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Serie A Preview: Genoa v Juventus

Genoa should enter the match fresher after Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina in the opening leg of their UEFA Europa League last 16 tie on Thursday.

Gian Piero Gasperini's side did not have to play in midweek and will be encouraged by Fiorentina's fighting display against the reigning champions.

"We will try to make the impossible possible," Antonelli is quoted as telling the club's website ahead of the home match.

"The difference between the two sides in terms of value and our positions in the table is clear.

"(But) there is a fantastic vibrancy around the place and that could help us stop the Bianconeri (Juventus)."

France midfielder Paul Pogba has been one of the club's key men this season and said Conte has stars to pick from in every position.

"What's special about Juventus? Excellent players, like (Gianluigi) Buffon, (Andrea) Pirlo, (Arturo) Vidal," Pogba said on Friday.

"I'm happy to play alongside so many world-class names.

"They're the best in Italy and I need to learn from them if I'm to follow in their footsteps and reach the very top."