Kingsley Coman and Fernando Llorente may start for Juventus tonight, while David Pizarro is available for Fiorentina.
La Viola host the Bianconeri at the Artemio Franchi tonight in Week 14’s standout match, which last season memorably ended 4-2 to the home side.
In spite of the opponent, Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri may field a different line-up from his customary strongest XI and return to a 3-5-2 system, following indications from yesterday’s training.
Kingsley Coman and Fernando Llorente may start for Juventus tonight, while David Pizarro is available for Fiorentina.
La Viola host the Bianconeri at the Artemio Franchi tonight in Week 14’s standout match, which last season memorably ended 4-2 to the home side.
In spite of the opponent, Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri may field a different line-up from his customary strongest XI and return to a 3-5-2 system, following indications from yesterday’s training.
The injuries of Kwadwo Asamoah and Romulo leave the Coach with limited alternatives at the back, but Claudio Marchisio and Carlos Tevez may be rested in view of the Champions League game on Tuesday.
Roberto Pereyra is rumoured as likely to deputise for the suspended Stephan Lichtsteiner on the right wing, with Patrice Evra on the left.
The core of the midfield will include the regulars Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba, whilst Allegri may experiment with a new offensive partnership in Kingsley Coman and Fernando Llorente.
Fiorentina Coach Vincenzo Montella, on the other hand, is able to field David Pizarro in spite of initial doubts, and El Pek will almost certainly be in the line-up.
The second spot in central midfield will then be contested between Alberto Aquilani and Mati Fernandez, the latter having played the last two games as a starter.
It is unlikely that Montella will experiment with the rest of the team for the big match, so Stefan Savic, Gonzalo Rodriguez and José Maria Basanta will cover the defence before Neto, while Juan Cuadrado and Mario Gomez spearhead the team.
Probable line-ups
Fiorentina: Neto; Gonzalo, Basanta, Savic; Alonso, Pizarro, Borja Valero, Mati Fernandez, Joaquin; Cuadrado, Gomez
Juventus: Buffon; Bonucci, Chiellini, Ogbonna; Pereya, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Evra; Coman, Llorente