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Serie A | Juventus 1-0 Inter: Conceicao decides fiery Derby d’Italia Francisco Conceicao’s goal from a Randal Kolo Muani assist allowed Juventus to win the Derby d’Italia, stop Inter becoming the new leaders and puts the Old Lady in joint fourth place. The Nerazzurri had the opportunity to leapfrog Napoli and take top spot, while a win would put the Bianconeri level with Lazio in fourth place. ............ When these sides met back in October, the Bianconeri fought back from 4-2 down to draw a 4-4 thriller at San Siro. ............ Andrea Cambiaso made his return after several weeks out and Marcus Thuram was also introduced for Inter, playing with painkillers after an ankle injury. ............ Kolo Muani gathered a loose ball on the edge of the area, spun round to extricate himself from a crowd of defenders and when blocked off, it landed at the feet of Conceicao to sweep into the far bottom corner with the inside of the left boot from 12 yards, through Benjamin Pavard’s legs. It was so nearly 2-0 moments later, as the Koopmeiners angled drive had beaten Sommer only to be cleared off the line by Dumfries. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-juventus-1-0-inter-conceicao-decides/

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FRANCISCO CONCEICAO 1-0

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Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Inter – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Sunday’s Serie A action caps off at the Allianz Stadium with the 184th Serie A edition of the famous Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter. Expectations among fans and pundits alike are sky-high following a spectacular 4-4 draw in October’s reverse fixture. ............ Juve are still part of the top-four picture, trailing fourth-placed Lazio by three points ahead of the kick-off. Unlike their arch-rivals, reigning holders Inter are going toe-to-toe with table-topping Napoli. In fact, they could leapfrog Antonio Conte’s side at the summit with a win. ............ Match Preview Juventus Spirits should be high around the Juventus camp following a late 2-1 home triumph against PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League knockout playoff tie. Indeed, that was their third consecutive win in all competitions, with each seeing them concede precisely once. Juventus’ mini-revival after a three-game winless run (D1, L2) has coincided with Randal Kolo Muani’s loan arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward scored on his Serie A debut as Napoli inflicted Juventus’ first league defeat under Motta. Unfazed by an unwanted result in his maiden league appearance for Juventus, Kolo Muani has netted back-to-back doubles to inspire his new team to victories against Como and Empoli. As a result, the record-time champions head into proceedings on a first set of successive league wins since early November. Making it three in a row would see Juventus win three top-flight home outings in succession for the first time this season. Inter ............ Team News Juventus are still without long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik, Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Pierre Kalulu. Andrea Cambiaso is also on the sidelines, with Douglas Luiz ruled out with a muscle problem. Winter signing Lloyd Kelly should be on the bench after missing training due to illness. ............ Juventus vs Inter Potential Starting Line-ups Juventus (4-1-4-1): Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Savona; Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, McKennie, Mbangula; Kolo Muani. Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Taremi. Juventus vs Inter Prediction The reverse fixture was somewhat of an anomaly. Other recent Serie A meetings between Juventus and Inter have often been evenly-contested games. Given the significance of this encounter, we can envisage a low-scoring affair and probably another share of the spoils. Prediction: Draw . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-juventus-vs-inter-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Juventus vs Inter probable lineups: Motta revamps his midfield On Sunday night, Juventus and Inter will lock horns for the campaign’s second edition of the Derby d’Italia. While the two sides shared the spoils in a dramatic 4-4 at San Siro, both will be aiming for the bragging rights this time around. But with a decisive Champions League play-off contest to negotiate in just three days, Thiago Motta will be looking to add some fresh legs to his lineup. The Juventus boss will be making a few tactical tweaks on the wings and in the middle of the park. Khephren Thuram will play as a defensive midfielder in a 4-1-4-1 formation, while Teun Koopmeinrs returns to the starting lineup to play in a more advanced role in midfield alongside Weston McKennie who preserves his spot following his heroics on Tuesday against PSV Eindhoven. Douglas Luiz picked up an injury while Manuel Locatelli could be rested. On the wings, Francisco Conceicao is expected to start for the first time in weeks following an impressive cameo in the Champions League. Nicolas Gonzalez should take the left wing, thus dropping Kenan Yildiz to the bench alongside Samuel Mbangula. Randal Kolo Muani will start in attack as usual, while Nicolo Savona is the only expected change at the back. The Italian should replace Lloyd Kelly on the left flank, while Timothy Weah, Federico Gatti and Renato Veiga keep their spots ahead of Michele Di Gregorio. ............ Juventus Probable XI (4-1-4-1): Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Savona; Thuram; Conceicao, McKennie, Koopmeiners, Gonzalez; Kolo Muani. Inter Probable XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi (De Vrij), Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Taremi (Thuram). . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-vs-inter-probable-lineups-motta-revamps-his-midfield/

