JUV vs INT Dream11 Match Preview: In a fixture that could define Serie A this season, Juventus welcome Inter Milan for the second instalment of Derby d’Italia at Allianz Stadium on Sunday night. Though players don’t need extra motivation to go into these kinds of fixtures, for the derbies are special, where form and momentum go out of the window, this game carries more significance than just the bragging rights as the title is on the line. It’s been quite a while since these two goliaths of Italian football went toe to toe with each other in the title. That said, Inter Milan know they must get something out of this game, as they are the team chasing and challenging the might of Juventus, and though the leader, at this point, is different and unexpected in the shape of Lazio, who hold a two-point advantage over Juventus and a massive 8 points over Inter, the negative result for either team in this game will be catastrophic to their aspirations.
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Match Details
Date- Sunday night, March 8
Kick-Off- 01:15 AM (IST)
Venue- Allianz Stadium
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Juventus
Juventus’ injuries have eased up in recent weeks, with only one player, in the form of Merih Demiral, on the sideline at this moment.
Centre-back and club captain Giorgio Chiellini is back to full fitness and is expected to be in the squad, but he may not get the start due to the longevity of his injury. He may lack the match fitness to feature in a game of this magnitude.
Inter Milan
As for Inter Milan, three players will be missing this huge game for them. Former Chelsea and Liverpool winger Victor Moses is one of the absentees, while Stefano Sensi and Roberto Gagiliardini are the other two players who will be watching this game from the sideline.
Goalie Samir Handanovic is expected to return to the team after missing the last few games due to a slight niggle.
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Juventus (Expected Playing 11)- Szczesny / Buffon (GK), Alex andro, Leonardo Bonucci, Matthijs De Ligt, Danilo, Blaise Matuidi, Miralem Pjanić, Aaron Ramsey / Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Cuadrado, Paulo Dybala
Inter Milan (Expected Playing 11)- Samir Handanovic / Padelli (GK), Diego Godin, Stefan De Vrij, Milan Skriniar, Antonio Candreva, Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Bozovic, Vecino, Ashley Young, Lautaro Martinez, Romelu Lukaku
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Cristiano Ronaldo has netted 21 goals in Serie A this season. He is a player of elite quality and someone who knows how to turn up for big games. And perhaps this is the biggest game of the current Serie A season. So expect the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to make a telling contribution in front of the goal.
Romelu Lukaku has been pivotal for Inter Milan this season. What makes him special, that he puts his team first and has an eye for a key pass as well. He will be a threat in all sorts of manner, be it air, or with the ball under his feet.
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Juan Cuadrado has been in top form for Juventus and should be considered. He can cross and can run at defenders as well. Overall, he offers value. Also, the likes of Miralem POjanic and Blaise Matuidi can not be overlooked as well.
Lautaro Martinez is having a breakthrough season with Inter Milan. He is now one of the first names on the teamsheet.
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Goalkeeper: Handanovic
Defenders: De Vrij, A Young, Bonucci, Sandro
Midfielders: Brozovic, Pjanic, Matuidi
Attackers: Lukaku (VC), Ronaldo (C), Dybala
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