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By conceding a draw (0-0) this evening against Inter, Juventus qualified for the final of the Italian Cup, scheduled for May 19. She will face the winner of the duel between Atalanta and Naples.

With the 1-2 obtained in the first leg, the Old Lady was content to manage her lead and block the few interist initiatives. Great teamwork and further proof of maturity and personality from Pirlo's men.

Bravo to the bianconeri, simply impeccable in the defensive phase, in particular Demiral and de Ligt who literally erased Lautaro Martinez and Lukaku.

The game

The first minutes are played at an extremely low pace. Juve are content to circulate the ball, while Inter watch and let play. A possession of the ball that will continue. But after the first 15-20 rather monotonous minutes, Inter decided to raise the tone and attack with determination. Juve are in great difficulty but Inter's chances are generally not very dangerous. Still, the Old Lady is playing much too low and she can no longer get out of her half of the field. It was not until the last ten minutes of this first period to see the bianconeri manage to get their heads out of the water and create two timid scoring chances with Ronaldo. The score will not change in this first tactical enough period.

The start of the second period is more balanced, but also more fought, with two teams giving in blow for blow. Concrete opportunities are scarce but Juve and Inter are playing with great intensity and determination. It was not until the 63rd minute of play to witness the first great Turin opportunity: McKennie launched Ronaldo in depth, the Portuguese found himself facing Handanovic but the interiste goalkeeper won his duel. If it leaves a little too much to its opponent of the day, Juve has the merit of ensuring defensively and being more dangerous. In the 69th minute, CR7 gave themselves a huge scoring opportunity, defeating Skriniar first and then Bastoni before seeing their shot blocked by Handanovic. Juve are perfectly focused and they concede absolutely nothing to Inter in the defensive phase. And this will be the case until the final whistle!

Match sheet

Juventus 0 - 0 Inter Milan

Yellow cards: Darmian 13 ', Alex Sandro 24', Perisic 65 ', Brozovic 73'

Juventus (4-4-2): Buffon; Danilo, Demiral, de Ligt, Alex Sandro; Cuadrado (Chiellini 81 '), Bentancur, Rabiot, Bernardeschi (McKennie 62'); Kulusevski (Chiesa 87 '), Ronaldo. Alternates: Szczesny, Pinsoglio, Bonucci, Dragusin, Di Pardo, Frabotta, Peeters, Morata.

Inter (3-5-2): Handanovic; Skriniar, from Vrij, Bastoni (Kolarov 65 '); Hakimi, Barella, Brozovic, Eriksen (Sensi 65 '), Darmian (Perisic 57'); Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez. Alternates: Radu, Padelli, Ranocchia, D'Ambrosio, Kolarov, Young, Gagliardini, Vecino, Pinamonti.

Juventus won 1-2 against Inter tonight in the semi-final (first leg) of the Italian Cup. A well-deserved success, obtained thanks to a double from Cristiano Ronaldo, after a perfectly tackled match.

This is a great revenge after the defeat of January 17. Much more determined tonight, the bianconeri especially take a good option for the return match, on the program next Tuesday in Turin.

The game

The start of the meeting is balanced and very intense, with two teams pressing and preventing each other from playing. Inter unfortunately manages to open the scoring on their first opportunity of the match after nine minutes of play: Barella crosses towards the penalty spot for Lautaro Martinez who anticipates Ligt and whose strike surprises Buffon (1-0). A cold shower but Juve has the expected reaction. They take control of operations and keep Inter in their own half. Interist pressing is important but our players offer great football with a touch of the ball. The efforts of the bianconeri were rewarded in the 25th minute when the referee, after Var check, awarded them a penalty for Young's foul on Cuadrado. Ronaldo does not pray and equalizes for his family (1-1). The meeting then becomes more balanced and regains intensity, with however a dynamic Juve who wants a lot more tonight. It is also with merit that she manages to take the advantage in the 35th minute: taking advantage of a gross defensive error by Bastoni and a disagreement with Handanovic, Ronaldo seizes the ball and sends the ball to the bottom of the nets from a completely off-center position. Inter are unable to react and the end of the meeting is 100% Turin.

