Max Allegri is reportedly considering some tactical surprises against Atletico Madrid, including Martin Caceres, Federico Bernardeschi or dropping Paulo Dybala.
It kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT and is the first leg in the Champions League Round of 16.
Juan Cuadrado is still out of action and Douglas Costa is only taking part in personalised training sessions as he tries to rediscover his full fitness.
According to Tuttosport, we could see some big changes in the Bianconeri line-up and tactical twists to get the better of Atletico Madrid.
Max Allegri is reportedly considering some tactical surprises against Atletico Madrid, including Martin Caceres, Federico Bernardeschi or dropping Paulo Dybala.
It kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT and is the first leg in the Champions League Round of 16.
Juan Cuadrado is still out of action and Douglas Costa is only taking part in personalised training sessions as he tries to rediscover his full fitness.
According to Tuttosport, we could see some big changes in the Bianconeri line-up and tactical twists to get the better of Atletico Madrid.
The adjustments will primarily be on the right side of both defence and attack.
Considering how dangerous Atleti are on the counter, it’s possible Joao Cancelo will be replaced at right-back by either Mattia De Sciglio or more fascinatingly Caceres.
The January signing is much stronger in the air than De Sciglio, has a great deal of stamina and can also cut inside to take a more central defensive role if needed.
Alternatively, Cancelo could simply be moved to a more advanced role on the right side of the trident attack, allowing him to push forward without focusing too much on defensive duties.
In that case, the Portugal international would replace Dybala, who celebrated his first goal since November 3 with last night’s 3-0 Serie A victory over Frosinone.
Another candidate for the right flank in place of Dybala is Bernardeschi, as he can link up with the midfield and is a hard worker when tracking back.
This would not be an entirely new approach for Allegri, who already used Andrea Barzagli at right-back and moved Dani Alves to a more advanced role in the 2017 Champions League Final against Real Madrid.