JUVENTUS SEASON 2023-2024

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Cesare Prandelli insists Juventus can win the Scudetto

 

 

Italian coach Cesare Prandelli has identified Juventus as one of the contenders for this season’s Serie A title, although he acknowledges that the competition will be fiercely challenging.

 

The Bianconeri are currently in contention for the title but are facing strong competition from some of the most formidable teams in Italy. At present, there is no clear-cut favourite for the championship. ........

 

He said:

“Will there be an escape like that of Napoli last year? No, there are four of them and they are more or less all there. Juventus included.” .........

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/cesare-prandelli-insists-juventus-can-win-the-scudetto/

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Milik top, Miretti, flop: Italian media ratings for Juventus vs Torino

 

 

At the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Juventus confirmed themselves as the dominant force in the city by beating Torino once again.

 

The Bianconeri scored two goals in the second half, both coming from Filip Kostic’s corner kicks. Federico Gatti pounced on a chaotic situation to score the first, while Arek Milik beat Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to the ball and nodded home the second.

 

Therefore, the two goal-scorers along with Kostic received some of the highest grades in the ratings of the major Italian sports outlets. .........

 

On the other hand, all accounts agreed that Fabio Miretti was the author of the poorest display for Juventus in the Derby. .........

 

giornalaccio rosa DELLO SPORT
SZCZESNY- 6
GATTI- 6,5
BREMER- 6,5
DANILO- 6,5
WEAH- 6
MCKENNIE- 6
LOCATELLI- 6
RABIOT- 6
KOSTIC- 6,5
MIRETTI- 5
KEAN- 6,5
CAMBIASO- 6
MILIK- 7
YILDIZ- N/A

 

TUTTOSPORT
SZCZESNY- 6,5
GATTI- 7
BREMER- 7
DANILO- 7
WEAH- 6
MCKENNIE- 6,5
LOCATELLI- 6
RABIOT- 5,5
KOSTIC- 7
MIRETTI- 5
KEAN- 6
CAMBIASO- 6
MILIK- 7
YILDIZ- 6,5
All. ALLEGRI- 6,5

 

CORRIERE DELLO SPORT
SZCZESNY- 6
GATTI- 7
BREMER- 7
DANILO- 6,5
WEAH- 6
MCKENNIE- 6
LOCATELLI- 6
RABIOT- 6
KOSTIC- 6,5
MIRETTI- 5
KEAN- 6
CAMBIASO- N/A
MILIK- 7
YILDIZ- N/A
ALLEGRI- 7

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/milik-top-miretti-flop-italian-media-ratings-for-juventus-vs-torino/

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Adani praise Juventus spirit in the win against Torino

 

 

Lele Adani has commended Juventus for their tenacity and fighting spirit in their recent match against Torino.

 

Despite missing key players like Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic, who have been responsible for a significant portion of their goals this season, Juventus still secured a victory and made life difficult for their city rivals, Torino.

 

Throughout the match, Juventus displayed a dangerous attacking mindset and showed a strong determination to assert their dominance over their opponents. The game showcased Juventus’ determination to secure the win and their commitment to achieving their goals.

 

They impressed Adani, who is a strong critic of the club, and he said:

“Juventus finds itself when it is angry, when, as Bremer did, even in a match not played well, it left our heads, taking a kick in the face, remembering Chiellini, just to contribute to the first goal.

 

“If he fails to find his way to goal, he also scores with free kicks, he also causes the opponent’s goalkeeper to make mistakes and when Juventus does this, I find them in the spirit, in the desire to being at the top. .........

 

“Then Milik came in and made the difference with the goal he scored closed the game.This Juve with this spirit is absolutely credible and plays to get there first.”  .........

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/adani-praise-juventus-spirit-in-the-win-against-torino/

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Sacchi puts Juventus and Napoli in the same category in the Scudetto race

 

 

Arrigo Sacchi has been critical of Juventus’ playing style under Max Allegri, but he acknowledges that Juventus is a contender to win the Serie A this season.

 

Juventus is always expected to be a competitive force in Serie A, and this season, expectations are even higher as the club is not participating in European competitions. This absence from European football allows Juventus more time to rest and recuperate during the week.

 

However, their rivals, who do have European commitments, are also determined to challenge for the league title. Several pundits and analysts have identified Juventus as one of the clubs with the potential to win the Serie A, although Sacchi did not necessarily label them as the outright favourites. .........

