Juventus Season 2015-2016

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Derby d'Italia sold out

http://www.football-italia.net/74453/derby-ditalia-sold-out?

 
Oct 17, 2015
 
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza is sold out for the Derby d’Italia with 79,154 tickets sold for Inter v Juventus.

It kicks off on Sunday at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

The Nerazzurri’s strong start to the season and the fact they haven’t beaten Juve for five years has drawn a huge crowd.

San Siro will be packed out tomorrow night, as Inter confirmed they have sold all 79,154 tickets.

The gates will open to the fans two hours before kick-off.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Ljajic out of Inter-Juve

http://www.football-italia.net/74455/ljajic-out-inter-juve?

 
Oct 17, 2015
 
Adem Ljajic is out of Inter’s showdown with Juventus, but Stevan Jovetic is available.

It kicks off on Sunday at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Ljajic scored while on international duty this week, but has not fully recovered from a left thigh problem he sustained with Serbia.

Jovetic and Gary Medel are included, although it remains to be seen if they’ll start.

Felipe Melo is also passed fit after a slight muscular problem this week.


Inter squad for Juventus:

Handanovic, Carrizo, Berni; Juan Jesus, Telles, Montoya, Santon, Ranocchia, Murillo, Miranda, D'Ambrosio, Nagatomo; Kondogbia, Guarin, Medel, Gnoukouri, Brozovic, Melo; Palacio, Icardi, Jovetic, Biabiany, Perisic, Manaj

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Juventus vs. Inter Milan Preview: Round 8 —
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back

http://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2015/10/17/9453157/inter-milan-juventus-2015-serie-a-round-8-derby-d-italia-preview-team-news-schedule

 
Oct 17, 2015
 
It probably won't take a science degree to figure out that Juventus' final two games before the previous international break went a lot better than the first time around this season. It's part of the reason why Juventus aren't exactly considered 'relegation zone inhabitants' like they were for the first month of the season.

Ah, but here's the thing: Juventus aren't suddenly fixed or out of this early-season funk for good. At least, that's what we're going to continue to think until they're ripping off wins galore before the next international break arrives and proceeds to bore the hell out of us all.

The start of that objective comes Sunday. And woooooo boy could it be a doozy between arguably the most-hated club in many of our respective minds. Juventus vs. Inter brings lots of thoughts to the brain, but not many of us expected the actual second-place team in Serie A to be in second place and the other one to be 10 spots behind. Maybe flipped, but not the way things are coming out of the international break.

Juventus is still in 12th place. But they certainly don't have the talent of a mid-table club. Nah, not even close to that. And this, for all intents and purposes, is not just Juve's latest chance to right the wrongs of the first few weeks of the season. It's also the chance to show many a folk that this Juve team can more than hold its own against a club that some are tipping to be in the title run until the very end.

And what better way to show you're still the team to beat than to beat the team that's currently sitting in second place?

There's no denying that Inter have been talking a big game throughout the week. And, judging by how confident they are, nothing would be more enjoyable than Juventus strolling into the San Siro, raising a little hell over the course of 90 minutes and coming away with three points. You know, kinda like what they did last season.

I think Álvaro is a fan of that, too.


GOOD NEWS

JUVENTUS BACK JUVENTUS BACK


BAD NEWS

Post-international break injury roll call!

Martín Cáceres
Stephan Lichtsteiner
Stupid injuries.


WHAT TO WATCH FOR

1. Claudio Marchisio's impact.

We've already been over this in a little more detail, but now that the Derby d'Italia is almost here, we can talk about it a little more. Marchisio is officially part of the 23-man traveling squad for tomorrow's match, which is something we haven't seen much at all so far this season. But now he's back in the fold, which should sound celebratory horns from all the masses! (Or not, but it's definitely good news.) Everybody is expecting Marchisio, Sami Khedira and Paul Pogba to hold down the center of the park. That would mean for the first time this season the anticipated midfield we envisioned back in August. Marchisio's presence will clearly be a very important one knowing how Juve's midfield has been hit and miss this season. Just the simple fact that he's there would mean everything is now falling into place in terms of who Max Allegri can now depend on. And when it comes to relying on Marchisio to do good things, that's not exactly a bad thing.


2. Can Juventus contain Mauro Icardi?

Ah, this guy. This freaking guy who lives to score goals against Juventus. It seems like it's been tradition as of late — whenever Inter does score a goal against Juventus, it's Icardi doing the damage. You can make a big deal about Inter's summer signings all you want, but when it comes to who Juventus' defense needs to keep quite a few tabs on, it's most certainly Icardi and his propensity to score goals in the derby. He might not be off to the greatest of starts to the season, scoring two goals in six starts, but we've come to know that the reason to worry about Icardi is there. That's even more the case when he's playing against Juventus. Inter will be charged up to prove not only that they can beat Juve, but that this second-place standing entering the weekend is the real deal. And you know for a fact that if that does happen, Icardi could very well play a large part in it.


3. Can Paulo Dybala and Álvaro Morata continue to produce good things?

Mario Mandzukic may be back in the match day squad, but all signs point toward Juventus' young guns started alongside one another yet again on Sunday against Inter. That's the way it should be, too, considering how their rapport seems to be growing in recent games. (Nothing against you, Mario, I promise.) Both Morata and Dybala are coming off busy international breaks, though, with the former suffering a bone bruise in Spain's first game a week ago. The official diagnosis was day-to-day, and Allegri said at his pre-match press conference that he still needs time to truly decide if Morata is ready. But when it comes to those in the Italian press predicting Juventus' starting lineup for the Derby d'Italia, they all think the young Spaniard will be in there. So, there's that, and the fact that he's playing pretty darn well right now.


4. Felipe Melo vs. his former club.

There may not be a more perfect match out of all the summer signings this season. Felipe Melo, a player who seemingly lived to annoy us all during his two years with Juventus, signing for a club whose sole existence is pretty much piss us off. Melo will obviously be a little more jacked up than usual considering who he will be playing against. It will be one of those "Let's show em!!" kind of deals that every player goes through at some point. But with Melo, you never know. He's such a wild card — both in terms of his play and his emotions. The good thing is that Juventus' midfield is completely healthy, which is something we haven't been able to say all season. So no matter if Melo is lining up across from Khedira or Pogba, it's going to be an interesting and noteworthy matchup. Same goes for a lot of individual battles in the derby this time around.


My starting XI (3-5-2):

Gianluigi Buffon; Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini; Juan Cuadrado, Sami Khedira, Claudio Marchisio, Paul Pogba, Patrice Evra; Álvaro Morata, Paulo Dybala

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Best of enemies: Kondogbia vs Pogba

The midfield duo have played together at every age grade for France but, on Sunday,
they will go head to head in a crucial Derby d'Italia clash between Inter and Juventus.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3276/serie-a/2015/10/18/16431932/-?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
"Paul is like a brother to me - but for 90 minutes this weekend, we’ll be enemies.”

