Juventus will conclude their Serie A season with a critical match against Venezia on Sunday at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium. The Bianconeri aim to clinch a victory to secure their precious fourth position in the standings as they face pressure from rivals Roma and Lazio. Meanwhile, Venezia is equally motivated, seeking to obtain a result that could help them evade relegation.
Juventus’s manager, Igor Tudor, faces challenges with a depleted roster, having to put together a makeshift lineup due to several player absences and injuries, particularly in the defensive line. Notably, striker Arkadiusz Milik has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury. Key defenders Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal are also sidelined with torn ACLs sustained earlier in the season, and Pierra Kalulu will miss the match due to suspension.
Despite these setbacks, Tudor will maintain his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation while adapting the defense. The lineup will include emergency selections, with Alberto Costa and Nicolo Savona joining Lloyd Kelly in the back three. Khephren Thuram will return from suspension to pair with Manuel Locatelli in midfield, while wingbacks Nicolas Gonzalez and Andrea Cambiaso are expected to play ahead of Timothy Weah.
Francisco Conceicao has earned a starting spot as an attacking midfielder alongside Kenan Yildiz, while Randal Kolo Muani is anticipated to lead the forward line, leaving Dusan Vlahovic on the bench despite his recent goal against Udinese.
This match not only holds significance for Juventus in terms of securing their spot in European competitions but also represents a vital opportunity for Venezia to fight for their top-flight status. The stakes are high, and both teams will be eager to capitalize on the match’s outcome.
In a positive light, Juventus’s younger players like Conceicao and Yildiz are being given a chance to shine on a prominent stage, which could bode well for the club’s future.