Juventus are gearing up for a crucial Serie A clash against already-relegated Hellas Verona, with Kenan Yildiz set to make his long-awaited return to the starting lineup. This must-win match kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 BST) at the iconic Allianz Stadium in Turin, and the stakes couldn't be higher for the Bianconeri.
Currently sitting just two points ahead of fifth-placed Como—but with a game in hand—Juventus know that victory is non-negotiable to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Verona, on the other hand, are playing for pride after being mathematically relegated on Friday following Lecce's win at Pisa.
Injury-wise, Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik remain sidelined for the home side, while Verona have once again dropped Gift Orban from their squad after the Nigerian striker's off-field altercation with a fan last month.
The big news for Juventus fans is that Yildiz is fit to start, marking his first appearance in the starting XI in three weeks. According to multiple sources, including Gazzetta and Sky Sport Italia, the Turkish star will slot straight back into the attack. Coach Luciano Spalletti is expected to field Jonathan David as the lone striker, with Francisco Conceiçao completing a dynamic three-man frontline.
Juventus have been in impressive form, going unbeaten in their last eight Serie A matches—a run that includes five wins and three draws since the start of March. Can they extend that streak against a struggling Verona side?
For fans in the UK and Ireland, the match will be broadcast live on DAZN, while viewers in the USA can catch it on Paramount+. And for those who can't watch, Football Italia will be providing live updates via their dedicated liveblog.
Probable Line-ups:
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceição, Yildiz; David.
Verona (3-5-2): Montipò; Nelsson, Edmundsson, Frese; Belghali, Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, Bernede, Bradaric; Suslov; Bowie.