The Turin giants look hungry for silverware as they will be hoping to protect their 2-1 lead from San Siro; Milan still in contention for treble.
Juventus will host AC Milan in the second-leg of the semi-final of Coppa Italia on Tuesday, 20 March at 19:45 GMT.
The Turin giants picked up an impressive 2-1 victory in the return leg at San Siro last month. Martin Caceres scored a brace on his return debut for the Old Lady, while Stephan El-Shaarawy scored the only goal for the Rossoneri.
Both teams go into this game on the back of impressive results in their weekend league fixtures. Antonio Conte’s side thrashed Fiorentina 5-0 at Stadio Artemio Franchi, while the Diavolo picked up a 2-0 win over Parma in their
respective weekend game.
Juventus
The Lady Killers got a massive boost after the win at Fiorentina, as they ended their four-game winless streak. Juventus are the most successful team in the Coppa Italia history alongside AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603, as both teams have won the competition
on nine occasions each. However, the Old Lady have not won the competition since 1995.
Juve have had the better off Milan in the previous five head to head encounters between the two teams, winning three of them.
AC Milan
The Rossoneri have witnessed a poor run of form against Juventus this season, having failed to win in three games played in the 2011/12 campaign.
Milan are enjoying a wonderful run of form of late, having won three of their last five matches in all competitions. Their superb league form has seen them take a four-point lead over Juventus on top of the Serie A standings.
Team News
Juventus
The Old Lady have rested http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrea-Barzagli-c5669 for Milan’s visit to Juventus Stadium.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-c4710 Del Piero has been given the green light to start
upfront.
Expected starting line-up: Storari,
Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini, Lichtsteiner, Padoin, Pirlo, Marchisio, De Ceglie, Borriello, Del Piero
AC Milan
The Rossoneri have some good news on the injury front ahead of the important game, as Philippe Mexes, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gennaro-Gattuso-c14525 are all available for selection. First-leg’s goal-scorer, Stephan El-Shaarawy is expected
to partner Zlatan Ibrahimovic upfront.
Expected starting line-up: Abbiati, Bonera, Mexes, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Silva-c34903, Antonini, Aquilani, Muntari, Nocerino, Emanuelson, Ibrahimovic, El-Shaarawy
Players to Watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-Del-Piero-c4726 (Juventus)
Antonio Conte has confirmed that the veteran striker will lead the Juventus attack on Tuesday night. Del Piero’s experience in games like this will have a lot of say if the Old Lady are to advance to the final of the competition.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 (AC Milan)
Milan will have to ensure a win by at least two goals in order to rule out the away goal rule. The Swede will have to play a huge role if the Rossoneri are to qualify for the final of the competition.
Prediction
The games between the two sides have been played at an electrifying pace, and have been marred by a lot of controversy of late. The current contest is expected to be played at the same velocity, and it will be hard to pick out
a winner. Verdict: 1-1
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