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Torino coach Walter Mazzarri excited ahead of Juventus test

Torino coach Walter Mazzarri is excited ahead of the Derby della Mole against Juventus.

Toro meet Juve on Sunday.

"We prepared for this game in calm fashion, as we always do," assured Mazzarri.

“I usually talk only of the team and not individuals, but I'll make an exception for Iago Falque, as he always plays for the squad and is fundamental for the future too.

“Juve have won nine of their last 10 Serie A matches and drawn the other, conceding only one goal, so that says a lot about the difficulties we'll run into here. They never give up and are always hungry for the result.

“Having said all that, I have to focus on my own team, give them reassurance and make them feel like the best side in the world. It's the only way to do well, being perfect throughout the week in training with fundamental psychological preparation.

“We have to win the individual duels. Tactically, we are both well-drilled, so at times we'll try to press them hard, at others we'll soak up pressure. Then there is always the imponderable element, the incident that can change a game."

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