Juventus Announces 22-Man Squad for Cremonese Clash, One Return Confirmed
Luciano Spalletti has announced the 22-man squad for Juventus as they prepare to face Cremonese in Serie A on Monday evening. The match is crucial for Juventus, who are aiming to secure a victory to potentially climb back into Champions League positions.
Key Absences and Squad Details
Juventus will be without key attackers Francisco Conceicao and Dusan Vlahovic. Conceicao missed the last match against Sassuolo due to injury, while Vlahovic is sidelined for several months.
Defender Daniele Rugani, along with Federico Gatti, is also unavailable due to injuries. Despite these injuries, Spalletti welcomes back Lloyd Kelly, who missed the previous game due to muscular fatigue.
Recent Performance
The Bianconeri are coming off an impressive 3-0 victory against Sassuolo, giving them momentum heading into the match against newly promoted Cremonese. A win would be vital to regain ground in league standings.
Projected Line-Up
Spalletti is expected to give Fabio Miretti another chance to start in an advanced midfield role, partnering with Kenan Yildiz. Jonathan David, who excelled last match with a goal and an assist, is likely to maintain his position at center-forward over Lois Openda.
Match Details
The kick-off for the match between Juventus and Cremonese is scheduled for 19:45 GMT.
Confirmed Juventus Squad for the Match
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Perin, Di Gregorio, Pinsoglio |
| Defenders | Bremer, Kelly, Kalulu, J. Mario, Cambisao, Cabal, Rouhi, P. Felipe |
| Midfielders | Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Adzic, Kostic, Thuram, Miretti, McKennie |
| Forwards | Yildiz, Zhegrova, Openda, David |
As the match approaches, the focus remains on securing a win for Juventus in this important fixture against Cremonese.