Juventus vs. Inter match preview Out of all the Serie A draws that Juventus have been a part of this season — and there’s been a lot so sometimes it’s hard to keep track — there are few that have felt anything other than complete frustration. ............ Since that insane Kenan Yildiz-inspired comeback and 4-4 draw with Inter Milan at the San Siro back in October, Juventus’ season has not gone on the kind of trajectory that we hoped a result and fightback like we saw that night could kick into gear. Instead, the draws only continued to come at a more frequent pace, and certainly not in the same kind of fashion of the one against Inter. So now, with Inter competing for another Scudetto and Juventus very much now in a fight that could end up involving as many as four or five clubs to finish in fourth place and a Champions League position, they meet again as the venue shifts to the Allianz Stadium in Turin. It comes during a stretch in which Juventus have put back-to-back wins together in Serie A for just the third time this season but the overall performance level of Thiago Motta’s squad still leaves plenty to be desired. Sunday night’s matchup at the Allianz is very much one of the biggest remaining fixtures on the schedule and also a chance to show that they can actually claim a big win over a big club in Italy. ............ “The team is doing well, winning always brings extra energy,” Motta said at his pre-match press conference. “I see the lads motivated and I also feel energized.” ............ That means another Thuram derby between Marcus’ Inter and Khephren’s Juve is very much in the cards, but it is not much of the storyline like it was the first time around in October. The main theme going into Sunday night really is if this little winning run Juventus currently find themselves on will prove to be the much-needed confidence this team has been lacking. A big fixture like this, one of the most-heated atmospheres Motta’s squad will face the rest of this season, can either be a huge boost or — like what we saw last season around this time of the year — be a big blow to the confidence level of the entire squad. With Lazio holding Napoli to their third straight draw — hey look, somebody else can do that, too! — there is a chance Juventus can jump into fourth place with a win over the reigning Serie A champions. Whether Juve can do it or not is anybody’s guess. ............ TEAM NEWS The good injury news between the last time Juventus played and this one: Andrea Cambiaso returned to training on Friday. Although he’s not expected to start against Inter, it will be nice to have an actual left back available again. The not-so-good injury news between the last time Juventus played and this one: Douglas Luiz will miss the Derby d’Italia due to muscle fatigue he reported after Thursday’s training session. It’s just another setback for a player who has already had many of them this season. Winter signing Lloyd Kelly was forced to miss training Friday due to illness. It’s still unsure what his status will be for Sunday’s game against Inter. ............ What’s a key to potentially beating Inter on Sunday night in Motta’s mind? This is what he had to say about that: “To win, as I said, we have to work well together and earn it on the pitch. We have to earn victory, we have to always go for it. ............ MATCH INFO When: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/2/16/24363924/juventus-inter-milan-derby-d-italia-2025-serie-a-matchday-25-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Lorenzo Lucca reveals why Bremer is the strongest defender he has faced Udinese striker and former Juventus target Lorenzo Lucca has named Gleison Bremer as the toughest opponent he has faced. ............ His ability to shut down attackers is unmatched, and his absence from the Serie A pitch is certainly noticeable. One of the forward players who has struggled to get the better of Bremer in the past is Lucca. The Udinese star recently named Bremer as his toughest opponent so far, sharing his thoughts: “The player I’ve faced who has definitely given me the most trouble is Gleison Bremer. The Brazilian is physically built, but he’s also a very quick defender, good at anticipating and strong in one-on-one situations. Bremer is truly a great player.” Bremer’s qualities are undeniable. His physicality combined with his agility and tactical awareness make him one of the most formidable defenders in the game. He has been an essential part of Juventus’ backline and is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/lorenzo-lucca-reveals-why-bremer-is-the-strongest-defender-he-has-faced/

