Juventus coach Gigi del Neri has spoken of his admiration for Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano.
Del Neri faces his old club today.
"Tomorrow we will only be thinking about victory. I'll send out the best line-up available and the players in the best condition," said Del Neri.
The clash comes just days after Juve and Sampdoria directors confirmed Cassano was very close to a transfer in January following his row with Del Neri.
"I hope Antonio isn't at the top of his form tomorrow! He has great talents and can change the game at any moment. Sampdoria have many top players, so I'm sure Giampaolo Pazzini and Stefano Guberti can also make us suffer.
"Would I train Cassano again? After Roma I thought I'd never work with him again, so never say never."
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