Juventus Team News Page 31 - Soccer

Federico Chiesa - Will miss Lecce tilt Chiesa hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Lecce due to a knee contusion that will be assessed later on, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Chiesa will miss his second match in the past three due to the same injury, but only more tests will determine how long he will be out for. He was able to return in a week the last time out. Kenan Yildiz is set for another start next to Dusan Vlahovic.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Weston McKennie - Available for Lecce game McKennie served a one-match suspension in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact McKennie will be eligible and likely make the XI over Fabio Miretti in Sunday's away game versus Lecce. He has assisted once in his last five appearances, adding 11 crosses (three accurate), six chances created, and six shots (one on target).

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Gatti - Clears disqualification Gatti completed a one-game ban in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Gatti will be back against Lecce on Sunday and likely start over Daniele Rugani like in previous bouts. He has registered 13 clearances, three tackles (two won), and two blocks in the last six games, with two goals and two clean sheets.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wojciech Szczesny - Blanks Sassuolo Szczesny registered four saves, two clearances, and two punches and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Szczesny was instrumental in the win despite the pretty large result as he pulled off a few difficult saves to keep Sassuolo at bay, especially one on a deflected Domenico Berardi shot early in the second half. He has kept three clean sheets in the last six tilts, giving up three goals and making 13 saves. Juventus will face Lecce away Sunday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo - Plays well against Sassuolo Danilo had four tackles (one won), five duels, two clearances, and two interceptions in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Danilo has returned to his usual high level in the last couple of matches after struggling right out of the gate following a thigh injury, even though he never ceded minutes. He has registered 12 tackles (seven won), 20 clearances, and four key passes in the last five fixtures, assisting once and contributing to two clean sheets.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Commanding in Sassuolo win Bremer had four tackles (one won), 10 duels, and two clearances in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Bremer led the line impeccably, and Juventus gave up barely any chance in the shutout victory. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the last five rounds, recording 12 tackles (nine won), 12 clerances, and five interceptions. Juventus will face Lecce away Sunday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Kostic - Swings in seven crosses in Sassuolo tilt Kostic generated seven crosses (two accurate), one chance, one interception, and four corners in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Kostic has been producing like clockwork, as he has launched exactly seven deliveries in four of the last five matches, although his touch comes and goes. He has managed to stave off the competition from Timothy Weah and Andrea Cambiaso so far. He has assisted once and added five key passes, 33 crosses (five accurate), and 14 corners in the last five games.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot - Quiet versus Sassuolo Rabiot (thigh) had one shot (one on goal), one interception, one tackle (one won), and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Rabiot managed to get the start despite an ailment but didn't fill it up on either end and seemed a little hindered by the recent hiccup. He has tallied one goal, four shots (two on target), and eight crosses (two accurate) in the last four games. Juventus will face Lecce away Sunday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Locatelli - Sets up teammate in Sassuolo match Locatelli assisted once to go with three interceptions, two tackles (one won), and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Locatelli was more active defensively than on offense, but he collected a rare point by combining with Federico Chiesa in the box on the final goal of the game. It's his second helper this year. He has recorded three off-target shots, 10 tackles (seven won), and six clerances in his last five showings.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Miretti - Provides assist against Sassuolo Miretti assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate), one interception, and one corner in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Miretti wasn't too lively but fed Dusan Vlahovic before a successful strike from distance, tallying his first assist of the season. He got the start because Weston McKennie was suspended and has often been an unused sub in recent fixtures. He has scored once and added two key passes, two shots, and five corners in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Chiesa - Scores in Sassuolo game Chiesa (knee) scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in 33 minutes in Tuesday's 3-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Chiesa returned from a one-game absence and got busy off the bench, eventually rounding out the score with a clever toe-poke finish after waltzing through defenders. Kenan Yildiz will remain in the mix, but he's set to reclaim the starting job. He has scored twice and posted 12 shots (four on target) and 11 key passes in his last five appearances. Juventus will face Lecce away Sunday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Dominates against Sassuolo Vlahovic scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Vlahovic bagged two gems, a curled shot from outside the box and a surgical free kick from distance to lead his team to victory. He has rounded back into shape following a lull with four goals, two assists, 20 shots (seven on target), and six chance crated in the last four games. Juventus will face Lecce away Sunday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

Dušan Vlahović scores 2 and Juventus beats Sassuolo 3-0 to move 2 points behind Serie A leader Inter

Dušan Vlahović scored twice and Juventus beat Sassuolo 3-0 to move back within two points of Serie A leader Inter Milan

JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federico Chiesa - On bench to face Sassuolo Chiesa (knee) is on the bench for Tuesday's contest against Sassuolo.

