On January 23, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia, Inter Milan will host Juventus.

This season, after the Phonegate incident caused Juventus to be relegated, the Bianconeri's return to the season, although a year has passed, but the impact of Phonegate on Juventus is far-reaching, obvious.

After 19 rounds of league play, Juventus won 10, drew 7 and lost 2, accumulating 37 points and ranking third in the league.

If you just look at the league standings, Juventus' results don't seem too ugly.

However, if you look at Inter Milan's points to 57 points, just over the halfway point of the league, Juventus was thrown away by Inter Milan by as much as 20 points, which is a great failure for Juventus, the former hegemon of Serie A.

The impact of the 'phonegate' incident on Juventus is huge, and the most important impact is the loss of stars, Cannavaro, Emerson, With the departure of stars such as Ibrahimovic and Zambrotta, the Serie A overlord has almost suffered a near-dismemberment blow, although in the first season of returning to Serie A, they are willing to invest money in the transfer market, but it is clear that the rebuilding of a dynasty is definitely not achieved overnight, the overall strength gap, which is the most fundamental reason why they are now so big with Inter Milan!

Until then, in Turin, there had always been arguments. Is it still necessary for Juventus to compete for the league title this season, or should they do their job and shift their focus to the Coppa Italia while securing Champions League qualification? Now, Juventus desperately need a title to boost their confidence and morale, even if it's just the Coppa Italia that they didn't value before!

And the game against Inter Milan may be a test and verification. If Juventus can pass the pass of Inter Milan, then their confidence in them will also be greatly improved, and if they cross Inter Milan, they will enter the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, and they can even pass the pass of Inter Milan, and which team can stop them from winning the Coppa Italia?!

Therefore, the first leg of the Coppa Italia quarter-final away to Inter Milan will be crucial for Juventus, who must have a good result if they are to progress to the semi-finals after the second leg, at least not to lose.

Even Juventus are hungry for a win!

If they can beat Inter Milan away from home, it will be an unintentional shot in the arm for Juventus, and it will have an immediate effect on their confidence and self-esteem.

Therefore, in this game, Juventus coach Ranieri did his best to win.

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Leon is well aware of this, and he certainly won't give Juventus a chance to find confidence in himself.

However, unlike Juventus, who played the main team, Leon made an appropriate rotation in this game.

There has been a lot of movement at the back.

In the goalkeeper position, veteran Toldo was given the opportunity to start.

At the back, Leonardo Bonucci and Burdisso formed a centre-back pairing, with captain Zanetti at left and Maxwell at right.

In midfield, Carlos was the main force of the thunder, with Muntari getting the chance to start, Marchisio replacing Silva on the right, and Juan Mata still starting on the left.

Up front, Diego Milito was given the start, alongside Sergio Aguero, who was rested on the bench for the game.

It can be said that Li Ang rotated most of the main forces in this game.

Of course, this can't say that the strength of the substitutes of Inter Milan who got the start is not good, whether it is Burdisso or Maxwell or Muntari and Marchisio, the strength is not bad, even the current starting lineup, the strength is not inferior to their opponent Juventus today, it can only be said that Inter Milan is indeed strong now, and the bench depth is very strong.

On the other hand, Juventus, and the previous meeting between the two sides in the league, the starting lineup has hardly changed, not that Ranieri still has great trust in the starting lineup that was abused by Inter Milan, but in fact, this is the strongest lineup he can put out now.

Juventus' return to Serie A, with no Champions League to play, and the uncertainty of the future of this old giant, is the reason why Juventus have not been able to attract top stars for the time being, even with a cheque book.

Because of this, Marchisio, who can only play as a substitute under Leon, has also become a savior in the eyes of Juventus, eager to get this player.

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In response to Juventus's somewhat old and somewhat rough defensive line, Leon made targeted arrangements.

Inter Milan picked up the pace from the first second of the game and kept accelerating during the game.

Looking at Inter Milan's starting lineup, except for goalkeeper Toldo and captain Zanetti, they are all young or players who are in their playing years, and they are full of hard work.

Leon just relied on the fact that all the young people in his team had good physical strength and could run well, bullying Juventus's backline composed of Lerotale and Zebina, in addition, Juventus's current main central defender Chiellini has not yet grown into the main central defender of the Italian national team and the height of the best defender in Serie A, and it is still a pit.

There is a saying that is very true, good defenders are filled in and grown from the pit step by step.

Zerbina, Lerotalia, Chiellini plus a Grigra can be said to be a little embarrassed under the pressing and rapid impact of the Inter Milan players.

At the beginning, when seeing Inter Milan rotate most of the starters in this game, some commentators also said that Juventus, who played the main team, may really have a chance to take away a more satisfactory result from the Meazza Stadium in this game, or even a victory.

However, as soon as the game started, they began to find that even against this semi-substitute Inter Milan, Juventus seemed to have no way to compete!

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Claudio Ranieri handed Juventus the task of defending midfield today to Nocerino.

However, in the face of Inter's continuous onslaught, Nocerino was a little tired to cope.

This time, after Nocerino blocked one of Marchisio's attacks, he said something to Zanetti anxiously, he needed Zanetti's help.

However, Zanetti is also uncomfortable, and the Ghanaian Muntari is his main opponent today, this Ghanaian has a fierce style, and the soon-to-be-31-year-old Zanetti is a little unbearable in the face of such a fierce black guy.

Ranieri also saw a tightening midfield on the sidelines, and he made a deployment to bring the veteran Nedved back to help the team's defence.

In today's game, Ranieri's goal is clear, to make sure he doesn't concede a goal first, even if it is a dull draw in the end, it is acceptable, and if he can sneak up and take away a win, then it will be perfect.

