Juve surprise in Florence: Vlahović benched, Spalletti eyes David, Openda | OneFootball

The Serbian returns to work only partially with the group: Spalletti considers alternative solutions.

Juve, surprise in Florence: Vlahović heads towards the bench! Spalletti considers David and Openda

Dusan Vlahović is at serious risk of starting from the bench in the match against Fiorentina. The Serbian striker, who has been doing personalized training in recent days due to some muscle discomfort, only rejoined the group today, and even then, only partially. This is a sign that pushes Luciano Spalletti to exercise maximum caution ahead of a delicate match.

The Juventus coach, who prefers to avoid unnecessary risks at this stage of the season, is carefully evaluating the playing time for the number 9. The idea of starting him as a regular seems complicated at the moment: Vlahović has not yet accumulated match rhythm and risks not being able to sustain the intensity of the full ninety minutes.

In place of the Serbian, Spalletti is considering David and Openda, the two most credible alternatives to lead the attack from the start. Both have not yet shown their true capabilities, appearing below par and not yet up to Serie A standards.

For Vlahović, the match against his former team is always a special occasion, but this time he might experience it initially from the bench, ready to come on in the second half if conditions allow. Meanwhile, Juventus continues their preparation with the aim of being at their best for a crucial match for morale and standings.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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