 

“The duel between the Milanese teams is certainly the leitmotif of this start of the championship, even if we must not forget that both Juve and Napoli are ready to enter”. .........

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/sacchi-puts-juventus-and-napoli-in-the-same-category-in-the-scudetto-race/

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Massimo Pavan says Juventus must fix their form against the top clubs

 

 

Massimo Pavan has called on Juventus to address their form against top clubs in Italy if they are serious about making progress in their quest for success.

 

Juventus are aiming to secure the Serie A title again, but they have also emphasised their goal of securing a spot in the top four. ..............

 

He says:

“We still need to understand if Juventus has room for improvement. Without injuries, the Bianconeri can compete with anyone, but in matches against the big teams, they must no longer fail. Last year against Napoli and Milan, they lost four out of four, with Roma and Lazio he lost away from home…” ...........

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-says-juventus-must-fix-their-form-against-the-top-clubs/

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Capello urges Juventus to improve their squad in January

 

 

Fabio Capello has advised Juventus to bolster their squad in the January transfer window as they continue to vie for the league title. Juventus had high hopes of securing the league title at the beginning of the season, but the loss of Paul Pogba, who is expected to be suspended due to a doping offence, has dealt a significant blow to their campaign. ............

 

 “Allegri has put the defence in place, which seems to have rediscovered the typical solidity of his teams, but he is aware that in his Juve, which has already lost a fundamental player like Pogba, they are Chiesa and Vlahovic are now essential, the best elements but who are often stuck in the pits. It will be necessary to do something on the market, at least to make up for the loss of the Frenchman.” ...........

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/capello-urges-juventus-to-improve-their-squad-in-january/

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Yildiz and Iling-Junior could get new roles for Juventus against AC Milan

 

 

Juventus is currently grappling with an emergency situation across various areas of their squad. In addition to several players sidelined due to injuries, they also contended with the potential loss of Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli in midfield due to offield issues.

 

As they prepare to face AC Milan after the international break, this match poses a significant challenge for Juventus. ..........

 

Allegri may be compelled to field Kenan Yildiz and Samuel Iling-Junior from the start of the match against Milan. However, it’s noteworthy that these players may be deployed in unfamiliar midfield roles as Juventus seeks to navigate its current squad crisis and come up with new tactical solutions. .........

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/yildiz-and-iling-junior-could-get-new-roles-for-juventus-against-ac-milan/

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Boost for Juventus as key man expected to be available for AC Milan game

 

 

Juventus has received positive news on the fitness front as Dusan Vlahovic appears to have made significant progress in his recovery from injury. He is expected to be part of their squad for the upcoming game against AC Milan. .............

 

This development increases the likelihood of his inclusion in the squad for the game against Milan, which is a welcome boost for Juventus. Vlahovic’s presence has been sorely missed by the team in recent weeks. .............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/boost-for-juventus-as-key-man-expected-to-be-available-for-ac-milan-game/

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Latest updates on Vlahovic and Chiesa ahead of Milan vs Juventus clash

 

 

After missing out on the Derby della Mole, Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic will be hoping to make a recovery in time for the clash between Milan and Juventus at San Siro.

 

The Serbian remained in Turin during the international break while the Italian heeded the call from Italy coach Luciano Spalletti.

 

But after spending a few days with the Azzurri, it became clear that the winger wouldn’t be available in time for the Wembley showdown against England. Therefore, he returned to Continassa.

 

Juventus are optimistic about Chiesa’s condition. He could make his return to the contest against the Rossoneri, even though he might not be at his optimal physical shape. .................

 

On another note, the report also mentions that Vlahovic is making progress in his recovery path.

 

Both Juventus stars have thus far scored four goals since the start of the season. Their presence would be a great boost for Max Allegri’s side which has been plagued by several absences due to some unforeseen events. ..............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/latest-updates-on-vlahovic-and-chiesa-ahead-of-milan-vs-juventus-clash/

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Boost for Milan as four players return for Juventus showdown

 

 

After the international break, Milan will host Juventus next Sunday at the San Siro Stadium in a major Serie A showdown.

 

The Rossoneri currently sit on top of the table ahead of their crosstown rivals Inter, while the Bianconeri are third, four points adrift from the summit.