Juventus are still beautiful and attractive at the start of the second half. Patroness in the field, she always plays with such intensity. She got a first chance in the 55th minute but Bernardeschi's attempt (deflected) narrowly missed Handanovic's goal. In the 57th, taking advantage of a defensive error by Juve, Sanchez grabs the ball, he shoots but Demiral performs a magnificent intervention on the goal line, while Buffon was out! For a few moments, Inter has been more enterprising and aggressive, but the management of the bianconeri is optimal.

Juventus are still beautiful and attractive at the start of the second half. Patroness in the field, she always plays with such intensity. She got a first chance in the 55th minute but Bernardeschi's attempt (deflected) narrowly missed Handanovic's goal. In the 57th, taking advantage of a defensive error by Juve, Sanchez grabs the ball, he shoots but Demiral performs a magnificent intervention on the goal line, while Buffon was out! For a few moments, Inter has been more enterprising and aggressive, but the management of the bianconeri is optimal. The pressure from Inter is however more and more pressing and in the 68th it is Buffon who saves his family, with a magnificent save on an attempt by Darmian. Our players are resisting well but they are struggling to create new scoring chances and kill the match. Fortunately, the players of Conte will not manage to surprise us and pick up the score.

Match sheet

Inter 1 - 2 Juventus

Goals: Martinez 9 ', Ronaldo 26' (P), Ronaldo 35 '

Yellow cards: Demiral 14 ', Young 25', Alex Sandro 32 ', Vidal 38', Ronaldo 45 '+ 2, de Ligt 47', Arthur 85 ', Sanchez 90' + 2

Inter (3-5-2): Handanovic; Skriniar, from Vrij, Bastoni (Pinamonti 85 '); Darmian, Barella, Brozovic (Sensi 85 '), Vidal (Eriksen 72'), Young (Perisic 65 '); Sanchez, Martinez. Substitutes: Radu, Padelli, Ranocchia, Kolarov, Gagliardini, Vecino.

Juventus (4-4-2): Buffon; Cuadrado, Demiral, de Ligt, Alex Sandro; McKennie (Chiellini 89 '), Bentancur (Arthur 76'), Rabiot, Bernardeschi (Danilo 69 '); Ronaldo (Morata 76 '), Kulusevski (Chiesa 89'). Alternates: Szczesny, Pinsoglio, Bonucci, Dragusin, Frabotta, Fagioli, Peeters.

Juventus travels to Inter's pitch on Tuesday evening for the semi-finals (first leg) of the Italian Cup. The return will take place on Tuesday 9 February at the Allianz Stadium. The meeting kicks off at 8:45 p.m.

The two rivals meet again two weeks after the victory of the interists in the league. After having ideally recovered from this debacle against the sworn enemy, Juventus will try to take revenge today. The Old Lady has learned the lesson and she knows that to leave Giuseppe Meazza with success she will have to play with much more concentration and determination than on January 17th. A meeting that could also have an impact on the rest of the championship. Juve want to continue their positive streak of four consecutive wins without conceding a goal, Inter will want to bring them down from their little cloud.

Unlike the January 17 match, Juve will be practically complete (Dybala and Ramsey are the only ones absent), while Inter will be deprived of Lukaku and Hakimi (suspended). Since that game, there have been some improvements in the attitude of the Old Lady, both mentally and tactically. The Turin team seems to be better balanced and organized.

Tonight's shock comes at the right time of the season for both teams and there is no doubt that the winner will come away with a psychological advantage for the rest of the season. To be the big winner of this evening, Juve will have to be much hungrier than two weeks ago when the team appeared without hunger and without soul. The season is still long, but it is an important stage which presents itself tonight and Pirlo's men will have to do everything to seize this opportunity.

Here is the list of Juventus players called up for the Italian Cup semi-final first leg against Inter, on the program tonight (8:45 p.m.) in San Siro.

Goalkeepers: Szczesny, Pinsoglio, Buffon

Defenders: Chiellini, De Ligt, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Cuadrado, Bonucci, Demiral, Dragusin, Frabotta

Midfielders: Arthur, McKennie, Chiesa, Rabiot, Bentancur, Bernardeschi, Fagioli, Kulusevski, Peeters

Forwards: Morata, Ronaldo

Thanks to their 4-0 success against Spal this evening at the Allianz Stadiium, Juventus "bis" have qualified for the semi-finals of the Italian Cup. The goals were achieved Morata (P), Frabotta, Kulusevski and Chiesa. Despite the many changes made by Pirlo, Juve did not have to force their talent against a helpless Serie B side.

