From the papers

January 9, 2000
Juventus Official Site

Juventus go to the Tardini today with an impressive track record to boost their confidence in a difficult match. The Bianconeri have performed better than any other team in direct challenges so far and have an impenetrable defence that is the cornerstone of their strength. They are more determined than ever to keep the top spot in the League table and are ready to face a tough Parma outfit. The one o'clock game (local time) on Sunday is all set to send sparks flying.

"This is Juve's hour," writes Tuttosport. "The Bianconeri will defend their lead in the League and try to distance themselves from the rest of the Scudetto contenders by winning further points." The paper goes on to praise Alessandro Del Piero, pointing out that the Bianconero champion is ready to bombard the opposition's goal with shot after shot in his attempt to give his side all three points. According to the paper, he will no longer make do with outstanding assists; he and Inzaghi are on exactly the same wavelength. The two forwards would like to achieve a total of 60 goals like they managed two seasons ago.

Corriere dello Sport focuses on the clash between Crespo and Inzaghi. The paper quotes the Bianconero forward: "The first position in the League is at stake, so we must be fully focused. Hernan and I are alike because our only aim is to score."

The match has an extra edge to it because of Bianconero coach Carlo Ancelotti who has both played for Parma and trained the squad. "I have many beautiful memories linked with Parma," he confesses to Gazzetta dello Sport. But adds: "This is not a crucial game, but it will show us in which direction we are headed."
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