The legendary "Derby d’Italia" is upon us this Saturday. It marks the third round of Serie A. Juventus faces Inter in a match loaded with history and high stakes. One big question hangs in the air: Will Francisco Conceição be ready to play for Juventus?
Conceição missed the national team camp recently. He sat out due to muscle problems. Coach Igor Tudor gave a cautious update on his young talent. "He is at 50% for the game," Tudor stated. "We will evaluate him further and decide tomorrow, on Saturday." Tudor also confirmed he plans to use João Mário in this complicated test. He expects his team to be ready and focused on every single play. He wants to see the quality they have shown so far. Tudor acknowledged the high expectations for such a big game but reminded everyone it’s still early. "It’s only the 3rd round," he said.
Juventus enters this derby with a perfect start, having won their first two matches. Inter, on the other hand, has already stumbled. They suffered a defeat against Udinese. Christian Chivu, representing the Nerazzurri, believes his side will bounce back. He sees the season as a marathon. "There are 38 games, and you will win and lose," Chivu explained. He underlined the immense importance of this specific match. "We know how important this game is; it is the ‘Derby d’Italia’!" Chivu added that the team remains calm and holds the right mentality for the challenge ahead.