With just two days left until the highly anticipated clash at the Allianz Stadium between Juventus and Milan, both teams have been preparing amidst some lineup uncertainties, aiming to turn their season around.
Juventus Team News: Doubts Over Bremer, Optimism for Thuram
For the Bianconeri, coach Igor Tudor remains committed to his 3-4-2-1 formation, but he must resolve doubts concerning the physical condition of Bremer and Thuram. The Brazilian defender performed personalized training on Friday and remains a major doubt, while optimism surrounds the return of the French midfielder, who has partially trained with the group. Di Gregorio will return in goal, with Gatti and Kelly guaranteed defensive spots. Conceição will be back in the attacking midfield alongside Yildiz, and upfront, Vlahovic appears to be favored over David and Openda.
Milan Updates: Bartesaghi Steps In, Tomori on the Bench
On the other side, the Rossoneri arrive full of enthusiasm following their victory over Napoli. Allegri is largely expected to confirm the starting eleven that defeated the Neapolitans, with the sole forced change on the left flank: the suspended Estupinan will be replaced by young Bartesaghi, a 2005-born player who has made a strong impression in recent appearances. In defense, Tomori is back but will start from the bench; Koni De Winter will feature alongside Pavlovic and Gabbia. In midfield, confidence is placed in the trio of Fofana-Modric-Rabiot, while in attack, Santiago Gimenez will be supported by Pulisic.
Coach Tudor`s Confident Words After Villarreal Draw
“They were better in the first half, we were better in the second. There`s regret for not having sealed it with David, and then the 2-2 should have been avoided. We move forward.” These were the words of coach Igor Tudor to Sky Sport, following the Champions League draw against Villarreal.
“There were spaces in the first half that we didn`t exploit; in the second half, we were much better. It`s a shame because we had the win in our hands. We are working on set-pieces; we also have areas to improve. In the second half, we were controlling it, I didn`t see the team struggling, but we cannot concede goals from a corner kick. The team is present, they are focused. It`s a pity, and now we look ahead.”
