Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 7, 2016 FROSINONE - JUVENTUS 0 - 2 Juan Cuadrado (73') P. Dybala (91') MATCHDAY 24 Sunday, February 7nd, 2016 - 3:00 PM Matusa Stadium, Frosinone Referee: Davide Massa Juventus Winger Pleased With Tough Result http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2016/02/juventus-winger-pleased-with-tough-result/? Feb 7, 2016 Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado was pleased with his side’s victory against Frosinone and is now looking ahead to next weekend’s Scudetto showdown. The Bianconeri made it 14 wins on the trot on by beating Frosinone 2-0, with Cuadrado netting the match winner. “We are happy to have emerged victorious, it was a tough match but thankfully we achieved the result we needed,” Cuadrado told Premium Calcio. “The win was important in order to keep our run going and maintain the buzz around the club. “Teams want to press us but the most important thing is to win even if it means not playing attractive football.” Next on the horizon for Juventus is a tantalizing date with Serie A leaders Napoli, who beat Carpi 1-0 to maintain their slim lead over the defending champions. “Now we will shift our focus to Napoli so that we can properly prepare for such a touch challenge.” Cuadrado concluded. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 7, 2016 FROSINONE - JUVENTUS 0 - 2 Juan Cuadrado (73')P. Dybala (91') MATCHDAY 24Sunday, February 7nd, 2016 - 3:00 PMMatusa Stadium, FrosinoneReferee: Davide Massa Juan Cuadrado and Paulo Dybala leadJuventus to 14th straight Serie A win http://www.espnfc.co.uk/club/juventus/111/blog/post/2803097/cuadrado-and-dybala-lead-juventus-to-another-serie-a-win Feb 7, 2016 Another Serie A game, another win for Juventus -- their club-record 14th in a row -- who defeated a spirited Frosinone 2-0 to keep pace with Napoli atop the table. Much like Genoa, Roberto Stellone's team adopted a physically defensive approach to frustrate the Bianconeri for as long as they could before the technical superiority of Massimiliano Allegri's men broke the deadlock.In matches such as these, it's very difficult to play champagne football. Frosinone were desperate to spring a surprise, encouraged by the point they collected at Juve's stadium in September. Blocking all avenues and doubling up on Juve's forwards, Allegri's team struggled to play high up the pitch, often forced to retreat.While Stellone's men certainly offered up a challenge, in a stadium that was overwhelmingly packed with fans from the region who supported the Old Lady, the Bianconeri did not really help themselves in penetrating a tough defence. Adopting an individualistic style of play, Juventus committed too many errors against a side inferior in terms of technique. The passing was too slow, the movements were far from clever while too many mistakes allowed the squad to lose possession to stop them from effectively creating goal-scoring opportunities.Thankfully, Juve stepped up their game in the second half, increasing the tempo to provoke tiredness from an opponent that diligently defended throughout. Superior quality won on the night and the Old Lady proved that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome.Player ratingsGianluigi Buffon, 6 -- Barely tested, Buffon was the spectator of the night. Applauded for his leadership in asking the team to throw the ball out of play to allow Andrea Favilli to come on as a substitute.Andrea Barzagli, 6 -- What a performance from a player who simply refuses to be beaten. Excellent at keeping hold of the ball to play it out of dangerous areas, he never fails in his decision making. Always on hand to rescue the team.Leonardo Bonucci, 6 -- Conceded little and helped offensively in order to get the team going. His usual excellent performance.Giorgio Chiellini, 5 -- Struggled at certain moments, guilty of several errors. It's clear he has not yet recovered from his injury and seems a little offbeat, forced off with an injury in the second half.JUAN CUADRADO, 8 -- His touch can be a little heavy at times but his technique is overwhelming, doing well in taking players on and put Frosinone under pressure. A powerful player to have within the ranks when playing such combative teams.Stefano Sturaro, 6 -- Combative and physical, Sturaro gave as well as he got and made some interesting runs forward to create danger. A player who has only just recovered from injury, he put in a strong performance to help his team.Claudio Marchisio, 7 -- He recovered possession on countless occasions, statistically the best at doing so on the pitch. Offered a little more time on the ball than his teammates, he directed his passes well even if, frustratingly, he's intent on striking from distance.Paul Pogba, 6 -- The stamina and energy of the youngster can prove thrilling to watch, good at getting back to offer his help to the defence but he was guilty of playing for himself on certain occasions while he was rather unnoticeable in the first half.Alex Sandro, 7 -- Created a few chances going forward, delivering wonderfully accurate balls on occasion. He was the player giving maximum effort in the first half and deserves praise for giving the assist that helped Cuadrado break the deadlock.Paulo Dybala, 7 -- Withstood a difficult first half in which he was forced to go deep in an attempt to collect possession, effectively stifled by Frosinone's defence. Boasting impeccable technique and a winning mentality, his superior quality was always going to make the difference, scoring a sensational goal with one of the finest of finishes.Alvaro Morata, 6 -- A few lazy touches, Morata can be guilty of losing his concentration but while he was well defended against, he still managed to create the second goal to seal maximum points for his side.SubstitutesRoberto Pereyra, 6 -- Playing a supportive role, the player just returned from injury so not as dynamic and fluid as usual but always solid.Daniele Rugani, NR -- Looked a little uncomfortable on one occasion but managed to find a way through, Rugani needs more playing time to learn Juve's ways.Andrea Favilli, NR -- The youth product was only afforded two minutes on the pitch, wasn't given an opportunity to impact the game. