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Juventus Host Pafos in Must-Win Champions League Test as Bremer and Rugani Return

Spalletti signals a reset by restoring a true center forward to stabilize a side under scrutiny after the Napoli defeat.

Overview

  • Juventus and Pafos enter the match level on six points, and a home win would strengthen the Bianconeri’s route to the February play-off phase.
  • Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani have rejoined full training and could be named to the bench, with Kalulu, Kelly and Koopmeiners expected to start in defense.
  • Spalletti trialed a 3-4-2-1 in training with David as the central striker supported by Yildiz and Conceicao, indicating a return to a fixed No. 9.
  • Manuel Locatelli featured in the tested lineup after suggestions he might be rotated, with Thuram, McKennie and Cambiaso completing the midfield.
  • Dusan Vlahovic remains unavailable through injury but visited the session to back the squad, and Pafos arrive as live opponents after beating Villarreal and drawing in Munich.