Nedved took the initiative to retreat from his position, doing tandem work at the back, while also supporting Zanetti and Nocerino at all times, and the back of the Juventus team became slightly more stable with Ranieri's adjustment......

Leon glanced at the away team's coach's box, Ranieri's adjustment seemed a little conservative, but it was the most correct choice for Juventus. This 'tinker' still has two brushes.

Of course, Leon can't let this happen, once the Juventus team's defense is stable, and when Juventus takes a breath, the two sides fall into equilibrium and enter a tug-of-war, Juventus is not without the power to counterattack, and then it will be Inter Milan's turn to bear the pressure.

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Marchisio was slightly inferior in the fight with Nocerino, and Marchisio's physical confrontation ability was not as good as Nocerino's.

Marchisio is a technically comprehensive, A well-balanced midfielder, it is undeniable that he has a very good sense of attacking forward, outstanding running without the ball, and skilled in small skills, but in general he is also a midfielder who is mainly defensive, he can surprise in attack from time to time, but his ability is not enough to make him a fixed protagonist of the team's attack, such a player may surprise you at any time when the opposing defender does not pay too much attention to him, but if he is consciously paid attention to by the opponent, it may be difficult to make a difference in the attack.

Marchisio's physicality, ability to split the ball at the edge of the box and vertical penetration in the middle are not outstanding enough, making it difficult to make a difference against the opposition's dense defence, while his contribution to defending is weakened by being positioned up front.

Leon thought about it for a moment and decided to let Marchisio come back to replace Muntari, and let Muntari step forward to participate in the attack. In training, Marchisio played as playmaker and Muntari as a right-back position, both of which were tried, so this switch of positions did not cause confusion.

Muntari is a rough brother, not a tricky man, Leon let him move forward, not to let Muntari be the core of the attack, but to let Muntari contain Nocerino and liberate Marchisio, and the retreating Marchisio may be able to play a better offensive effect.

As for Zanetti, Marchisio has a balanced offense and defense, and with Marchisio's defensive ability, it is not a problem to deal with it, not to mention that Carlos can help.

Leon walked to the sidelines and whistled inside. Marchisio looked at him, and he made a gesture of transposition, and Marchisio immediately understood.

Then, taking advantage of a dead-ball opportunity, Muntari and Marchisio completed the handover of work.

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Next, an attack by Inter Milan, Nocerino found that the person who rushed up this time was not Marchisio, but Montari!

Nocerino saw Muntari take the ball and pasted it, and Muntari didn't seem to immediately get rid of the ground, but turned around to protect the ball and waited for Nocerino to come up.

Nocerino and Muntari were pitted together.

Muntari is in good physical condition and this time it took for the Ghanaians to have the upper hand.

As soon as Muntari leaned back, Nocerino's body was a little unbalanced, and he was about to lean back. At the critical moment, he grabbed Montari's clothes with his hand, and finally regained his balance.

Muntari didn't give Nocerino a chance to continue pestering him, he squeezed Nocerino again with his strong body, and when the opponent focused on the physical confrontation between the two, Muntari passed the football to Marchisio, who came up to pick him up.

Then Muntari turned and rushed forward, and Marchisio sent a through ball just right, and the two midfielders worked together tacitly. Get rid of Nocerino.

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"Beautiful! Leon made Muntari and Marchisio switch positions, and the effect was obvious!"

"Marchisio's position has retreated, and the organization of the attack has been better, and Montari's confrontation ability has also worked!"

"It's a real master! A small change of position can make an immediate difference!I'm now looking forward to what the change at Inter Milan will bring!" Rossi exclaimed.

When Nocerino rushed up again to entangle the ground, Muntari made a sharp stop, and then the two men collided, and Muntari passed the ball before falling to the ground.

This is after Marchisio got rid of hand-to-hand combat with his opponent, and his offensive ability was also reflected, he inserted smartly, and after winning the ball, he dribbled the ball into the middle of the penalty area!

"He's going to break through from the centre! stop him!" Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon shouted behind the defenders.

Marchisio's sudden breakthrough caught the attention of all the Juventus defenders.

Chiellini crossed in front of him.

At the same time, Grigla is moving closer to the middle.

Seeing that the two sides are about to meet.

Marchisio suddenly shook his ankle and he shifted the ball to the left wing!

While Diego Milito and Sergio Aguero are still under the watchful eye of the Juventus defenders, Mata is unmarked on the wings......

After seeing Marchisio split the ball to the wing, Diego Milito and Sergio Aguero cut into the goal with a tacit understanding.

However, Marchisio, who completed the ball, did not move forward in front of the goal, but stayed on the outside of the penalty area.

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Juventus' centre-backs were caught up in the rush of Diego Milito and Sergio Aguero and ran towards the box.

And just like that, around Marchisio, there was immediately a vacancy!

There was no one around him to defend at this time!

Juan Mata dribbled the ball and wanted to continue to go down, but suddenly stopped, pulled the ball back, and then pushed the ball sideways with his left foot!

Nedved was experienced, and he was immediately keenly aware of the other side's intentions.

A frightened Nedved rushed towards an unguarded Marchisio.

Marchisio stood in place, turned sideways towards the ball, and picked up his right foot.

He's going to shoot straight at goal!

Nedved gritted his teeth and risked his cards to stop Marchisio's shot!

He knows very well how bad a situation it can be for Juventus to take the lead by Inter.

Nedved direct sliding tackle!

Marchisio seems to have been prepared for this and does not need a direct physical confrontation, and his attacking talent is starting to show.

Marchisio pulled the ball beautifully, and at the same time used his left foot as the axis, half-turned, and beautifully avoided Nedved's sliding tackle!

Then he moves very consistently, and then adjusts slightly, and shoots with his feet!

The soccer ball flew in a wonderful arc towards the goal!