Juventus vs Inter: Preview and Prediction Juventus have shown ample signs that they are ready to march forward rather than stutter in some important games. Following a disastrous season dominated by their propensity to draw games, the Bianconeri are currently on the mend and stitching together a good enough winning run. ............ Back on to league matters, Juventus are coming into this big Derby d’Italia at the back of consecutive wins over Empoli and Como, with Randal Kolo Muani the star of the show on both occasions. Now they face Inter Milan at home, as Thiago Motta will want to stake a claim at another chance to push for a higher place in the table. While Juventus’ immediate target would be to get back into Champions League places, Inter Milan have something bigger at stake ahead of this clash. The Nerazzuri are contesting a tightly fought title race, with Napoli sitting only a point above them at the top of the standings. ............ Team News & Tactics Juventus Motta will keep an eye on the second leg with PSV Eindhoven, which could influence his team’s selection for this one. The Bianconeri boss went with a changed lineup in midweek, meaning some of the regulars who sat on the bench for that clash could return to the fold. For instance, Khephren Thuram and Francisco Conceicao are all set for returns. Those changes could see Weston McKennie moving back into the left-back slot to decide his goalscoring display against PSV Eindhoven. Federico Gatti and Renato Veiga are expected to play in central defence, with Nicola Savona set to occupy the right-back slot. Manuel Locatelli and Thuram are expected back in the midfield setting, with Douglas Luiz likely to make way for the latter. On the injury front, there are no fresh problems, with Piere Kalulu, Arkadiusz Milik and Andrea Cambiaso the only ones set to return in the short term, as Juan Cabal and Gleison Bremer are out of the remainder of the campaign. In the attack, Koopmeiners will take up the No.10 role, while Mbangula might keep his place at the expense of Kenan Yildiz. Conceicao is likely to replace Nico Gonzalez, while Kolo Muani will continue to lead the line ahead of Dusan Vlahovic, who will find himself on the bench once again. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1) – Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Mbangula; Kolo Muani Inter ............ Probable Lineup (3-5-2) – Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez Key Stats Juventus are undefeated in 31 of their last 32 matches in Serie A. Juventus are targetting their first 4-game winning streak of the season. Inter are undefeated in 18 of their last 19 matches in Serie A. Inter are two points behind Napoli in the Serie A standings. Player to Watch Randal Kolo Muani After a stellar start to life in Turin, Kolo Muani will be eager to make a statement of sorts with a big performance against one of the top rivals. With Inter coming to Turin, he has a big game awaiting as Juventus look to continue on their good form of late. ............ Prediction Juventus 2-1 Inter Inter are coming into this clash with stuttering form despite winning their most recent league game against Fiorentina. They were also thumped by the same opposition away from home a few days prior, which casts some doubts over their performance on the road, as they could potentially drop points here and give Napoli the advantage. Juventus, on the other hand, are one of the strongest defensive teams in the league despite losing many of their backline personnel during the season. At home, they will look for their first four-game winning streak and make a statement of intent with a win over Inter by the narrowest of margins. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/02/16/juventus-vs-inter-milan-preview-and-prediction/

