The eve of Juventus’ Champions League encounter with Manchester City has left fans and analysts alike in suspense over the starting lineup that Thiago Motta will deploy.
All eyes are on Andrea Cambiaso, whose fitness has become a central topic of discussion after he participated in training with the team yesterday, boosting his chances of starting against the English champions.
Cambiaso has been dealing with a left ankle issue, exacerbated by an injury sustained in the last Serie A match against Bologna.
The medical report from Sunday’s examination revealed a moderate capsulo-ligamentous sprain, casting doubt over his participation in the upcoming high-stakes match.
In his pre-match press conference, Thiago Motta remained ambiguous about Cambiaso’s involvement, stating, “He wants to be there. Today he completed training with the group, we will see how he feels tomorrow morning, we will evaluate him thoroughly.”
“If he’s well, he will play; if he doesn’t feel 100%, he won’t, and we’ll wait for the next matches. We’ll see tomorrow how he is,” he concluded.
The optimism surrounding Cambiaso’s potential start is tempered by the reality that the final decision will hinge on how he feels this morning.
Should he experience any lingering discomfort, Cambiaso might be forced to sit out. These are decisive hours; if he can’t make it, Juventus is prepared to field Danilo on the left with Savona on the opposite flank.
The outcome of Cambiaso’s fitness test could significantly impact Juventus’ strategy against a formidable Manchester City side.
