Juventus take on AC Milan in Serie A this weekend in one of the most anticipated matches in European football, and the Old Lady will be eager to ensure the fixture lives up to its billing.
Juve have several top players in their squad. At the same time, Milan also have plenty of quality, so there is every reason to expect an entertaining contest between two teams with managers who will be determined to win.
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In recent times, meetings between these sides have often been disappointing, with the Bianconeri primarily focused on ensuring they did not lose. Their cautious approach has contributed to some uninspiring encounters, but Juventus will want to take a different approach this time.
The Old Lady are expected to target a victory rather than simply trying to avoid defeat. Ruben Amorim will also want to win the fixture as he looks to ensure his team’s fine start to the season continues.
Juventus looking to end cautious approach
One of these teams could surrender their winning run by the end of the match, and Juve will certainly not want to be the side that fails to maintain their momentum.
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The Bianconeri have started the season with ambition and will see this fixture as another opportunity to demonstrate their quality. Facing Milan will provide a serious test, but Juventus will believe they have enough talent to secure the result they want.
Milan will have similar ambitions, meaning both sides should have plenty of motivation to attack the game. That could make this meeting very different from some of their recent encounters, particularly if neither team is willing to settle for a draw.
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Padovano expects an entertaining match
Michele Padovano also expects the fixture to be a good one and believes both teams have reasons to be optimistic about their progress. He said via Tuttojuve:
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“Juventus-Milan will be a great match, because they are two teams that intrigue me more than anyone else: Juve have had a top-notch transfer window and have invested in areas where they were most needed, while I had a great impression of Amorim’s play from the Rossoneri. I see both of them improving compared to previous years; they will certainly be able to reverse the negative trend.”
Padovano’s comments underline the excitement surrounding both teams. Juventus and Milan will now look to prove that their progress can translate into a strong performance when they meet in Serie A today.