In the next round, the Old Lady will face Inter in a prestigious double confrontation. The first leg will be played in San Siro on February 3, the return in Turin on February 10.

The game

Juventus enters their game perfectly. More determined and enterprising, she takes control of operations from the start, creating several scoring chances. At the quarter of an hour of play, Rabiot is jostled in the large rectangle. He first received a yellow card for simulation but, helped by the Var, the referee reconsidered his decision and awarded a penalty to Juve that Morata was responsible for transforming. The Turin domination is confirmed, the initiatives follow one another and it is with merit that the bianconeri double the setting per half hour: after an excellent work of Kulusevski, Frabotta leaves a strike which leaves no chance to Berischa.

Match sheet

Juventus 4 - 0 Spal

Goals: Morata 16 '(P), Frabotta 33', Kulusevski 78 ', Chiesa 94'

Yellow cards: Sernicola 50 ', Valoti 79', Chiesa 80 ', Rabiot 85'

Juventus (4-4-2) - Buffon; Dragusin, De Ligt, Demiral (Da Graca 83 '), Frabotta (Alex Sandro 66'); Bernardeschi (Di Pardo 46 '), Fagioli (McKennie 86'), Rabiot, Ramsey; Kulusevski, Morata (Chiesa 66 '). Alternates: Szczesny, Pinsoglio, Cuadrado, Bonucci, Chiellini, Danilo, Arthur.

Spal (3-4-1-2) - Berischa; Ranieri (Sala 46 '), Esposito (Valoti 65'), Missiroli (Viviani 86 '), Floccari (Moro 65'), Sernicola, Okoli, Vicari (Tomovic 46 '), Dickmann, Seck, Brignola. Substitutes: Thiam, Minelli, Spaltro, Strefezza, Murgia, Mora, Moro.

Referee: Pezzuto de Lecce

Juventus receives Spal this Wednesday evening for the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup. The winner of this knockout clash will face Inter (2-1 victorious against Milan last night) at the semi-finals stadium on February 3 and 10 (home and away). The meeting kicks off at 8:45 p.m.

If this match is more than affordable on paper, be careful not to underestimate this Emilian team. She certainly plays in Serie B (and currently occupies 5th place) but she will go to the Allianz Stadium to create a surprise. If she wishes to avoid any unpleasant surprises, the Old Lady will have to step onto the lawn with concentration, determination and great respect for her opponent of the day. Spal had all the same eliminated Sassuolo (0-2) in the round of 16 and remember that in Europe Bayern and Real were also eliminated against lower category teams. So beware!

Given the intensity of the schedule and - needless to say - the size of the opponent, Andrea Pirlo is expected to perform a mass turnover today. What to give playing time to less used players so far. We should therefore see a Juventus team in an unprecedented version, but which will have to keep its identity and its attitude on the pitch.

In front of his cage, Dean Buffon should have the youngest defensive line of his professional career, with Dragusin on the right, Frabotta on the left and a central duo formed by de Ligt and Demiral. In midfield, another chance should be given to Bernardeschi (right), while Ramsey will start on the left. In the center, the young Fagioli should evolve alongside Rabiot. In front, the attacking duo will therefore be formed by the Kulusevski-Morata pair.

Here is the list of Juventus players called up for the Italian Cup match, on the program tonight at 8:45 p.m. against Spal. A list that does not include the names of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bentancur, put to rest. Paulo Dybala also remains absent.

Goalkeepers: Szczesny, Pinsoglio, Buffon

Defenders: Chiellini, de Ligt, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Cuadrado, Bonucci, Demiral, Di Pardo, Dragusin, Frabotta

Midfielders: Arthur, Ramsey, McKennie, Chiesa, Rabiot, Bernardeschi, Fagioli, Kulusevski

Juventus won 2-0 against Bologna this Sunday afternoon for the 19th day of the Serie A championship. A well-deserved success, obtained thanks to goals from Arthur and McKennie, and against a beautiful Emilian team.

The Old Lady will not have played her best game of the current season, but she obtained three fundamental points which allow her to recover three points on Milan and two on Inter.

