December 5th.
Juventus vs. Inter Milan.
This game will make or break Juventus' season, I believe a tie is a good result, but to really set a statement a dominating performance with a win is what Juve should be aiming to do.
This game could silence the critics, could set the foundation for all other Juventus games, could be the start of something amazing.
Will we see the real Diego? Some Del Piero Magic? Commanding performances by Cannavaro & Chiellini respectively?
I hope.
Or,
This game could go the opposite, and see Inter 11 pts clear in Serie A, making another scudetto more than likely.
This game could mark the decline of Juventus, next step would be for them to bow out in the group stage of the CL.
I hope for the first, but we'll have to wait to see who shows up, I believe a Juventus side playing to potential can crush Inter.
Key factors:
I am not sure which defensive midfielders will start out of Sissoko/Marchisio/Poulsen/Melo, but midfield must be controlled by Juventus, that is where the ball must be won, and the pace will be decided. Let Inter play Juventus' game.
Diego, must perform, must have a monster game, create space for himself and others, use the ball as best as he can.
Camoranesi, must create magic down the right, the wings are important.
Amauri needs to be consistent, and play at his best, must not get frusturated by Inter's defense, and stay on the agressive side of his game.
Del Piero, must turn back the clock and become that hungry kid again, this will be his night.
Chiellini, must play like he has been this year, no mistakes, no nonsense, hard clean tackles, and great on set plays.
Cannavaro, turn back the clock, be the Italy captain of 2006, the player of the year, the best defender in the world, must neutralize Inter's strikeforce, and spark the Juventus team, show leadership, and responsibility must be the example on the field for other players.
Just something I took the time to type, completely my opinion.
This post was edited by kbk on Dec 2 2009 10:40pm