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Secrecy shrouds Juventus v Inter build-up

Serie A's top two Juventus and Inter Milan are keeping their cards close to their chests before they meet on Saturday.

Champions and unbeaten league leaders Juventus have set up a media blackout in the lead up to the clash, while Inter manager Andrea Stramaccioni (pictured) gave no hints about his team selection to local media.

"Did Jose Mourinho hand out the line-up ahead of a big match?" asked Stramaccioni.

"Juventus have a four point lead on us, are champions and aren't doing a press conference, and you want me to tell you the team's formation."

Zdenek Zeman's stuttering AS Roma could be without influential midfielder Daniele de Rossi and striker Pablo Osvaldo for their clash with Palermo on Sunday.

Both players left Friday morning's training session with right ankle injuries, according to Sky Sport Italia.

"He's fine, he was at risk of missing the Palermo game with mild bronchitis, but seeing as he's always scoring at the moment we'll keep him on the pitch in the hope he continues," Allegri, who said his side would line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, told reporters.