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 7, 2016 FROSINONE - JUVENTUS 0 - 2 Juan Cuadrado (73') P. Dybala (91') MATCHDAY 24 Sunday, February 7nd, 2016 - 3:00 PM Matusa Stadium, Frosinone Referee: Davide Massa Allegri: Juve ready for Napoli clash The coach was pleased with the patience his side showed to extend their club-record winning streak, but said that next week's encounter will not be decisive. http://www.espnfc.co.uk/club/juventus/111/blog/post/2803097/cuadrado-and-dybala-lead-juventus-to-another-serie-a-win Feb 7, 2016 Massimiliano Allegri is confident Juventus will be ready for next weekend's top-of-the-table clash with Napoli after they scraped past Frosinone on Sunday. Juve registered a club-record 14th-straight Serie A win with a 2-0 victory at Stadio Comunale Matusa, which came courtesy of late goals from Juan Cuadrado and Paulo Dybala. Juve had to wait until the 73rd minute before getting the breakthrough on a frustrating afternoon, but the three points ensure they remain two behind leaders Napoli - who beat Carpi 1-0 - ahead of their meeting in Turin. However, Juve boss Allegri does not feel next Saturday's encounter will necessarily be make or break in the race for the Scudetto. "It'll be a fine game, it certainly won't decide the Scudetto, but we'll be ready for it," Allegri told Mediaset Premium . "We have important players that Napoli need to worry about. "I can only compliment [Napoli coach] Maurizio Sarri, because he's having a great campaign. It had been many years since Napoli were top of the table like this." When asked about the victory at Frosinone, Allegri was happy with his side's patience and also praised the hosts for their resilient display. He added: "The lads did well today, but could've done better. When you play certain games you know sooner or later a goal will arrive, so rushing just gives the opposition an advantage. "We had two great chances at the start, then struggled because Frosinone defended well. We should've been sharper and calmer in creating scoring opportunities." http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 7, 2016 FROSINONE - JUVENTUS 0 - 2 Juan Cuadrado (73') P. Dybala (91') MATCHDAY 24 Sunday, February 7nd, 2016 - 3:00 PM Matusa Stadium, Frosinone Referee: Davide Massa Marchisio: Napoli Playing Juventus Will Not Decide The Title http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2016/02/marchisio-napoli-playing-juventus-will-not-decide-the-title/? Feb 7, 2016 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio says the title race still has a long way to run and that the Bianconeri’s upcoming fixture against Napoli won’t decide anything. Both of the clubs are currently on long winning streaks in Serie A and look to be the closest competitors for the title, and a lot of importance had been placed on their meeting next weekend. “Napoli have a two point advantage at the top, but even a victory for them would not give them a peaceful ride to the title,” said Marchisio to Mediaset Premium. “For us, the three points would be important to help us continue our momentum,” he continued. Marchisio also took the time to comment on Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik, giving an insight into their relationship. “I admire Hamsik as a player and as a person, he’s a friend of mine and he’s having a great year.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 8, 2016 FROSINONE - JUVENTUS 0 - 2 Juan Cuadrado (73')P. Dybala (91') MATCHDAY 24Sunday, February 7nd, 2016 - 3:00 PMMatusa Stadium, FrosinoneReferee: Davide Massa Frosinone vs. Juventus 0-2, Juve strikelate to see off plucky Canarini Late goals from Juan Cuadrado and Paulo Dybala get Juventus their fourteenthwin in a row, as all eyes now turn to the top of the table clash with Napoli. http://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2016/2/7/10930180/frosinone-juventus-2016-serie-a-round-24-final-score-recap-result Feb 7, 2016 The Juventus rampage continued midweek, with a slender yet fairly comfortable win over Genoa. That win brought the club record thirteenth consecutive win in a single Serie A season, and more importantly kept Juventus only two points back of league leaders Napoli.This trip to the capital to face Frosinone, at the tiny Stadio Manusa, gave Juventus another opportunity to gain revenge on a team that had a hand in the Bianconeri's worst league start for some time. For those that need reminding, Frosinone earned their first ever Serie A point at the Juventus Stadium back in September. This was also notable for the fact that the equalizing goal came from Leonardo Blanchard — who admitted that to being a lifelong Juventus fan; so much so, that he was with the Juve Ultras in Berlin for last May's UEFA Champions League final, where Juventus lost to Barcelona.After the season-ending injury to Martin Caceres midweek, Andrea Barzagli slotted back into his usual position on the right of the back three. Juan Cuadrado kept his spot at right wingback after an impressive showing against Genoa, and Alex Sandro gave Patrice Evra a rest after the Frenchman came down with the flu earlier in the week. Stefano Sturaro got his ninth start of the season, replacing the injured Sami Khedira in midfield. Simone Zaza would sit out his one-game ban for his silly red card against Genoa. Despite all these players missing (Mario Mandzukic and Kwadwo Asamoah were also out), Max Allegri welcomed back Mario Lemina from a long-term injury and had Roberto Pereyra on the bench again.MATCH SUMMARYAs expected, Juventus started on the front foot, with Frosinone seemingly content to sit back and frustrate the Bianconeri and play on the break. The first chance of the game fell to Sturaro, who dove in at the far post, but could not make contact on a teasing Alex Sandro cross with his volley attempt.A few minutes later, the minnows from the capital city fashioned a lovely chance. Blanchard, with a Leonardo Bonucci-esque chipped pass, found the skipper Daniele Ciofani running in behind the Juve defence, but his cushioned volley was just wide of Gigi Buffon's far post. If it was on target, it would have been a great goal as Buffon was rooted to his spot.Sturaro was very active in the first half, and the next time Alex Sandro put in a cross, the midfielder got on the end of this one. Unfortunately, it was tame and was easy for Juventus loanee Nicola Leali to hold on to. On 34 minutes, Alex Sandro found Sturaro again, this time at the top of the "D" and Sturaro's drive forced Leali into a save. Paulo Dybala blazed the rebound over the bar, but was offside, so it wouldn't have counted anyway.Some lovely one touch play by Juve fell to Dybala, who wriggled free in the box and played a ball across for Paul Pogba waiting in the middle, but the clearance was made by a Frosinone defender. The last chance of the first half, and arguably the best, fell to Alvaro Morata; the Spaniard with some nice skill broke free in the box, but showed too much to Leali and the goalie smothered his attempt. Goalless at the half.Juventus started