This is an early Scudetto showdown, no doubt about it. Both Juventus and Milan are coming into this game hot, each team kicking off their season with back-to-back victories. Even if the performances haven’t always been perfect, those results speak volumes early on. But here’s the kicker: Juventus is reeling right now, absolutely battling an injury nightmare that’s forcing some wild line-up changes for tonight’s clash at the Allianz Juventus Stadium.
Juve’s Treatment Table Is Officially a Crowded House
Talk about bad luck, man. Juventus is dealing with an injury crisis that just keeps getting worse, and it is a massive problem. Andrea Cambiaso and deadline day signing Pape Matar Sarr are both out, joining a ridiculous list of players on the treatment table that already includes Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, Weston McKennie, Jeff Ekhator, and Juan Cabal. Oh, and Arkadiusz Milik got cut from the Serie A squad list entirely. That’s a brutal hit to their depth, leaving them seriously exposed. This means Kerim Alajbegovic is getting his first start, and he’s getting the nod over Jeremie Boga, which is a statement in itself. Nico Gonzalez is stepping up, too, after showing out with some impressive substitute performances. He’s playing in support of Randal Kolo Muani, along with Francisco Conceicao, trying to spark some offense. In defense, summer buys Guglielmo Vicario and Jhon Lucumi are starting, joining former Milan man Pierre Kalulu. And get this: Nick Woltemade is making his debut. This is a patched-up squad, plain and simple.
Milan Is Ready to Pounce with Key Returns
On the flip side, Milan, under Ruben Amorim, smells blood. They did lose Matteo Gabbia to an ankle injury, which stings, but look who is back and ready to roll! Luka Modric and ex-Juventus star Adrien Rabiot are both in the starting eleven after being eased back from the World Cup. That is a huge boost, especially Rabiot getting his first Milan start of the season right when it matters most. Diego Moreira is also making his debut tonight after sitting on the bench for two full matches. He’s joining Alexis Saelemaekers and Rabiot in supporting Goncalo Ramos up top. It’s an exciting time for those guys stepping onto the field. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Davide Bartesaghi, and that impressive teenager Alphadjo Cisse are all dropping out of the starting XI, which just shows the depth and strategic choices Amorim has at his disposal.
This is a monster game. Milan has not beaten Juventus in Serie A since a 1-0 result back in May 2023. Since then, it has been a tough road: four 0-0 draws and a 2-0 defeat. Can they finally break that streak against a wounded Juve side? With Rabiot and Modric back in the mix and Moreira making his debut, tonight’s match at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST) is set to be an absolute thriller. You know Milan fans are buzzing about this chance.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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