 

In Milan’s most recent fixture against Genoa, Stefano Pioli received two major blows. Theo Hernandez collected his fifth yellow card in an almost record time, while Mike Maignan earned his marching orders due to a vicious flying knee to Caleb Ekuban’s neck.

 

The two French internationals will thus miss the clash through suspension. Nevertheless, their are good news in store for the Diavolo on the injury front.

Four Milan players should make their return to action in next weekend’s battle against Juventus. ..................

 

Summer signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek .......... Midfield stalwart Rade Krunic .......... Pierre Kalulu .......... Noah Okafor .......... 

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/boost-for-milan-as-four-players-return-for-juventus-showdown/

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Juventus remain optimistic about recovering Chiesa ahead of Milan clash

 

 

With club captain Danilo out of action for several weeks, Juventus could do with a morale boost.

 

In the last match before the international break, the Bianconeri contended the Derby della Mole in the absence of star strikers Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa. ..............

 

Juventus remain optimistic about recovering Chiesa ahead of Sunday’s big contest against Milan. ..............

 

As the source tells it, test results never spotted an injury, but the player is still feeling some pain. ..............

 

Nevertheless, Juventus still believe that the winger-turned-striker will shrug off the knock and make a timely return to action. He could even land a spot in the starting formation. ..............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-remain-optimistic-about-recovering-chiesa-ahead-of-milan-clash/

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Danilo out of Milan showdown: Here are Allegri’s three options

 

 

Last week, Danilo sustained an injury while representing Brazil in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela.

 

The Juventus captain had to cut his stay with the Selecao short and return to Turin. After undergoing medical tests, the results revealed a hamstring strain in his left leg. ..........

 

Allegri has three options when it comes to replacing Danilo at the back.

 

The first would be maintaining the same 3-5-2 formation. This would see Daniele Rugani acting as a direct replacement for the injured captain and joining Gleison Bremer and Federico Gatti in a three-man defense. 18-year-old Dean Huijsen is the alternative.

 

The second option is changing the formation to one that features a four-man defense. While Gatti and Bremer will play in the central roles, Timothy Weah and Andrea Cambiaso would serve as fullbacks.

 

The last suggestion sees Cambiaso acting as a third centre-back alongside Gatti and Bremer. ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/danilo-out-of-milan-showdown-here-are-allegris-three-options/

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Pundit says Allegri will need a miracle to have a strong team to face AC Milan

 

 

Massimo Pavan expresses sympathy for Max Allegri in the lead-up to Juventus’ match against AC Milan this weekend, as injuries and various other issues have severely affected the Juventus squad.

 

In addition to the injury concerns surrounding Danilo, Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus has also lost Nicolo Fagioli, who is facing a lengthy ban for betting offences. Furthermore, they had previously lost Paul Pogba. The Bianconeri are likely eager for this season to conclude so they can regroup. .........

 

“On Sunday evening, he will need a miracle, in addition to the injured he has internal cases to manage, while Milan has recovered important players during the break.” ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-allegri-will-need-a-miracle-to-have-a-strong-team-to-face-ac-milan/

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Juventus expects all international players back tomorrow

 

 

Juventus is awaiting the return of their international players to the club as the break for national teams gradually winds down.

 

The Bianconeri are set to face AC Milan this weekend in a very challenging fixture for both clubs, and Max Allegri’s men are not expected to lose. .............

 

Juventus has several players who represented their countries during the break, and the first group of returnees will arrive today.

 

The second group is expected to return by tomorrow, and all the remaining players will be in that batch. .............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-expects-all-international-players-back-tomorrow/

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Vlahovic recovers for Milan-Juventus, but Chiesa still out

 

 

Dusan Vlahovic has reportedly recovered and is ready to start against Milan this weekend, but Federico Chiesa and Danilo look set to miss out. ..............

 

 

Vlahovic had missed the last couple of games with a back injury, though the Serbian has been training regularly for a few days now and seems to be fully recovered.

 

The same is not true for Chiesa, who after leaving the Italy camp has still not resumed training with his Juve teammates. ..............

 

Vlahovic is expected to have Arkadiusz Milik as a partner rather than Moise Kean.

 

Read more -> https://football-italia.net/vlahovic-recovers-for-milan-juventus-but-chiesa-still-out/

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Alessio Tacchinardi says Juventus will send a message with a win at Milan

 

 

Former Juventus player Alessio Tacchinardi believes the Bianconeri would send a strong message about their intention to win the league if they beat AC Milan this weekend. ............