Geoffrey Kondogbia has made it clear that he will go through anyone, even his good friend Paul Pogba, in order to ensure that Inter defeat Juventus in Sunday’s Derby d’Italia at San Siro. Actions speak louder than words, of course, but there is no denying that this is a key battle in Kondogbia’s fledgling Inter career and one that he has to win.

Pogba is also under pressure to perform. He has started the season poorly, but even at 22 he has already proven himself the dominant midfielder in Italian football. The feeling in Turin is that he has simply struggled with the weight of not only wearing the iconic No.10 jersey vacated by Carlos Tevez, but also carrying a Juve midfield shorn of the services of Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio.

Pirlo and Vidal both left for pastures new during the summer, but the good news from Juve’s perspective is that Marchisio is finally fit after suffering two separate injuries already this season and his anticipated return to the starting line-up for the trip to Milan is, according to former Juventus and Inter ace Marco Tardelli, hugely significant.

"Pogba has not played as he has done in the past for one simple reason: he no longer has Pirlo beside him," the World Cup winner told Tuttosport during the week. "And being without Andrea is difficult for anyone.

"Andrea was an example to Pogba. In my opinion, [Juventus coach Massimiliano] Allegri must put a player alongside him and that can be Marchisio.

"Then, Paul must free his mind. The No.10 jersey has weighed heavily on his shoulders during this difficult start to the season. If he can manage not to think about the shirt on his back, he will return to the level of before."

Kondogbia's situation is less clear-cut. Unlike his good friend Pogba, whom he shared a room with during France's triumphant Under-20 World Cup campaign in 2013, he does not have credit in the bank. Indeed, the feeling is that Kondogbia is indebted to Inter, who paid €35 million to sign him from Monaco this summer. They are looking for a big return on their considerable investment - and yet have not seen any dividends thus far.

Kondogbia enjoyed an encouraging debut against Atalanta but bar a decent derby against Milan and an influential display against Chievo, he has struggled to play with any great consistency. He certainly has not looked anything like the player that drove Monaco on their surprise run to the quarter-finals of last season's Champions League. He is winning less tackles (1.43 per game in Serie A compared to 2.68 during his final campaign in Ligue 1) and making fewer interceptions (0.57 as opposed to an average of 2.48 last term).

Whereas Pogba has conveyed the impression of a man who has taken on too much responsibility, seemingly trying to fill the voids left by Vidal, Pirlo and Marchisio all at once, as well as being confused by Allegri's constant system-changing, Kondogbia seems to be struggling with the basics. Repeatedly caught in possession, he has been unable to build any momentum as an attacking force, meaning there have been no assists, no driving runs.

As Mancini admitted, "Kondogbia has to better understand Italian football," the Nerazzurri boss told Sky Sport Italia. "He takes too many touches and is not used to playing in such tight spaces… but it's only a matter of time for him. I remain convinced that he will do well."

Mancini’s continued faith in Kondogbia is essential. Right now, the Nemours native is being compared unfavourably with his fellow France international Pogba, who is actually a month younger. Pogba arrived in Turin at just 19 and took Serie A by storm. Indeed, so instantaneous was his impact that, by the midway point of his debut campaign, former Juventus coach Antonio Conte had started experimenting with his formation in order to accommodate the teenage sensation.

By contrast, Kondogbia’s place in the Inter starting line-up is already under scrutiny, given fellow midfielders Gary Medel and Felipe Melo have provided the grit and energy that have made up for a collective lack of creativity during the opening seven rounds of the season.

By contrast, Kondogbia’s place in the Inter starting line-up is already under scrutiny, given fellow midfielders Gary Medel and Felipe Melo have provided the grit and energy that have made up for a collective lack of creativity during the opening seven rounds of the season.

However, Mancini is unlikely to drop Kondogbia as it was he who persuaded the former Lens starlet to choose Inter over AC Milan. Indeed, a phone call from Mancini had been key in Kondogbia's decision to pick the blue half of the city of over the red.

"It is true that I chose Inter for the coach and I always wanted to play in this league," Kondogbia admitted shortly after his arrival at San Siro. "It is important to improve even more and gaining Mancini's confidence is really important to me."

It is now time, though, that Kondogbia starts repaying that confidence – and his lofty transfer fee. Sunday at San Siro would be the perfect place to start. The only trouble is that Pogba is not just a great friend, he's also a formidable foe.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Cruz: 'Icardi continue Juve curse'

http://www.football-italia.net/74476/cruz-icardi-continue-juve-curse?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Julio Cruz tips Mauro Icardi to net against Juventus today and believes Inter can win the Scudetto.

The Derby d’Italia kicks off at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

“I scored against Juve and beat them many times. The Bianconeri really brought me luck,” ex-Inter striker Cruz told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

“Inter hadn’t won in Turin for 10 years and it seemed like a curse, but then I scored a free kick at the Stadio Delle Alpi in 2003. Gigi Buffon was in goal and I decided to aim for the near post. It turned into this perfect curler that nobody was expecting.

“We won 3-1 that day and I got a brace. The joy I felt was just incredible.”

Cruz has a good track record against Juventus, but so does Icardi, netting six times in just five meetings.

“Icardi is a great hitman and netting against Juve makes you an idol for the Inter fans. He wears the same number 9 shirt that I had and is flying the flag for Argentinean forwards at the club. I really like him.”

The Nerazzurri won the opening five rounds, but then picked up one point from two games, so can they win the Scudetto?

“With Roberto Mancini’s return they revolutionised the squad. Roberto is a great Coach, his arrival the first time changed our mentality and Inter got back to winning the title. His greatest talent is understanding what the players need.

“Inter have started strong and feel more relaxed, but watch out for Roma and Lazio. It’s strange to see Juve so far down the table. It’s a long tournament, but it is also difficult to make up so much lost ground.”

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Allegri Says Juventus Don’t Fear
Inter Ahead Of Derby D’Italia Clash

http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2015/10/allegri-says-juventus-dont-fear-inter-ahead-of-derby-ditalia-clash/?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Before the first Derby d’Italia of the season, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri admitted that Inter were the current favourites for the Scudetto, but promised that Juventus were ready for the challenge.

Despite the fact that Juventus trail league leaders by 10 points ahead of Sunday evening’s trip to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Allegri insists defeat would not spell the end for their title ambitions.

“This is not a knockout round, nor will it be decisive for the Scudetto,” he said at his press conference.

