Serie A: Week 21 Review and Week 22.

 Week 21 Review of Serie A

Four matches were suspended from severe weather in Italy in mid-week. That match between League leaders Juventus FC and Parma FC at the Stadio Tardini was suspended due to inclement weather.  Atalanta -Genoa, Bologna-ACF Fiorentina, and Siena Calcio-Catania Calcio can all be added to that list. The match of the day was the thriller at the San Siro between Internazionale FC and Palermo which ended 4-4 and was basically a continuation of what was witnessed in Palermo at the beginning of the season. Diego Milito scored all four goals for the Nerazzurri while Fabrizio Miccoli bagged a hat trick for the Rosanero! This IS ITALIAN SOCCER! Cagliari Calcio fought back to defeat AS Roma 4-2 in another fantastic match in Sardegna. At the Stadio Olimpico di Roma, SS Lazio took their chances as the Biancocelesti beat out the AC Milan 2-0. This is a crucial loss for the Rossoneri. At this point, the Diavoli now remain 1 point behind Juve as the Bianconeri have a game in hand.

Week 22 Preview

Week 22 has already postponed the Saturday games due to the horrible winter storms in Italy. The games between AS Roma v Internazionale FC has been moved to Sunday, whereas Cesena Calcio v Catania Calcio has been postponed to another date. The Sunday night game between AC Milan and SSC Napoli has been moved forward to the afternoon due to the frigid weather that Italy has not seen in over 30 plus years. Speaking of this fixture, this encounter means a lot for both of these sides. Both sides will be looking for this win as neither team has been playing to potential of late. Rossoneri coach, Massimiliano Allegri, may have to deal with an Ibra-less attack; a striker who has been scoring majority of the goals for his club this season. At the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, ACF Fiorentina will host Udinese Calcio. The Friuli side will aim to continue the high flying season it has had thus far. Fiorentina will be hoping their new signings, Amauri, will get them the victory. At the Marassi Stadium in Genova, Genoa FC will take on SS Lazio as both teams are riding high. The Grifone (Genoa) will be looking for its third straight home win, as the Biancocelesti have been boosted from their win over Milan in midweek. In Torino, Juventus FC will welcome Bianconeri coach Antonio Conte’s former club, Siena FC, to the new Juventus Stadium. Last time these two teams met up in Torino, Juve surrendered a three goal lead and to tie the Tuscan side 3-3. I expect a different story this time around since the Old Lady’s title ambition has been sparked by Milan’s loss in midweek. Juve should remain undefeated in 22 games this season! All eyes will be on the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday as the game of the week features AS Roma hosting Inter. Both teams excelled in December and January, and have been recently experiencing a slight decline in performance. This game will be interesting as these teams really do not like each other. Nerazzurri boss Claudio Ranieri still has hard feelings towards Roma and will be eager to claim the three points. As a Milanista, I personally will be cheering for the Giallorossi. Thats the last word.