Juventus faces Lazio in Serie A on Sunday at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Juventus seeks to bounce back after losing in the Coppa Italia to Atalanta, while Lazio comes off a thrilling last-minute win against Genoa.
Juventus vs Lazio – Match Overview and Team Updates
- Date: Sunday, 12:45e thake
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.
Juventus Team Updates
Juventus enters this Serie A match with few injury concerns. Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are the only confirmed absentees due to injuries.
Both players have tendon and muscle issues and are not expected to return until late February or early March.
Coach Luciano Spalletti is likely to rely on Jonathan David as the main striker, supported by Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie in attack.
The team is anticipated to line up with Michele Di Gregorio as goalkeeper, along with Andrea Cambiaso, Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly, and Bremer in defense. The midfield will feature Manuel Locatelli and Khéphren Thuram.
Spalletti emphasizes the importance of controlling the game and maintaining consistency, stating that the team has quality and must focus on achieving victory.
Lazio Team Updates
Lazio heads to Turin with several key players unavailable. Left-back Luca Pellegrini is suspended, and Mattia Zaccagni, Samuel Gigot, and Manuel Lazzari are injured. Alessio Romagnoli’s participation is uncertain.
Lazzari is expected to miss three weeks due to a calf strain. In midfield and attack, Danilo Cataldi, Toma Basic, and Kenneth Taylor are set to combine, with Gustav Isaksen and Daniel Maldini supporting veteran winger Pedro, who is set to make his 150th Serie A appearance.
Recent Form
Juventus
Juventus has won seven of their last nine Serie A matches, scoring 21 goals during this stretch, second only to Inter.
This strong performance has placed them fourth in the league, with 13 wins, six draws, and four losses in their 23 games.
Their only recent defeat was a 3-0 loss to Atalanta in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.
Lazio
Lazio currently stands eighth in Serie A with eight wins, eight draws, and seven losses, showing inconsistency this season under coach Sarri.
Their recent form includes a 3-0 loss to Como and a goalless draw with Lecce, balanced by a 1-0 away win against Verona and a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Genoa, secured by a penalty in the final minute.
Projected Lineups
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; David.
Lazio: Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Provstgaard, Tavares; Basic, Cataldi, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro.
How to Watch Juventus vs Lazio?
In the UK, viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, and it is also available for streaming via Discovery+ / DAZN.
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