“Inter is a team we respect, but we do not fear them.

“The plan is to be in the running for the title in March and reaching that period in the best form,” the coach added.

While the Bianconeri coach said he was happy to have Claudio Marchisio return, he said there was still uncertainty about Alvaro Morata, Paul Pogba, and Martin Caceres, who all picked up injuries on international duty, as well as Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala.

“I have to evaluate everyone’s condition as there are some internationals who haven’t fully recovered,” added the Juventus coach.

“Having everyone at my disposal means I can allow some rest to those who have played more.

“Let’s not forget we play every three days for the next month, and Wednesday’s match against Borussia Monchengladbach could decide our Champions League progress.”

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Mancini Defeating Juventus
Would Give Inter Belief

http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2015/10/mancini-defeating-juventus-would-give-inter-belief/?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Inter coach Roberto Mancini believes a victory against Juventus would give them confidence for the rest of the season.

The Nerazzurri host the reigning Serie A champions on Sunday night in the Derby d’Italia where they will hope to leapfrog Fiorentina at the top of the table, who Mancini thinks are currently favourites for the title in a closely fought competition.

“The favourite at the moment is Fiorentina,” the 50-year-old said during a pre-match press conference.

“We are second, but we are happy.

“I see it as very balanced, especially at the moment when there are so many teams on form.

“The strong teams will all be back soon fighting for the title.

“We want to stay ahead and fight until the end for the top of the standings.”

The Italian tactician then moved on to the game on Sunday, saying collecting all three points would give the team a boost.

“It will be a very complicated game,” he said.

“A win would give us great enthusiasm.

“A win against Juventus would give us the belief that we can do well.”

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Rossi: 'Juve last chance saloon'

http://www.football-italia.net/74484/rossi-juve-last-chance-saloon?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Paolo Rossi thinks tonight’s trip to Inter “is the last chance saloon” for Juventus, but he tips Napoli and Fiorentina for the title.

The former Juve and Italy striker spoke to the Corriere dello Sport ahead of tonight’s Derby d’Italia.

“It is difficult to make a prediction, though Stevan Jovetic and Paulo Dybala should be the most decisive players,” said Rossi.

“I did sort of expect Juventus to have a difficult start, as they needed time to get into gear. I think it’s right to give Max Allegri the time to work.

“Having said that, they absolutely cannot get it wrong against Inter. It’s basically a last chance saloon for Juve.

“The Bianconeri are starting to heal, though subconsciously perhaps winning four consecutive titles weighed psychologically on them.

“As for the Scudetto, I don’t think Inter and Juventus have too many chances. Napoli and Fiorentina seem like the favourites, then Roma.”

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Milito: 'Inter Beat Juventus'

http://www.football-italia.net/74486/milito-inter-beat-juventus?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Diego Milito trusts Inter can beat Juventus and take the Scudetto with Mauro Icardi “following in my footsteps.”

The Derby d’Italia kicks off tonight at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

“I hope that Inter win and in my view that can do it,” Milito told the Corriere dello Sport newspaper.

“They had a great start to the season and are fighting to win the Scudetto. I’ll be watching from home and cheering on the Nerazzurri.

“They’ve signed great players, including experienced elements and talented youngsters. Joao Miranda and Jeison Murillo are so good in defence.”

Icardi is continuing the tradition of Argentine strikers at Inter and has even been made captain.

“Mauro did very well last season, he’s young, but can be a reference point for the present and future. He is a very strong forward and has the potential to do even better.

“I hope he can follow in my footsteps. Inter are a great club with an important history and I hope they’ll soon get back to lifting trophies, thanks also to Mauro’s goals.

“The games against Juventus and Milan are special for Inter players and fans. I’ve scored in both those fixtures and I hope Mauro can continue his positive streak against Juve.”

Inter haven’t beaten Juventus home or away since 2010, when Milito bagged a brace.

“That was a fantastic win, an unforgettable moment for many reasons. First of all nobody had yet won at the Juventus Stadium and then it allowed us to go within a point of first place.

“I didn’t expect to see Juve so far behind this season, but they still have a great squad. After last year, when they almost won the Treble, it was inevitable changes had to be made, but if you lose Carlos Tevez, Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo simultaneously…

“Inter-Juve will be tough for both sides, but I am convinced Inter will put in a great performance and, after winning the Derby della Madonnina, can win the Derby d’Italia too.”

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Inter-Juventus surprises in store

http://www.football-italia.net/74494/inter-juventus-surprises-store?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
It’s reported Juventus finally have their first choice midfield, while Inter could start 18-year-old Rey Manaj.

The Derby d’Italia kicks off at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

With only a few hours until the big game at San Siro, there are some surprising rumours circulating about the line-ups.

Inter are without Adem Ljajic after he picked up an injury on international duty with Serbia, while Stevan Jovetic is not 100 per cent fit either.

With this in mind, Roberto Mancini is believed to be considering a debut Serie A start for 18-year-old striker Manaj.

He hit the headlines this week after insulting Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi via Facebook, then apologising for a “misunderstanding.”

He’d complete the trident attack with Ivan Perisic and the anti-Juve hitman Mauro Icardi.

The return of Joao Miranda and Jeison Murillo in defence means Gary Medel is pushed forward into midfield, benching Geoffrey Kondogbia.

As for Juventus, they are without Stephan Lichtsteiner and Martin Caceres.

Paul Pogba, Alvaro Morata and Roberto Pereyra all picked up injuries on international duty, but should be passed fit to start tonight.

It would be the first time Max Allegri has been able to use his first choice midfield with Claudio Marchisio, Sami Khedira and Pogba.

Paulo Dybala is tipped to partner Morata, as Mario Mandzukic is not 100 per cent fit.


Inter: Handanovic; Santon, Murillo, Miranda, Juan Jesus; Guarin, Felipe Melo, Medel; Perisic; Icardi, Manaj

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Cuadrado, Khedira, Hernanes, Pogba, Evra; Dybala, Morata

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Line-ups: Inter-Juventus

http://www.football-italia.net/74507/line-ups-inter-juventus?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Mauro Icardi, Ivan Perisic and Stevan Jovetic face Alvaro Morata, Simone Zaza and Paul Pogba in the Derby d’Italia.

It kicks off at 20.45 CET - 19.45 UK time - 18.45 GMT.

Inter are without Adem Ljajic after he picked up an injury on international duty with Serbia, while Stevan Jovetic is not 100 per cent fit either, but still starts.

He completes the trident attack with Ivan Perisic and the anti-Juve hitman Mauro Icardi.

The return of Joao Miranda and Jeison Murillo in defence means Gary Medel is pushed forward into midfield, benching Geoffrey Kondogbia.

