Juventus recovers two key players for NEC Nijmegen game | OneFootball

Juventus take on NEC in the Europa League this week, and after two winless games, the Old Lady need a victory in that match to bring some positivity back around the club.

As they prepare for the fixture, the Bianconeri have received a fitness boost, with Andrea Cambiaso and Weston McKennie both back in training as they prepare for the match. The pair have missed the last few games while dealing with fitness issues.

A report on Tuttojuve says that both players are now fit to play and have trained with the group ahead of the match. Their return gives the manager more options as Juventus look to return to winning ways.

Cambiaso and McKennie return

However, the report adds that neither player is expected to start after spending some time out. Instead, Cambiaso and McKennie could both be given minutes from the bench if the manager decides to involve them against NEC.

Their return nevertheless provides Juventus with a boost ahead of an important fixture. The Bianconeri began the season well, but they are now without a win in back-to-back games and will be looking to change that against their Dutch opponents.

NEC have struggled since the start of this season after performing brilliantly during the previous campaign. Despite their recent difficulties, Juventus cannot afford to underestimate them.

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Juventus must remain focused

The Dutch side have shown several times that they are one of the top clubs in their country, and they will be looking to rediscover their best form. A strong performance against Juventus could provide the foundation for an improved run of results.

For Juventus, the priority will be to return to winning ways and build some momentum after their recent results. Having Cambiaso and McKennie back in training gives the manager additional options, even if both players are initially expected to have limited involvement.

The fixture therefore presents an opportunity for Juventus to respond to their recent winless run, while NEC will be hoping to produce a performance capable of starting a turnaround of their own. Neither side can afford to approach the match without focus, particularly with both teams looking for a positive result.