🚨Confirmed XIs: Juventus put it all on the line in Coppa Italia | OneFootball

Juventus and Udinese face off this Tuesday at the Allianz Stadium for the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. The Old Lady, who won the tournament for the fifteenth time in 2024, is a clear favorite due to their recent history against their rival, having defeated them in seven of their last eight encounters with an aggregate score of 14-2.

However, coach Luciano Spalletti will have to manage a significant last-minute absence.

Major Loss of Vlahovic

Juventus will be without their star forward, Dusan Vlahovic, who suffered an injury to his left adductor longus during the recent 2-1 Serie A victory over Cagliari. Tests confirmed the severity of the injury, and Spalletti indicated that the Serbian will be out for two to three months.

The coach expressed his disappointment over the loss of Vlahovic, a challenge that forces the team to restructure their attack. Jonathan David and Lois Openda are expected to take on the offensive responsibility.

Rotations and Historical Figures

Spalletti plans to rotate the lineup to manage the workload, giving opportunities to players like Edon Zhegrova and Vasilije Adzic. While Michele Di Gregorio could return to the goal, the absences of defenders Bremer and Daniele Rugani persist.

On a positive note, midfielders Filip Kostic and the American Weston McKennie are close to reaching their 100th and 200th appearances with the club, respectively. McKennie has also participated in eight consecutive Juventus victories over Udinese, boosting the team's confidence.

Confirmed Lineups

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