rincon wrote:

DeviAngel wrote:Yup there was, often I saw back 4, 2 in midfield 3 behind Mandzukic, then we changed 442, then 4-3-3 and we defended in 352 shape and this time unlike the other games we were changing formations so fluid.  

I often saw Sandro, Higgy, Cuadrado behind Mandzu in the 2nd half, when they had the ball we played 442/4231 with pressing them high in their court, when we attacked it was 424, in defense 352.

This is the case in most of our good games with the 3-5-2. You could clearly see that Alves was not pushing forward and played RCB, Chiellini as usual was our CB that made most pushes up.

Alves was Barzagli today. Played as RCB and then RB as needed but very restrained.

Cuadrado and Sandro made up a line with Higuain behind Mandzukic as you say. But thats the same as when Dybala plays.

-------------Higuain
Sandro----------Dybala----Alves/Cuadrado

is how we always end up in attack. This was our good version of the 3-5-2.

What I learned under Allegri is that we play 3-4 formations per game and always switch up.

rincon wrote:

DeviAngel wrote:

rincon wrote:Dybala, Pjaca, Mandragora, Evra, Benatia (?)

Mandragora was never first team player or anything close to it for us trust me, Hernanes, Asamoah hell even Sturaro would play ahead of him, not that I like that but that would happen.

It doesn't matter, he is in our first team. Occupies one of the spots and is injured. We need as many fit players as possible.

We do but Pjaca, Dybala, Evra and Benatia are more important than him. I love the kid but that's the reality.

Max Allegri praised Juventus for their “aggressive” approach and tempo to Sampdoria and welcomed back Claudio Marchisio.

The Bianconeri recovered from a defeat to Milan by sweeping Sampdoria aside 4-1, maintaining their two-point lead at the top of the table.

“It was important to start this aggressive, as that is how Samp won the Derby,” Allegri told Sky Sport Italia.

“I am happy that Mario Mandzukic scored, while Gonzalo Higuain had a great game and his goals will come soon enough. Everyone did well, as when Higuain was the centre-forward, Mandzukic went wide and vice versa. That’s a good sign.

“Neto also made two or three important saves. It was good to have Marchisio back. In terms of positioning and tactical intelligence, he’s very valuable to the team.

“We develop the football well when we move the ball quickly and that’s what happened today. When we slowed down the tempo, we allowed Samp back into the game.”

Dani Alves was a surprise pick in a three-man defence amid the injury crisis.

“He is so good on the ball and had a good game. He is a player who can fill that role.”

Juventus face last season’s Scudetto rivals Napoli on Saturday evening, so what form at the Bianconeri in?

“We need to improve the quality of our football. It will be an important match, but not as decisive as the meeting in the second half of the season,” concluded Allegri.”

salmano9 wrote:

juve_gigi wrote:Every injured player including Mandragora will be back in November...

Didn't Allegri say something like February?

Mandragora would have been given the chance to fill the Regista role instead of Hernanes IMO.

What Happened to Rolando Mandragora?

The Juventus midfielder fractured his right fifth metatarsal in a late-April match collision with Virtus Entella. His initial injury timetable was set for three to four months, bringing us to the end of August.

However, on August 10th, it was reported that he’d be out until at least November due to delayed healing, which necessitated surgery.

By the end of the month, his official Twitter page revealed Mandragora watching soccer on television while wearing his boot, visiting the medical center for rehabilitation, and progressing nicely to pool exercises.

juve_gigi wrote:

salmano9 wrote:

juve_gigi wrote:Every injured player including Mandragora will be back in November...

Didn't Allegri say something like February?

Mandragora would have been given the chance to fill the Regista role instead of Hernanes IMO.

What Happened to Rolando Mandragora?

The Juventus midfielder fractured his right fifth metatarsal in a late-April match collision with Virtus Entella. His initial injury timetable was set for three to four months, bringing us to the end of August.

However, on August 10th, it was reported that he’d be out until at least November due to delayed healing, which necessitated surgery.

By the end of the month, his official Twitter page revealed Mandragora watching soccer on television while wearing his boot, visiting the medical center for rehabilitation, and progressing nicely to pool exercises.

Oh thank you! That was useful!

