MX23RW : Sunday, May 5 17:39:41| >> :120:29547:29547:
[monks data]
Juventus logo
Serie A | Gameweek 3
Apr 7, 2021 at 5.45pm UK
Juventus Stadium
Napoli logo

Juventus
2 - 1
Napoli

Ronaldo (13'), Dybala (73')
Sandro (54')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Insigne (90' pen.)
Koulibaly (22'), Rrahmani (81')

How Juventus could line up against Napoli

How Juventus could line up against Napoli
© Reuters
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Juventus could line up for Wednesday's Serie A clash with Napoli.

Ahead of their crucial clash with southern rivals Napoli on Wednesday, troubled Juventus have most squad members fully fit, but remain under the shadow of COVID-19.

Both central defensive stalwart Leonardo Bonucci and his younger deputy, Turkey's Merih Demiral, tested positive for the virus during the international period and will continue to be unavailable for Andrea Pirlo's side until they can return negative tests and rejoin training.

Therefore, Matthijs de Ligt and Giorgio Chiellini are set to continue at the heart of the Juve's back four this week, with the ever-versatile Danilo another option should Pirlo opt for his occasional flexible back three.

The former Manchester City man started in midfield in Saturday's Derby della Mole against Torino, but either Aaron Ramsey or the recalled Weston McKennie could instead be preferred to partner Rodrigo Bentancur in the centre against Napoli.

McKennie, fit-again Paulo Dybala and Brazilian midfielder Arthur were fined and dropped from the squad for the Derby, after attending a party at the American's home during the break, but have been brought back into the squad this week and could feature.

If Ramsey and McKennie both start, Dejan Kulusevski could return to the Juventus bench, with Italy winger Federico Bernardeschi also pushing for a place on the flank; in-form Federico Chiesa is assured of a place on the opposite side.

Despite Dybala's return - and speculation that the Bianconeri have decided not to extend his loan deal for a further year - Spain striker Alvaro Morata should join Capocannoniere chart-leading Cristiano Ronaldo up front.

Juventus possible starting lineup:
Szczesny; Cuadrado, De Ligt, Chiellini, Sandro; McKennie, Rabiot, Bentancur, Chiesa; Ronaldo, Morata

> Click here to see how Napoli could line up for this contest

ID:441911:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3835:No Data Analysis info
Game History

How you voted: Juventus vs Napoli

Juventus
58.1%
Draw
17.5%
Napoli
24.4%
303
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus on January 3, 2021
Read Next:
Juve 'want to offload Dybala as soon as possible'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
5.30pm
Auger-Aliassime
Rublev
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CInter Milan35285281196289
2AC Milan34217664392570
3Juventus341811547262165
4Bologna351713549272264
5Roma34178961412059
6Atalanta BCAtalanta331761061372457
7Lazio35175134537856
8Fiorentina341481251391250
9Napoli341311105243950
10Torino351114103131047
11Monza351112123846-845
12Genoa341012123840-242
13Lecce35813143250-1837
14Hellas VeronaHellas Verona35810173346-1334
15CagliariCagliari35712163760-2333
16FrosinoneFrosinone35711174363-2032
17Empoli3588192650-2432
18Udinese34417133251-1929
19SassuoloSassuolo3578204170-2929
RSalernitana3429232673-4715


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!