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Serie A Week 9 - 25-10-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Serie A Preview The Bianconeri will be looking to end a two-game winless run as they get set to renew hostilities with their fierce rivals on Tuesday. Oct 24, 2011 PROBABLE LINE-UPS Juventus (4-4-2): Storari; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Vucinic, Matri, Estigarribia Fiorentina (4-3-3): Boruc; De Silvestri, Gamberini, Natali, Pasqual; Munari, Behrami, Vargas; Cerci, Gilardino, Jovetic Gianluigi Buffon will miss his second game in a row due to a shoulder injury he picked up in training last week. Summer signing Arturo Vidal is nursing a thigh injury but should make the bench on Tuesday, while Emanuele Giaccherini is out. Alberto Gilardino will likely make his first start since for the Viola since injuring his knee on September 18 against Udinese. Mattia Cassani and Per Kroldrup are both injured and will miss the contest while Riccardo Montolivo is suspended. DID YOU KNOW?

Media attacks against Chiellini are excessive, says agent The Italy international has been struggling to find his best form, but his brother feels that the criticism aimed at the defender is over the top. Oct 24, 2011 Claudio Chiellini, the brother and agent of Juventus defender Giorgio, has admitted that his client has made some mistakes this season, but feels that he doesn't deserve the harsh treatment he gets in the press. Chiellini has received his fair share of criticism following some disappointing performances and he again failed to impress in Juventus' 2-2 Serie A draw against Genoa last weekend. "It is true that he has made some mistakes this season, but people act like Juventus' problem is Giorgio Chiellini," Claudio said to Tuttosport. "The media attacks are excessive in my opinion. It looks like they're after a scapegoat after every disappointing result. Giorgio doesn't deserve this treatment. He has done a lot for Juventus in the last six years and was the best defender in Italy for three seasons. "These are pretty unfortunate episodes though, as it seems as if every minor mistake he makes results in a goal at the moment." Chiellini has made 177 league appearances for Juventus since joining the club from Livorno in 2004.

Trio have Juve role to play Oct 24, 2011 Juventus insist that Alessandro Del Piero, Milos Krasic and Giorgio Chiellini all have a key part to play in 2011-12. Del Piero was only used as a very late substitute on Saturday against Genoa at the end of a week when it was announced that this would be his last season as a player in Turin. Krasic and Chiellini, meanwhile, have struggled to perform with any sort of consistency under new boss Antonio Conte so far.

Chiellini not a Juve problem Oct 24, 2011 Giorgio Chiellini

Giuseppe Marotta aiming for top three finish in Serie A The Turin side's general director feels that Champions League qualification would be a realistic target for Antonio Conte's men. Oct 24, 2011 Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has told Tuttosport that he has targeted a top three finish after the club's strong start to the Serie A season. Despite drawing 2-2 with Genoa on Saturday, the Turin giants sit third in the table, two points behind leaders Udinese. And although many have touted Antonio Conte's men as potential title winners, Moratta feels that Champions League qualification should be the target. "The word Scudetto is part of the Juventus lexicon, so it is always a goal. The target is to finish in the top three, so that we may fight for something important. In each game we go out to win. "Conte arrived this year, along with many new players. The boss's work is initiated with different tactics and it takes time to mix a new group," Marotta said.

Serie A - 8^ Giornata - Andata - 22/10/2011 (ore 20:45) Juventus 2 - 2 Genoa Alessandro Matri (6') Marco Rossi (31') Alessandro Matri (58') Andrea Caracciolo (85') Juventus Arena - Torino Arbitro: A. Romeo‎ Spettatori: 42000‎‎ ‎ Serie A - Matri non basta, la Juve pareggia ancora A Torino i bianconeri vengono ripresi due volte dal Genoa: Matri sblocca il risultato al 6

Serie A Week 8 - 22/10/2011 (08:45 p.m.) 2 - 2 Alessandro Matri (6') Marco Rossi (31') Alessandro Matri (58') Andrea Caracciolo (85') Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: A. Romeo‎ Attendance: 42000‎ Marchisio: 'Dropped points add up' Oct 23, 2011 Claudio Marchisio warns Juventus