 

 

Juventus has had an inconsistent start to this season, but their fans want to defeat Milan and demonstrate improvement from last season when they struggled against the Rossoneri.

 

However, it may be easier said than done because Milan has also had a strong start to the season and will be seeking a home win. .............

 

“For whom does Sunday’s match matter most? For Juventus, there is no better opportunity to demonstrate that they are back. The Bianconeri, by winning at San Siro, can send a strong signal to the championship.” ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/alessio-tacchinardi-says-juventus-will-send-a-message-with-a-win-at-milan/

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AC Milan dealt bitter goalkeeper blow as third-choice stopper Antonio Mirante must face Juventus after injuries to Mike Maignan and Marco Sportiello

 

 

Stefano Pioli's team return to Serie A action on Sunday with a match against Juventus. The Milan coach has been left with a selection headache with many players struggling with injury, and the goalkeeping position is a particular concern.

 

Mirante will be the man to take his place between the sticks in the weekend's headline clash as first choice Mike Maignan is suspended after he was sent off in their previous match against Genoa. Meanwhile, Milan announced that back-up option Marco Sportiello is also out with a calf injury he sustained in training this week. ...........

 

Mirante's appearance will be his first start since 2021, when he was named in the starting XI for Roma. Since joining AC Milan, he has seen just one minute of competitive action, which was in the final game of last season. ............

 

Read more -> https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ac-milan-goalkeeper-third-choice-antonio-mirante-juventus-injuries-mike-maigan-marco-sportiello/blt2d5af9026186043a#csd7dce3a92e6aa06f

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Massimo Pavan previews the Juventus-AC Milan match

 

 

Journalist Massimo Pavan has offered a preview of the upcoming match between Juventus and AC Milan this weekend, highlighting the areas where he expects a fierce battle. ............

 

Juventus and Milan are among the contenders for the Serie A title this season, and this match will serve as an indicator of which team is truly prepared for the championship. ............

 

“Against Milan, Juve will have to try to rely on the inactive balls with which they have been doing well lately, but I believe that an important key to the match will also be played on the flanks. Kostic, for example, is now essential, Allegri could make him play from the start and then have Chiesa take over in the second half, also because I haven’t seen the two together well and they risk swamping the left wing.” ............

 

Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-previews-the-juventus-ac-milan-match/

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AC Milan vs Juventus - Serie A: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

 

 

One of the biggest fixtures in the Serie A calendar has arrived with AC Milan preparing to host Juventus in a match that could tell us a lot about both teams' title credentials.

 

Milan spent the international break at the top of Serie A with a two-point lead over Inter, while Juventus are currently four points behind the leaders. A win for the Bianconeri would lift them right up to the two Milan sides, but a defeat could see them cut adrift for the time being. .............

 

AC Milan vs Juventus H2H Record (Last Five Games)

• AC Milan: 3 wins
• Juventus: 0 wins
• Draws: 2

• Last meeting: Juventus 0-1 AC Milan (Serie A) - 28 May 2023

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Current Form (all competitions)

• AC Milan: WWWDW
• Juventus: WLWDW .............

AC Milan predicted lineup vs Juventus

AC Milan predicted lineup vs Juventus (4-3-3): Mirante; Calabria, Thiaw, Tomori, Florenzi; Musah, Adli, Reijnders; Pulisic, Giroud, Leao.

 

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Juventus team news

 

 

Dusan Vlahovic has recovered to face Milan / Nicolò Campo/GettyImages

 

 

As for Juventus, there was serious concern they would be without both Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa, but the former has managed to recover and is expected to start. Chiesa is only likely to make the bench, though.

 

Danilo is out with an injury he picked up while playing with Brazil, so Massimiliano Allegri may call on Daniele Rugani or change formation in an attempt to keep Milan guessing until the last minute.

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Juventus predicted lineup vs AC Milan

Juventus predicted lineup vs AC Milan (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; McKennie, Miretti, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Milik.

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AC Milan vs Juventus score prediction

Both of these teams are expected to be in the title race as the Serie A campaign progresses and it will be fascinating to see who comes out on top at San Siro. Milan have to be favourites given they are four points ahead of Juventus, but the absence of Maignan and Hernandez will be felt.