Impact Chiesa is back on the team sheet for Juventus after missing the club's last two matches, one in league play and one in the Coppa Italia, having been listed to the bench for Tuesday's clash against Sassoulo. The attacker will hope to return to the starting XI in the club's coming matches, as he has been a regular starter this season, only missing out on six starts all season, most of which being due to injury. There is a decent chance that he could come into the starting XI for the club's next match when they host Leece on Jan. 21.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot - Starting Tuesday Rabiot (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's contest against Sassuolo.

Impact Rabiot is going to avoid missing any time in league play with his most recent injury, being listed to the starting XI after missing the club's Coppa Italia match on Thursday due to a thigh issue. The midfielder should continue to snag most of the appearances in the starting XI moving forward, as he has only missed out on two starts all season, both of which being due to injury.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot - Fit for Sassuolo match Rabiot (thigh) has recovered from his ailment and will be an option against Sassuolo, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Rabiot sat out a cup game and trained on the side for about a week due to a minor thigh injury, but he's fit enough for Tuesday's game. He might still make the XI since Weston McKennie is suspended. Otherwise, two among Fabio Miretti, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, and Andrea Cambiaso would start as central midfielders. He has posted two goals, one assist, 10 crosses (three accurate), and eight tackles (six won) in his last five matches.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Chiesa - Good to fo for Sassuolo game Chiesa (knee) "is available and will be important either from the start or off the bench," coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Chiesa tweaked his knee in training last week but didn't suffer more serious consequences. The staff has generally been cautious with him after some hiccups, and Kenan Yildiz has been fine in relief. He has scored and assisted once and added 11 shots (three on target), and 12 chances created in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Cambiaso - Returns in Coppa Italia Cambiaso (illness) came off the bench in Thursday's cup game against Frosinone.

Impact Cambiaso needed a few extra days to recover fully and will be a full go for Tuesday's clash with Sassuolo, where he could supplant either Timothy Weah or Filip Kostic since he can play on each wing. He started six matches on the bounce before a disqualification and an illness, recording five chances created, 13 crosses (two accurate), and ten tackles (seven won).

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sandro - Available in cup game Sandro (thigh) was an unused sub in Thursday's Coppa Italia match versus Frosinone.

Impact Sandro returned to the game-day squad list after missing two fixtures due to a thigh problem and will resume deputizing the three starters in the back, especially Federico Gatti, and be a defensive option on the left wing. He has logged five tackles (one won), one interception, and six clearances in his last four appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus beats Frosinone 4-0 with Milik hat trick to reach Italian Cup semifinal vs. Lazio

Arkadiusz Milik scored a hat trick and Juventus beat visiting Frosinone 4-0 to advance into a matchup with Lazio in the Italian Cup semifinals

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adrien Rabiot - Picks up thigh ailment Rabiot will miss Thursday's Coppa Italia game against Frosinone due to adductor soreness, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Rabiot will be spared midweek but has a few extra days to recover ahead of Tuesday's match with Sassuolo, where Juventus won't have Weston McKennie due to a suspension. Fabio Miretti, Andrea Cambiaso, and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia are the next men up in the midfield.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo - Assists in win Danilo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Salernitana.

Impact Danilo got his first assist of the season to help the team get the win Sunday. Since returning from a thigh injury, the defender has started five of the last six games, logging in an assist with 23 clearances and 11 tackles while also completing two clean sheets in that span.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Iling-Junior - Scores off bench Iling-Junior scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Iling-Junior got his first goal of the season after coming on at halftime Sunday. He's made all nine of his Serie A appearances off the bench, recording a goal and an assist on five shots (one on target), 12 crosses (two accurate) and 11 tackles (eight won).

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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