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Juventus will look to get back to winning ways in Serie A when they face Empoli on Saturday.
Thiago Motta’s side are unbeaten in 2024/25 so far, but only managed a draw last time out against Roma.
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Empoli Recent Form
Like Juve, Empoli have also enjoyed an unbeaten start to the new campaign.
On the opening day, they drew 0-0 at home to Monza and followed that with an impressive 2-1 away victory against Roma.
Last time out, they earned another good point, this time in a 1-1 draw away at Bologna.
Empoli Injury News
Tyronne Ebuehi has been missing since May due to a cruciate tear but he might be back in action next month. Szymon Zurkowski is also nearing a return, having not played since last season.
Samuele Perisan has been out with an ankle sprain but he might become available again soon.
Head coach Roberto D’Aversa is serving a touchline ban.
Last Empoli Lineup
Here’s how Empoli lined up in their last game – a 1-1 draw against Bologna.
Juventus Recent Form
Juventus started the campaign off perfectly with two wins on the bounce against Como and Hellas Verona. In their last game, though, they were shut out in a 0-0 home draw versus Roma.
They’ve scored six and conceded zero so far.
Juventus Injury News
Dusan Vlahovic asked not to be called up for Serbia due to personal reasons but he should be available for his club. Both Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah look to have shaken off niggles but their fitness will be assessed closer to kick-off.
Francisco Conceicao is a major out due to a muscle problem.
Last Juventus Lineup
Here’s Juve’s last lineup from the 0-0 draw against Roma.
Empoli – Player To Watch
Emmanuel Gyasi has been excellent in the opening few games, scoring two goals in three games for Empoli against Roma and Bologna.
Juventus – Player To Watch
Vlahovic scored two in the win against Hellas and although he wasn’t at his best against Roma, eventually being subbed off, he’ll fancy himself to find the back of the net here.
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Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-09-12 12:34:20
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