The game

Unsurprisingly, it is the Juventus players who are taking control of the game. They literally besiege half of the field of Bologna, chain initiatives and come up against an Emilian team who only thinks of defending. It is with a little success, on a strike from Arthur deflected by a player from Bologna, that the bianconeri manage to open the scoring within a quarter of an hour of play (1-0). The meeting is then more balanced, Juve lets come and Bologna finally tries something. The Old Lady gets two excellent scoring chances before the half-hour mark. First with a double save by Skorupski on a nice strike from Cristiano Ronaldo and an attempt by Bernardeschi. A few seconds later, the Polish goalkeeper stopped another strike from the number 33 Turin. The bianconeri seem more enterprising again but they play a little too much with fire at times. Five minutes from the break, a shot from Soriano narrowly missed the goal of Szczesny, who was beaten. The score no longer changes before the break.

Bologna starts off very strongly in the second half. Very aggressive and determined, Mihajlovic's players get a first big opportunity after two minutes of play: Cuadrado tries to ward off the danger but his header is very dangerous and he pushes Szczesny to a good reflex stop. Moments later, goalkeeper bianconero made another decisive save on a strike from Barrow. The meeting is balanced, with an Old Lady who lets her opponent play too much and who offers us a rather messy football. In the 56th, Szczesny maintained the inviolate goal thanks to a nice save on an attempt by Orsolini. It was not until the hour of play to see the bianconeri regain control of operations and show themselves to be more enterprising in turn.

Juve is finally more incisive and this change of attitude coincides with the rise to the game of Morata in place of Bernardeschi, disappointing today. It was not until the 71st minute and a goal from McKennie's header from a corner to see Juve finally take cover (2-0). Two minutes later, ideally served by Ronaldo, McKennie even goes very close to the double! Pirlo's players have the game under control and Bologna now seems unable to put it in trouble. In the 87th, an attempt by Rabiot is pushed back for a corner by Skorupski. The Polish goalkeeper who is decisive one last time a few seconds from the end, this time on an attempt by Ronaldo. This will be the last chance of the match. With in the end, a well-deserved victory for the Old Lady.

Match sheet

Juventus 2 - 0 Bologna

Goals: Arthur 15 ', McKennie 71'

Yellow cards: Vignato 14 ', Kulusesvski 21', Chiellini 47 ', Arthur 52', Dijks 62 '

Juventus (4-4-2) - Szczesny; Cuadrado, Bonucci (from Ligt 78 '), Chiellini, Danilo; Bernardeschi (Morata 58 '), Arthur (Rabiot 78'), Bentancur, McKennie (Demiral 92 ')); Kulusevski (Ramsey 78 '), Ronaldo. Alternates: Buffon, Pinsoglio, Di Pardo, Dragusin, Frabotta, Chiesa, Fagioli.

Bologna (4-2-3-1) - Skorupski; De Silvestri (Soumaoro 46 '), Danilo, Tomiyasu, Dijks (Sko Olsen 75'); Shouten, Svanberg (Dominguez 64 '); Orsolini (Palacia 75 '), Soriano, Vignato (Sansone 46'); Barrow. Substitutes: Da Costa, Huckey, Mbaye, Paz, Baldursson, Medel, Poli.

Referee: Sacchia de Macerata

As provided for in the health protocol in force, Matthijs de Ligt performed a double Covid-19 test which turned out to be negative. The player is therefore cured and he can come out of his quarantine.

He will join the team at the J | Hotel later in the evening and be on the list of players called up for tomorrow's meeting against Bologna.

Andrea Pirlo spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match against Bologna. Here are the main topics covered.

The Supercup victory: "It brought a lot of enthusiasm because winning helps to win. There was great euphoria and these last days, despite a little fatigue, we trained well with our future goals in mind, to start. by tomorrow's match against Bologna. "

Finding continuity: "We had a lot of ups and downs in this first part of the season, like other teams. This is normal when you play so many games without having had any real preparation. Mental fatigue is normal. , it's not easy to stay focused when we play every three days. We're working on that aspect. "

Update on the injured: "Giorgio already warming up against Napoli had felt a pain in his back. He is coming back from a long period of inactivity and it is not easy for him, even if he feels good . We have recovered almost everyone, Chiesa and Frabotta are doing better, Demiral is training with the group so they are on hand. "