Marcelo Brozovic is surprisingly given the nod ahead of Fredy Guarin.

As for Juventus, they are without Stephan Lichtsteiner and Martin Caceres.

Paul Pogba, Alvaro Morata and Roberto Pereyra all picked up injuries on international duty, but are passed fit.

It is the first time Max Allegri has been able to use his first choice midfield with Claudio Marchisio, Sami Khedira and Pogba.

Paulo Dybala had been tipped to partner Morata, as Mario Mandzukic is not 100 per cent fit, but Zaza surprisingly won his place instead.


Inter: Handanovic; Santon, Miranda, Murillo, Juan Jesus; Medel, Melo, Brozovic; Perisic, Jovetic, Icardi

Inter bench: Carrizo, Berni, Kondogbia, Palacio, Biabiany, Telles, Guarin, Montoya, Ranocchia, Gnoukouri, D'Ambrosio, Nagatomo, Manaj


Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Cuadrado, Khedira, Marchisio, Pogba, Evra; Zaza, Morata

Juventus bench: Neto, Audero, Hernanes, Alex Sandro, Mandzukic, Lemina, Padoin, Dybala, Asamoah, Rugani, Sturaro, Pereyra

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Are Inter too boring to win Serie A?

The Nerazzurri have scored just eight times in their opening seven games,
but are their misfiring forwards to blame - or is their a lack of creativity in midfield?

http://www.goal.com/en/news/13452/opta/2015/10/18/16387292/are-inter-too-boring-to-win-serie-a?ICID=TP_HN_HP_RI_0_2

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Inter sit second in Serie A, just two points behind leaders Fiorentina, and eight ahead of reigning champions Juventus - yet doubts remain over the Nerazzurri's Scudetto credentials.

Indeed, even coach Roberto Mancini admitted ahead of the Derby d'Italia that the Bianconeri, Roma and Napoli are all better-equipped to win the title.

Is he right? Well, our Opta stats would certainly suggest that Inter, despite boasting an attack featuring Mauro Icardi, who shared the capocannoniere award with Luca Toni last season, do not score enough goals to finish top of the pile...

So, where does the blame lie? Are Inter's midfielders failing to provide enough ammunition for their forwards? Or are the strikers misfiring?

Looking at the stats below, Inter's attackers are either afraid to shoot - or simply aren't getting enough sights of goal.

Indeed, it seems that Inter just simply are struggling to prise open opposition defences, which would suggest Mancini's midfielders are not on the same wavelength as those in front of them.

Still, this is hardly surprising given how many new players the Nerazzurri signed during their summer spending spree. From an attacking perspective, Icardi is the only certain starter who was at San Siro next season, suggesting that Inter simply need more time to gel.

Still, even if the goals don't start flowing, it's still possible to win the league with a low-scoring front-line!...

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Mario Mandzukic on Juventus bench

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/inter-milan/team-news/team-news-mario-mandzukic-on-juventus-bench_253021.html

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Mario Mandzukic has been named on the Juventus bench for the Serie A meeting with Inter Milan at the San Siro.

Massimiliano Allegri lines up with a 3-5-2 formation as they look to climb into the top half of the table, but it is Simone Zaza who partners Alvaro Morata in attack after the latter recovered from an injury he picked up on international duty with Spain.

Patrice Evra and Juan Cuadrado will be used as the wing-backs for the visitors, while Sami Khedira joins Claudio Marchisio and Paul Pogba in the centre of midfield.

Inter can go top with a victory and the hosts have received a boost with the return of Stevan Jovetic, who has shaken off a leg injury to join Ivan Perisic in providing support for Mauro Icardi.

Geoffrey Kondogbia is forced to settle for a spot on the bench as Gary Medel and Marcelo Brozovic earn starts in midfield.


Inter Milan: Handanovic; Santon, Miranda, Murillo, Jesus; Medel, Melo, Brozovic; Perisic, Jovetic, Icardi

Subs: Carrizo, Berni, Kondogbia, Palacio, Biabiany, Telles, Guarin, Montoya, Ranocchia, Gnoukouri, D'Ambrosio, Nagatomo, Manaj


Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Cuadrado, Khedira, Marchisio, Pogba, Evra; Morata, Zaza

Subs: Neto, Audero, Hernanes, Alex Sandro, Mandzukic, Lemina, Padoin, Dybala, Asamoah, Rugani, Sturaro, Pereyra

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Half-Time Report 0-0: Juventus holding dominant Inter Milan

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/half-time-report/half-time-report-juventus-holding-dominant-inter-milan_253036.html?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Juventus have managed to survive in a goalless first half dominated by Inter Milan at the San Siro.

It was Inter who settled the quicker of the two sides in possession but Juventus created the first opportunity of the evening when Alvaro Morata turned in the box to find Juan Cuadrado, whose powerful strike was pushed away by Samir Handanovic.

The match was often broken up by fouls as both teams looked to dictate the tempo, and the referee brandished four yellow cards inside the opening 16 minutes.

Inter started to take control as the game progressed and threatened to open the scoring when Juan Jesus picked out Stevan Jovetic, but Giorgio Chiellini came to the rescue to make a crucial block to stop the forward's effort.

The lead was inches away from belonging to Inter in a dominant spell as Marcelo Brozovic collected a short corner and curled towards to the top corner, only to be denied as Gianluigi Buffon tipped the ball against the crossbar.

Juventus were struggling to contain the Inter attackers, but Massimiliano Allegri's side held on to reach the break as they look to prevent the hosts from reaching the top of Serie A.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

HT 0-0: Inter rattle Juventus

http://www.football-italia.net/74511/ht-inter-rattle-juventus?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Marcelo Brozovic had Inter’s best chance fingertipped on to the crossbar, but it’s a fiery affair with Juventus at half-time.

There was so much at stake in this Derby d’Italia, as the Nerazzurri could go top after Fiorentina’s defeat to Napoli, Juve aimed to get back into the title race and there was pride to be considered in this historic rivalry. The Bianconeri were undefeated in this fixture since 2010, losing only once in their last 10 meetings with Inter, home and away.

Stephan Lichtsteiner and Martin Caceres were sidelined, but Max Allegri surprisingly started Simone Zaza rather than Paulo Dybala. It was the first time he’d been able to use his first choice midfield trio. Adem Ljajic missed out, though Stevan Jovetic returned from injury, plus Geoffrey Kondogbia and Fredy Guarin were benched.

Inter unveiled a huge choreography mocking Juve for their ‘almost’ Treble last season, concluding with the message ‘Keep dreaming.’

Samir Handanovic needed the first save on Juan Cuadrado at the near post, then Jovetic curled a free kick wide and Zaza wasted a couple of promising opportunities.

