Juventus Coach Ferrara: Caution Against Lazio; Inter Feeling The Heat

The coach has warned against the potential pitfalls his players face against Lazio...

Sep 11, 2009 

Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara has warned his side of the dangers they face when they clash with Lazio in Rome tomorrow night.

The Bianconeri head to the Olimpico hoping to keep their 100 percent record intact. Ferrara has told his players they will need to stand firm and fight hard for maximum points.

"It will be a very delicate game," Ferrara told the press.

"When I saw the fixture list I said that it would be hard for us and the opposition. Roma didn't want to face us straight away, and now we head back to the Olimpico to face a Lazio side in great form."

Seven Juventus players took part in Italy's whirlwind week of World Cup qualifiers, but despite the hard work, Ferrara is expecting the right response from his men. The coach has also confirmed Alessandro Del Piero will make the trip, despite some concerns over his fitness.

"The national team players all got back ok. Felipe Melo will meet us in Rome, while I have picked Del Piero for tomorrow, even though he is continuing his recovery," added the coach.

Massimo Moratti, the Inter president, claimed he would be supporting Lazio as he stirred up another conflict. Ferrara has responded, claiming the Nerazzurri can feel the heat.

"Moratti? I would have been stunned if he said the contrary. This confirms Juventus are putting pressure on the opposition," concluded Ferrara.

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Grosso has no debut nerves

Fabio Grosso is looking forward to his Juventus debut against Lazio, but Alessandro Del Piero could miss out again.

Although he is yet to make an appearance in the Bianconeri jersey, the left-back has already enchanted Turin by scoring in Italy’s 2-0 victory over Bulgaria at the Stadio Olimpico.

“I am ready to play on Saturday in Rome and to give my best,” assured the 2006 World Cup winner.

“Being at Juve is a source of immense pride and I hope to win, because that is what the club deserves.

“I expect to do well and we have everything we need to aim high. With humility, we will try to achieve those targets.”

Del Piero is yet to make an appearance for Juventus in Serie A this season, as he has been struggling with a back problem.

Now the captain has recovered from that ailment and has another, as he skipped training on Thursday due to an Achilles heel twinge.

There are doubts on whether Del Piero can play against Lazio, so David Trezeguet could well partner Amauri.

Vincenzo Iaquinta should be rested after featuring at club and international level regularly.

The striker also scored in the 2-0 win over Bulgaria, a game that saw seven Juve players in the starting XI.