Juventus vs Inter Milan preview - Del Piero eyes Inter triumph
Posted Sunday, March 25, 2012 by PA
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero is confident his side can end a successful week on a high note when they take on Inter Milan in Turin.
The Bianconeri ousted AC Milan from the Coppa Italia with a 2-2 home draw on Tuesday to win 4-3 on aggregate and set up a meeting with Napoli in the final on May 20.
That result followed their 5-0 triumph at Fiorentina last weekend that ended a four-match winless run.
"It has been a great week for us and we want to complete it with a victory against Inter," Del Piero said. "We are playing at a great level and this is a good sign."
Antonio Conte's Juve remain unbeaten this season and trail four points behind Serie A leaders Milan with 10 games to go.
Del Piero has warned Milan, who host Roma on Saturday, that they will battle for the Scudetto until the end.
"We are a team that has all the ingredients to win," Del Piero said. "We cannot rule out anything.
"Just because we have reached the Coppa Italia final we will not stop there.
"We will give until the last drop of sweat to succeed.
"We have little to celebrate as our focus right now is on our next game."
Inter go into the encounter in Turin knowing their hopes of playing Champions League football next season remain in the balance.
The Nerazzurri lie eighth in Serie A - seven points behind Lazio, who hold the last Champions League qualifying spot.
Last weekend's goalless draw against Atalanta piled further pressure on Inter coach Claudio Ranieri.
With one win collected in their last nine league games, Inter players know they need to stand up and be counted.
"It's normal that the pressure is there because Inter is a big club," Inter striker Diego Forlan said. "We know the fans expect a lot more from us.
"I just hope I can do better and help the team win."
Forlan, who has endured an injury-plagued season, has scored just two goals in 14 league appearances for Inter so far.
The Uruguay forward will partner top scorer Diego Milito on Sunday.
Photos
More»
Glam British athlete Lauryn Davey shows off bum
Wednesday April 17 2024
[PICTURE SPECIAL] Barcelona 1-4 PSG (AGG 4-6)
Wednesday April 17 2024
[PICTURE SPECIAL] Chelsea 6-0 Everton
Tuesday April 16 2024
Your Say