Post by Taxigirl on Nov 7, 2003 10:19:51 GMT
Alessandro Del Piero steps back into the fray after seven weeks on the sidelines with a torn calf muscle.
Juventus have certainly not missed their captain in these two months, notching up four wins and last week’s 1-1 draw at joint leaders Milan. The fixture list sets up a golden opportunity to pull away at the top, as the Rossoneri face a tricky trip to fourth-placed Parma. Having rested several top stars for their midweek Champions’ League outing at Real Sociedad, the team should remain fresh for this test. Marco Di Vaio is on fine form at the moment and his confidence was further boosted by a wonder goal at the San Siro, but Fabrizio Miccoli may get the nod as he returns to full fitness.
Udinese have blown hot and cold so far this season and will be desperate for the return of midfield beacon David Pizarro. The Chilean has been suffering from an upper thigh problem since August and missed the last two Serie A games. All eyes will be on Czech international Marek Jankulovski, a man who will be lining up alongside Pavel Nedved in the Bianconeri squad next season according to the Italian press.
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Juventus: Buffon; Thuram, Legrottaglie, Montero, Zambrotta; Appiah, Tacchinardi; Camoranesi, Nedved, Di Vaio; Trezeguet
Udinese: De Sanctis; Bertotto, Sensini, Kroldrup; Castroman, Jorgensen, Pinzi, Jankulovski, Pieri; Iaquinta, Fava