Giovanni Trapattoni believes Juventus–Milan is a game which “is open to any kind of result”.
The Rossoneri travel to Turin to take on the champions this weekend, and Trap, who Coached both teams, can’t pick a winner.
“They are two teams with important technical values, who are close together in the table,” Trapattoni pointed out in an interview with TuttoJuve.
Giovanni Trapattoni believes Juventus-Milan is a game which “is open to any kind of result”.
The Rossoneri travel to Turin to take on the champions this weekend, and Trap, who Coached both teams, can’t pick a winner.
“They are two teams with important technical values, who are close together in the table,” Trapattoni pointed out in an interview with TuttoJuve.
“It’s not for nothing that this is defined as a Clasico of Italian football. With all that’s going on in the world, let’s hope those fears don’t affect the players on the pitch.
“Although there are clearly differences between the two sides in regard to the players and their qualities, the match is open to any kind of result.
“Both teams show their qualities, they play a very modern and attacking game. In my opinion it will be very balanced, there will be plenty of stretched play across the 90 minutes.
“Juve have shown an inherent sense of initiative, which characterises them, while [Milan Coach Sinisa] Mihajlovic has shown that he’s not afraid of anyone.
“It will come down to the formation, the condition of the players – Juve have a few more injured – and decisive passages of play to decide the game.
“On a tactical level they know each other well, attacking football is their doctrine.
“I’m hoping for a spectacular game, because both are capable of putting on a show.”
Trapattoni also dismissed suggestions the Bianconeri are weak in defence, and believes they can get back into the Scudetto race.
“Juventus weak in defence? No, absolutely not. They’ve conceded some strange goals, but the goalkeeper [Gigi Buffon] is a guarantee.
“Juve aren’t showing any apparent fear, they have players who know what to do such as [Giorgio] Chellini. They have a good midfield, and one of the best attacks.
“I’m convinced that they can recover, although they have a few opponents in front of them. It’s not easy to surpass them all.
“Who is the best? Fiorentina are playing good, vibrant football. The League comes alive now, but spring is the moment of truth.”