Tomorrow's team: "Szczesny is playing. Kulusevski can start or enter during the match, we have recovered him, now he's better. He's an ambitious player who has great qualities. He can play in different positions. but at this point in his career his best position is as second striker because he is more free and can play in a lighter way. Dragusin? He is ready and will play maybe Wednesday in the cup. Tomorrow I still have Chiellini and I got Demiral back, so one of the two will play. "

His ideal team: "You always have to work. It's always difficult not to concede goals because there are a lot of teams playing attacking football. Maybe we are moving towards a more open game where the teams are more looking to attack than to defend. But having the best defense wins you the championships. We have therefore been working since the start of the season to hold the ball as much as possible in the opposing camp in order to run less. This also allows us to suffer less. "

His state of mind: "I have been working with the same enthusiasm from day one. Winning a trophy doesn't change anything, I want to win others."

The favorite for the scudetto: "There are 5 or 6 teams but at the moment the team to beat is Milan because they are at the top of the table. We have so many direct matches until April so we will see where we stand. will be in a few months. "

Points for improvement: "All games are different but you always have to enter the field with the will of the other night in the Supercopa because that's what makes the details turn in your favor. With this determination and this You want to achieve positive results. We also need to improve on the technical approach to the game. "

The positioning of Chiesa and McKennie: "Chiesa can play easily on the left. They can switch with Cristiano, they did it against Napoli, for me that doesn't change anything. McKennie is a very important player, he has an incredible dynamism, he is very important to us. "

Here is what Cristiano Ronaldo said at Rai Sport last night after the victory against Napoli in the Supercopa:

"It was not an easy game, the pitch was not ideal. We won a super important cup which we gives confidence, we are very happy about that. The match against Inter did not go well, but it is a thing of the past, we are very happy tonight. "

Is the scudetto still possible?

By winning 2-0 tonight at Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia against Napoli, Juventus have won the Italian Super Cup. This is the first trophy won of the season and Pirlo's first as a coach! The goals of the meeting were achieved by Ronaldo and Morata in the second half.

Beyond the joy of having won the 9th Supercopa in its history, Juventus can be proud of its performance. Unlike what she showed against Inter, she was now focused, aggressive and efficient. Well done to the bianconeri who have amply deserved this success !!!

The game

The first period is generally balanced, with a good start from Juventus, much more concentrated and aggressive than last Sunday. The bianconeri are at the maneuver during the first quarter of an hour. The opportunities are however rare, Naples defending en bloc. The meeting then becomes more and more balanced, with two formations fighting a good battle. We had to wait half an hour of play to witness the first real opportunity of the match, in favor of the azzurri: Fortunately, Szczesny made a magnificent reflex save on a header from Lozano. The Old Lady quickly regained control of operations, without however managing to create the slightest scoring opportunity. The score is quite logical at the break.

Juve manages the rest of the match perfectly but in stoppage time, it is once again with a superb reflex save from Szczesny. And at the last second, on a perfectly played counter-attack and a decisive pass from Cuadrado, Morata sealed the score at 2-0 !!!

Match sheet

Juventus 2 - 0 Napoli

Goals: Ronaldo 64 ', Morata 95'

Yellow cards: Ronaldo 74 ', Zielinski 89'

Juventus (4-4-2): Szczesny; Cuadrado, Bonucci, Chiellini, Danilo; McKennie, Arthur, Bentancur (Rabiot 83 '), Chiesa (Bernardeschi 46'); Kulusevski (Morata 83 '), Ronaldo. Alternates: Buffon, Pinsoglio, Di Pardo, Dragusin, Frabotta, Ramsey, Fagioli, Ranocchia.

Napoli (4-2-3-1): Ospina; Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Mario Rui (Llorente 83 '); Demme (Politano 83 '), Bakajoko (Elmas 66'); Lozano, Zielinski, Insigne; Petagna (Mertens 72 '). Substitutes: Meret, Contini, Maksimovic, Ghoulam, Hysaj, Rrahmani, Lobotka, Cioffi.

Referee: Valeri of Rome

Juve left very strong in the second half, with a first scoring opportunity after just a few seconds. An action started from the feet of Bernardeschi (who had just entered the game in place of Chiesa), but his shot was stopped by Ospina. Pirlo's men are much more enterprising, they attack relentlessly. In the 63rd, Manolas passes very close to a goal against his camp. On the next action, Cristiano Ronaldo manages to give the advantage to the Old Lady. A totally deserved goal! This Juve is sincerely very pleasant to see. Very solid, she continues to attack despite the opening of the score, she presses and concedes nothing to Naples. And yet, completely against the course of the game and on the decision of the Var, Naples obtained a penalty in the 79th minute of play for a foul by McKennie on Mertens. But Insigne's shot missed the goal of Szczesny, who had gone in the opposite direction.

