Napoli v Juventus: Bremer out, Spalletti to reshuffle defence | OneFootball

A major news story shakes the eve of the big match on Sunday evening between Napoli and Juventus, a clash that promises to be crucial for the Scudetto ambitions of the Italian Champions. Despite the hopes expressed by the Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti and the player's own willingness, Juventus will have to do without their defensive pillar, Gleison Bremer.

Bremer out for Napoli-Juventus: Juve prepares an alternative plan for Maradona

Today's edition of Tuttosport confirms that the Brazilian central defender is not recoverable in time for the Maradona clash and will therefore not be on the list of call-ups. Although his physical condition is gradually improving, the medical staff has opted for an approach of utmost caution, believing that risking his return in such an intense commitment is counterproductive for full recovery.

According to the Turin newspaper, Bremer is expected to return to Continassa to resume group training no earlier than next week. The realistic goal for his return to the field thus shifts to the next league commitment, with the intent to avoid relapses. This absence certainly represents an advantage for the Neapolitan team. Indeed, Bremer's absence deprives the Juventus defense of an irreplaceable element, known for his physicality, his one-on-one ability, and his leadership. Facing Napoli, which has regained excellent offensive condition, without a defender of such caliber significantly alters the balance on the field and could represent a psychological and tactical advantage not to be underestimated for the Azzurri, in a match that promises to be significant for confirming the ambitions of the team led by Antonio Conte,

Andrea Alati

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