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Injury-hit Juve hold out in Florence
Injury-hit Juve hold out in Florence
Fiorentina had the best chances with Federico Chiesa and Franck Ribery, but Juventus clung on for a point despite losing three players to injury. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Sampdoria and Inter-Udinese on the LIVEBLOG.
Ribery: ‘That’s why I came to Fiorentina’
Ribery: ‘That’s why I came to Fiorentina’
Franck Ribery saw improvements as Fiorentina held Juventus 0-0 and praised the fans. “I came to Florence for a crowd like this.” The Viola picked up their first point of the season after defeats to Napoli and Genoa, with the best chances testing Wojciech Szczesny. “I am very happy, as it’s been three months since […]
HT: Fiorentina and injuries scare Juve
HT: Fiorentina and injuries scare Juve
Fiorentina had the best chances with Franck Ribery and Dalbert, but Juventus hang on despite losing Douglas Costa and Miralem Pjanic to injury. Follow all the action as it happens from this game, Napoli-Sampdoria and Inter-Udinese on the LIVEBLOG. The Viola were without a single point so far this season and winless in 16 Serie […]
Paratici: ‘Mandzukic to Qatar’
Paratici: ‘Mandzukic to Qatar’
Juventus director Fabio Paratici confirms Mario Mandzukic is heading towards Qatar rather than MLS or LAFC. “He has been an important player for us.” The Croatia international was left out of the squad travelling to face Fiorentina, as after being dropped from the Champions League squad list, his future seems to be elsewhere. “There are […]
Line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Line-ups: Fiorentina v Juventus
Fiorentina use Federico Chiesa and Franck Ribery in a 3-5-2 formation, while Maurizio Sarri is on the Juventus bench, starting Cristiano Ronaldo and Douglas Costa. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens and give your views on […]
Dragowski: ‘Ready for war’
Dragowski: ‘Ready for war’
Fiorentina goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski assured they are “ready for war” against arch-rivals Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “There is certainly pressure because it’s an important game for the city and fans, as the whole city was waiting for the Juventus […]
Szczesny: ‘Different with Sarri’
Szczesny: ‘Different with Sarri’
Wojciech Szczesny said Juventus are “ready” for Fiorentina’s forwards and admits it is “different” with Maurizio Sarri on the touchline. It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. Cristiano Ronaldo is certainly feeling confident after bagging four goals for Portugal on international duty in one match. “It’s […]
Liveblog: Serie A Wk3 Super Saturday
Liveblog: Serie A Wk3 Super Saturday
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games, as Fiorentina-Juventus is a grudge match, Napoli host Sampdoria and Inter welcome Udinese. If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. We begin at 14.00 UK time at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, […]
Matuidi in Juve renewal talks
Matuidi in Juve renewal talks
In the space of a few weeks, Blaise Matuidi has seemingly gone from Juventus outcast to negotiating a new contract. The 32-year-old midfielder had been on the outskirts of the squad when Maurizio Sarri took over from Max Allegri this summer, but rejected potential moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco. He started Serie A games […]
Sacchi analyses Sarri, Conte and Ancelotti
Sacchi analyses Sarri, Conte and Ancelotti
Arrigo Sacchi explained why Maurizio Sarri has “a much tougher job” revolutionising Juventus compared to Antonio Conte’s Inter, while Carlo Ancelotti’s “blood is boiling” at Napoli. The Scudetto race kicks off again today with all three big hitters in action, as Juve visit Fiorentina, Napoli host Sampdoria and Inter take on Udinese. “The return of […]