the second half with more urgency than the first. Cuadrado got the first shot on goal, with a drive from outside the box on fifty-one minutes which was straight at Leali. From a Claudio Marchisio cross field pass, Alex Sandro controlled and found Morata, who played it forward for Dybala, who then found Pogba at the top of the box; the Frenchman then improvised to get an opening for a left footed shot that was deflected wide for a corner.Marchisio whipped in an effort from the top of the box, but there was too much lift on his shot and Leali was untroubled. Leali flapped at a Dybala free kick, but substitute Roberto Pereyra — making his first appearance since October 2015 — couldn't direct his effort on target.There was a moment of controversy, as an enterprising run from Cuadrado found Dybala in the box, and the Argentinian's cross was deflected out of play seemingly by the hand of Blanchard. Juve's protests fell on deaf ears, however, and a corner was given. Replays suggest that it may have come off the defender's face.Dybala came the closest to opening the scoring on seventy-two minutes, as his left footed curled shot beat the keeper but came off the upright. That proved to be Frosinone's last warning, as just one minute later Juve opened the scoring. Pogba played Alex Sandro down the left and the Brazilian split the defence with a cross that was slammed home at the far post by Cuadrado. It was the Colombian's third goal of the season and his first since the win against Fiorentina.Frosinone threatened a bit after the goal, forcing Juve into some last ditch tackles but still not getting anything on target. The three points were wrapped up in stoppage time of the second half. Great, strong centre forward play by Morata, and rather than go for goal himself, the Spaniard unselfishly set up Dybala to slam home from just inside the box.There was even time for Pogba to get a quality attempt on goal, in the last minute of stoppage time, with Leali again having to come up big to deny Juventus a third.LE PAGELLEBuffon 6.5 Quiet night for Superman, though he was left rooted to the spot on one occasion. Otherwise, did not face a single shot on goal.Barzagli 7 Handled pretty much everything that came his way. Was caught up the field on one occasion (though, he was clearly fouled by Davide Dionisi on that play), but he still got back well.Bonucci 7 Same as with Barza, was mostly untroubled over the ninety minutes.Chiellini 7 Returning from injury, Chiello put in a solid shift, some wayward passing aside.Cuadrado 7.5 Great performance by the Colombian, capped off with the go-ahead goal. Was a constant thorn in the side of the Frosinone defence. Could still improve his crossing and shooting.Sturaro 6.5 Starting in place of the injured Khedira, the young Italian midfielder gave a solid showing, though he should have gotten on the scoresheet himself.Marchisio 7 Did what was expected of him without much fuss. Kept play moving along and spread the play nicely. Intercepted a few passes on the defensive end as well.Pogba 7 Played his part in the first goal, and displayed his vast array of skill of a number of occasions. Could have been more effective with some of his passes and his shooting.Alex Sandro 7.5 The type of display we've come to expect from our Brazilian wing wizard. Assured on both sides of the ball, he put in a number of good crosses and passes (one that should have been finished by Sturaro), was never beaten by his man and assisted on the first goal.Dybala 7.5 He was busy all game, linking up well with Pogba in midfield and generally making himself available to be involved in the attack. When his shot cannoned back off the upright, it seemed like his mini-drought in front of goal would continue. But he set that right by finishing with aplomb in stoppage time.Morata 6.5 Should have done better with his chance at the stroke of halftime, but he kept on plugging and brilliantly set up Dybala for the second goal — where he could have very well gone for goal himself.SubsPereyra 6 Hard to judge given that this was El Tucumano's first game back in months. He did have an opportunity to score the opener after coming on, which he put wide - then again, goal scoring has never been his strong point. Glad to have him back.Rugani 6 Came on at a time when Frosinone were threatening a bit, and he helped to weather the storm.Favilli s/v Nice to see the Primavera talent make his top flight debut; unfortunately, he did not touch the ball.THINGS I THINK I THINK- That's 14 (!) wins a row, people. The Serie A record is 17, set by Internazionale in that season*. And as we all know, anything Inter can do, Juve can do better.- I'd like to see Marchisio taking more shots. I know his game is not necessarily to score goals, but often he gets into spaces where he can take decent quality shots on goal and he chooses to pass instead. He did that a lot today.- It still amazes me just how strong on the ball Pogba is, given his wiry frame. He really does resemble Patrick Vieira in that regard.- With Pereyra back, could we possibly see the four-man backline return soon? As we've seen in recent years, this tends to work better in Europe, and with Bayern Munich on the horizon, maybe we will see Allegri try to work this back into the fold. We'll see.- Next up is the big one: Napoli at the Juventus Stadium. The Partenopei won again today, and had a difficult time much like we did, but they remain two points ahead. With both sides on historical winning streaks, something will have to give in Turin. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 8, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato 'Napoli will show Juve pride' http://www.football-italia.net/79547/napoli-will-show-juve-pride? Feb 7, 2016 Coach Maurizio Sarri is happy with Napoli's 1-0 win against Carpi and looks forward to Juventus: 'We'll show them pride'. Rival Coach Max Allegri said today that the next Serie A showdown between the top two teams won't be decisive, but the Partenopei's troubled performance today should give him hope. “Carpi were in a good condition both physically and mentally,” Sarri admitted after the win. “It was always going to be a complicated game. “In the first half there was an obvious penalty in our favour, then [Jose] Callejon scored a valid goal. There were a few mistakes in terms of refereeing, but we were clear-headed when they countered. “Carpi are the best team in Serie A in terms of attacking in depth, and this was the danger that they posed. “The lads were pretty good in damming the qualities of their rivals. It's all good, we'll start thinking about Juventus from tomorrow. “We'll visit the Stadium with a view to playing our own football and showing the pride of our people.” The 57-year-old then went on to discuss Napoli's present condition of form. “We're fortunate in that our staff is excellent, and this helps our players when they are in a good condition. “Physically we're doing well, our numbers are pretty high even though we've changed a few things. It's always hard to manage our mental energies. “Next week I won't need a great deal of speeches, I'll show myself being peaceful and calm so that the team can keep a clear head. “We'll prepare the game the way that we always do. We'll isolate ourselves from everything that surrounds us, even though our supporters are a great deal of help. “The love shown by the San Paolo for Kalidou Koulibaly, who has such a wonderful character, is something nice. But let's not talk about the chants in the Olimpico,” he said, in reference to the racist insults that the player suffered in Napoli's game against Lazio.