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SCUDETTO TESTS (WITHOUT ETO'O)

The first real tests: tonight at Bari, the big three to confront each other.

The Cameroonian is not called up and just a step away from Anzhi.

Milan, Inter and Juve are all looking for answers.

Watch for Cassano, Sneijder's position and the new Vucinic.

INTER, JUVE AND MILAN AT CROSSROADS LOOKING FOR ANSWERS

The void left by Eto'o, new Vidal and Vucinic and the comeback of Cassano.

Ten days before the start of the league today Trofeo Tim is an important test for Inter, Juve and Milan all with important injuries, negotiations in progress and players still on holiday.  The idea is to open up these three teams.  But time is running out.  Allegri, Gasperini and Conte are asked to make first choices.  The night in Bari will tell if they are to defend or reject.

Eto'o has ended his adventure at Inter after the Super Cup in Beijing.  Who will replace him?

It is a good race between Pazzini and Milito.  The Prince can put on the scales the relationship with Gasperini at Genoa which he produced goals and results.  Pazzini, however, is in great comeback.  Indeed, in recent days he seems to be the favorite for the starting spot.  Trofeo Tim would give one of these players the final push.

How will the team cover the empty spot created by Maicon's injury?
The alternative could have been Nagatomo but the Japanese is out because of a shoulder problem.  Gasperini will try the newcomer Jonathan and the "old" Santon.  The solution of right-back problem will be important to define the tactical formation.  Inter coach, before betting on the 3-4-3, wants to have guarantees on the right.

"Sneijder will stay at Inter."  Words from Massimo Moratti but where will Wes play?

From all the positions in the midfield.  Gasperini wants him on the line of midfielders freely to follow his instincts.  An idea needs to be verified with curiosity.  If it works then the enthusiasm will return for Sneijder.

After the injury of Ibra, all eyes are on Casssano.

The Trofeo Tim will give us Antonio finally with the head in place and the right weight, a wonderful opportunity to climb up the chart of Allegri.  The idea of being the lone striker in the attack does not seem frighten him.  Indeed.  A leading Cassano to Bari will not risk Milan to have hasty recovery of Ibra, and the team doesn't have to recall Pato and Robinho from vacation.

Milan midfield after Pirlo?

Without trauma.  The post Pirlo has already started last season.  Bright points on the experience of Van Bommel and the soundness of Ambrosini and Gattuso.  Waiting for confirmation from these players at high level matches.

Who will play alongside Pirlo in the 4-2-4 of Conte?

It should be Vidal at Trofeo Tim.  The Chilean is late in terms of preparation but is not worried: for now the role of Pirlo's shoulder is covered optimally by Marchisio, one of the protagonists of Juve during the summer.  Marchisio could also become an uncomfortable rival of Vida.

What is going to happen to Krasic?

The Serbian is struggling to adapt to the football of Conte.  Sometimes he seems like an outsider.  The coach expects Krasic to step up from tactical point of view.

How is the inclusion of Vucinic going to be?

The former Roma player is trying to assimilate quickly the 4-2-4.  He has the right to show the fans that they can forget about Aguero and Rossi who used to have Juve interest.

FIRST GAME WITHOUT LION KING ETO'O

THERE'S ALVARE

A team of 25, practically with everybody except McDonald Mariga (sent to Real Sociedad) and Samuel Eto'o: it is the first without the Lion King.  Milito and Pazzini will have to do the tests without Samuel.  Gian PIero Gasperini must try many things to give continuity to his ideas starting with those that could be featured in the first game against Lecce.  The true test is tonight because will have more ways in approaching these games rather than the one in Beijing against Milan.  And then could you see Sneijder in front of the defense?  Probably yes certainly a part of one of the games.  He will play closer to the goal in the other game.  There will be space for Obi, Santon and the Brazilian Jonathan.  We will also see Lucio who has just extended his contract until 2014.  Cambiasso will also be there with Alvarez and Castaignos.