The Juve-Inter side story

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Icardi and Higuain will be the main protagonists of the game. AFP/EFE

While Juventus fight out for the Serie A title, many people will be taking a secondary look at Mauro Icardi and Gonzalo Higuain, two players who will undoubtedly be decisive in the game and continue playing for a place at the World Cup.

One has 26 goals and the other, despite his critics, stand on 22. Both are playing for a spot in the Argentina front line at the World Cup and despite scoring less, it is Higuain who is favourite to be on the plane to Russia.

Inter and Juve face off once again and the margin for error for both sides is zero after the 'Old Lady's' defeat against Napoli last week. Inter meanwhile are locked in a race for the Champions League spots after three years without an appearance in Europe's premier competition.

If Icardi scores it would be the goal that would see him equal the best season in his career, while Higuain is not playing at his best. He has however upped his assist rate, seven this season put him on three more than the previous campaign already.

These are the numbers that contrast with Icardi, who has scored eight times since March including a four goal haul against his old side, Sampdoria.

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