JUVENTUS NEWS

AC Milan edges Lazio to top Serie A and Yildiz nets two for Juventus

AC Milan has moved to the top of Serie A after beating Lazio 1-0 despite missing Christian Pulisic

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Dusan Vlahovic - Injured in Cagliari match Vlahovic was subbed off due to a muscular injury in the 31st minute of Saturday's game versus Cagliari after recording one shot (one on target), Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Vlahovic hurt his groin or upper thigh while taking a shot and was in significant pain right away. He's set for the tests, but the early indications aren't good. Jonathan David substituted for him off the bench in this one, but Lois Openda is also an option in the role.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Gatti - Bench option to face Cagliari Gatti (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Gatti is back with the team as expected Saturday, with the defender finding a spot on the bench after his illness. This is solid news for the defender after two games out, as he has started in all but four games he has been available for this campaign. That said, he will hope to return to that role after testing his legs.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus vs. Cagliari Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - November 29 - Bleacher Nation Juventus will play at home versus Cagliari on Saturday, after each drew their most recent game in Serie A -- versus ACF Fiorentina and Genoa...

NOVEMBER 29 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Openda ready 'when called upon' after ending Juventus goal drought Lois Openda had to wait until his 12th appearance to finally break his Juventus goal drought after scoring in their win over Bodo/Glimt.

NOVEMBER 29 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Como extends its unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 matches

Como has extended its Serie A unbeaten run to 11 games thanks to a 2-0 home win over Sassuolo

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Federico Gatti - Returning versus Cagliari Gatti (illness) worked regularly with the rest of his teammates Friday and will be in contention to start against Cagliari, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Gatti has overcome an illness and could relieve one of the three defenders who made the XI versus Bodo/Glimt, as the coach might rotate a little. He has notched two or more clearances in his last six appearances, piling up 30 and adding five tackles (four won), five interceptions and six blocks, with one goal and no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's resurgence sets up thrilling clash with Serie A leader Roma

Napoli has bounced back just in time to face Serie A leader Roma on Sunday

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Manuel Locatelli - Creates three chances versus Bodo/Glimt Locatelli generated one shot (one on goal), three blocks, three key passes and two corners in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Glimt.

Impact Locatelli was a minor factor in the final third and matched his season high in chances created, although with no end product. He has recorded at least one shot and one tackle in seven straight matches, accumulating 14 (five on target) and 15 (13 won), respectively, notching eight key passes and 10 interceptions over that span.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Vasilije Adzic - Takes four corners versus Bodo/Glimt Adzic created one scoring chance and had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against Glimt.

Impact Adzic got the nod for the second time in the season as the coach decided to rotate heavily and had a decent output in the first half, setting new season highs in crosses and corners, but he was replaced at half-time to make way for Kenan Yildiz. He'll likely stay in a secondary role. He has tallied two shots (one on target), two chances created, four crosses (one accurate) and five corners in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Conceicao - Productive in Bodo/Glimt tilt Conceicao drew one foul and had four shots (three on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Glimt.

Impact Conceicao was the engine of the Juventus offense up until Kenan Yildiz subbed in, pacing his team in all the offensive categories, but he was not directly involved in any of the three goals. He posted a new season high in key passes and matched the one in shots. He has fired at least one attempt in his last six showings, piling up 11 (three accurate) and adding nine chances created, 24 crosses (seven accurate) and three corners, with no goal contributions.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Miretti - Sets up teammate against Bodo/Glimit Miretti assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three tackles (all won) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 win against Glimt.

Impact Miretti drew his first start of the season about a month after a coaching chance and two after recovering from a serious thigh injury. He was serviceable on both ends and picked out Weston McKennie with a nice cross from the baseline on his side's second goal. He'll be an extra option in the midfield going forward, alternating with Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli and Weston McKennie in multiple spots.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kenan Yildiz - Dishes out assist against Bodo/Glimt Yildiz assisted once to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in 45 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Glimt.

