Andrea Barzagli looks likely to be benched for Juventus’ clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight.
The Old Lady are in their first semi-final of the competition since 2003, and face Los Merengues in the first leg in Turin tonight.
Coach Massimiliano Allegri hinted strongly yesterday that the Bianconeri would line-up with four at the back, meaning that one from Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci or Giorgio Chiellini would have to miss out.
Andrea Barzagli looks likely to be benched for Juventus’ clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight.
The Old Lady are in their first semi-final of the competition since 2003, and face Los Merengues in the first leg in Turin tonight.
Coach Massimiliano Allegri hinted strongly yesterday that the Bianconeri would line-up with four at the back, meaning that one from Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci or Giorgio Chiellini would have to miss out.
After this morning’s final training session, it appears that Barzagli will be the unfortunate one, with the latter two given the nod.
At the other end of the pitch, Alavaro Morata is expected to be given the nod to face his former club, winning the battle with Fernando Llorente.
Carlos Tevez will partner the Spaniard, with Roberto Pereyra supporting the pair in a 4-3-1-2 shape.
Andrea Pirlo should replace Stefano Sturaro in midfield, and take his place alongside Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio.
Patrice Evra and Stephan Lichtsteiner complete the defence, with Gianluigi Buffon ready to make his 94th Champions League appearance in goal.
Probable Juventus team to face Real Madrid: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pereyra; Tevez, Morata.