Preview: Juventus vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups With a lot to live up to after October's eight-goal thriller, Serie A giants Juventus and Inter will clash in Turin on Sunday evening. While Juve come into the latest Derby d'Italia fresh from success in Europe, Inter are aiming to keep pace with Scudetto rivals Napoli. Match preview Since staging a dramatic comeback to avoid defeat when the two Italian heavyweights last met, Juventus have fallen further behind old foes Inter in the Serie A standings, with last week's win over lowly Como still leaving them outside the cherished Champions League places. ............ Serie A's last undefeated home record will go on the line against the reigning champions, as Juventus aim to post three league wins on the spin for the first time since January 2024. Across another sub-par campaign, they have drawn the joint-most home matches throughout Europe's top five leagues, and more wins will be required if they are to overtake Lazio in the race for fourth place. Heading in to Sunday's showdown, perhaps the biggest concern for Motta - a former Inter midfielder - is that the visitors have scored a league-leading 17 goals from set pieces; meanwhile, his side have conceded the highest proportion of goals from such dead-ball situations (43%). At least history will be on the hosts' side, as Juventus lead the overall head-to-head by 39 wins and have lost just one of the teams' last 11 league meetings in Turin. Despite fumbling a two-goal lead in this term's reverse fixture - a frantic 4-4 draw in Milan - Inter are unbeaten in three top-flight games against Juve, dating back to their defeat at the Allianz Stadium in November 2022. ............ Team News Never afraid to tinker - even with a winning team - Juventus boss Thiago Motta may make changes between two legs of a crucial Champions League tie, with Teun Koopmeiners, Khephren Thuram, Francisco Conceicao and midweek hero Samuel Mbangula all vying for promotion to the hosts' starting XI. Top scorer Dusan Vlahovic has been benched in recent weeks, so current first-choice Randal Kolo Muani will hope to extend his superb start to life in Italy. The latter's tally of five goals in three games represents the best record of any new Serie A player this century. Motta is still without his preferred back four, as Bremer, Pierre Kalulu, Juan Cabal and Andrea Cambiaso are all sidelined, while recent arrival Lloyd Kelly missed training due to illness and Douglas Luiz has been ruled out by another muscular problem. Meanwhile, Inter's main concern regards Marcus Thuram, who is the Nerazzurri's leading league scorer - Khephren's older brother faces a late fitness test after sustaining an ankle injury. ............ Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Savona; Locatelli; Conceicao, Thuram, McKennie, Mbangula; Kolo Muani Inter possible starting lineup: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram We say: Juventus 1-1 Inter Following a rare flurry of goals in this fixture - eight in less than 70 minutes at San Siro - a more circumspect game should play out this weekend. Draw specialists Juventus would surely settle for a point that will stall Inter's title charge, and their recent run of form suggests they could have turned a corner. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/derby-ditalia/preview/preview-juventus-vs-inter-milan-prediction-team-news-lineups_565612.html

Thiago Motta: Juventus-Inter ‘maybe the most important game of the season’ Juventus coach Thiago Motta has admitted that Juventus’s upcoming Derby d’Italia match against Inter is ‘maybe the most important of the season’, but feels no pressure after recording three consecutive victories in the lead-up to Sunday’s game. ............ “The team is doing well, and winning is always good. I’ve seen the guys in good shape. Tomorrow there will be no Kalulu, Bremer, Milik, Cabal, but we will have Cambiaso back. Kelly is fine,” Motta said. ............ “The most important thing is the next game. This is a very important match where we will all feel the pressure. We have to focus 200%. “We always aim for victory, that’s our job. Preparing and doing the right things to achieve that. However, we need to earn it and give everything we have to compete against a strong opponent. Tomorrow’s game is extremely important, maybe the most important of the season. We need to be a team throughout the entire match.” “Inzaghi is a great coach and I have a lot of respect for him. I view him as a serious coach who stands by his approach. He’s a human being first and foremost, and then a coach. “I respect him a lot, and tomorrow we have to go about the game with humility, doing things well so that we have a good chance of winning.” ............ “Renato Veiga has the quality to start the play without having to drop a midfielder back. The central defenders have that responsibility. Renato is good at playing short passes, finding free men between the lines, and he also has a great long pass, which Locatelli does too. Federico (Gatti) is improving a lot. Kelly did well in his last game, though he could improve on some decisions.” ............ And, on the current state of refereeing in Serie A, he added: “There are mistakes, they happen and always will. I make mistakes too, so I can’t judge. I respect everyone’s opinions. When controversies arise, we’re all responsible, me included. “There’s too much talk, but it’s part of the game. We just hope that tomorrow there are fewer mistakes. The referees need support: no simulation, no violent fouls. We’ve moved from one extreme to the other. It’s part of the game and needs to be accepted.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-juventus-inter-the-most-important/

Pavan wants to see fight from Juventus despite what people think of Inter Most people consider Inter the outright favourites in their match against Juventus this weekend, and the Bianconeri have to prove them wrong. Juve will have the home advantage, and they managed to avoid defeat when they travelled to Inter for the reverse fixture earlier in the season. However, that result was largely due to Inter being in poor form and missing several chances that they should have easily converted. ............ Many believe the Bianconeri are set to be beaten, but Massimo Pavan has responded to that sentiment. He said: “Inter think they can walk in Turin, we’ll see, someone said they are ‘unplayable’, I really hope they are not. They are certainly strong as a whole and have a more solid defence with recoveries, but Juventus must fight for the shirt and for the honour by leaving the field to applause.” ............ Sometimes, it is better to be considered the underdog, as it allows players to take the field with less pressure, knowing that the expectations on them are lower. Juventus have the capability to turn the tide and prove their critics wrong. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pavan-wants-to-see-fight-from-juventus-despite-what-people-think-of-inter-milan/