It was a fiery encounter with four bookings in the opening 16 minutes and penalty appeals for a cross that struck Leonardo Bonucci on the arm, but Ivan Perisic nodded it on to him from point-blank range.

Gigi Buffon’s first real save was on 27 minutes, coming off his line to block from Jovetic at the near post on a Jeison Murillo through ball.

Moments later Buffon just got his fingertips to a spectacular Marcelo Brozovic curler, enough to tip it on to the crossbar. The Juventus goalkeeper was limping and received treatment on his right calf muscle.

Jovetic’s free kick was just beyond Icardi’s outstretched foot. It was end-to-end with crucial tackles in either box by Andrea Barzagli on Icardi and Murillo on Zaza.


Inter 0-0 Juventus (Half-Time)

Inter: Handanovic; Santon, Miranda, Murillo, Juan Jesus; Medel, Melo, Brozovic; Perisic, Jovetic, Icardi

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Cuadrado, Khedira, Marchisio, Pogba, Evra; Zaza, Morata

Ref: Valeri

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Inter 0-0 Juventus: Derby
d'Italia ends in stalemate

Roberto Mancini's side dominated the opening exchanges but neither team did
enough to break the deadlock with both goalkeepers pulling off some spectacular saves.

http://www.goal.com/en/match/internazionale-vs-juventus/2120451/report

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Inter missed out on the chance to climb to the top of Serie A as they played out a surprisingly low-key 0-0 draw with defending champions Juventus at San Siro.

Fiorentina's 2-1 defeat at Napoli earlier on Sunday handed Roberto Mancini's men the opportunity to replace them at the summit, but the point means Inter remain third, behind Roma on goal difference.

The latest edition of the Derby d'Italia was an evenly-matched affair and clear-cut goalscoring opportunities were at a premium - both sides striking the woodwork on one occasion as the two defences held firm.

Marcelo Brozovic's dipping shot was superbly touched onto the crossbar by Gianluigi Buffon midway through the first half, while Sami Khedira struck the base of the post with 20 minutes remaining.

The draw leaves Juve down in 14th, still eight points behind their rivals and nine adrift of leaders Fiorentina.

It has been a far from ideal start to the campaign for Massimiliano Allegri's Juve, although they will take heart from a commendable point.

Allegri's side will now look forward to a home Champions League clash with Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday, in which they will aim to maintain their 100 per cent record in that competition.

It was Juve who had the first real sight of goal in the fourth minute when Juan Cuadrado saw his stinging drive palmed away at the near post by Samir Handanovic.

Following an otherwise quiet opening to the game, Inter burst into life midway through the half as a flurry of action saw Juve survive three scares.

After Inter had penalty appeals waved away when Brozovic's cross struck the arm of Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini put in a superb block to deny Stevan Jovetic a shot on goal.

In making the block, Chiellini collided with Buffon - the keeper subsequently receiving treatment - and Juve were grateful for his presence shortly afterwards as he brilliantly tipped Brozovic's wickedly curling effort onto the bar.

As in the opening period, Juve were first to threaten at the start of the second half and once again it was Cuadrado who tested Handanovic - this time the Colombian's shot squeezing between the legs of the goalkeeper and into the side netting.

Inter went on the offensive by way of response, Buffon diving low to his right to hold onto Jovetic's dipping volley from 30 yards.

The visitors ought to have gone in front with 20 minutes to go when Alvaro Morata - who had recovered from a knock sustained while on Spain duty - teed up Khedira, but the Germany international's placed effort from close range struck the left-hand post and went behind.

It proved to be the final chance of note, Inter wasting a couple of promising free-kick opportunities in the closing stages as the game petered out into an uninspiring draw.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Inter Milan settle for draw with Juventus

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/inter-milan/result/result-inter-milan-settle-for-draw-with-juventus_253044.html

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Inter Milan have missed the chance to reach the top of Serie A after playing out a goalless draw with champions Juventus at the San Siro.

Roberto Mancini's side failed to make the most of their superiority early on, but Juventus arguably missed the better chances on a night when a defeat may have ended the Bianconeri's title hopes.

Inter would dominate for long spells of the first half, but they could have fallen behind early on when Alvaro Morata turned to pick out Juan Cuadrado, whose strike was beaten away by Samir Handanovic.

After threating in the opening minutes, Juventus were then forced onto the back foot as Inter started to threaten with the likes of Ivan Perisic and Stevan Jovetic.

The visitors were rescued by their defence on numerous occasions, with Giorgio Chiellini making a vital block after Juan Jesus had managed to pick out Mauro Icardi's run into the box.

Inter were inches away from breaking the deadlock moments later as the hosts took a short corner to Marcelo Brozovic, who used the space on offer to unleash a curling effort which Gianluigi Buffon somehow tipped against the crossbar.

In a mirror image to the first half, Juventus were on top after the break as Morata once again spotted Cuadrado in space, but the Colombian was denied as Handanovic blocked his effort from a tight angle.

Jovetic had been kept quiet for an extended period before a bouncing ball provided the opportunity for him to unleash a half-volley which Buffon was forced to collect at the second attempt.

The best chance of the night fell to Sami Khedira when Morata did superbly to bring down the ball before picking out the his teammate in space inside the box, but the German could only clip the outside of the post to the relief of the home fans.

In a game that looked certain to deliver goals at one stage, the two sides struggled to find that vital piece of quality in the final third, despite another decent spell from the Inter forwards.

Cuadrado continued to be a threat on the wing, but his final ball was often disappointing and he failed to set up Paul Pogba for an easy finish after beating two defenders late on.

A dramatic finish never arrived, and the draw leaves Juventus still eight points behind Inter, who remain behind Roma and leaders Fiorentina at the top.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Inter 0-0 Juventus: Feisty
Derby D’Italia Ends Goalless

http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2015/10/inter-0-0-juventus-feisty-derby-ditalia-ends-goalless/?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Inter drew with Juventus 0-0 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday night in Serie A, the first goalless draw between the two sides since 2010.

Juventus produced the first meaningful attempt on goal when Juan Cuadrado had a shot well saved by Samir Handanovic.

The early chance set the pace of the first-half, with the match hotting up following early yellow cards for both Claudio Marchisio and Sami Khedira.

Inter would soon have a penalty appeal turned down when a whipped in cross hit the arm of Leonardo Bonucci but the referee waved away the protests.

The Nerazzurri remained on top and were centimetres away from taking the lead had it not been for Gianluigi Buffon, who applied a fingertip save to divert Marcelo Brozovic’s strike onto the crossbar.

Simone Zaza nearly nipped in just before the half-time whistle but was denied by a superb piece of defending from Jeison Murillo.

