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·2 February 2025
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·2 February 2025
Thiago Motta could hand a full debut to one of his January signings and Dusan Vlahovic could be left out again when Juventus host Empoli in Sunday’s early Serie A kick-off slot.
The action gets underway at 11.30 GMT.
The Bianconeri are looking to bounce back after a 2-0 defeat against Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday, and pre-match reports suggest that Motta could name a rotated side after the mid-week slip.
Renato Veiga could come in for his debut in defence, while Timothy Weah could also start at full-back again as he did against Benfica.
Renato Veiga Juventus
Manuel Locatelli is expected to return in midfield alongside Weston Mckennie, likely with Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz in front of them.
Multiple outlets including Sky Sport Italia suggest that Randal Kolo Muani is expected to start up front in place of Vlahovic.
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, Weah; Locatelli, McKennie; N.Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani.
Empoli (3-5-2): Vasquez; Goglichidze, Ismajli, Marianucci; Gyasi, Henderson, Maleh, Cacace; Esposito, Anjorin; Colombo.
EMPOLI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Nico Gonzalez reacts during the Serie A match between Empoli and Juventus at Stadio Carlo Castellani on September 14, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Sunday’s game is available to watch in the UK online through OneFootball. Supporters in the USA are able to watch via Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network and Amazon Prime Video.
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