 

For that reason, Juventus may feel they have a real chance to do something here, especially given they do not need to conserve any energy for midweek football, unlike Milan who have an eye on a clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Prediction: AC Milan 1-1 Juventus

 

Read more -> https://www.90min.com/posts/ac-milan-vs-juventus-serie-a-tv-channel-team-news-lineups-prediction-22-10-23

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Allegri curious to see how Juventus play against one of the title favorites

Coach’s comments ahead of trip to San Siro to take on Milan

 

 

 

We return to club action this weekend with Juventus making the trip to the San Siro to face league leaders AC Milan. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, coach Massimiliano Allegri talked about the clash that sees his current side take on his former team and what he expects from the match-up.

“A good, interesting match. At the moment it’s first against third, we know the challenges, playing at San Siro is nice but difficult at the same time.” .........................

 

“I’m curious to see what kind of match we will have against one of the three favourites for the league alongside Inter and Napoli, and in such an important and packed stadium as well.” .........................

 

“Dusan Vlahovic has been training with the team all week and is well. Chiesa did half a training session yesterday, today we will evaluate whether to call him up or not, if he is calm enough to be available.

 

“I still have to decide who will play, Samuel Iling-Junior is also back and is well. They are players who can also split the match in two.” .......................

 

Allegri was also asked about the now-suspended Nicolo Fagioli along with Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali who are all being investigated in the illegal betting fiasco embroiling Italian football.

“I can talk about Nicolò Fagioli, but not about the other two who are not part of Juventus. The club has spoken and I agree with what has been said. It’s the start of a journey for Nicolò that will bring him back on the pitch at the end of May.

“These seven months, he will need to maintain his athletic condition and most importantly of all, he needs to engage in social work.” .......................

 

Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/10/21/23926326/juventus-ac-milan-serie-a-match-preview-allegri-comments-reaction-chiesa-vlahovic-rabiot

 

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SQUAD LIST | MILAN-JUVENTUS

 

 

1 Szczesny

3 Bremer

4 Gatti

5 Locatelli

7 Chiesa

9 Vlahovic

11 Kostic

13 Huijsen

14 Milik

15 Yildiz

16 McKennie

17 Iling-Junior

18 Kean

20 Miretti

22 Weah

23 Pinsoglio

24 Rugani

25 Rabiot

27 Cambiaso

36 Perin

41 Nicolussi Caviglia

47 Nonge Boende

 

https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/squad-list-milan-juventus-x7871

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AC Milan vs Juventus Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

 

 

Serie A leaders AC Milan will welcome arch-rivals Juventus to San Siro in what is the Italian top flight’s biggest game of the weekend post the October international break.

 

Apart from the thrashing against Inter Milan, Stefano Pioli’s men have been peerless this season in the league and are top of the standings with 21 points from their first eight games. Juventus are not far behind in third spot, four points off the top. A win on the night will take them to within striking distance of the summit, something that has become an unfamiliar sight for the Turin giants in recent years. .............

 

Milan will also have an eye on their upcoming trip to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League midweek, and it could impact how they rotate players on Sunday. Juventus, on the other hand, have no European football to worry about and can afford to put all their eggs in one basket this season. .............

Team News & Tactics

AC Milan

Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez are both suspended for the tie and will be missed massively at the back.

 

With Marco Sportiello also out injured, 40-year-old Antonio Mirante is all set to make his first start for the Rossoneri. Ruben Loftus-Cheek has failed to return in time and will miss out with an injury. Others out injured include Samuel Chukwueze, Perre Kalulu, Ismael Bennacer, Rade Krunic and Mattia Caldara.

 

Pioli still has enough in his roster to put out a competitive side capable of challenging Juventus. The 4-3-3 restructure has worked wonders for the home side, and they are likely to retain it on the night. .............

 

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Mirante; Calabria, Thiaw, Tomori, Florenzi; Musah, Adli, Reijnders; Pulisic, Giroud, Leao

 

 

Juventus

It has now been four years since Juventus last won the title, and Massimiliano Allegri will be keen to end that hoodoo in his second spell at the club.

 

He returns to face the club that he led to the Scudetto in 2011. While his brand of football is not the most aesthetically pleasing, few can argue its effectiveness when used right. Defensive solidity will be the mantra for the visitors on the night.

 

The international break has given both Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa recover and return to contention. Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba are ruled out for well-known reasons, impacting Juventus’s options in the middle of the park. .............

