Juventus and Fiorentina are set to clash at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Sunday, December 29, 2024, both teams eager to strengthen their positions in the Serie A title race.
Currently, both clubs have accumulated 31 points, with Juventus in sixth place and Fiorentina in fifth, holding a game in hand.
After a series of four consecutive draws, Juventus secured a 2-1 victory against Monza in their latest Serie A outing, marking their first league win in five matches.
Nicolás González, returning from a two-month injury layoff, played a pivotal role by scoring in this match.
Despite remaining unbeaten this season, Juventus has faced challenges with numerous draws, totaling 20 in Serie A throughout 2024.
This pattern has hindered their progress in the league standings. Looking ahead, they aim to build momentum before their upcoming Supercoppa Italiana match in Saudi Arabia.
Fiorentina, under the guidance of coach Raffaele Palladino, experienced a remarkable run of eight consecutive victories, propelling them into the title conversation.
However, they have recently suffered back-to-back defeats against Bologna and Udinese, the latter ending a prolonged unbeaten streak at home.
The Viola’s offensive efforts have been bolstered by Moise Kean, a former Juventus player, who has reached double figures in goals this season. Kean is expected to lead Fiorentina’s attack upon his return to Turin.
Team News
Juventus continues to grapple with injury concerns. While midfielder Douglas Luiz is set to return following muscle injury setbacks, other key players such as Arkadiusz Milik, Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Timothy Weah remain unavailable.
Coach Thiago Motta has expressed confidence in Luiz’s abilities, emphasizing his all-around midfield skills.
Fiorentina’s squad is relatively stable, with the potential absence of Marin Pongracic being a consideration.
The team will look to capitalize on their offensive strengths, particularly through Kean, as they seek to rebound from recent losses.
Juventus Probable Starting XI
Fiorentina probable XI: De Gea; Dodo, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens; Adli, Cataldi; Colpani, Gudmundsson, Sottil; Kean.
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