Juventus make radical changes with Alex Sandro in a new role and Wojciech Szczesny in goal, while Torino look to Andrea Belotti and Iago Falque.
The Derby della Mole kicks off at 11.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.
This fixture is always a fiery affair, especially when played at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, and it’s Coach Walter Mazzarri’s first derby on the Granata bench.
Juventus make radical changes with Alex Sandro in a new role and Wojciech Szczesny in goal, while Torino look to Andrea Belotti and Iago Falque.
The Derby della Mole kicks off at 11.30 GMT, follow the build-up and action from all today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.
This fixture is always a fiery affair, especially when played at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, and it’s Coach Walter Mazzarri’s first derby on the Granata bench.
He has a full squad to choose from and Il Gallo Belotti returned to the goal for the first time in 2018, running from his own half to beat the ‘keeper in a 2-0 victory over Udinese.
Mazzarri makes some adjustments with ex-Juventus midfielder Tomas Rincon protecting the defence, Cristian Ansaldi joining Iago Falque in a wider role and M’Baye Niang sent to the bench with outcast Adem Ljajic.
Juve showed problems when fumbling a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League midweek and the injuries continue to pile up.
Mario Mandzukic is out with flu, Blaise Matuidi and Juan Cuadrado are still side-lined, while Paulo Dybala and Federico Bernardeschi are not fit to start due to muscular issues.
Gigi Buffon is rested in favour of Wojciech Szczesny, so Stefano Sturaro is picked in midfield with Alex Sandro moved into a more advanced role as part of the trident attack with Douglas Costa and Gonzalo Higuain.
Toro have managed one point in their last seven meetings with Juve, home and away in all competition, since a 2-1 victory in April 2015.
Torino: Sirigu; De Silvestri, N'Koulou, Burdisso, Molinaro; Rincon; Iago Falque, Baselli, Obi, Ansaldi; Belotti
Torino bench: Ichazo, Milinkovic-Savic, Bonifazi, Valdifiori, Acquah, Ljajic, Niang, Edera, Berenguer, Barreca, Moretti
Juventus: Szczesny; De Sciglio, Rugani, Chiellini, Asamoah; Khedira, Pjanic, Sturaro; Douglas Costa, Higuain, Alex Sandro
Juventus bench: Buffon, Pinsoglio, Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Howedes, Benatia, Marchisio, Bentancur, Bernardeschi, Dybala
Ref: Orsato