Rewatch the Game:

Top match this Sunday in Serie A. And what a match! Juventus travel to Inter's pitch for the 18th matchday. The best attack against the best defense and an Italian Derby as always eagerly awaited between two historic rivals.

A dream poster for Calcio and a direct confrontation that no team intends to lose. This promises us a great evening of football at the Giuseppe Meazza. The meeting kicks off at 8:45 p.m.

This duel is more than just a poster of Calcio. The rivalry is gigantic between Juve and Inter, no clan wants to lose, everyone is well aware how important it is to beat the enemy, for the respect blazon but also for the tifosi who consider each season this duel like the one not to lose. If last season the two confrontations had turned to the advantage of the Old Lady (with two memorable evenings), it is a more established and confident Inter that we will find tonight at San Siro.

What makes this match even more beautiful are also the matches within the match. With for example a duel Pirlo and Conte, or that between Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo who, like last season, are engaged in a great battle from a distance for the title of top scorer in Serie A. The Belgian has never scored yet. against Juventus, he will try to unlock his marker today.

After nine consecutive scudetti, Juve is the opponent on whom everyone drools, the enemy to be defeated, the one everyone wants to annihilate to believe for one evening that the reign of the great Old Lady is beautiful. and well finished. Yesterday, Conte felt his team were closer than ever to Juve. It is up to the bianconeri to demonstrate that they remain the bosses and that supremacy is far from over.

To reach the goal, Andrea Pirlo's players will have to play the best game of their season, without putting too much pressure on themselves. Only a hungry, determined and focused Juve can bring the three points home. As against Milan on January 6, we will not have to give any gift to our opponents. Both teams have prepared this match perfectly from a tactical point of view, but in this kind of match it is also the head that can make the difference.

It will be a question of being up to the task in all areas of the game. Winning the midfield battle will be one of the keys to the game. With the absence of Cuadrado, Alex Sandro and Ligt, our midfielders will have a big helping hand in the defensive phase. Rabiot should be preferred to McKennie (not yet 100%) to accompany Bentancur, while Chiesa and Ramsey will return to the starting XI. The Chiellini-Bonucci duo will also have to be irreproachable, trying to reduce the field of action of Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez as much as possible. As for Frabotta, who should be started on the left, he will have the difficult task of containing a Hakimi on fire since the start of the season. Unless Pirlo tries the poker hand by aligning Bernardeschi in place of the young (and more inexperienced) Italian side. In front, Dybala was forfeited, it is the duo Ronaldo-Morata who will have the mission to shake the nets nets of Handanovic.

Probable compositions

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Handanovic; Skriniar, De Vrij, A. Bastoni; Hakimi, Barella, Brozovic, Vidal, Young; R. Lukaku, L. Martinez. Alternates: Radu, Padelli, Ranocchia, Kolarov, Gagliardini, Sensi, Darmian, Eriksen, Vecino, Perisic, Sanchez.

Juventus (4-4-2): Szczesny; Danilo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Frabotta; Chiesa, Bentancur, Rabiot, Ramsey; Morata, Ronaldo. Alternates: Buffon, Pinsoglio, Demiral, Di Pardo, Dragusin, Portanova, Arthur, Fagioli, Bernardeschi, McKennie, Kulusevski, Da Graca.

Referee: Daniele Doveri from Rome

On the eve of the top match against Inter, Andrea Pirlo answered questions from journalists this afternoon. Here are the topics discussed by the coach of Juventus.

