Predicted XI

Back four again - How Juventus could line-up against Benevento

Andrea Pirlo still has a number of first-team defenders currently missing so will be forced to move away from his preferred 3-4-3

 
10:25am on Friday 27th November 2020
By
Martin Macdonald

Leonardo Bonucci will be given a late fitness test to see if he can feature in Juventus' match against Benevento in Serie A.

However, at this point it seems unlikely that the Italy international will recover in time, or be risked, by Andrea Pirlo.

That means that Pirlo will have to utilise a back four, probably the same back four that featured against Ferencvaros in the Europa League.

The foursome of Juan Cuadrado, Matthijs de Ligt, Danilo, and the returning Alex Sandro didn't look too comfortable against the Hungarian side.

But, with Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, and Merih Demiral all out or doubtful at the moment, the Juve boss' hands are somewhat tied.

Against Ferencvaros, Weston McKennie starting to the right of the four-man midfield but was eventually subbed after an ineffectual outing, which could mean a return to the starting XI for Dejan Kulusevski.

On the other wing, Federico Chiesa could replace Federico Bernardeschi.

Paulo Dybala was handed a rare start by Pirlo up front against Ferencvaros alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

But, Alvaro Morata will likely be recalled for this one at the Argentine's expense, especially since he scored the late winner in the Champions League midweek.

Juventus: Squad, FC Ratings, Matches, Formations

Juventus starting XI versus Benevento

JFC - Football tactics and formations

Latest news

Serie A

Capello carries Juve back to the summit of Italian football - Serie A 2004-05

The Bianconeri would later be stripped of this Serie A title...

  • 10 hours
Ligue 1

Montpellier stun French football to claim maiden title - Ligue 1 in 2011/12

Olivier Giroud and co. put themselves on the map by winning the French top flight for the very first time

  • 11 hours
Bundesliga

When Magath guided Bayern to another Bundesliga crown - the Bundesliga in 2005/06

The Bavarian giants claimed the double in Germany, further solidifying their dominance under Felix Magath

  • 12 hours
La Liga

When Ronaldinho moved onto another level - La Liga in 2005/06

The Brazilian moved into the realm of greatness in a near-flawless season

  • 13 hours
Premier League

When Ronaldinho sent Barcelona on their journey to greatness - La Liga in 2004/05

The arrival of the Brazilian the previous year was the catalyst for a return to the top at Camp Nou

  • 14 hours
Premier League

When Man Utd blew Arsenal away to win three in a row - the Premier League in 2000/01

The Red Devils hammered their nearest rivals 6-1 during a season where everyone else trailed in their wake

  • 15 hours

Most read