And Guily getting tossed was most definitely Juve’s fault. Just like Milan losing to Palermo was all Juve’s fault. Bloody brilliant. /sarcasm

As for our game last Wednesday, it’s good to see the guys starting to gel as a team. And who knew Legrottaglie had it in him??! Good stuff. Should be a great derby tomorrow!

Forza Juve

Legrottaglie: From what I’ve read, he’s improved a lot these last few seasons. He seemed like a really promising youngster when Juve bought him (was playing amazing with Chievo and even scored a goal with the Azzurri at the time). After he came to Juve though he turned into a big flop, causing goals and leaks everywhere, which caused the ‘Old Lady’ to ship him off into 4 years of loan deals. But he’s back now, and I was happy at his defensive work Sunday. His goal was a bonus, so let’s hope he keeps this up and that we don’t regret Andrade too much.

Criscito: With Juve’s limited resources in defense, it’s a real joy to see this youngster developing so quickly. Getting a starting lineup spot even in a team such as this one (plagued by injuries at the back) is no easy feat. If Ranieri’s putting his faith into Criscito it’s because he sees the kid’s got talent, and I can only agree. He got schooled by Totti against Roma last week-end (regardless of the offside position), but that’s just inexperience. He just needs to grow, and he’s on the right track.

Tiago: I didn’t watch the game attentively enough (I had it on streaming while I was flicking between Palermo-Milan and Fiorentina-Roma on FSC/TLN), but I’m really glad that the Portuguese midfielder played well. It seems that he’s on the way back to the player we bought (the one doing wonders at Lyon), not the player we saw in pre-season.

Salihamidzic: Another pre-season flop. Bad passing, bad placement, a lot of doubts. Then he played a really good game as a right-back (don’t remember against whom, but it was Serie A) and then got injured. But from what I saw Sunday, he played really well, hussling after the ball, and deservedly scored a goal. Way to go. For a player than can transform into a right-back as an emergency, it’s one of the few luxuries Juve have left (considering the state of the defense).

Nocerino: An amazing pre-season, which made me fall in love with him instantly. Then a horrible game against Udinese, balls gifted to the opposition, etc. (but in his defence, that was a game in which everyone played badly). However against Reggina: nice plays and a beautiful deep pass for Palladino’s goal (I almost though that was Nedved the pass so good). The lad’s got heart, Juve need to mold him while they still have time.

Palladino: Speed, agility, ball control, and good finish, these are the trademarks of Raffaele. The future of Juve undoubtedly, but he’s still too inexperienced to be given a starting role. Although, with the fact that the Bianconeri have only 4 strikers this season (how stupid was it to sell Miccoli huh?), he’ll sure get a big chunk of playing time (also because Capitan Del Piero just can’t hold a full 90 minutes anymore).