Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Juventus and Borussia Dortmund kick off their UEFA Champions League campaigns on Tuesday night in Turin, with both sides eager to make a strong start in Europe’s premier competition.

Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund – Match Preview and Team News

Juventus Team News

Igor Tudor has a near-full squad at his disposal for Tuesday’s clash, though Francisco Conceição remains sidelined with a muscle injury that forced him to withdraw early from Portugal’s national team duties. The Portuguese winger is expected to miss the visit of Borussia Dortmund after his setback.

Fabio Miretti is another doubt for the hosts, nursing a thigh problem that kept him out of the dramatic 4-3 victory over Inter Milan at the weekend. Arkadiusz Milik’s injury status remains unclear.

Summer signing Jonathan David is in line to lead the attack after impressing in the Champions League for Lille last season, where he scored against Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, and even Juventus. The Canadian striker has already found his scoring form this campaign and will be crucial to Juventus’ European ambitions, although Dusan Vlahovic could start ahead of him after his impressive performances so far this season.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Niko Kovač faces several key absences for the trip to Turin. Captain Emre Can remains out with a groin injury, while defensive stalwarts Nico Schlotterbeck (knee) and Niklas Süle (calf) continue their recoveries from long-term injuries.

Forward Fábio Silva is unavailable due to a groin problem, leaving Serhou Guirassy as the main attacking threat. The Guinea striker was last season’s Champions League top scorer with 13 goals and has already netted five times in his opening four appearances this term.

Julien Duranville is also out with a shoulder injury, but there is positive news with Julian Brandt and Aarón Anselmino expected to return to the matchday squad after missing the weekend’s 2-0 win over Heidenheim.

Form

Juventus

The Bianconeri have made a perfect start to the Serie A season with three wins from three matches, maintaining a 100% record. Their most recent outing saw them edge Inter Milan 4-3 in a thrilling Derby d’Italia, showcasing their attacking prowess.

Borussia Dortmund

BVB currently sit second in the Bundesliga with seven points from their opening three matches. They secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Heidenheim in their last outing, playing against ten men for almost 70 minutes. Kovač’s team has shown impressive defensive solidity with three clean sheets in four matches this season.

Predicted Lineups

Juventus: Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Yildiz; Vlahovic, David.

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anselmino, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy.

How to Watch Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund?

UK fans can watch the game live on TNT Sports 2.

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