Juventus heads to Sardinia this Saturday for their Serie A Matchday 21 clash against relegation-threatened Cagliari.
Luciano Spalletti aims to extend his team’s impressive streak and stay in the hunt for higher Serie A positions. Meanwhile, Cagliari languish in 16th spot, urgently needing points to create distance from the drop zone.
Juventus team news
The main worry for Juventus revolves around star player Kenan Yildiz’s condition, after he sat out Thursday’s session with minor flu symptoms. That said, the Turkish talent is anticipated to bounce back in time for the Sardinia journey and make himself available. Dusan Vlahovic and Daniele Rugani are still sidelined by injuries, but Federico Gatti has stepped up his recovery from a meniscus issue this week and is set to join the squad, even if a starting role seems unlikely.
Francisco Conceicao is back training with the group following a slight thigh problem and could earn minutes from the bench to regain match sharpness ahead of his personal showdown with Benfica midweek, potentially even pushing for a start should Yildiz be sidelined due to fitness concerns or a possible move.
Canadian forward Jonathan David, who arrived from Lille last summer, has hit a better rhythm lately and should retain his place up top. Luciano Spalletti stated in early January that no incoming transfers were planned for the window, expressing satisfaction with the roster, though circumstances could shift rapidly given interest from elite European sides in Yildiz—despite the coach’s efforts to shield him, they may seek a successor if he departs during this period.
Juventus predicted lineup
Possible Juventus starting XI: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Miretti, Yildiz; David
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Saturday, 17th January.
How to watch Cagliari vs Juventus?
UK supporters can catch the action live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 3, or DAZN.
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