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 8, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Chiellini to miss Napoli, Bayern? http://www.football-italia.net/79572/chiellini-miss-napoli-bayern? Feb 7, 2016 Giorgio Chiellini’s injury could reportedly see him miss crucial Juventus fixtures against Napoli and Bayern Munich. The defender picked up a knock to his calf during the Bianconeri’s 2-0 Serie A win over Frosinone on Sunday. Corriere dello Sport has reported that he will definitely miss the Scudetto showdown with Napoli this weekend and possibly also the Champions League last 16 first leg with Bayern on 23 February. The newspaper writes that Sami Khedira could be back in time for Saturday, but that Mario Mandzukic’s recovery will be more difficult. La Stampa believes that Chiellini’s injury will force Massimiliano Allegri to return to a four-man defence for the Partenopei clash. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Napoli clash will be decisive in Serie A title race - Marchisio The Juventus midfielder says his side cannot afford to lose to the league leaders for the second time this season when the two sides meet in Turin on Saturday. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3276/serie-a/2016/02/08/20122882/-? Feb 8, 2016 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio believes Saturday's match against Napoli will be decisive in the Serie A title race. The reigning champions are trailing Napoli by two points and will go top for the first time this season with a win in Turin. Juventus are on a 14-game winning streak in the league following Sunday's 2-0 win at Frosinone, while Napoli have not dropped points in their last eight Serie A fixtures and Marchisio is fully aware of the importance of the clash. "We both enter the match in great form," he told Sky. "They're ahead of us at present and we lost our first head-to-head at the San Paolo earlier in the season, so it's undoubtedly a very decisive match for us, one we can't afford to lose." Juventus needed goals from Juan Cuadrado and Paulo Dybala in the final 17 minutes to beat Frosinone, but Marchisio said he never doubted they would break the deadlock. "Our strength lies in knowing that sooner or later a goal will come. "We had chances in the first and second half, but the most important thing was to win to ensure that we remain hot on the heels of Napoli ahead of next Saturday." http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Napoli fans hope to travel to Juventus with help from Maradona's solicitor http://www.espnfc.co.uk/italian-serie-a/story/2803431/napoli-fans-hope-to-travel-to-juventus-through-maradona Feb 8, 2016 Diego Maradona's solicitor is planning to lead a class action launched by Napoli fans to overturn a ban on them travelling to Juventus. Angelo Pisani, who has defended Maradona in his various disputes with Italian tax authorities, has taken on the Napoli fans' bid to travel to Saturday night's top-of-the-table Serie A clash at the Juventus Stadium. The away end of the Juventus Stadium is to remain empty with police fearing crowd trouble. Fans with a residency in the state of Campania will be forbidden from buying tickets for the fixture as the league leaders travel to the second-placed side. "It's an unacceptable and illegitimate measure which also offends the dignity of Neapolitans," Pisani told Il Corriere dello Sport. "It just disgusts you. It is blatantly illegitimate and unacceptable because it is discriminatory and reflects a state which has capitulated and is incapable of guaranteeing people's safety." The Juventus Stadium will be sold out for the fixture which will nevertheless see a large presence of Napoli fans who do not reside in Campania, and who will have been able to get tickets for the home fans' areas. "Closing the stadium to residents of Campania, who feel offended and damaged, is not the way to ensure the sporting event goes ahead correctly," Pisani added. "Also because decisions like these upset the healthy sporting passion of the Partenopei fans and, in general, it offends the dignity of the Neapolitan people. "It provokes the serious risk of mixing Azzurri fans from other parts of Italy with Bianconeri supporters in the same sectors, with a real risk of danger in these cases." With or without their fans, Napoli will be looking to win in Turin, and take a major step towards a first Scudetto since 1990. "If we get a draw after a difficult game, then that would be fine, but it's not something I would sign for in advance," said Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri, whose side have a two-point advantage over Juve. "I want to go there to win. They are stronger than us, but we need to go there with defiance and play our football at the [Juventus] Stadium. They have always been coached by great coaches, they are a strong club with a very united group of players, who are used to this kind of game. "It's something for us to be proud about, being ahead of them, and we're happy to be able to play a game like this. We're going to go there and play our game, knowing that they're going to cause us plenty of problems." That confidence is shared by Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik. "We're going to make a game of it in Turin," Hamsik told Mediaset. "We're expecting a great game against Juventus -- it's first against second, so what more do we want? "You don't need any extra motivation for a game like that. We've got a week to prepare, to study them and to get it right. They're in great form and it's going to be extremely difficult." Juventus beat Frosinone on Sunday to make it 14 wins in a row while Napoli's 1-0 win over Carpi was their eighth straight win in Serie A. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Spalletti: ‘Juve-Napoli Italy’s best’ http://www.football-italia.net/79582/spalletti-‘juve-napoli-italy’s-best’? Feb 8, 2016 Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti says Juventus’ clash with Napoli on Saturday will be ‘the highest expression of our football’. The Giallorossi boss is in Rome today for a meeting between referees, directors, Coaches and club captains of Serie A teams. He looked ahead to the Scudetto showdown in Turin, while praising Italian referees and linesmen as the best in the business. “Rizzoli ideal for the big match between Juve and Napoli? I’ll mention no names,” Spalletti said to TuttoMercatoWeb. “They are two great teams, two great clubs with two great Coaches – It’s the highest expression of our football, I hope the team that plays best wins. “I’ve rediscovered the best linesmen in the world, not to mention the referees, which would be even easier. “We’ve given a referee to the World Cup final, Rizzoli. This is telling of the quality we enjoy. “Dialogue between us and them? It seems very good to me, sometimes I’m a bit confused like with what happened against Sassuolo, but the situations that happen on the pitch sometimes make you cross the line. Yesterday I was better and held myself back.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Rizzoli: ‘Juve-Napoli ref prepared’ http://www.football-italia.net/79583/rizzoli-‘juve-napoli-ref-prepared’? Feb 8, 2016 World Cup final referee Nicola Rizzoli says ‘the referee of Juventus-Napoli has been preparing for some time.’ The Partenopei travel to take on Juve in Turin on Saturday in a crucial Scudetto showdown, but the officials are yet to be announced. Rizzoli, who took charge of the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina, is the favourite to be handed the whistle for the match and spoke about the need for ‘a culture of respecting and accepting decisions.’ “The referee in charge of Juve-Napoli has already been preparing for it for quite some time, given the importance of the match,” he said to TuttoMercatoWeb. “I thank Montella for the nice words, transmitting calmness must be one of the objectives of the referee, but also and above all trust. “Keeping Allegri and Sarri at bay? I’m not a tamer, I shouldn’t keep anyone at bay and they’re two very good Coaches. “Technology on the pitch? I have no objection, but it must give objective answers quickly. “Talking about slow-motion replays is difficult, although the technology is improving. “How to avoid the groups of protesting players? It’s a question of culture, I don’t want to say it’s education. The culture of respecting and accepting the decisions. It’s not easy to take them or to accept them.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Hamsik: ‘Great game at Juventus’ http://www.football-italia.net/79590/hamsik-‘great-game-juventus’? Feb 8, 2016 Marek Hamsik expects a “beautiful evening” when Juventus and Napoli meet in Turin on Saturday. The Vesuviani are currently two points clear of the Bianconeri at the top of Serie A, and the pair will go head-to-head at Juventus Stadium this weekend. “It’s nice to be in the history of this club after eight wins in a row,” Hamsik told giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. “The tallies are counted at the end though, now we have to think only of Juventus. It’s a big game, a direct clash which will be seen all over the world, between two teams with a great rivalry. “It will be a beautiful evening, but after Saturday there will still be 13 games left to play. “I’m sorry we won’t have our fans with us in Turin, but we’ll go out there with heart and pride.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Ravanelli lauds 'magnificent' Higuain and Dybala The former Italy international has heaped praise on the pair ahead of the crucial Serie A match between Juventus and Napoli on Saturday. http://www.goal.com/en/news/723/serie-a/2016/02/08/20137172/-? Feb 8, 2016 Fabrizio Ravanelli has praised Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala ahead of the top of the table Serie A clash between Juventus and Napoli on Saturday. Higuain has scored 24 league goals for the Partenopei this term, while Dybala has found the back of the net 14 times in his first campaign with Juve. And Ravanelli, who has been named as one of Juventus' 20 greatest ever players by Goal, expects the two strikers to play starring roles when the teams meet. "They will be the stars of this match," he told Goal. "They are two magnificent players. "In the last 16-20 metres Higuain is deadly, a unique striker who knows how to come from every direction and sees the goal as well as anyone. "He knows how to attack the front and the back post with the same quality, he makes ghastly figures of his markers, he's very strong athletically, intelligent in conversation with his team-mates and then scores repeatedly. "He will be a constant danger for the rearguard of Buffon and his colleagues." Ravanelli also admitted that Dybala had surprised him since moving from Palermo to Juventus in the summer. "Dybala has surprised me a lot in the first part of this season," he continued. "I thought he was very good but I could not have believed he would have such a decisive impact on Juventus, blossoming so much in a short space of time. "And we know how much weight the Juventus shirt carries for a youngster. He has a magic left foot and the numbers speak clearly for themselves: dribbling, wonderful assists for his team-mates, lots of goals and a great ability all across the pitch. "In short, a complete footballer with plenty of room for improvement." http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Prandelli: ‘If Napoli beat Juventus…’ http://www.football-italia.net/79596/prandelli-‘if-napoli-beat-juventus…’? Feb 8, 2016 Cesare Prandelli believes Napoli would have have a “serious claim on the Scudetto” if they beat Juventus. The Partenopei are currently two points clear of the defending champions, and face the Bianconeri in Turin this Saturday. “It’s a game which promises entertainment,” Prandelli wrote for Calciomercato. “Both teams are in peak physical condition, and I think it’ll be an open, head-to-head match without any special tactics. “That said, we’ll see on Saturday evening if Juventus and Napoli go one-on-one all over the pitch or if they’ll look to double-up and close the spaces. “The key factor will be the ability of [Napoli Coach Maurizio] Sarri’s attacking wingers, [Lorenzo] Insigne and [Jose] Callejon to force their direct opponents back to create numerical superiority. “If the Juve wing-backs prevail, Napoli risk ending up in a 4-5-1 formation with a very isolated [Gonzalo] Higuain. “It’s difficult to make a prediction, but if Napoli win at Juventus Stadium, they’ll have a serious claim on the Scudetto, while the games will be re-opened if the Bianconeri win.” Prandelli also took the time to praise Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri, who has led the Foxes to the top of the English Premier League. “I can’t go without saying a few words about the man of the moment in England, Claudio Ranieri. “Let’s all cheer for him from Italy, it’s a moment of great vindication for him, for his ability to enhance the quality of his players, the organisation of the game and his daily work. “In our country, many underestimated him, now he’s exacting a beautiful revenge. Winning the Premier League with Leicester City would be a historic moment.