Douglas Luiz expected to start in Turin derby amid Premier League links | OneFootball

Juventus coach Thiago Motta seems intent on giving struggling Douglas Luiz his biggest opportunity since joining the club by handing him a start in Saturday’s Derby della Mole against Torino despite recent rumours linking the player with a move to the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest became the latest English side to join the list of teams showing an interest in signing the midfielder, with the Bianconeri reportedly open to letting him go in case of loan offers also including an obligation to buy.

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Douglas Luiz of Juventus celebrates his team’s first goal, an own goal scored by Mario Gila of Lazio (obscured) during the Serie A match between Juventus and SS Lazio at Allianz Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Juventus: Douglas Luiz willing to prove his worth in Turin derby

However, Tuttosport reports that Manuel Locatelli’s one-game ban is set to pave the way for the Brazilian’s third start of the season, the last of which came in October before a muscular injury would rule him out for more than one month.

Douglas Luiz is willing to make the most of the opportunity, as he feels he’s had few chances to prove his worth at the Allianz Stadium and doesn’t want to be remembered as a flop in what could be one of his last appearances before leaving the club.

EMPOLI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Douglas Luiz of Juventus 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)

The former Aston Villa midfielder has featured in 13 games across three competitions this season but still has to score his first goal in the Bianconeri shirt.