Overview

• Juventus visit Villarreal on Wednesday, October 1, for their second Champions League group game, with Romanian official Istvan Kovacs appointed to referee.
• Igor Tudor is preparing systematic rotation across this week’s fixtures, with reports indicating four to five changes between Villarreal and Milan and Jonathan David in contention to lead the line.
• Availability check: Gleison Bremer and Ricardo Conceição trained with the group and may be used, while Khéphren Thuram missed training due to a calf issue and is a late doubt.
• Form context: Juventus have drawn three straight matches, including a 4-4 opener against Borussia Dortmund, and are managing minutes ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Milan.
• Villarreal coach Marcelino labeled Juventus a top opponent and targeted a home win, as Tudor’s recent comments about Cambiaso drew criticism for the message they send about the club’s ambitions.