Andrea Barzagli looks set to start for Juventus in Monaco tonight, as Max Allegri switches to a 3-5-2 system.
The Bianconeri hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg of the Champions League quarter final, and know that they will progress to the last four if they don’t concede.
Since Barzagli has returned from injury, the Old Lady have not conceded a goal when the Italian international has been on the pitch, which is perhaps part of the reason for his prospective inclusion tonight.
Andrea Barzagli looks set to start for Juventus in Monaco tonight, as Max Allegri switches to a 3-5-2 system.
The Bianconeri hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg of the Champions League quarter final, and know that they will progress to the last four if they don’t concede.
Since Barzagli has returned from injury, the Old Lady have not conceded a goal when the Italian international has been on the pitch, which is perhaps part of the reason for his prospective inclusion tonight.
The 33-year-old has trained with the team in today’s light session before the match, with his inclusion indicating he’ll play from the start.
Barzagli will partner Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in the back three, with Gianluigi Buffon taking his customary place in goal.
Arturo Vidal has shaken off tonsilitis, and should line up alongside Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio in the centre of the pitch, with Stephan Lichtsteiner and Patrice Evra manning the flanks.
Alvaro Morata will partner Carlos Tevez up-front, with Fernando Llorente and Alessandro Matri ready to come off the bench if needed.
For the hosts, Jeremy Toulalan is expected to make his return following an injury, with the side lining up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Anthony Martial leading the line.
Probable line-ups:
Juventus: Buffon; Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal, Evra; Morata, Tevez
Monaco: Subasic; Fabinho, Carvalho, Abdennour, Kurzawa; Kondogbia, Toulalan; Silva, Moutinho, Carrasco; Martial