Juventus is set to face Cagliari in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 at the Allianz Stadium on December 17, 2024, at 21:00 CET.
Following a 2-2 draw against Venezia, manager Thiago Motta is expected to make several strategic adjustments to the lineup, aiming to rest key players and explore new tactical roles.
Mattia Perin is anticipated to start between the posts, continuing the rotation policy with Michele Di Gregorio.
In defense, Motta faces challenges due to injuries. With Andrea Cambiaso and Jonas Rouhi sidelined, and Juan Cabal out for the season, there is speculation that Manuel Locatelli might be deployed as a center-back alongside Pierre Kalulu.
Additionally, Weston McKennie could be positioned as a left-back, providing cover in the absence of regular full-backs.
The midfield may see Teun Koopmeiners partnering with Marcus Thuram. Koopmeiners, who has struggled in an advanced role, might be repositioned to a deeper midfield slot to optimize his performance.
Douglas Luiz is expected to miss the match due to a managed workload, adhering to a specific recovery program.
In the attacking third, Dusan Vlahovic is likely to lead the line, with Kenan Yıldız operating centrally as an attacking midfielder.
Flanking them could be Samuel Mbangula on the left and Francisco Conceição on the right, providing width and creativity.
Timothy Weah is anticipated to be an impactful substitute, with the possibility of Nico Gonzalez making an appearance following his return to fitness.
Probable Starting XI
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