Arturo Vidal could replace Andrea Pirlo for Juventus’ trip to Olympiacos, while Alvaro Morata is in line for a first start, according to reports.
The Bianconeri are in Greece for the third matchday of the Champions League in a Group A with all four teams level on three points.
The Gazzetta dello Sport, La Stampa and Tuttosport all report that Pirlo’s performance in Saturday’s draw at Sassuolo could open the door for the Chilean’s return to the side in his place.
Arturo Vidal could replace Andrea Pirlo for Juventus’ trip to Olympiacos, while Alvaro Morata is in line for a first start, according to reports.
The Bianconeri are in Greece for the third matchday of the Champions League in a Group A with all four teams level on three points.
The Gazzetta dello Sport, La Stampa and Tuttosport all report that Pirlo’s performance in Saturday’s draw at Sassuolo could open the door for the Chilean’s return to the side in his place.
Vidal was not included in the squad for the Bianconeri’s trip to Sassuolo, with Coach Massimiliano Allegri believing the 27-year-old was tired after international duty, and would be better served recuperating in Turin.
However, a six-goal showing in a practice game in training may have impressed the Coach enough to restore Vidal to the starting line-up.
While La Stampa reports that Vidal’s return will be facilitated by Pirlo dropping out, Tuttosport believes Claudio Marchisio will be the player who makes way.
In addition, Fernando Llorente has been struggling with a back injury, and La Stampa, Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport have all speculated that compatriot Alvaro Morata will make his first Juventus start in Piraeus after his summer transfer from Real Madrid.
Angelo Ogbonna, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini are expected to retain their places in defence while Martin Caceres and Andrea Barzagli remain sidelined, and Kwadwo Asamoah is likely to replace Patrice Evra at left-wing-back.
Probable Juventus XI to face Olympiacos: Buffon; Ogbonna, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Morata