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Federico Chiesa - Scores in Lazio game Chiesa scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), five crosses (zero accurate), and two key passes in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Lazio.

Impact Chiesa wasn't limited by a small thigh injury and, paced his team in deliveries, although being imprecise, and found the target with a robust attempt from inside the box. He's up to three goals, seven shots (three on target), and five key passes in four games. Juventus will visit Sassuolo next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Adds two more versus Lazio Vlahovic won six duels, drew three fouls, and scored two goals to go with four shots (three on target) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Lazio.

Impact Vlahovic hit the net at his first opportunity with a crafty first-touch finish and then outmuscled a defender on a long ball and slotted it home from outside the box to seal the win. He has four goals, 13 shots (eight on target), and two chances created in four games. Juventus will visit Sassuolo next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Chiesa - Starting against Lazio Chiesa (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Massimiliano Allegri had already stated that Chiesa could start against Lazio, and his presence upfront provides a massive boost, given his excellent start to the campaign. Chiesa has netted two goals in his first three Serie A outings in 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Gatti - Starting against Lazio Gatti (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact As expected, Gatti gets the starting nod and will play in the usual three-man center-back line alongside Danilo and Bremer.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Chiesa - Fully fit for Lazio match Chiesa (thigh) "has recovered and could play from the start versus Lazio," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Chiesa had just a small scare and the week off will help him not to miss any time. The gaffer added that the odds of him being in the XI are high. He has scored twice and added five shots (two on target), three chances created, and six crosses (one accurate) in three games so far.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Federico Gatti - Good to go for Lazio match Gatti practiced regularly with the rest of the group Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Gatti trained on the side last week following a mild ankle sprain, but the problem wasn't severe, and he will be an option Saturday versus Lazio. He started the past game, while Alex Sandro had gotten the nod in the first two.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Chiesa - Trending positively Chiesa (thigh) trained fully Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Chiesa didn't need much time to shake off a minor thigh problem and will be available Saturday versus Lazio, provided there are no setbacks. It remains to be seen whether he'll be fit enough to start or come off the bench to avoid risks.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pogba's failed doping test puts his career in doubt but we should not rush to judgment Paul Pogba's failed doping test means he faces an anxious wait to find out what happens next

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Federico Chiesa - Could make it for Lazio game Chiesa didn't suffer a strain, and there's optimism he'll at least be available versus Lazio Saturday, SportMediaset informs.

Impact Chiesa quickly stopped after feeling pain in his thigh and didn't suffer anything substantial. His status and potential playing time hinge on how he feels in the next few practice sessions since the tests came back clean.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus, France midfielder Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone

Paul Pogba has been suspended provisionally with immediate effect and could be suspended up to four years.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Juventus, France midfielder Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba tests positive for testosterone. He risks 4-year ban

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for testosterone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Pogba - Suspension confirmed Pogba received a precautionary suspension order from the National Anti-Doping Tribunal following the result of the tests carried out on August 20, 2023, Juventus announced.

Impact Pogba will be out indefinitely while he works his way through the process, which will take a few months at the minimum. All the other midfielders will see an uptick in minutes, especially Nicolo Fagioli, Fabio Miretti, and Weston McKennie. He never played a full game since coming back to Turin due to multiple injuries.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Pogba - Reportedly tests positive for doping Pogba tested positive for testosterone following the opener against Udinese, AdnKronos and multiple outlet reports.

Impact Pogba is set to be preventively suspended ahead of further tests as per the protocol and faces a lengthy legal battle that could result in a multi-year suspension if the infraction is confirmed. He came off the bench in his first two seasonal appearances, where Fabio Miretti and Nicolo Fagioli got the start.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wojciech Szczesny - Plays with Poland Szczesny (leg) got the start in Sunday's Euro qualifier versus Albania.

Impact Szczesny went on international duties despite missing the past two matches with Juventus and has shaken off a contusion. He'll return between the sticks over Mattia Perin Saturday against Lazio. He has kept a clean sheet and made five saves in his lone seasonal appearance.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Federico Gatti - Sustains ankle injury Gatti sprained his left ankle in the Empolig game, Juventus announced.

Impact Gatti has a couple of weeks to recover, and that should be enough because the problem isn't severe, Goal reports. It was unclear when he suffered the injury since he played the whole game. Alex Sandro would fill in if he couldn't go or wasn't 100 percent.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Pogba - Avoids big issues Pogba has been diagnosed with an overload of the semimembranosus muscle of the right thigh, Juventus announced.

Impact Pogba didn't suffer a strain that would have knocked him out for multiple weeks and could be present once Serie A resumes after the break, although he'll continue to be handled with care considering his recurring setbacks.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Perin - Plucks grass against Empoli Perin made no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Perin replaced Wojciech Szczesny for the second match in a row and was never asked to intervene as Juventus controlled the game. The starter is nursing a minor leg injury and could be back after the break. He made three saves and conceded once in his previous appearance.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Gatti - Shows well in Empoli match Gatti won three duels and recorded four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Gatti got the nod over Alex Sandro for the first time in the campaign and turned in a solid shift as Juventus blanked the opponents. The two defenders are likely to continue splitting time, also based on the match-up, even though the younger of the duo is generally more reliable.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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