in the morning at Trigoria, Francesco Totti continues his rehabilitation program with physiotherapy and swimming exercises," Roma announced on their website. "Over the next few days he will train separately in the gym. An ultrasound to evaluate the course is scheduled for next week." Totti has yet to score in five league matches this season after netting 15 goals in 34 appearances last term. In Saturday's other matches, Catania, unbeaten at home this season, face struggling Inter Milan, AC Milan are at home to fourth-placed Palermo and Napoli entertain Parma. On Sunday, fifth-placed Cagliari are at home to Siena. Second-bottom Cesena, with only one point so far this season, host Fiorentina. Genoa should collect their third home win over Lecce and Novara will be looking to put more pressure on cellar dwellers Bologna.

Cannavaro hails Pirlo impact October 13, 2011 Former Juventus star Fabio Cannavaro says Andrea Pirlo is the player capable of making the difference in the Serie A title race this season. Turin giants Juventus lead Serie A having picked up 11 points from their opening five games, and Cannavaro believes that Antonio Conte's side are capable of maintaining their early season form with the deep-lying playmaker in midfield. "The transfer of Andrea Pirlo from AC Milan to Juventus shifted the balance in Serie A," Cannavaro told Tuttosport. "He is 32 years of age, and at that age I won the Ballon d'Or." "The beginning of the season with Juventus and Italy is surprising only to those who underestimated one of the strongest players in the world throughout the last decade."

Marotta's U-Turn on Sebastian Giovinco? October 13, 2011 Juventus General Director has intimated that the club are not closing the door on a sensational return for Sebastian Giovinco back into the fold at Vinovo, in an interview with the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

Serie A Week 7 - 16-10-2011 (3:00 p.m.) - Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium - Verona Di Carlo has Juventus plan October 13, 2011 Chievo take on Serie A leaders Juventus this weekend, but Coach Mimmo Di Carlo warns

Fabio Cannavaro: Title talk premature Oct 13, 2011 Fabio Cannavaro says we

Fabio Cannavaro: Andrea Pirlo's transfer to Juventus has shifted the balance of power in Serie A The retired defender has praised the impact his former Italy international team-mate has had on the Vinovo club and believes he is capable of leading them to the title. Oct 13, 2011 Former Juventus star Fabio Cannavaro says Andrea Pirlo is the player capable of making the difference in the Serie A title race this season. The Turin giants are currently top of the table having picked up 11 points from their opening five games, and Cannavaro believes that they are capable of maintaining their early season form with the deep-lying playmaker in midfield. "The transfer of Andrea Pirlo from AC Milan to Juventus shifted the balance in Serie A," Cannavaro told Tuttosport. "He is 32 years of age, and at that age I won the Ballon d'Or. "The beginning of the season with Juventus and Italy is surprising only to those who underestimated one of the strongest players in the world throughout the last decade."

Giovinco could return to Juventus - Giuseppe Marotta Good performances for Italy have yielded positive results for the 24-year-old as the Turin-based giants take note for future reference and contemplate taking the player back. Oct 12, 2011 Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta is offering Parma forward Sebastian Giovinco a chance to return permanently as he speaks openly about the player's future. The 24-year-old Italy international has been in stellar form for Parma this season, scoring five goals in four Serie A games for Franco Colomba's team. Those performances were noticed by Italy coach Cesare Prandelli who called Giovinco up for their recent Euro 2012 qualifiers against Serbia and Northern Ireland - matches in which the player featured. Marotta is also keeping his lens on the Italian who is co-owned by Juventus and Parma after the clubs struck a

Prandelli reiterates how important Pirlo is to Italy The head coach has taken the time to praise the experienced midfielder's impressive performances for the national side. Oct 12, 2011 Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has praised Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo's influence on his team following the 3-0 defeat of Northern Ireland in Group C of the Euro 2012 qualifiers in Pescara on Tuesday night. Pirlo has been in superb form since joining Juventus from AC Milan in the summer, and played an important role in Italy's qualification for next year's tournament in Poland and Ukraine. And the former Fiorentina boss insists the 32-year-old midfielder plays a crucial role in his team's fortunes. "It would be very difficult to give up a player like Pirlo," Prandelli told Tuttosport. "Nobody makes time and space to play like him, while his presence reassures his team-mates."

Juve dismiss Tevez talk October 12, 2011 Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has responded to transfer links with Carlos Tevez and Sebastian Giovinco. The Argentine is being associated with a January move given his problems at Manchester City, while there is talk that Giovinco