Juventus vs Udinese: Coppa Italia Match Preview, Lineups, and Injury Updates
Juventus faces Udinese in the Coppa Italia round of 16 at Allianz Stadium. Juventus, led by coach Luciano Spalletti, aims to continue their winning streak after recent victories in Champions League and Serie A, despite losing key striker Dusan Vlahovic to a serious injury requiring surgery and a four-month absence. The team is exploring tactical adjustments, with Yildiz set to captain the side, and options like David and Openda being considered for the attack. The match is a knockout, with Juventus aiming to reach the quarter-finals where they will face either Atalanta or Genoa. The official lineups feature a 3-4-2-1 formation for Juventus, with key players including Miretti, Koopmeiners, and Yildiz, while Udinese lines up with a 3-5-2 formation under coach Runjaic, with Zaniolo and Buksa in attack. The referee for the match is Fourneau, with a history of mixed results involving Juventus. Recent team form shows Juventus's unbeaten record in Coppa Italia against Udinese, with two wins and two draws in previous encounters. The game is available for live text commentary and streaming, with ongoing updates about team strategies, player conditions, and match developments.
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