Paulo Sousa explains why Inter is favourite against Juventus Juventus face Inter in Serie A this weekend, and it is one of the most anticipated matches on the continent. With both teams battling for supremacy in Italy, this clash carries significant weight in the title race. ............ Juve come into this fixture on the back of a three-game winning run, hoping to continue that form against their biggest rivals. A victory over Inter would not only boost their title aspirations but also send a strong message to the rest of the league. Despite Juve’s determination, pundit Paulo Sousa believes Inter remain the superior side and should be favourites to win the match. He said: “I see Inter as the favourite, a feeling I almost always have when watching Serie A: for me, Simone Inzaghi has the best squad in Italy, together with Milan because the players available to Sergio Conceição also have great potential. A reason to consider Inter the favourite in tomorrow night’s eagerly awaited challenge on Juve’s pitch? The midfield above all: that’s the department that makes the whole team go round.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/paulo-sousa-explains-why-inter-milan-is-favourite-against-juventus/

What Thiago Motta expects from his midfield against Inter Juventus faces Inter in one of the toughest fixtures they have left, and it promises to be a terrific tactical show this weekend. The stakes are high for both teams, and the match is expected to provide plenty of drama and excitement as the season reaches its climax. With both clubs fighting for important points, it will be an all-out battle for supremacy on the pitch. Juve fans are always buzzing to visit the Allianz Stadium when Inter is the opponent in town, and this match is no exception. The atmosphere at the stadium will undoubtedly be electric, with fans hoping their beloved team can come away with a crucial victory. ............ With the competition for Champions League spots growing more intense, Juve cannot afford to drop points in this crucial encounter. A win would significantly improve their chances of finishing in the top four, while a loss could derail their ambitions for the remainder of the season. One area where the game could be won or lost is midfield, and Motta is making plans to dominate the middle of the pitch. The battle in the centre of the park will be crucial, as both teams boast talented midfielders capable of influencing the game. Juventus will need to assert their dominance in this key area to control the tempo of the match and create chances for their attackers. ............ The Bianconeri manager wants more physicality in midfield, which is why he is considering starting Khephren Thuram. Thuram, who has been benched in the last few games, could be the ideal player to help Juventus win the fight in the middle of the park. His strength, energy, and ability to break up play could be pivotal in ensuring that Juventus are able to match Inter’s intensity and assertiveness in midfield. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-thiago-motta-expects-from-his-midfield-against-inter-milan/

Former Thiago Motta’s teammate hopes he gets the time to build the team Thiago Motta is the latest manager that Juventus have entrusted with their bench role, and he is keen to bring success to the club. ............ Unfortunately, Motta’s first term has been inconsistent, and his team is struggling to meet these lofty expectations. This is often a reason why managers are dismissed, as clubs look for results to match their ambitions. Despite the pressure on his position, Motta has support from his former teammate Andrea Ranocchia, who understands the challenges that come with managing a club like Juventus. ............ “At Juve, you have to win, win and win again. The history of the club dictates it. You don’t change Juve, it’s Juve that changes you. I still haven’t understood what the future of this team is, what the project is, what or who pushed them to do that transfer market and where they want to get to. Juve needs Juve-like people. Thiago is special, I hope he’s given the time and the material.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-thiago-mottas-teammate-hopes-he-gets-the-time-to-build-the-team/

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Veiga: “We Must Win Against Inter Because We Are Juventus” Renato Veiga, the Chelsea loanee currently playing his trade at Juventus, recently shared his thoughts ahead of the crucial match against Inter. ............ The young talent expressed his admiration for Juventus’ rich history, stating, “Everyone knows Juventus for its history, for the great players who have played here, including Portuguese ones. I already knew many things before coming here, I followed the team thanks to the important players who are here.” Looking ahead to the high-stakes clash with Inter Milan, Veiga emphasized the importance of the fixture: “The match against Inter is fundamental, we must win because we are Juventus. We always play to win.” He then outlined his personal ambitions at the club, saying, “My goal is to bring Juventus to win always. I’m someone who thinks game by game and focuses on the present.” . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/veiga-we-must-win-against-inter-because-we-are-juventus/