Juventus give Daniele Rugani his first start with Alvaro Morata and Simone Zaza in the Coppa Italia derby with Torino.

It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the action as it happens on our LIVEBLOG.

These sides have more reasons than just local rivalry to fight hard this evening, although it’s true there’s no such thing as a Derby della Mole without pressure.

Juventus give Daniele Rugani his first start with Alvaro Morata and Simone Zaza in the Coppa Italia derby with Torino.

It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the action as it happens on our LIVEBLOG.

These sides have more reasons than just local rivalry to fight hard this evening, although it’s true there’s no such thing as a Derby della Mole without pressure.

Juventus are eager to retain the trophy they lifted last season, while Toro see this as a potential short-cut to Europa League qualification.

The last time they faced off was a dramatic clash decided deep into stoppages by Juan Guillermo Cuadrado and the Granata want revenge.

Max Allegri only rotates his squad slightly, giving ex-Empoli defender Rugani his first start and to all intents and purposes his Juve debut, as he only played a couple of minutes this season.

Morata and Zaza form the attacking partnership with support from Paul Pogba, Sami Khedira and Alex Sandro.

Torino reply with Italy Under-21 internationals Andrea Belotti and Daniele Baselli, plus Maxi Lopez in attack.

Juventus: Neto; Rugani, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Khedira, Marchisio, Pogba, Alex Sandro; Zaza, Morata

Juventus bench: Buffon, Rubinho, Caceres, Barzagli, Evra, Padoin, Sturaro, Hernanes, Cuadrado, Mandzukic, Dybala

Torino: Ichazo; Bovo, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Aquah, Gazzi, Baselli, Molinaro; Belotti, Maxi Lopez

Torino bench: To follow

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