Juventus still missing Thuram, so Koopmeiners and Gatti ready to start | OneFootball

Khephren Thuram is still not back in full training with Juventus, so Teun Koopmeiners looks likely to start against Torino, with Federico Gatti in defence.

The final match of the Serie A season kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

Juve know that even a victory in the Derby della Mole might not be enough to secure Champions League football, as they slipped into fifth place following the 2-0 home defeat to Fiorentina.

If both Roma and Milan win on the same evening, then the Bianconeri are doomed to the Europa League.

Juventus waiting on Thuram fitness

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Khephren Thuram of Juventus FC reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)

Thuram has been struggling with fitness issues recently and managed only 21 minutes of football in the last two matches.

He was training separately from the rest of the squad again today, suggesting he will not be ready to go into the starting XI this weekend.

The most likely candidate to replace him is again Koopmeiners, who has had a difficult season.

Gleison Bremer is suspended in defence, giving Gatti a rare opportunity to shine in what may well be his final game in the Juventus shirt.

Arek Milik and Juan Cabal are long-term injury absentees for Luciano Spalletti.