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Juventus Defeats Lazio but Faces Defensive Setback After Kalulu's Red Card

Pierre Kalulu's VAR-confirmed dismissal for a blow to Castellanos may result in a two-match suspension, forcing Juventus to adjust their defense in the season's final stretch.

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Overview

  • Juventus secured a 1–0 victory over Lazio with Kolo Muani scoring off a Weston McKennie assist in the second half.
  • Defender Pierre Kalulu was sent off with a straight red card after a VAR review confirmed he struck Lazio's Castellanos in the head.
  • Kalulu's dismissal leaves him facing a potential two-match suspension, which could prematurely end his Serie A season.
  • The looming suspension would sideline Kalulu for crucial fixtures against Udinese and Venezia as Juventus aims to solidify their position in the league.
  • Coach Igor Tudor must now reconfigure Juventus's defensive lineup to compensate for Kalulu's absence in the season's final matches.