Juventus will meet Parma at their home ground on Saturday as they look to start the season with back-to-back wins in the new season of Serie A.
Juventus vs Parma – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 29th August.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.
Juventus team news
Juventus faces a significant squad dilemma ahead of their highly anticipated Serie A home opener against Parma at the Allianz Stadium, with manager Luciano Spalletti dealing with critical fitness setbacks.
Star winger Kenan Yıldız requires foot surgery and will be sidelined for two to three months after picking up a severe injury against Frosinone, forcing tactical changes.
Meanwhile, midfielder Weston McKennie is officially ruled out of this clash due to a troublesome muscular issue. There is also uncertainty surrounding Khéphren Thuram, who requires a late fitness evaluation before final selection.
On a positive note, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has fully recovered from leg cramps and is expected to start.
Furthermore, defenders Federico Gatti and Jeff Ekhator have returned to full training mid-week to bolster options. In attack, Jeremie Boga and Kerim Alajbegovic are fully prepared to step up and fill the void left by Yıldız’s long-term absence completely for this weekend.
Parma team news
The visitors will be completely without former Juventus midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, who remains a major long-term absentee after undergoing groin surgery recently.
On the defensive end, Swiss full-back Sascha Britschgi returns to the matchday squad after serving a mandatory one-match suspension, though he may find himself starting on the bench initially.
Cuesta faces deeper squad depth challenges following a busy summer transfer window that saw the high-profile departures of several key pieces, including Zion Suzuki, Alessandro Circati, and Mateo Pellegrino.
These outflows have severely tested the team’s overall cohesion and tactical adaptability. Consequently, the remaining squad must deliver an extraordinary collective performance to secure a positive result against a formidable opponent on their home turf tonight to progress further up the league standings.
Form
Juventus
Juventus entered the new Serie A campaign in strong form, securing a tight 1–0 victory over Frosinone in their opening match thanks to a decisive goal from defender Gleison Bremer. This followed a solid pre-season run that included notable wins over Chelsea and Palermo. The Bianconeri look stable and defensively compact under their current tactical setup.
Parma
Parma is searching for consistency after a difficult start to their league season, suffering a 1–0 defeat against Cagliari in their opening fixture. While they managed a 2–0 victory over Catania in the Coppa Italia earlier in August, their recent away form remains a primary concern following multiple consecutive road losses. They face an uphill battle to improve their attacking fluidity and defensive cohesion ahead of a challenging road trip.
Predicted lineups
Juventus: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Luiz; Conceicao, McKennie, Boga; Kolo Muani
Parma: Corvi; Delprato, Troilo, Valenti, Valeri; Ordonez, Keita, Bernabe; Almqvist, Toure, Lontani
How to watch Juventus vs Parma?
The game is streaming live and on-demand exclusively on DAZN for subscribers in the United Kingdom.
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