Inter Milan vs Juventus Match Preview
It's been a tough week for the Neroazzurri, as two times they have to face Fiorentina. One was a victory, and granted Jose Mourinho's team access to the final stage of the Coppa Italia. But a draw for the Serie A has relegated the team to the second position, standing below Rome's fierce wolves if only for one point. Internazionale's defense will count with two absences; Cristian Chivu (suspended after last week's game) and Davide Santon, still recovering from a knee injury earlier this April, joining Francesco Toldo within the players struggling with injuries. Mauro Balotelli's controversial relationship with team's manager appears to be over, as this young striker will be called once again within the starting eleven. Trying a 4-2-3-1 formation, Wesley Sneijder will become once again the responsible for taking the ball where it hurts. Samuel Eto'o is performing at his best since he joined Internazionale, and once again he'll unleash his force against a decaying Juventus.
Much has changed since the Lady Killer defeated Internazionale 2-1 back in December, and all the weaknesses Juventus exposed during the last weeks will be their companions on this trip to Milan, where their European dreams might be destroyed by Inter's title hunger. Three points away from the last Champion League's spot, a victory over the former leader can turn this week present into a colorful quest for Europe. But this will be an Herculean task, considering the Juve scored only one goal in its last three matches away, while receiving 7. This numbers become especially important considering Inter has not yet been defeated home in the tournament,With a weakened midfield, as Alessandro Del Piero and Felipe Melo are struggling with injuries since the beginning of the week, and with Sebastian Giovinco has developing a muscular problem which might be keeping him off the fields for the rest of the season, Diego's role will be key to secure scoring opportunities are created behind Inter's sturdy defense. The Derby D'Italia will bring some surprises to this already eventful tournament.