Ranieri: Coppa Italia Is Important; Giovinco Will Play

Ranieri: Coppa Italia Is Important; Giovinco Will Play

The Juve coach insists his side will not snub the Coppa Italia and he has revealed Sebastian Giovinco will play against Catania...

Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri insists his side will fight for the Coppa Italia and he has demanded a win against Catania in tomorrow night's last 16 clash.

The Bianconeri welcome the Sicilians to the Stadio Olimpico Grande and both teams will be fighting for a place in the quarter finals. However, reports have suggested that Juventus are not keen on the Coppa, preferring success in the Champions League and Scudetto races.

Nevertheless, Ranieri has come out to reassure fans that his side will continue to fight on all fronts, rather than snub Italy's domestic cup competition.

"This is a game that we have to win. We are keen on the Coppa Italia and we want to win," Ranieri told Sky Sport Italia.

"We know it will be a difficult match for us because Catania will also want to progress, therefore I will try and play my best formation without risking any of my players too much."

With Sebastian Giovinco itching to play, this is an opportunity for Ranieri to rest some players and give the youngster another chance to prove himself.

"Giovinco? I think there will be space for him and, as for Chiellini, he is recovering well and he could be back by the end of the week," added the coach.

"The Coppa Italia is within our objectives. Perhaps the Christmas break posed us some problems, but I would prefer to keep to the same players."

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com