Impact Yildiz was initially spared but wreaked havoc off the bench, leading the charge as Juventus staged a comeback and, while he was credited with just one assist, he was instrumental in all three goals, bending the defense with his runs and take-ons. He's up to five helpers in the season but hadn't had one since mid-September. He has posted at least one scoring chance in his last six displays, totaling 11 and logging one goal, 17 shots (nine on target) and 19 crosses (three accurate) over that span.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Weston McKennie - Nets in Bodo/Glimt game McKennie scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), five tackles (four won) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Glimt.

Impact McKennie had an all-around display and hit the net early in the second half by soaring in the air for a comfortable header, opening his seasonal tally. He set a new season high in tackles and key passes. He has created multiple chances in the last six matches, piling up 13 and adding 10 shots (three on target), five crosses (two accurate) and 15 tackles (eight won) over that span.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan David - Decides Bodo/Glimt clash David scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and one chance created in 15 minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Glimt.

Impact David subbed in late and was at the right place at the right time to tuck the ball in the empty net on a rebound and re-give Juventus the lead in the stoppage time. He hadn't scored since the opener, falling behind Dusan Vlahovic in the pecking order. Lois Openda is also in the mix, and Juventus rarely use two strikers together. He hasn't started in six games and has posted seven shots (five on target), two key passes, and one cross (zero accurate) in his recent cameos.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lois Openda - Scores against Bodo/Glimt Openda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Glimt.

Impact Openda drew his first start in four matches after playing very little lately and delivered, bagging his maiden goal with an easy tap-in from inside. He'll look to build on this display and challenge Dusan Vlahovic and Jonathan David as the top striker. He has tallied 11 shots (two on target), four key passes and five crosses (zero accurate) in his last five displays (three starts).

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Perin - Allows two goals versus Bodo/Glimt Perin had four saves and gave up two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against Glimt.

Impact Perin relieved Michele Di Gregorio after five matches and wasn't at fault on the two goals, with one coming on a PK, and matched his season high in saves. He has appeared thrice so far, giving up five goals and parrying away 10 shots. He likely hasn't shown enough to change the hierarchy. Juventus will face Cagliari at home Saturday in their next game.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Spalletti urges calm around Juventus amid poor form Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus have drawn each of their last three games, but the head coach is far from worried about his side.

NOVEMBER 24 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Italy forward Federico Chiesa's escape route?! Serie A giants jostle for position to sign Liverpool ace ahead of potential January exit

Federico Chiesa's Liverpool stint appears to be approaching a breaking point as Serie A giants Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma circle ahead o...

NOVEMBER 24 • goal

Federico Gatti - Ruled out for Bodo/Glimt game Gatti won't be involved Tuesday due to the flu, Juventus relayed.

Impact Gatti has been dealing with an illness in recent days and was an unused sub in the past game versus Fiorentina, where Lloyd Kelly, Teun Koopmeiners and Pierre Kalulu got the nod in the back, while Juan Cabal came off the bench. He'll look to get healthy ahead of Saturday's match versus Cagliari.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cabal - Subs in late against Fiorentina Cabal (thigh) had five touches and one clearance and was booked in 24 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Cabal relieved Filip Kostic in the second half after sitting out two months due to a thigh injury. He'll be in the mix also with the versatile Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso at the position and occasionally get minutes as a center-back. He has recorded one goal, one tackle, two clearances and one interception in four appearances (one start).

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lloyd Kelly - Shows well against Fiorentina Kelly (thigh) had seven clearances, two tackles (one won) and one block in 90 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Kelly returned to the starting lineup, substituting for Federico Gatti instead of Teun Koopmeiners, and did a nice job on Moise Kean in particular. He matched his season high in clerances and has had at least two in every fixture, piling up 57 in 13 appearances, during which he has contributed to three clean sheets. He has had a tackle in five consecutive displays, totaling six (two won), adding six blocks and one inaccurate cross.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina 1-1 Juventus: Kostic and Mandragora stunners sees spoils shared Juventus failed to get back to winning ways in Serie A after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi.

NOVEMBER 22 • BEINSPORTS.COM