The Bianconeri started the better of the two sides after the interval, with the Colombian Cuadrado hitting the side-netting from a tight angle.

It would be Stevan Jovetic who would have the best chance prior to the hour mark, spanking a dipping shot which was well stopped by Buffon.

With just 20 minutes remaining, Khedira ended up just a fraction off target, placing a shot from only six yards out against the foot of the post.

Two poor late free-kicks from both Jovetic and Ivan Perisic saw the match finish peter out to a scoreless draw.

The final result left Inter just a point behind leaders Fiorentina in the race for the Scudetto.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Derby d'Italia stalemate

Marcelo Brozovic and Sami Khedira hit the woodwork,
as Inter and Juventus shared a goalless draw.

http://www.football-italia.net/SerieA/match/69895

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
There was so much at stake in this Derby d’Italia, as the Nerazzurri could go top after Fiorentina’s defeat to Napoli, Juve aimed to get back into the title race and there was pride to be considered in this historic rivalry. The Bianconeri were undefeated in this fixture since 2010, losing only once in their last 10 meetings with Inter, home and away.

Stephan Lichtsteiner and Martin Caceres were sidelined, but Max Allegri surprisingly started Simone Zaza rather than Paulo Dybala. It was the first time he’d been able to use his first choice midfield trio. Adem Ljajic missed out, though Stevan Jovetic returned from injury, plus Geoffrey Kondogbia and Fredy Guarin were benched.

Inter unveiled a huge choreography mocking Juve for their ‘almost’ Treble last season, concluding with the message ‘Keep dreaming.’

Samir Handanovic needed the first save on Juan Cuadrado at the near post, then Jovetic curled a free kick wide and Zaza wasted a couple of promising opportunities.

It was a fiery encounter with four bookings in the opening 16 minutes and penalty appeals for a cross that struck Leonardo Bonucci on the arm, but Ivan Perisic nodded it on to him from point-blank range.

Gigi Buffon’s first real save was on 27 minutes, coming off his line to block from Jovetic at the near post on a Jeison Murillo through ball.

Moments later Buffon just got his fingertips to a spectacular Marcelo Brozovic curler, enough to tip it on to the crossbar. The Juventus goalkeeper was limping and received treatment on his right calf muscle.

Jovetic’s free kick was just beyond Icardi’s outstretched foot. It was end-to-end with crucial tackles in either box by Andrea Barzagli on Icardi and Murillo on Zaza.

Straight after the restart Cuadrado’s shot was squirming through Handanovic’s legs at the near post, but ricocheted off his ankle for a corner. The ball could’ve gone anywhere, so the goalkeeper was very fortunate.

Inter failed to make the most of a fresh-air Morata clearance on a corner, then Buffon needed two touches to take the sting out of a Jovetic long-ranger, as it bounced right in front of him.

Juventus were having a much stronger second half and hit the frame of the goal, as Sami Khedira’s side-foot finish from 12 yards bounced off the base of the upright with Handanovic stranded.

Barzagli was again decisive, nodding an Icardi cross off the head of Perisic, but out of 80 Serie A games this season it was only the second goalless draw.


Inter: Handanovic; Santon, Miranda, Murillo, Juan Jesus; Medel (Kondogbia 91), Melo (Guarin 64), Brozovic; Perisic, Jovetic (Palacio 91), Icardi

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Cuadrado, Khedira, Marchisio, Pogba, Evra; Zaza (Dybala 78), Morata (Mandzukic 71)

Ref: Valeri

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Marchisio: 'A good result'

http://www.football-italia.net/74514/marchisio-good-result?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Claudio Marchisio feels a 0-0 draw away to Inter is “a good result” for Juventus and still believes in the Scudetto.

Both sides hit the woodwork with Marcelo Brozovic and Sami Khedira at a packed San Siro.

“We wanted to win because we know that we’ve got to catch up in the table, but a draw away to Inter is a good result,” Marchisio told Mediaset Premium.

“We believe in the comeback for the Scudetto because we are Juve and it’s only at the start of the season, but we also know there isn’t that much time. We must stay concentrated.

“In any case, a point today is decent.”

Juventus sit in 14th place with only nine points from eight rounds, below Milan, Genoa and Palermo.

Marchisio was making his comeback from a muscular injury.

"It was tough, but I will work to get back in shape as soon as possible."

The midfielder was also asked about reports in the British media that Jurgen Klopp wants him at Liverpool.

"I'm happy at Juventus."

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Inter Milan vs. Juventus: Score
and Reaction from 2015 Serie a Match

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2580335-inter-milan-vs-juventus-score-and-reaction-from-2015-serie-a-match?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Inter Milan and Juventus played out a goalless draw in the Derby d'Italia, as neither of the Serie A giants could take advantage at the San Siro.

Both teams created few clear chances in the match, but the frenetic pace made it an exciting contest for fans.

Simone Zaza replaced Paulo Dybala for the Old Lady after a disappointing start to the Serie A campaign for the Italian champions, with Claudio Marchisio also returning to the Juve starting XI.

Ivan Perisic, Mauro Icardi and Stevan Jovetic formed a sumptuous attack for the Nerazzurri as they looked to top the table ahead of pacesetters Fiorentina.

The atmosphere was hot and loaded before kick-off, with the Inter fans taunting Juventus for their failed bid at the treble last season.

Juan Cuadrado went close for the visitors early on, but the Colombian winger couldn't convert from the angle, firing at Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, who beat the effort away.

A wave of yellow cards then broke out as three players ended up in the referee's book, with Juve's Claudio Marchisio and Sami Khedira and Inter's Felipe Melo all having their name taken in a four-minute spell.

Zaza also saw yellow soon after for an overexuberant challenge, with the game threatening to turn into a disciplinary nightmare for the officials.

However, football blogger Michael Cox gave credit to the commitment of both sides:

Michael Cox @Zonal_Marking
Absolutely loving this Inter v Juve game. Medel and Jovetic putting Inter in charge but great performances from Buffon and Barzagli too

Both goalkeepers were rarely tested in the first half, with Jovetic going closest for the San Siro team.

However, the pace and passion was frenetic, with both teams putting their bodies on the line in an aggressive and entertaining affair.

Football writer Sergi Dominguez spoke about the influence of Jovetic as the attacker stretched the Juve back line:

Sergi Domínguez @FutbolSergi
Jovetic stand-out performer for Inter in the first half, showing strong stature. Juventus really struggling to minimise his play.

Dominguez also speculated Juve had made a selection error:

Sergi Domínguez @FutbolSergi
Zaza has been substandard so far. Dybala needs to come on as soon as possible.

The teams went into the break goalless, but not before Melo appeared to clash with Khedira, with both players on a booking. The challenge from the Brazilian on the German international was late, but the referee waved for play to continue.