Serie A Week 8 - 22/10/2011 (08:45 p.m.) 2 - 2 Alessandro Matri (6') Marco Rossi (31') Alessandro Matri (58') Andrea Caracciolo (85') Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: A. Romeo‎ Attendance: 42000‎ Claudio Marchisio: We have to be more clinical in front of goal The Italy international has voiced his opinion that the Turin giants must improve their finishing if they are to be successful this season following their tie versus Genoa. Oct 23, 2011 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has stressed that the Turin side will have to be more clinical in front of goal if they are to fight for the title this term. The Serie A table toppers went ahead twice in their 2-2 home draw versus Genoa on Saturday, but they failed to put the match to bed before Andrea Caracciolo scored an 85th minute equaliser to snatch a share of the spoils. And Marchisio insists that they have to learn to finish games off when they are in the lead. "We can't go in front and then sit back hoping that the game will come to an end, like we did this evening. Instead we need to be more clinical and put the game beyond doubt," he was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "We had our opportunities to score: I

A minute's silence to be observed at all Serie A matches following death of MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli Italian clubs and players will pay their respects to the MotoGP rider who lost his life during a horrific smash on the race circuit in the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday. Oct 23, 2011 A minute's silence will be observed in all Serie A matches on Sunday following the death of Moto GP rider Marco Simoncelli at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang. Simoncelli, 24, died shortly after crashing on the first lap of the race after losing control of his bike. The CONI (Italian Olympic Committee) has confirmed the minute's silence starting from AC Milan's match against Lecce on Sunday afternoon. Simoncelli was a fan of Milan and was expected to attend their next match against Parma at San Siro.

Serie A Week 8 - 22/10/2011 (08:45 p.m.) 2 - 2 Alessandro Matri (6') Marco Rossi (31') Alessandro Matri (58') Andrea Caracciolo (85') Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: A. Romeo‎ Attendance: 42000‎ I threatened to cut bonuses for my Genoa players & they drew with Juventus - Alberto Malesani A warning to get things right or forget about financial benefits saw instant change against Turin giants as the former Bologna man reveals how he motivated his charges. Oct 23, 2011 Genoa coach Alberto Malesani believes his side reacted to firm demands as they came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Juventus in Serie A on Saturday. The outspoken boss said his men stood up and listened after he grilled them for their recent less-than-perfect performances. Malesani's side had lost twice and drawn once prior to their match at Juventus, and things looked bleak following Alessandro Matri's double for the home side. But goals from Marco Rossi and Andrea Caracciolo saw the Liguria-based outfit steal an unlikely point from their trip to Turin. "I ensured my players took note and I told the president there would be changes. I had become annoyed [with the poor form] and said there would be no bonuses for anyone. Look what happened ... the players gave 100 per cent the whole game," Malesani is quoted as saying by La Repubblica. "I did not look at what Juventus were doing, but I focused on ourselves. "We have done good things of late, but just some luck was missing from our performances." The result lifted Genoa to 9th place in the league ahead of their match on Wednesday against Roma. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/2011-2012/regular-season/

Serie A Week 8 - 22/10/2011 (08:45 p.m.) 2 - 2 Alessandro Matri (6') Marco Rossi (31') Alessandro Matri (58') Andrea Caracciolo (85') Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: A. Romeo‎ Attendance: 42000‎ Giorgio Chiellini exposed as a second-rate left-back as Juventus drop more points in Serie A title bid The Italy central defender has been filling in on the flank, but the smart tactics of Genoa found him out last night as the Bianconeri recorded a fourth draw in five games. Oct 23, 2011

Serie A Week 8 - 22/10/2011 (08:45 p.m.) 2 - 2 Alessandro Matri (6') Marco Rossi (31') Alessandro Matri (58') Andrea Caracciolo (85') Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: A. Romeo‎ Attendance: 42000‎ Alessandro Matri: We

Serie A Week 8 - 22/10/2011 (08:45 p.m.) 2 - 2 Alessandro Matri (6') Marco Rossi (31') Alessandro Matri (58') Andrea Caracciolo (85') Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: A. Romeo‎ Attendance: 42000‎ Matri: 'Juve deserved the win' Oct 22, 2011 Alessandro Matri feels Juventus deserved to beat Genoa this evening, though is content with his brace.