Following the back-to-back attracts in opposition to Milan and Hellas Verona, Juventus haven’t any different possibility however to return to successful this weekend after they journey to Lecce.
Luciano Spalletti’s males stay forward of Roma and Como within the Champions League race, however the Giallorossi have decreased the deficit to a single level, whereas the Lariani are solely three factors behind and have a superior head-to-head.
Due to this fact, the Bianconeri can not afford any extra slip-ups, particularly with solely three rounds remaining.
Dusan Vlahovic & Jonathan David vying for a beginning function
In line with the newest updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport, Spalletti has already discovered the majority of the beginning lineup, with just one spot left up for grabs.
The Juventus boss must resolve who will lead the road: Dusan Vlahovic or Jonathan David.
The 67-year-old has been virtually solely counting on the Canadian in current months. However, this has been a selection born out of necessity quite than conviction, with Lois Openda being the one different accessible various.
Nonetheless, Vlahovic is slowly however absolutely regaining his optimum bodily situation, and Spalletti might be tempted to subject him, particularly after equalising the scoring with a shocking freekick in opposition to Verona.
This could be the Serbian’s first begin since sustaining a severe adductor harm in November.
The remainder of the Juventus beginning lineup ought to stay intact
Whereas it stays to be seen who will spearhead the cost in opposition to Lecce, Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao ought to represent the supporting crew.
The Turkish worldwide has seemingly recovered from the knee irritation that has been impeding him in current weeks. Spalletti and the followers are thus anticipating extra from the 20-year-old, who appeared out of types in opposition to Verona.
In the midst of the park, Manuel Locatelli must be match sufficient to mix with Khephren Thuram, regardless of the captain’s current bodily struggles.
Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso ought to take the wing-back roles, whereas Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, and Lloyd Kelly type up the backline in entrance of Michele Di Gregorio.
Juventus XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Vlahovic (David).