THE MATCH - "I expect an initially aggressive Inter side who will want to give pace to this meeting. But we are prepared and we must not be afraid to go to San Siro to make the match because we are Juventus. It will be a tactical game but we will be free in our head, so we will go there to play our game. It is a game that represents the history of Italian football, it is worth more than three points. We have the opportunity to face a great team and great champions. "

VICTORY AT ALL COSTS - "We will not settle for a draw. We will go to San Siro to try to win the game. Like I said the other time, it is an important game, but it doesn t is not fundamental for the rest of the championship, so we will play with our face uncovered, realizing the strength of Inter, because they are a great team and they have shown that both last season and this season. We should not be afraid. We will do everything to get the three points. "

COVID-19 AND INFIRMARY - "We are awaiting the results of the Covid-19 tests as every day (for Alex Sandro and Cuadrado, nldr). Regarding the injured (McKennie and Chiesa, note), they have returned to the group today and we'll see tomorrow who's on top to start the game. McKennie is doing better, he's recovered but he's not 100%. It's a problem that can come back. We'll see tomorrow how he feels. "

CHIELLINI HOLDER? - "Fortunately, after Wednesday's game, Giorgio is doing well, he had no problems, so he is ready and motivated, he wants to play this great game. We are finally happy that he is ready for service because it represents added value for our team. "

ANTONIO CONTE - "I learned a lot thanks to him, he was the first to make me want to learn the coaching profession. My desire to become a coach came when I was a player. Now we are on two different benches, he has had and is having a very high level career, he has great human qualities. I have great respect for him but tomorrow we will be on two different benches. We have two different characters. I spoke at the start of the championship, after my first match. We then set out on two different routes. We didn't have the opportunity to see or hear each other anymore. There is great affection and great esteem between us. "

THE ABSENCE OF DE LIGT - "It is important, but remember that we have other champions like Bonucci, Chiellini, Demiral and Danilo."

Today, Friday, a press report revealed the position of the injured Juventus players from catching up with the upcoming match against Inter Milan, scheduled for next Sunday at the San Siro stadium, in the 18th round of the Italian League.

Doubts were raised about Weston McKinney and Federico Chiesa not joining the match, after the duo suffered various injuries during the Sassuolo match, and missed the match against Genoa with the Cup.

According to the newspaper "Corriere Dello Sport", Andrea Pirlo, the coach of Juventus, got good news during today's training, after McKinney and Chiesa participated in part of the training.

In an exclusive interview with Tuttosport, the former coach of Juventus and Italian selection Marcello Lippi spoke in particular of Sunday's clash between Inter and Juventus

. "This game is not that important in terms of points. Even if Inter were to win and distance themselves, there would still be too many games to play for it to be considered a sentence. On the other hand, winning or losing will the difference mentally. Inter are one step ahead because Conte has been there since last season, she has progressed, she has perfected. Andrea makes a radical change, especially at the tactical level, he is trying to play in a different way and it seems to me that he's starting to reap the rewards. It will be a wonderful meeting. "

Conte and Pirlo as coaches?

"They were two players with great, great intelligence, always very attentive to what was going on around them, both during matches and during training. They understand football and can therefore explain it. and teach it. Conte has always been meticulous, Pirlo has always been a perfectionist, with an above average take on the game. "

The faults of Inter and Juve?

"They are both a little too dependent: Lukaku on one side and Ronaldo on the other. Without these two players, the potential of both teams diminishes significantly."

Still on Ronaldo: "I realize that when he steps onto the pitch, for example on Wednesday in the Italian Cup, the effect is immediate. The opponents are afraid and the teammates take courage."

Agnelli's choice?

“The decision to take Pirlo and rejuvenate the squad came after the squad had won nine straight scudetti and had so many triumphs, so he could afford to renew the motivations and lay the groundwork for a new round. Andrea is a very intelligent person, who knows the environment he finds himself in. It's a yes bet, but well thought out, with a logic. "

Buffon, the eternal

“I did not expect him to play again at 42 years old. Especially since a managerial career awaits him, at Juventus or at the Federation, with a well-placed function because he deserves it. He has a great sense of communication, he has a great personality and a lot of wisdom… He's not bored on the pitch yet, he wants to work and play. It's very beautiful. "

Can Juventus win the C1 this season?

Andrea Pirlo, the Juventus coach, revealed the secret of the Bianconeri's victory over Milan, 3-1, this evening, Wednesday, at the San Siro stadium, in the 16th round of the Italian League.

Pirlo said in statements to "Sky Sport Italia": "It was an important thing for us, we were not interested in the results of the teams that preceded us in the ranking, as we focused on our progress, we will see where we are in a few months."

The Juventus coach added: "The important thing is the spirit of the team, which wanted to be in control, especially against the leaders and on their home ."