 

Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; McKennie, Miretti, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Milik, Vlahovic

 

Key Stats

• Avoiding defeat on the night will see AC Milan go six games unbeaten against Juventus in Serie A for the first time since 1989.
• If AC Milan avoid a defeat on the night, Stefano Pioli will become the first manager to go six straight games without a loss against Juventus in Serie A.
• Should they keep a clean sheet on the night, it will be the first time since 1989 that AC Milan have managed three straight shutouts against Juventus.
• A win on the night will see AC Milan win eight of their opening nine games of a Serie A campaign for just the third time in their history. They have won the title in both of those previous occasions.
• At 40 years and 106 days, Antonio Mirante will become the oldest goalkeeper to feature in this fixture.

Player to Watch

Christian Pulisic .............

 

Prediction

AC Milan 2-1 Juventus

AC Milan will hope to make the most of their momentum and home support in what is an otherwise difficult game. While Juventus do have players back, Milan have shown the ability to raise their game when needed. It won’t be a pretty game but the Rossoneri should nick it in the end by a narrow margin.

 

Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2023/10/22/ac-milan-vs-juventus-preview-probable-lineups-prediction-tactics-team-news-key-stats-5/

 

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AC Milan vs. Juventus match preview

It’s been another tough international break, so returning to the actual field of play could actually be something nice to happen.

 

 

 

....... For the second time in as many games coming out of an international break, a big game is right in front of Juventus. In September it was Lazio, now in October it is a trip to AC Milan, which entered the international break atop the Serie A table and will have the chance to get back there again Sunday night after Inter’s win over Torino 24 hours earlier. Juventus will enter the night as part of a three-way jumble on 17 points, with Napoli pushing the Bianconeri down to fourth place with their win Saturday afternoon.

 

No matter what the case is, it is a very, very big test for Max Allegri’s squad — and there is no denying it. It’s a big one in terms of the rivalry between the two clubs. And it is most definitely a big one in terms of where they both are in the standings and where Juventus’ hopes for the season may lie when the final whistle is sounded.

 

Here is something that is also true: Both Juventus and Milan will be without some of their best and most important players — which adds just another storyline to a matchup that is never really lacking in storylines to begin with.

 

Juventus’ absentees looked to be at virtually ever area of the field, sans goalkeeper. Luckily for Allegri, Federico Chiesa has been included in the traveling squad to Milan after some nervy days in terms of fitness earlier this week, but Juve will still be without their captain Danilo as well as a pair of suspended midfielders in Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli, the latter still being allowed to train with the squad despite his ban.

 

Milan’s two big suspensions have been known for the last two weeks, with goalkeeper Mike Maignan and fullback Theo Hernandez — two of the best at their respective positions in the game today — getting bans coming out of Milan’s 1-0 win over Genoa right before the international break. To add insult to injury (or suspension), Milan’s backup goalkeeper, Marco Sportiello, picked up an injury during the week, so that means it will be former Juve backup keeper Antonio Mirante, now 40 years old, who will get the start in goal Sunday night. ...........

 

 

Allegri will be without his most consistent defender (and captain) this season, without two of his best midfielders, his most creative player will likely be only fit enough for the bench and his team’s leading goal scorer is just back from a back injury so it’s hard to know for sure how much match sharpness Dusan Vlahovic will have.

 

A loss may well put the end to any sort of Scudetto talk (for now), but the main goal for this season has always been getting (and staying) in the top four rather than serious title contention. That was going to be an added bonus if it ever became a reality — and we know how Allegri doesn’t’ want us to be looking at the league table this early in the season no matter how much we actually do.

 

Considering the players who are missing out, this has the feeling of an Allegri special with plenty of sitting back and defending a Milan side that are so dangerous out wide. The key to all of it is if it will actually work — which is probably something you’ll get different answers on depending on who you ask.

TEAM NEWS

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• The newest addition to the injured list is Danilo, who suffered a muscle injury during international duty with Brazil and will be out for at least three weeks.
• Juventus still has a couple of players out injured on top of their captain being absent: Mattia De Sciglio and Alex Sandro. Federico Chiesa was on this list for much of the last couple of weeks, but has since returned to training with the group as of Friday.
• Knowing that, Chiesa will likely only be available off the bench as he continues to try to get back to full fitness after dealing with muscle fatigue the last three weeks.
• No longer injured is Dusan Vlahovic, who didn’t go out on international duty during the break to remain in Turin and get healthy after a back injury forced him to miss the last couple of games.
• With Danilo and Alex Sandro out, it’s down to either Daniele Rugani or Dean Huijsen available to play in the back three. Allegri essentially confirmed that it will be Rugani getting the start as we eagerly await Huijsen to get the first senior level minutes of his career.
• Also with no Danilo and Sandro in the squad, Adrien Rabiot will wear the captain’s armband when Juventus take the field at the San Siro on Sunday night.
• To provide a little bit of cover in the midfield after Fagioli’s suspension, 18-year-old midfielder Joseph Nonge has been called up permanently from the Juve Next Gen squad.

JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH

We say it every time he has either gotten a rare start or is expected to be in the lineup, but it remains true: Daniele Rugani gets a lot of stick around here because he was once the Next Great Hope and never really developed into that kind of player. He’s no longer the young player who looks like he could develop into one of the best defenders Serie A has to offer. And you know what? That’s OK. He’s not the first to be in that situation and he certainly won’t be the last.

 

What Rugani has been over the last few years since his foray away from Juventus for a season has been a reliable backup when called upon. When you consider who Juve will be lining up against Sunday night, reliable (in a good way) is exactly what Allegri’s squad will need. Handing somebody like Huijsen, at the tender age of 18, his first-ever start at the San Siro? Nah, that’s not going to happen — especially with Allegri as his manager. .......

MATCH INFO

When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.

Where: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy.

Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 1:45 a.m. Pacific time.

 

Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/10/21/23915433/ac-milan-juventus-2023-serie-a-matchday-9-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

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Milan vs Juventus: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

 

 

Sunday’s Serie A action caps off with a heavyweight encounter between eternal rivals Milan and Juventus at the Stadio San Siro. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest. ..............

 

Match Preview

Milan

San Siro has been an unbreakable fortress this season, with Milan racking up three wins and a draw across their four competitive home outings. Defensive solidity has been crucial to Rossoneri’s splendid home form, as they registered three shutouts in those matches, holding Lazio, Hellas Verona, and Newcastle United at bay. 

 

Considering they’ve fended off Juventus in their last three league showdowns, Milan can be confident about maintaining their phenomenal defensive record despite missing two defensive pillars. In addition to Maignan, Pioli lost his vice-captain Theo Hernandez to suspension in that nervy contest in Genoa.

 

That shouldn’t slow Milan down as they bid to post seven consecutive home victories in Serie A for the first time since 2013.

 

Player to Watch: Olivier Giroud ..........

 

 

Juventus

With 17 points from seven games, Juventus are enjoying their best Serie A start in four years. But their chances of increasing that tally are not significant. They’ve gone winless across their last five league meetings with Milan (D2, L3), not to mention failed to find the net four times in this run.

 

Taking a trip outside the Allianz Stadium doesn’t inspire much confidence either. Since back-to-back wins over bottom-half sides Udinese and Empoli at the start of the new campaign, Juventus have endured a dip in form on the road. They first lost 4-2 at Sassuolo before barely salvaging a 0-0 draw at Atalanta. 

 

On top of their on-field problems on hostile turf, Juventus must deal with ever-growing off-field issues. Nicolo Fagioli has found himself at the center of the illegal betting scandal, receiving a seven-month ban from football. 

 

Player to Watch: Moise Kean

Since Allegri will unlikely risk using Chiesa from the start, Kean will probably partner up with Vlahovic in the front third. Interestingly, five of the Italian forward’s last six goals were match openers, which could make him an early threat. ..............

 

 

Milan vs Juventus Potential Lineups

Milan (4-3-3): Antonio Mirante; Davide Calabria, Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Alessandro Florenzi; Yunus Musah, Yacine Adli, Tijjani Reijnders; Christian Pulisic, Olivier Giroud, Rafael Leao.

 

Juventus (3-5-2): Wojciech Szczesny; Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Daniele Rugani; Weston McKennie, Fabio Miretti, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic; Moise Kean, Dusan Vlahovic.

 

 

Milan vs Juventus Prediction

Without several significant first-team stars, Milan could be vulnerable on Sunday night. But Juventus’ form woes on the road are long-standing, and they’ve failed to catch a break against Rossoneri down the years.

 

Therefore, we expect a share of the spoils.

 

Prediction: Draw

 

Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/milan-vs-juventus-serie-a-preview-potential-lineups-prediction/

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Official Juventus team to face AC Milan – Kean and Milik start