Both Juventus and Roma have put out lineups that could have been expected, likely leaving the match to be decided to the talents of the players rather than the tactical decisions of the managers. Two different 4-4-2 variations will be pitted against each other at Stadio Olimpico at Turin with big talent on display.
Juventus vs. Roma: Pre-Match Primer
Juventus lineup (4-4-2): Storari / Grosso, Chiellini, Bonucci, Sorenson / Marchiso, Melo, Aquilani, Pepe / Iaquinta, Quagliarella
Roma lineup (4-4-2 diamond): Sergio / Riise, Burdisso, Mexes, Cassetti / De Rossi, Greco, Simplicio, Menez / Totti, Vucinic
Both Juventus and Roma have performed slightly below expectations to start the year and they sit in fifth and sixth place, respectably. Roma got off to a truly awful start but have taken 13 points from their last 5 games, shooting way up the table. Juventus have sat in around the same spot for the entire season, but today’s match could prove as the jumping off point towards achieving their aspirations.
The match starts at 2:45 pm ET and can be seen on Fox Soccer Channel and ESPN3.com in the United States.
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