Max Allegri insists Inter are favourites for the Scudetto, but the Derby d’Italia “won’t be decisive” for Juventus.
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“This is not going to be a knockout round, nor will it be decisive for the Scudetto,” said Coach Allegri in his Press conference.
Max Allegri insists Inter are favourites for the Scudetto, but the Derby d’Italia “won’t be decisive” for Juventus.
It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.
“This is not going to be a knockout round, nor will it be decisive for the Scudetto,” said Coach Allegri in his Press conference.
“It is still the Derby d’Italia and will be a fantastic game to play in. We’re certainly not lacking motivation.
“The plan is to be in the running for the title in March and reaching that period in the best form. The statistics do tell us we concede too many goals. Inter are a team we respect, but we don't fear them.
“At this moment the table tells us that Inter are favourites for the Scudetto, then Roma, Napoli, Milan and eventually Juve.”
This comment will not please fans of Fiorentina – who are two points clear at the top of the table – or third-placed Lazio.
"Fiorentina? They are doing good things. I think they're a candidate for the top places."
Claudio Marchisio returns to the squad, but Alvaro Morata, Paul Pogba and Martin Caceres picked up injuries on international duty.
“I have to evaluate everyone’s condition. There are some internationals who haven’t fully recovered yet. Everyone worked with the full team and for the first time I have everyone at my disposal, albeit at varying levels of fitness.
“Fortunately it’s a long campaign, so everyone has time to get back to an acceptable level of fitness. At the moment we don’t have any right-backs available.
“Mario Mandzukic is in the squad and I’ll evaluate his condition, as with Paulo Dybala. Having everyone at my disposal means I can allow some rest to those who have played more so far this season.
“Let’s not forget we’ll be playing every three days for the next month and on Wednesday against Borussia Monchengladbach could decide our Champions League progress.”