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Juventus striker Vucinic: I grew up inspired by AC Milan

Mirko Vucinic admits he was an AC Milan fan growing up.

Vucinic is back for Juventus to face the Rossoneri.

"I admired Dejan Savicevic, just as all the kids in Montenegro did, so it was only natural to support the Rossoneri when he was there," he confessed ahead of Sunday night's game.

"It is going to be a battle between top teams. We want to win in order to gain more confidence and self-belief."

They need the boost, as after a sensational start the Bianconeri have been held to two consecutive 1-1 draws against Bologna and Catania.

"Those results did leave a bitter taste in the mouth. My red card was partly to blame for the Bologna draw and I was so upset. I was convinced I was going to get the ball with that tackle. It's so strange, as I've not been sent off in five or six years," he told the Corriere dello Sport.

"My first goal in a Juve jersey was against Milan in the Trofeo Berlusconi this summer. I also scored against them in the past, including a brace, so I hope to continue that trend. However, the result and the team are the most important things."

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