All but confirmed lineups for tomorrow's match against Napoli

Juve: Buffon; Chiellini, Bonucci, Barzagli; Sandro, Pjanic, Marchisio, Khedira, Alves; Mandzukic, Higuain

Napoli: Reina; Ghoulam, Koulibaly, Maksimovic, Hysaj; Hamsik, Jorginho, Allan; Insigne, Mertens, Callejon

^Thats from Italian media.

Would be the first time in the season that we are able what was our first 11 choice coming into the season.

I'm pumped for this game. Absolutely loved the Juve-Napoli in April (?) that Zaza decided. That was a game with extremely high quality play and suspense. One of my favorite Juve games in a long time. This time Napoli is not as close to the title, back then they were ahead of us and now its just the beginning of the season. But after Fiorentina, Inter and Milan we can't lose to another top team, it would look and feel terrible. Must win 100% game.

Give it all here and against Lyon and lose against Chievo if need be.

Won't be able to watch the game since i'm working

I hope Higuain scores at least two goals to make Napoli fans even more pissed.

rincon wrote:^Thats from Italian media.

Would be the first time in the season that we are able what was our first 11 choice coming into the season.

I'm pumped for this game. Absolutely loved the Juve-Napoli in April (?) that Zaza decided. That was a game with extremely high quality play and suspense. One of my favorite Juve games in a long time. This time Napoli is not as close to the title, back then they were ahead of us and now its just the beginning of the season. But after Fiorentina, Inter and Milan we can't lose to another top team, it would look and feel terrible. Must win 100% game.

Give it all here and against Lyon and lose against Chievo if need be.

Except Dybala sadly.

Tomwin Lannister wrote:

Except Dybala sadly.

I forgot about him.

Latest from Tuttojuve for tonight.

Licthsteiner benches Alves and Marchisio will likely rest for Hernanes.

Hahahahahah this channel is amazing... They copy players' voices! Funny video with Allegri!

Juventus (3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Khedira, Hernanes, Pjanic, Alex Sandro; Higuain, Del Piero.
A disp.: Neto, Audero, Dani Alves, Rugani, Evra, Benatia, Asamoah, Sturaro, Marchisio, Lemina, Cuadrado, Kean. All.: Allegri

Napoli (4-3-3): Reina; Hysaj, Chiriches, Koulibaly, Ghoulam; Allan, Diawara, Hamsik; Callejon, Mertens, L. Insigne.
A disp.: Rafael, Sepe, Maksimovic, Tonelli, Maggio, Strinic, Zielinski, Giaccherini, Rog, Jorginho, El Kaddouri, R. Insigne. All.: Sarri

Why are Hernanes' shots so shit now?

433 is on!

We are playing fine defensively but we are not creating at all

Its a tough game, playing how it was expected. Both temas just countering everything about the other's play. Can't really blame anything on any of our players, or theirs. This is Allegri vs Sarri so far.

Bonnucii!!!! He needed this goal! His celebration was for his kids,
M and L, Matteo and Lorenzo( I think).

MARCHISIO MARCHISIO MARCHISIO!!!!! YOU KNOW WHY THE F WE NEED MARCHISIO? DAT PASS TO KHEDIRA WAS MAGIC!!!

Hahahaha why is Hernanes getting an applause?

Omg Marchisio...

FINIITAA!!!!!!!! FORZA JUVE!

Very tense match, very tactical.

salmano9 wrote:Hahahaha why is Hernanes getting an applause?

Because he deserved it, apart from that mistake in the first half he was the only one trying to do something.

before Hernanes went out I think it was 442 with Marchisio as trequartista. Sturaro has to play more he closed the space so good and I see he has learned a bit in terms of handling and passing. After Hernanes was subbed I think it was still 442 diamond with Marchisio with 4 CM's no trequartista.

I love what 442 does to our team seems like Allegri is preparing us for a more offensive game and I liek it !

This change in formation(s) just makes us unpredictable. I can't read the formation he uses always.

Anyways, I'm going to Chelsea's game tomorrow here in Southampton and I'll try to catch Conte to get a photo or something with him!

I long for the day that we will field our best 11 for once. The lack of chemistry and understanding between our players is too obvious.

Look at that beauty ffs

or maybe replace Khedira with Cudrado and use Dani Alves as a WB

salmano9 wrote:This change in formation(s) just makes us unpredictable. I can't read the formation he uses always.

Anyways, I'm going to Chelsea's game tomorrow here in Southampton and I'll try to catch Conte to get a photo or something with him!

And he ^ did guys he got a picture with Conte.