Post by Taxigirl on Dec 9, 2003 18:32:06 GMT
Juventus will again field a second string side against Olympiakos on Wednesday despite their recent slump.
The Bianconeri have lost their last three games but Coach Marcello Lippi has decided to again rotate his players with qualification already secured.
"We’ve gone through spells like this in the past but we are all sure that we can pick ourselves up," said the tactician on Tuesday.
The Delle Alpi outfit play host to the Greek side tomorrow in the knowledge that a point will ensure that they win the group.
"It is time to hit back and make sure that we come top of the table," added Lippi. "That is our aim for the game."
Juve’s crisis started with a home defeat against Inter, before losses followed against Galatasaray and Lazio on Saturday.
"I’ve held talks with the whole squad after the loss in Rome," explained the Coach. "We reached the conclusion that we will get over this spell, like we always have."
Lippi has decided to omit Lilian Thuram, Nicola Legrottaglie and Pavel Nedved from the squad ahead of Sunday’s game against Parma. Edgar Davids is out through suspension.
Antonio Chimenti will again start in goal, while Marcelo Zalayeta and Fabrizio Miccoli will also be handed rare starting shirts.
Confirmed line-up: Chimenti; Birindelli, Iuliano, Montero, Pessotto; Zalayeta, Conte, Tudor, Maresca; Trezeguet, Miccoli.