Juventus were positive in the opening minutes of the second half, with Cuadrado once again involved with his team's most expansive play.

Inter had slipped into their shell, inviting the Bianconeri onto them, but a quick break by the productive Jovetic almost caught the champions sleeping.

Blogger Samuel Jay C tipped his hat to Juve's legendary stopper for keeping the score goalless:

Sam @samuelJayC
Buffon with some fine saves for Juventus tonight. Still 0-0 after an hour.

Juventus' heads were in their hands after 68 minutes as Khedira failed to convert from 10 yards, stroking his effort against the post and away.

Alvaro Morata kept the ball alive in the box and laid the chance on for the German, who should have scored for his side.

Paul Pogba began to get a grip on proceedings as the second half progressed into the final 20 minutes, with the Frenchman carrying the ball and attacking the Inter defence with intent after a quiet match.

The hosts were on the back foot for the final moments of the encounter, with Juve the aggressor against an increasingly passive Inter.

But despite a strong rally in the closing stages, Juve could not break the deadlock as Inter sat and accepted a share of the points.


Post-Match Reaction

Inter coach Roberto Mancini was satisfied with his team's work on Sunday night, highlighting the depth of character they showed as Juve held them to a draw, per the club's official website:

I’m satisfied because the guys showed character. It wasn’t easy, especially because we had five or six players back late from international duty. Juventus didn’t have many chances and neither did we, so 0-0 is a fair result. Perhaps we struggled a bit more in the second half and we should have stayed higher up the pitch, but these are difficult matches and we know we still need to improve.

Inter now travel to Palermo in Serie A on Oct. 24, while Juventus will face Atalanta at home in the league on Oct. 25.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Inter Milan 0-0 Juventus: Inter denied
top spot after being held by champions

Inter Milan missed a chance to reclaim top spot in Serie A
after a goalless draw with Juventus in Sunday's derby d'Italia.

http://www.skysports.com/football/inter-vs-juventus/report/350324?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
In a hard-fought encounter at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, the Nerazzurri almost broke the deadlock in the 27th minute but Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon tipped Marcelo Brozovic's curled effort onto the crossbar.

Juve also were denied by the woodwork in the 69th minute when Sami Khedira's right-footed shot beat Inter Milan keeper Samir Handanovic but rattled the left post.

The outcome in Milan has left Inter in third place, level on 17 points with second-place Roma.

They are one point adrift of league leaders Fiorentina, who lost 2-1 at Napoli earlier on Sunday.

Juve, meanwhile, have dropped to 14th in the standings with nine points from eight games.

The Nerazzurri, who had failed to beat Juve at the San Siro in their previous five matches, were bolstered by the return of their top scorer Stevan Jovetic from injury.

Paul Pogba and Alvaro Morata were included in Juve's starting XI despite both players sustaining minor injuries recently while on international duty with France and Spain, respectively.

The visitors had the first chance of the game in the fourth minute when Juan Cuadrado surged into the area and drilled a right-footed shot which was kept out by Handanovic.

Shortly after, Jovetic's powerful free-kick went just wide of the far post.

Inter continued to press forward and in the 26th minute, Jeison Murillo spotted Mauro Icardi in the box and his shot was blocked by Giorgio Chiellini.

Three minutes later and the hosts almost broke the deadlock but Buffon deflected Brozovic's right-footed shot from outside the area towards the crossbar.

At the other end, Jovetic's free-kick went wide before Leonardo Bonucci's header from Cuadrado's corner-kick was saved by Handanovic on the stroke of half-time.

Juve started the second half strongly and two minutes after the restart, Cuadrado got past his marker and struck a right-footed shot from the edge of the area that went wide.

The home side struggled to break Juve's well-placed defence and were limited to long-range shooting.

In the 59th minute, Jovetic's powerful drive from 25 yards was kept out by Buffon and seconds later, Pogba's bullet strike from outside the area was saved by Handanovic.

Juve almost went in front 10 minutes later when Morata set up an unmarked Khedira in the box and his right-footed attempt beat Handanovic but struck the post.

Mario Mandzukic came on in place of Morata in the 71st minute and had a good chance to score two minutes from time - however, the Croatian forward failed to control a cross from Cuadrado and the opportunity went begging.

Inter visit Palermo next while Juve host Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League in midweek before taking on Atalanta in Turin in Serie A.

 

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MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Player Ratings Inter 0-0 Juventus

http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2015/10/player-ratings-inter-0-0-juventus/?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Inter drew 0-0 with Juventus in their Serie A game on Sunday evening at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

Neither side was able to break the deadlock in an entertaining game that ultimately saw both defences put in strong performances.

 

Inter

Samir Handanovic – 6 – Alert - Had to react well on a couple of occasions to shots from Cuadrado however was largely untroubled and was shielded well by his defence throughout the game.

Davide Santon – 6 – Willing - Honest work in both defence and attack from the Italian without ever really imposing himself on the game, preferring to concentrate on keeping things tight at the back.

Miranda – 6.5 – Brave - A strong performance alongside Murillo and was dealt well with the constant movement of Zaza and Morata, both of whom were ultimately substituted due to their lack of influence.

Jeison Murillo – 6.5 – Strong - Made several impressive clearances and interventions to block Juve’s attacks and played an important part in his side keeping a clean sheet.

Juan Jesus – 6 – Tested - Gave away a couple of fouls on Cuadrado but settled more as the game wore on and was ultimately able to keep his lively opponent at bay.

Gary Medel – 6.5 – Work - Put in his usual hard-working performance in midfield by closing down opponents and kept his passing simple when in possession.

Felipe Melo – 5.5 – Restricted - The Brazilian was loose with his passing in the first half and having picked up an early yellow card was replaced mid-way through the second half .

Marcelo Brozovic – 6 – Positive - Showed willingness to contribute to Inter’s attacking play and put a couple of dangerous balls into the penalty area as well as forcing an excellent save from Buffon.

Ivan Perisic – 6 – Running - Tried to provide a supply to his forwards from the wide areas with a few runs and crosses but was unable to create any clear-cut opportunities for Icardi or Jovetic.

Stevan Jovetic – 7 – Influential - Was at the heart of most of Inter’s attacking play and looked the most likely to provide a goal for the Nerazzurri but was shut out by the Bianconeri’s back line.

Mauro Icardi – 6 – Marshalled - Linked up well with Jovetic on a couple of occasions but his attacking threat was nullified by an attentive performance by Juve’s defenders as he struggled to get a clear-cut goalscoring opportunity.


Substitutes

Fredy Guarin (64 minutes) – 5.5 – Outsider - Didn’t have any noticeable involvement in the game after replacing Felipe Melo.

