Official: Juventus confirm Bremer return in 23-man Champions League squad for Pafos | OneFootball

Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani are both back in the Juventus squad after their recent injury battles, as Luciano Spalletti confirms his list of 23 players to take on Pafos in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

The Bianconeri are hoping to bounce back in Europe after a disappointing 2-1 loss against Napoli in Serie A over the weekend. Juve’s spot in the knock-out rounds of the Champions League is far from guaranteed as things stand, with the team currently sitting in 23rd place with six points after five matches. They must finish in the top 24 for a spot in the play-offs.

Fortunately for Spalletti, he is able to welcome two key first-team defenders back into his squad for the clash against Cypriot outfit Pafos on Wednesday night.

LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Gleison Bremer #3 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Bremer has been out of action since October 13, having had surgery on a meniscus issue, while Rugani has been on the sidelines since mid-November with a soleus injury. They are both available for selection but are likely to start amongst the substitutes this evening.

Federico Gatti also missed the Napoli match due to a meniscus injury and is expected to be ruled out for another month.

Dusan Vlahovic is also unavailable long-term after the adductor surgery he had at the beginning of this month.

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC lies injured during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Veteran back-up goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio is still out, as is the long-term absentee Arkadiusz Milik, otherwise, the Bianconeri have a relatively clean bill of health.

Summer signing Edon Zhegrova is included in the squad, and is in line to earn his first Juventus start on Wednesday night.

It remains to be seen whether Jonathan David or Lois Openda will lead the line for Juventus against Pafos. Kenan Yildiz is expected to play as a starter alongside Zhegrova.

Confirmed Juventus squad vs. Pafos

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie C match between Ternana Calcio and Juventus Next Gen at Allianz Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Goalkeepers: Perin, Di Gregorio.

Defenders: Bremer, Kelly, Kalulu, Rugani, J.Mario, Cambiaso, Cabal, Rouhi, Scaglia.

Midfielders: Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Adzic, Kostic, Thuram, Miretti, McKennie.

Forwards: Conceicao, Yildiz, Zhegrova, Openda, David.