Stefano Colantuono confirmed Antonio Di Natale will start for Udinese against Juventus. “This is his game.”
It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“We must try to stop Juventus playing, as they have great quality and are in the best form of anyone in Serie A right now. The way to do that is be aggressive and attack them,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Stefano Colantuono confirmed Antonio Di Natale will start for Udinese against Juventus. “This is his game.”
It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“We must try to stop Juventus playing, as they have great quality and are in the best form of anyone in Serie A right now. The way to do that is be aggressive and attack them,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“The difference between Juve and the other clubs is their mentality. They face the top team and the bottom in the same way. They’ve always been like that, the environment around the team helps them find motivation even in the less important matches.
“Di Natale will play against Juve. This is his game, the kind of appointment that brings the best out of a champion. It is also a form of recognition towards Totò, considering tomorrow is the inauguration of the new stadium. This has to be his day.
“He is in good shape, the opposition further motivates him and I am convinced this’ll be his game.”
Udinese beat Juventus 1-0 in the opening round of the season, a huge shock, but can they do it now when the Bianconeri are on a run of nine consecutive victories?
“If we play our game at the maximum then we have a chance. We have to play, as if we sit back and defend then we’ll be crushed.
“Alvaro Morata is one of the best young forwards for the future, while Mario Mandzukic is an excellent centre-forward. Let’s not forget players like Simone Zaza and Paulo Dybala.
“However, we are not afraid of Juve and I don’t need to fire up the team in the papers by bragging. I don’t believe in sending messages via the media.”
This will be the first game since the Nuovo Stadio Friuli was completed and it is sold out.
“Our fans will make themselves heard. I am convinced tomorrow we’ll cancel out the memory of our performance against Carpi last week. There will be lots of Juve fans, but we’re all black and white and I’m sure ours will be louder.”