Rodrigo Palacio (92 minutes) – N/A

Geoffrey Kondogbia (92 minutes) – N/A

 

Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon – 6.5 – Comfortable - Made a world-class save in the first half from Brozovic but aside from that was untroubled for the majority of the game.

Andrea Barzagli – 6.5 – Wall - Probably the pick of the Juve defence with a strong, alert performance that included a vital intervention from an Icardi cross late in the game.

Leonardo Bonucci – 6 – Effective - A quiet but effective performance from the Italy international who was perhaps the least noticeable of his defensive partners but no less important.

Giorgio Chiellini – 6.5 – Warrior - Did well to keep Icardi quiet all evening with a series of clearances and typically brave blocks. Also used the ball well when stepping out of defence.

Patrice Evra – 6 – Engine - Usual energetic display from the Frenchman up and down the left flank and played his part in keeping the Inter attack at bay in Juve’s strong defensive performance.

Juan Cuadrado – 6.5 – Energetic - A performance typically full of positive running and attacking intent and was his side’s most dangerous player for much of the game.

Sami Khedira – 6.5 – Chance - Missed the best chance of the game when he hit the post from seven yards out but was a positive influence in his side’s midfield play and this was typified but his strong forward runs.

Claudio Marchisio – 6 – Honest - Did the grunt work in the Juventus midfield to allow Khedira and Pogba more freedom which seemingly limited his influence on the game overall.

Paul Pogba – 6 – Struggle - Had a quiet first half but picked up in the second half with some skilful touches and runs. Was however some way short of the level of performance now expected of him.

Simone Zaza – 5 – Lacking - Was always willing to provide an outlet for Juve’s attacking play and worked hard to close down opponents but his decision-making lacked the required quality to threaten the Inter goal on numerous occasions. Substitued for Dybala after 78 minutes.

Alvaro Morata – 5.5 – Quiet - Struggled to get involved in the game despite his good movement, however did set up a great chance for Khedira before being substituted after 71 minutes.


Substitutes

Mario Mandzukic (71 minutes) – N/A - Had very little involvement in the game after coming on for Morata.

Paulo Dybala (78 minutes) – N/A - Didn’t have enough time to influence the game after replacing Zaza.

 

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127

[Socrates 8523]

INTER - JUVENTUS

0 - 0

 
 
 

MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

Mancini: 'Inter fell away'

http://www.football-italia.net/74516/mancini-inter-fell-away?

 
Oct 18, 2015
 
Roberto Mancini was “satisfied overall” with Inter’s performance against Juventus, even though “we fell away after the break.”

Both sides hit the woodwork in the 0-0 draw at San Siro with Marcelo Brozovic and Sami Khedira.

“We used the 4-2-3-1, as we did in the second half with Sampdoria. I was satisfied overall, it was a game of few chances, but I had some players back from international duty on Friday,” Mancini told Sky Sport Italia.

“We went a little too deep in the second half and struggled compared to the first. At the end of the day, such a tough and hard-fought match was good and I’m sure Juventus will be back challenging for the Scudetto within a couple of months.”

Stevan Jovetic was on fine form despite an injury, wreaking havoc and forcing several yellow cards.

“I thought the first half was his best performance in an Inter shirt so far, but he and everyone fell away in the second half because fatigue set in.

“Brozovic was there to cause problems for Juventus with his diagonal runs. Mauro Icardi has to do better, but with strikers there are moments when things go well and others when they struggle. He will get his goals eventually.

“We struggled a little to begin with on Juve’s passes, so I asked Brozovic to stay tighter and we attacked more down the left.”

A victory would’ve allowed Inter to become Serie A leaders again, but they are still behind Fiorentina despite the Viola’s 2-1 defeat at Napoli and now on level terms with Roma.

“We are in second place and only one point off the top, so we’re in a good position. This year it will be a very difficult campaign for everyone, as every single match requires a battle, even ones that might’ve seemed easy in other terms. It’s a very balanced League.”

 

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/tables/serie-a/13?ICID=SP_TN_127

[Socrates 8523]

INTER - JUVENTUS

0 - 0

 
 
 

MATCHDAY 8
Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium - Milan
Referee: Paolo Valeri

RATINGS: Jovetic solid for Inter

http://www.goal.com/en/match/internazionale-vs-juventus/2120451/ratings

 
Oct 18, 2015
 

Internazionale

1 S. Handanovič - Saved twice from Cuadrado and didn't look shaken at all in goal.

21 D. Santon - Put in two great crosses and married that to a solid defensive shift.

25 Miranda - Won most things in the air but was late on one or two challenges.

24 J. Murillo - Made a series of vital challenges to deny the Juventus attack.

5 Juan Jesus - Had a few problems with Cuadrado's movement and dribbling throughout.

17 G. Medel - Covered the back four diligently, stepping in to break up play at the top of the box more than once.

83 Felipe Melo - The midfielder picked up an early yellow card and was a risk for a dismissal, which was a factor in his withdrawal.

77 M. Brozović - Combative in the centre of the park, hitting the post with an almighty effort.

44 I. Perišić - Attempted to link with his teammates more than once but he struggled to make his mark on the ball.

10 S. Jovetić - His desire to get involved and play in possession was troublesome for the defence.

9 M. Icardi - Not his day as he was just off making a connection on a few chances.


Substitutes

13 F. Guarín - Added a little drive to the midfield.

7 G. Kondogbia - No time to make an impact.

8 R. Palacio - Very late cameo.


 

Juventus

1 G. Buffon - A wonderful stop on Brozovic, and an accomplished showing otherwise.

15 A. Barzagli - Clumsy on one challenge, but generally sound.

19 L. Bonucci - Made it hard for Icardi to find space in the area with an attentive display.

3 G. Chiellini - Covered excellently for his teammates and was unlucky to pick up a booking for a non-existent foul.

33 P. Evra - He was beaten for pace more than once, picking up a yellow for a foul on Jovetic.

16 J. Cuadrado - His dribbling and movement was always a threat, and he was typically the first option out wide.

6 S. Khedira - Helped out in defence when he needed to, and nearly scored with a close-range shot that hit the post.

8 C. Marchisio - Booked early on and wasn't quite at the level of some of his other midfield comrades.

10 P. Pogba - Really came to the fore in the second half as he started to glide past players and drive the attack in the final third.

7 S. Zaza - Indecision cost him more than once in a fairly ineffective showing.

9 Álvaro Morata - Held the ball up well for one or two chances, but otherwise, it wasn't his night.


Substitutes

17 M. Mandžukić - Did not register as a goal threat.

21 P. Dybala - Failed to accomplish much.

 

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