Five key battles in Juventus vs Lazio: can Tavares contain McKennie? | OneFootball

Lazio visit Turin seeking a league double over Juventus, and five head-to-heads could shape Sunday.

According to The Laziali, the Rome reverse led Juventus to dismiss Igor Tudor, and Luciano Spalletti's impact is already clear.

Maurizio Sarri stays in charge and is unhappy with changes he feels swapped established players for unready youngsters. Beyond the Tuscan coaches' tactical duel, here are five likely flashpoints.

Andrea Cambiaso vs Gustav Isaksen: Neither is in standout form. Isaksen, lifted by an improved display against Genoa, must handle a left-back who drifts inside, which could leave him without a clear man to track.

Khephren Thuram vs Toma Basic: Basic scored the winner last time but his form has dipped, and a move to the right to accommodate Kenneth Taylor has not helped. He now faces one of Serie A's most explosive box-to-box midfielders, and it remains to be seen if he can match the Frenchman's pace.

Fabio Miretti vs Danilo Cataldi: Lazio were linked with Fabio Miretti last month. The academy product is expected to start as an attacking midfielder, more runner than creator, so Danilo Cataldi must close lanes and track his bursts.

Weston McKennie vs Nuno Tavares: Weston McKennie has earned recognition this season and could replace Conceicao on the right. Nuno Tavares is set to deputise for suspended Luca Pellegrini, pitting a form player against one of the campaign's big disappointments. Sarri will also want Tavares to threaten on the counter.

Jonathan David vs Alessio Romagnoli: Alessio Romagnoli is expected to return after January's turmoil, though a recent muscle issue may tell. He must contain Jonathan David, now in form.

Source: The Laziali