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Lippi: ‘Juve-Napoli not decisive’ http://www.football-italia.net/79604/lippi-‘juve-napoli-not-decisive’? Feb 8, 2016 Marcello Lippi says Juventus-Napoli “won’t be decisive” but “a win would mean more for the Neapolitans”. The top two teams in Serie A meet in Turin on Saturday night, with two points separating the sides, and the World Cup-winner, who Coached both teams, offered his analysis. “Whatever happens on Saturday, there will still be 13 games or 39 points until the end of the season,” Lippi pointed out on Radio Radio2. “Whatever the result, it won’t be decisive. “If they win, Napoli will go five points clear. So yes, the win would count more for the Neapolitans.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Zeman: ‘Napoli will beat Juventus’ http://www.football-italia.net/79605/zeman-‘napoli-will-beat-juventus’? Feb 8, 2016 Zdenek Zeman predicts Napoli will beat Juventus “because they play my football, with my mentality”. Maurizio Sarri’s men travel to Turin on Saturday night to face the Bianconeri in a top-of-the-table showdown, and the Czech Coach had a few predictions. “Allegri knows what he has to do against Napoli,” Zeman told Raisport. “Against a three-man frontline, a three-man defence generally suffers, but I’m speaking from my own personal experience. “Maurizio Sarri? He wants to remove the pressure by saying they’re weaker, but he doesn’t really believe it, even if he talks about revenues. “A prediction? I’d say Napoli, because they play my football, with my mentality.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Khedira targets Napoli return http://www.football-italia.net/79618/khedira-targets-napoli-return? Feb 9, 2016 Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has been working through the night to be fit for Saturday’s Napoli clash, say reports. The Germany international has missed the Bianconeri’s last two matches with an abductor injury but could be in line for a speedy recovery. giornalaccio rosa dello Sport reports today that the 28-year-old has been following a personalised training programme that involves night time training sessions. The newspaper says that should he recover, much of the credit should go to Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfart, a doctor for the German national team who has been helping Khedira. However, the report warns that Juve Coach Massimiliano Allegri is unlikely to risk the midfielder and will only select him for the Scudetto showdown if he’s at 100 per cent fitness. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 9, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato 5 Key Remaining Fixtures in Juventus' Season http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2614886-5-key-remaining-fixtures-in-juventus-season? Feb 9, 2016 As they look to repeat last season’s incredible success, the winning streak that is currently enjoyed by Juventus has dragged them back into title contention. Currently standing at 14 successive victories, the Bianconeri have overhauled all but one of their rivals to once again take up the fight for the Scudetto. Yet they are also battling for Coppa Italia and Champions League glory just as they did 12 months ago, with some important fixtures looming ahead in all three competitions. It will not be easy, with some truly testing opponents awaiting them on all fronts and the Turin giants will need to be at their very best. What follows is a look at some key matches that remain for Juve in 2015/16, highlighting five that could come to truly define their campaign, and will certainly be vital if they are to lift silverware before the season ends.Scudetto Head-to-Head with Napoli The first big fixture for the Bianconeri comes this weekend, with head coach Massimiliano Allegri’s men welcoming Napoli to Juventus Stadium. The home side will be looking not only to avenge their loss to the southern club back in September, but also to continue their push for a fifth-consecutive league title. This clash presents their best opportunity to overcome Napoli, who have won their last eight Serie A fixtures thanks largely to striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentinian scored a penalty last weekend to take his record to 24 goals in 24 league games, a remarkable streak that he will hope to continue against the Old Lady.Champions League Clash with Bayern Munich Just 10 days after that Scudetto showdown with Napoli, the next side to visit Turin are none other than Bayern Munich. The Champions League last-16 clash looks to be an immensely difficult one for the Bianconeri, and it also sees them come face-to-face with former players Arturo Vidal and Kingsley Coman. “We can also see a positive. If we were to go through with Bayern, you certainly couldn’t say we had an easier path, but the team would grow even more in terms of self-esteem,” Allegri told a press conference back in December as he looked ahead to a tough tie. “Then we’d become one of the favourites. That’s the truth.”Second Leg of Coppa Italia Semi-Final vs. Inter Slightly simpler than their European commitments, Juventus will play the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final in between the two matches with Bayern Munich. Holding a 3-0 advantage after demolishing Inter Milan in Turin, they will head to the San Siro Stadium full of confidence but need to ensure progress if they are to retain the trophy.The Third Turin Derby of 2015/16 Not as high profile as the others games mentioned here, but Juventus will undoubtedly want to record another victory over Torino this term. Having already beaten their cross-town rivals twice in 2015/16, they will be looking to make amends for last year’s loss at the