Chiesa and succeeded in dealing well with Theo Hernandez left-back Milan, and was the reason for the superiority of Juventus, and about this Pirlo explained: "The thought was to keep Theo under pressure, and not to allow him to progress freely as he usually does."

And he added, "Especially when he has to deal with a player who is also good at playing in individual situations, and we have contracted with Chiesa so that he can play in the last third. His position may change, but his role does not change."

"I am fortunate enough to be able to choose players in every match, based on our situation and the characteristics of our opponents," he concluded. "We just needed Dybala to regain his fitness levels, because he is still suffering from some physical problems, and he was not at his best throughout the season."

Juventus secured a beautiful, precious and important victory in the top game against AC Milan. The Old Lady won 1-3 thanks to a brace from Chiesa (huge tonight) and a goal from McKennie. A deserved success which allows Juve to return to 7 lengths of Milan, with one game less, and to benefit from the defeat of Inter. It was fundamental to win today, Juve did it thanks to the wealth of their group. For its part, Milan suffered its first defeat of the season!

Milan are very aggressive during the first minutes of play. They apply pressure which suffocates Juventus and prevents them from playing. But after a good ten minutes, it is the bianconeri who gradually take control of the operations. A quarter of an hour into the game, a powerful strike from Federico Chiesa hit the left post of Donnarumma, who was clearly beaten. Juve managed to open the scoring three minutes later: magnificently served by Dybala, Chiesa entered the large Milanese rectangle and his crossed strike left no chance for the Milan goalkeeper (0-1). Juventus are impressive at this moment of the match, they can count on a Chiesa of great evenings. But that will only last a few minutes, Milan then go on the attack and keep the Old Lady in her half. Rossoneri have many chances and make life difficult for our players. In the 41st minute, Calabria manages to reset the counters to zero, with an unstoppable strike for Szczesny (1-1). Note a fault on Rabiot at the start of the action, but Mr. Irrati and the Var decide otherwise. Despite this rather questionable decision, the score is rather logical at the break.

Milan started off strong in the second half, attacking but also pressing intensively in the non-possession phase. The Rossoneri absolutely do not let Juve breathe, which consequently struggles to develop its game. But by dint of running in all directions since the start of the meeting, Milan inevitably gets tired. As in the first period, after ten good Milan minutes, Juve decided to come out and take the game in hand. And it was thanks to an incredible Chiesa - again on Dybala's assist - and her curling shot that she managed to regain the advantage in the 62nd minute of play. Milan suffered the backlash but then managed to go draw on its last strength to try to pick up the score.

Juve are however more in leg, also helped by the fresh blood brought by Pirlo with his changes. "Substitutes" who manage in particular to make the difference a quarter of an hour from the end: excellent overflow from Kulusesvski, he goes into the box and shifts McKennie who only has to push to the back of the net (1-3 ). In an armchair, Juve are then content to manage their lead, which they will do until the final whistle.

Match sheet

Milan 1 - 3 Juventus

Goals: Chiesa 18 ', Calabria 41', Chiesa 62 ', McKennie 76', Romagnoli 89 '

Yellow cards: Bentancur 60 ', Danilo 72'

Milan (4-2-3-1) - Donnarumma; Dalot (Conti 80 '), Kjaer (Kalulu 80'), Romagnoli, Theo Hernandez; Calabria (Maldini 80 '), Kessie; Castillejo (Colombo 87 '), Calhanoglu, Hauge (Diaz 67'); Leao. Alternates: Tatarusanu, A. Donnarumma, Conti, Musacchio, Duarte, Frigerio.

Juventus (4-4-2) - Szczesny; Danilo, from Ligt, Bonucci, Frabotta (Demiral 87 '); Chiesa (Kulusevski 63 '), Bentancur (Arthur 73'), Rabiot, Ramsey (Bernardeschi 73 '); Dybala (McKennie 63 '), Ronaldo. Substitutes: Buffon, Pinsoglio, Chiellini, Di Pardo, Dragusin, Portanova, Fagioli, Da Graca.

After Alex Sandro yesterday, Juventus announces this afternoon that Juan Cuadrado has also tested positive for Covid-19 after the test carried out this morning. The player has been placed in quarantine and he will also miss Wednesday night's summit meeting in San Siro against Milan. Remember that Morata, injured, will also be absent.

All players and staff will be tested again tomorrow before leaving for the city of Lombardy. The hope that the virus will not spread to other parts of the group.