Barzagli: ‘Juventus must not lose’

“At the same time we’re still at the beginning, it’s still early days, but an eight-point advantage for Inter is big enough and if they get a result it would be a problem for us”. They will be a very hard team to beat. I could go on and on about how this matchup represents all that is good and sacred in the world taking on its polar opposite, but we already know that. They are also eight points behind their opponents the Nerazzurri.

With Juventus desperate to notch their second consecutive win in order to kickstart a revival and Inter showing plenty of grunt in 2015-16, both sides will lock horns at the San Siro in a clash that could have plenty of meaning on the outcome at the end of the season.

Andrea Barzagli warns Juventus can’t afford to lose the Derby d’Italia with Inter on Sunday.

Inter have gained only one point after a run of six games won (including last season).

Juventus have conceded goal in 10 of their last 11 league games.

After an unimpressive start to the season, Juventus have won four out of their last six matches in all competitions, seeing them climb to 12th place in the Serie A table.

In the past 46 matches between the two teams, Juventus have recorded double the number of victories as Inter, with 20 wins being earned compared to 10 for Milan.

“To score when you play against Juventus is an incredible feeling”.

Geoffrey Kondogbia may surprisingly be dropped as Gary Medel will be back in midfield after a few matches playing in defence.

THE Bundesliga resumes after the global break with Bayern Munich looking unstoppable and Borussia Dortmund trying to bounce back after the side’s comprehensive defeat to the league leader.

“Pepito” Rossi scored his first goal since returning from injury in Fiorentina’s 4-0 win over Belenenses and the American-born Italy forward has used the global break to continue his recovery.

“Mario Mandzukic is in the squad and I’ll evaluate his condition, as with Paulo Dybala”. Massimiliano Allegri’s side have impressed in Europe, but have struggled to translate their continental form into the league.

Inter Milan forward Stevan Jovetic has revealed that he was close to joining Italian champions Juventus while Antonio Conte was in charge in Turin, but eventually snubbed the move to stay put at Manchester City.