Stadio Olimpico when they return there on March 20.Juventus vs. Fiorentina in Serie A Following that derby clash, arguably Juve’s most difficult league game comes against another bitter rival as they visit Fiorentina in late April. With just three rounds of the season remaining after they take on La Viola, the reigning champions will certainly need to win against coach Paulo Sousa’s men at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 10, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Allegri considers Chiellini alternatives http://www.football-italia.net/79626/allegri-considers-chiellini-alternatives? Feb 9, 2016 Juventus Coach Max Allegri considers a formation switch or replacement players as he faces Napoli without Giorgio Chiellini. The central defender was injured against Frosinone last Sunday. While a report is expected today on his conditions, it seems highly unlikely that he'll recover in time for the decisive Saturday night clash against the Partenopei. According to Calciomercato.it, Allegri is torn as he considers three main alternatives to make up for the absence of his iconic stopper. Firstly, he may field Daniele Rugani. The former Empoli player is widely considered to be one of the most promising Italian defenders in years, but at 21 and with only six appearances in Serie A this season, he may be a little green to handle the likes of Gonzalo Higuain. Otherwise Allegri could field Stephan Lichtsteiner, who has featured consistently for the Bianconeri this season and is certainly not short in experience. The trouble of course is that the Swiss would be playing out of his natural position, as he normally plays as a full-back. Finally, the tactician is believed to be considering a change in formation, fielding a four-man defence in which Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli cover the two central roles. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 10, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Juventus lose Chiellini to injury for crunch matches Massimiliano Allegri will be without his stalwart defender for key fixtures against Napoli in Serie A and Bayern Munich in the Champions League due to a torn muscle. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3276/serie-a/2016/02/09/20172052/-? Feb 9, 2016 Juventus are set to be without Giorgio Chiellini for their top-of-the-table match against Napoli and the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Bayern Munich. The Italy international defender picked up a leg injury 13 minutes from time in Juve's 2-0 win against Frosinone on Sunday. And in a huge blow for coach Massimiliano Allegri, Chiellini will miss Saturday's crucial visit of Napoli and is a major doubt for Juve's first leg against Bayern on February 23. In a training update on Tuesday, the Bianconeri confirmed: "Missing out on this morning's session was Giorgio Chiellini, who underwent a series of tests after departing the action towards the end of last weekend's clash at the Stadio Matusa. "These revealed a torn soleus muscle in his right leg, an injury that is expected to keep him out for up to 20 days." Chiellini could also face a race against time to be fit for Juve's Serie A meeting with Inter on February 28. Allegri already looks set to be without the likes of Kwadwo Asamoah, Sami Khedira and Mario Mandzukic for the game against Napoli due to injury but full-back Patrice Evra should return from illness after missing the win over Frosinone. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 10, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Cannavaro: ‘Napoli, Juve will slow’ http://www.football-italia.net/79662/cannavaro-‘napoli-juve-will-slow’? Feb 10, 2016 Fabio Cannavaro thinks Napoli and Juventus 'will slow down’ and admits ‘my heart is divided’ about who to support. The top two of Serie A face off this Saturday in Turin and Cannavaro played for both sides during his career. The 2006 Ballon D’Or winner doesn’t think the match will decide the Scudetto, but points to European football as the true test for the two teams. “I don’t think it’s decisive, afterwards the Champions League and Europa League will return and they could take some of the energy of the two teams,” Cannavaro said to Il Mattino. “This record-breaking pace of the Azzurri and Bianconeri will slow down. It’s difficult to keep up such a frantic rhythm. “Sarri has given an identity to the team very quickly. He’s had two moments of intuition above all: placing Jorginho in front of the defence in a role that enhances his characteristics and becoming aware of having to give up a trequartista, with all those great wingers that he has. “Allegri has lifted up a group that seemed to have finished a cycle after the Champions League final. But it wasn’t to be: Juve are always hungry, it’s in their DNA. “Of course, it’s less spectacular than Conte’s team but more compact. I would say they’re more German than Italian. “Who do I support? My heart is divided! I’m a Neapolitan and I will support Napoli. Even though it was while playing in Turin that I understood why they’ve won so much.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 11, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Lippi: ‘Knew Juve would be back’ http://www.football-italia.net/79667/lippi-‘knew-juve-would-be-back’? Feb 10, 2016 Marcello Lippi says he knew “Juventus were not a goner” and praises Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri. The Bianconeri had a poor start to the season, but have since put together a run of 14 Serie A wins in a row, leaving them two points behind Napoli, in second place. “I was among those who warned: watch out for Juve, because they’re not a goner,” Lippi, a former Juventus Coach, reminded Il Giornale. “I warned they’d be back to fight for the top spots, I know them well. The Bianconeri are solid, always compact and always look to get forward. “Juve have a great squad, and usually those who are in front feel more fatigue, especially if they aren’t used to fighting for the Scudetto.” Lippi was also on the bench with Napoli, and discussed this season’s Partenopei side. “I don’t think it’s the best Napoli of all time, I still remember the team of [Diego] Maradona, [bruno] Giordano and Careca. “There’s a difference: that team depended on inspiration from its star players, this one enhances its champions. “Sarri is someone you can’t fail to be impressed by, he has subverted the footballing stereotype that it takes seven or eight months to change the characteristics of a team. “Last year Napoli scored plenty of goals, but they conceded a lot, and in the three months the Coach has fixed the situation. “The Azzurri link all facets of the game, the defenders never kick it long and they have players who can cut you open in attack. “[Lorenzo] Insigne comes deep, [Jose] Callejon goes toward the goal… they remind me of Barcelona.” The Scudetto race now appears to be between the Old Lady and the Vesuviani, and the former Italy CT admits he’s surprised. “Inter have amazed me,” Lippi confessed. “The team started flying, after making a lot of changes in the summer and built-up a four point lead over Napoli, I never believed they could fall to fourth place. “Milan have taken the opposite path. They had a lot of difficulty at the start, and now thanks to the intelligence of [Coach Sinisa] Mihajlovic, they’re slowly getting back on their feet. “I really like M’Baye [Niang], I’m crazy about [Giacomo] Bonaventura and [Carlos] Bacca seems to be a phenomenon.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 11, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Juventus taking aim at Napoli lead - Gianluigi Buffon http://www.espnfc.co.uk/juventus/story/2804495/juventus-taking-aim-at-napoli-lead--gianluigi-buffon Feb 10, 2016 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon says Napoli fully deserve to be at the top of Serie A, although he is hoping to knock them off their perch on Sunday. The Azzurri hold a two-point advantage over the Bianconeri heading into Sunday's top-of-the-table clash which few people would have been predicting as such after the two teams first met this season back in September. Napoli won that game 2-1 to take them to tenth in the standings, six points adrift of the early-season pacesetters Inter. Juve were a further four points behind, just two clear of the relegation zone. "We were both in an embryonic phase when we first met this season," Buffon said in interviews with Sky Sport Italia and Mediaset, summarised on the Italian club's website. "Everybody was writing us off, which was only normal. Maybe they were underestimating our technical value and our morale, which have led us to do what we have done in these four years, and what we are doing again now." "Winning the title for a fifth time in a row would be a dream, given the size of the task. It was unthinkable to predict we would win 14 in a row after such a difficult start." While Massimiliano Allegri's men have won their last 14 in a row, Napoli are on their own eight-game winning streak, which is why they are first and second heading into Sunday's Juventus Stadium clash, and justifiably so, according to Buffon. "After several years in the second row, now they have been up there for a long time and they deserve to be there," Buffon said of his side's opponents. "They have everything it takes to confirm their status too. "They want to prove that being top is just a logical consequence of the hard work they have done. I think both sides will play to win and if Napoli succeed, they will gain a decent advantage with 13 games left. For us, [winning] would not change much other than boost our morale because winning would be the cherry on top of this 14-game marathon of wins." One of the most intriguing battles this weekend will be between the two Argentinians currently at the top of the scoring chart: Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain, 28, with 24 goals and Paulo Dybala, 22, with 13. "They both have different characteristics," Buffon said. "One is more of a finisher; a true goalscorer -- Higuain has already shown down the years that he's a phenomenal striker, in spite of a few moments when he was being criticised. "Paulo's class is outstanding and he's got huge margin for improvement. He plays more between the midfield and the attack." http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 11, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Zoff: ‘Juve-Napoli Scudetto showdown’ http://www.football-italia.net/79679/zoff-‘juve-napoli-scudetto-showdown’? Feb 10, 2016 Dino Zoff describes Juventus-Napoli as “a Scudetto match”, but isn’t sure it’ll be decisive. The top two in Serie A meet in Turin on Saturday night, with the Partenopei two points clear of the defending champions. “Juventus-Napoli has become a Scudetto match,” Zoff noted on Radio Crc. “It’s interesting, because these are the two teams who play the best football. Juventus could win for the fifth-consecutive year, and even though the game won’t be decisive it’s still a match which could give a big boost to the team that wins. “Who will be decisive? I can’t just say [Gonzalo] Higuain. Juve have [Paulo] Dybala and other players, but I think teamwork will be important, to get a good result you need everyone. “The goalkeepers? Pepe Reina is a top goalkeeper, he has great personality and is making a real difference for Napoli. “On the other hand [Gigi] Buffon is always Buffon.” Zoff is a former Italy CT, and also have his assessment of the Azzurri’s chances in France this summer. “It’s difficult to believe they’ll win the European Championships, but Conte is working well, qualification was achieved calmly. “I’m convinced Italy can have a great Euros, but winning will be difficult.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 8975 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 136861 messaggi Inviato February 11, 2016 JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - MATCHDAY 25 Saturday, February 13th, 2016 - 8:45 PM Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Pereyra: ‘Juventus more aggressive’ http://www.football-italia.net/79684/pereyra-%E2%80%98juventus-more-aggressive%E2%80%99? Feb 10, 2016 Roberto Pereyra says Juventus are “more aggressive” than at the start of the season, and expects a “great spectacle” against Napoli. Following a slow start, the Bianconeri have put together a 14-match winning run, and will go top of Serie A if they beat the Partenopei in Turin this Saturday. “This Juve is more aggressive, as you can see from the matches we’ve played so far,” Pereyra explained to JTV. “We take games head-on, and always look to win. Juve are a tough and humble team, who have always believed in ourselves up to this point. “Compared to last season the League is more competitive and exciting, with less between the teams. “Napoli will be a nice game to watch, but an even better one to play in. I expect a great spectacle at Juventus Stadium. “Our goal is to take three points.” Pereyra was also asked about Bayern Munich, who the Old Lady will face in the Last 16 of the Champions League. “They’re a top side that plays excellent football. We’re focused on entering that match in the best shape possible.” http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti