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Triple headache for Spalletti as three Juventus players doubtful for Pisa trip

Spalletti finds a problem he needs to fix at Juventus | Juvefc.com

 

 

Juventus could head towards Pisa with a depleted squad, as three important players could be unavailable.

 

After beating their direct Champions League rivals Bologna and Roma in back-to-back contests, the morale at Continassa is sky high. Nevertheless, a slip-up against the newly-promoted side would halt the team’s momentum. ............

 

On Sunday, Juventus released a statement confirming that Daniele Rugani suffered a medium-grade muscle injury during Saturday’s win over Roma. Therefore, the Italian defender has been ruled out of action for several weeks.

 

On the other hand, the same note revealed that Francisco Conceicao and Weston McKennie avoided injuries.

 

But the Portuguese winger and the versatile Texan remain doubtful for the trip to Pisa.

 

As the source explains, the two stars will be closely monitored throughout the week. Based on their conditions, Spalletti will decide whether to include them in the travelling party or leave them in Turin.

 

In addition to Conceicao and McKennie, the Turin-based newspaper also sheds some light on Juan Cabal, who missed the previous contest against Roma due to muscle fatigue. ............

 

On the contrary, barring any surprises, Gleison Bremer will be available to start in Pisa.

 

The defender made his first start in three months last weekend, but had to leave the pitch after 60 minutes due to physical discomfort. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/conceicao-mckennie-cabal-pisa-juventus/

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Why Openda could be dropped from Juventus lineup against Pisa

Lois Openda fighting with the ball against Roma defenders

 

 

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti could decide to omit Lois Openda from the starting lineup against Pisa, despite his recent exploits.

 

When the Tuscan manager first arrived in Turin, he immediately identified Dusan Vlahovic as his first choice for the centre-forward role. But with the Serbian out with an injury until the spring, Openda and Jonathan David have been vying for a starting berth. ............

 

When Vlahovic was first ruled out of action, Spalletti initially handed the reins to David. However, Openda enjoyed an impactful cameo at the Renato Dall’Ara nine days ago, forcing Torbjorn Heggem to commit a foul that earned him a red card.

 

Therefore, the manager decided to entrust the former RB Leipzig man with a starting role against Roma last weekend, and the latter delivered the goods once more. Aside from poaching Juve’s second goal, his pace and movement caused a sea of troubles for the Giallorossi defenders.

 

And yet, Spalletti could drop Openda in favour of David in the last Juventus game of the year. ............

 

The 66-year-old had already highlighted the difference between his two available strikers.

 

While Openda can be deadly against attacking-minded clubs that leave spaces at the back, David could prove more useful against compact defences, which is what Juventus can expect when they are hosted by Alberto Gilardino’s side this Saturday.

 

So while the Canadian should get the nod from the start, the Belgian could enter the pitch in the final 30 minutes when the opposition’s defensive lines could become more stretched out. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-openda-could-be-dropped-from-juventus-lineup-against-pisa/

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Capello analyses Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli and Roma Scudetto chances

BOLOGNA, ITALY - DECEMBER 14: Juan Cabal of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

 

 

Fabio Capello believes that it is a genuine five-horse race for the Serie A title this season, but believes that all of Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli and Roma have room for improvement if they are to claim the 2025-26 Scudetto. ............

 

Four points separates five teams at the top of the Serie A standings heading into the Christmas period. It’s an entertaining and satisfying table for the neutral, with Inter on 33 points, Milan on 32, Napoli on 31, Roma on 30 and Juventus on 29. ............

 

Capello said: “I don’t see anyone breaking away at the moment. They all score points, they all occasionally slow down. Milan and Roma were in the lead, now Inter and Napoli are back up there, Juve are seriously getting back into the frame.”

 

Does he see Juventus as worthy title challengers this season?

 

“Their season certainly isn’t over. They’ve got a run of forms that could bring them 12 points in their next few games,” he said. ............

 

And on Spalletti, Capello said: “He’s found the right players to play in many positions. He’s rediscovered that determination and aggressiveness that had disappeared. And Juve are one of the few Italian sides who can take players on and create a numerical superiority: Yildiz, Conceicao, Zhegrova, they often put rivals in trouble.”

 

Does he feel that Juventus are genuine Scudetto contenders this season?

 

“Juve are there, they could make up the gap, and they still have direct clashes left to play,” Capello answered. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/capello-analyses-2025-26-scudetto-chances/

 

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Bonucci predicts if Juventus can win the Scudetto

Juventus and Inter among the favourites for the Scudetto

 

 

 

Juventus have shown encouraging form in recent weeks, and the Bianconeri are likely closer to the top of the Serie A table than they might publicly admit. Despite past struggles, the team under Luciano Spalletti have improved significantly, demonstrating a renewed focus and consistency that had been lacking in previous months. The players at the Allianz Stadium are aware that no club can afford to rest on its laurels, and maintaining intensity and concentration in each match remains essential.

 

Spalletti’s impact has been particularly noticeable in how Juventus approaches games. The team now works diligently throughout matches, often securing results they might have lost in earlier campaigns. ............

 

While Napoli and Inter Milan are widely regarded as the primary contenders for the Scudetto this season, Juventus’ resurgence means they cannot be discounted entirely. The consistency they have shown in recent weeks positions them as a team capable of competing at the highest level. Their improved performances suggest that, with continued focus, they could remain in the title conversation as the season progresses.

 

Former Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci has commented on the club’s prospects. He said, “Juventus, the Scudetto winners? Well, with Spalletti, they’re starting to do what they’re supposed to do, which is win games, but Napoli, Inter, and Milan are proving to be great teams. It’ll be a great championship.” ............

 

Bonucci’s remarks highlight both the optimism within the squad and the recognition of the strength of their rivals. Juventus have found a level of stability under Spalletti that allows it to challenge effectively, but the competition at the top remains fierce. ............

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Gigi Maifredi says Juventus has the strongest attack in the league

David, Openda, Zhegrova... La Juventus s'est offert une attaque au fort  accent de Ligue 1 au mercato

 

 

 

Despite failing to sell Dusan Vlahovic in the summer, Juventus still managed to strengthen their forward line by signing Lois Openda and Jonathan David, creating an attack that many rival clubs would admire. On paper, the additions gave Juventus significant depth and quality in the final third, raising expectations ahead of the new season. However, as the campaign has progressed, those expectations have not yet been fully met. ............

 

There is confidence within the club that improvement will continue under Luciano Spalletti. The head coach is widely regarded as doing a strong job since taking charge, and he appears to be gradually getting more out of the squad. Juventus have shown better balance in their performances in recent weeks, with a clearer structure and greater cohesion between defence, midfield, and attack.

 

Spalletti’s influence has helped Juventus compete more effectively, even when individual players have not been at their best. The team have begun to show resilience and organisation, qualities that are essential as the season enters a more demanding phase. While challenges remain, the squad has the experience and quality required to handle them. ............

 

One area that continues to attract criticism is the attack, with strikers yet to deliver the expected goal return. However, former coach Gigi Maifredi has offered a different perspective. He said, “Juve have incredible human and technical potential. They have the strongest attack in the league. Without Vlahovic, it’s clear that something is missing, but the players Juve have acquired are important. Their lack of performance depends on many factors, but results lead to improvement. Bremer’s recovery has made this team important, as it was on paper.” ............

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Preview: Pisa vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups

AC Pisa vs Juventus Prediction, Stats, H2H - 27 Dec 2025

 

 

Putting the full stop on a troubled year, fallen giants Juventus aim to extend their revival when visiting Pisa on Saturday evening.

 

Following two big wins in Serie A and another in Europe, Juve will try to sign off 2025 in style with their fourth straight success.


Match preview

Towards the end of another sub-par year, marked by more chaos from the boardroom down, Juventus have shown signs of rejuvenation under new coach Luciano Spalletti.

 

While he initially made an uncertain start, the former Italy manager has averaged two points per game since taking the reins from Igor Tudor, whose rate was a more modest 1.50.

 

For the second week running, Juve conquered a top-four rival last time out, following up their close-fought win in Bologna by beating Roma in Turin.

 

Francisco Conceicao broke the deadlock before Lois Openda finally netted his first Serie A goal, as the Bianconeri saw off Spalletti's old club.

 

A 2-1 win was their sixth from seven games - one more than throughout the previous 16, when they were plagued by persistent draws - including two vital victories in the Champions League.

 

As a result, Juventus have inched closer to the knockout phase of Europe's top competition, while climbing the Serie A standings and reaching the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

 

Now occupying fifth place, they are just four points behind league leaders Inter Milan so cannot be entirely ruled out of the Scudetto race.

 

Given such improvement, another victory is expected this weekend. Down the decades, Juve have never lost a top-flight game against Pisa, winning 10 of 14 meetings so far. ............

 

As Pisa have posted just one win and one goal at Arena Garibaldi since gaining promotion, overcoming Juventus will pose a particularly tough task.

 

Pisa Serie A form:

W D L L L D

 

Juventus Serie A form:

D D W L W W

Juventus form (all competitions):

W W L W W W


Team News

Juve's defensive crisis shows no signs of abating, as centre-back Daniele Rugani is now facing a spell on the sidelines, having just returned to action.

 

Against Roma, the ex-Ajax man made his first appearance since early November, replacing Brazil international Bremer, who has been on the treatment table for much of this season and last.

 

With Federico Gatti also unavailable, Spalletti has few fit options to fill his back three, albeit midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has been used there in recent weeks - the latter returns after serving a suspension last week.

 

Once again, chief creator Kenan Yildiz is set to support a lone striker: with Dusan Vlahovic out of action, Openda should beat Jonathan David to selection. ............

 

Pisa possible starting lineup:

Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bonfanti; Toure, Vural, Piccinini, Aebischer, Angori; Tramoni, Meister

 

Juventus possible starting lineup:

Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Openda

 

 

 

We say: Pisa 0-2 Juventus

In light of Juve's recent upturn and Pisa's dismal home record, surely the visitors will end 2025 with a win.

 

Spalletti's side have found some sorely-missed cohesion, while their hosts look set for a short stay in Serie A.

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Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/pisa/preview/pisa-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_588388.html

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What can Juventus still achieve this season?

Coppa Italia

 

 

 

Juventus started this season with a chance to win three trophies, as they were competing in the Champions League, Serie A and the Coppa Italia. As one of the world’s largest clubs, the Bianconeri are expected to strive for success in every competition they enter, and this ambition shapes the mindset of both the players and their supporters. This expectation explains why the fan base is often confident that trophies are achievable whenever Juventus are involved in a major challenge.

 

That optimism, however, began to fade as the campaign progressed. As the season started to unravel under Igor Tudor, it became increasingly unlikely that Juventus would secure any silverware before the end of the term. ............

 

When Luciano Spalletti was appointed as manager, the immediate objective appeared to be far more modest. The men in black and white were primarily focused on securing a place among the leading teams in the league rather than mounting serious trophy challenges. At that stage, stability and recovery were seen as more important than ambition.

 

However, that outlook has since evolved. Juventus possess some of the finest players in their squad, and Spalletti has helped restore belief within the group. His influence has encouraged the players to think beyond recent disappointments and consider the possibility of achieving more than they have managed in the last few seasons. ............

 

Juventus have won only the Coppa Italia since the 2021/2022 season, a record that reflects a period of relative underachievement for a club of their stature. This context makes the current campaign particularly important, as questions remain about what they can realistically win this term.

 

If Juventus maintain their current form, there is a sense that they could challenge for the league title. However, one outcome appears far more certain. The Coppa Italia represents a genuine opportunity for success, especially given the seriousness with which Spalletti is approaching the competition. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-can-juventus-still-achieve-this-season/

 

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The second half of the season will define Juventus campaign more than any other time

Luciano Spalletti on his return to the Stadio Maradona

 

 

 

Juventus have picked up good form in recent weeks, with the players appearing to fully buy into what Luciano Spalletti has been communicating since his arrival. The improvement has been noticeable, particularly given the difficult circumstances surrounding his appointment. Spalletti joined the club after the season was already underway and without the benefit of a full pre-season to properly assess his squad or implement his ideas in detail.

 

Despite those limitations, he has managed to maximise the time available on the training ground and has quickly established a clearer structure and identity. ............

 

Juventus already possess some of the finest players in Italy, and Spalletti’s influence is helping them perform closer to their true level. As he continues to understand their strengths and limitations, there is an expectation that he will extract even more value from the group. This growing familiarity between coach and players suggests that the team’s upward trajectory is sustainable rather than temporary.

 

With that in mind, it is reasonable to predict a strong second half of the season for Juventus. Importantly, this improvement does not necessarily depend on new signings in the January transfer window. ............

 

Spalletti is demonstrating that he understands how to keep players focused and motivated over long periods. His experience at the highest level is evident in how Juventus have responded to setbacks and maintained intensity across recent matches. That ability to manage momentum will be critical as the season progresses and pressure increases.

 

If the manager continues to meet expectations and the current trend holds, Juventus should remain competitive until the end of the campaign. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-second-half-of-the-season-will-define-juventus-campaign-more-than-any-other-time/

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Pisa SC vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction

Pisa vs Juventus Prediction and Betting Tips

 

 

Juventus arrive in Tuscany on Saturday evening with momentum finally back on their side, looking to close the year on a high after months of uncertainty and internal recalibration. Once drifting dangerously between ambition and underachievement, the Bianconeri now sense an opportunity to turn recovery into real momentum as they face a Pisa side battling for survival.

 

What was once a turbulent campaign is slowly beginning to resemble a revival. Since the managerial change earlier in the season, Juventus have rediscovered rhythm and resilience, stringing together a run that suggests stability is returning to Turin.

 

The early weeks under new leadership were uneven, but recent results point to a clear upward trend. Juventus have now won three consecutive matches across all competitions, including two statement victories in Serie A that have re-established their credentials among Italy’s elite.

 

Back-to-back league wins over direct rivals have underlined their resurgence. Most recently, they followed up a gritty success in Bologna with a composed victory over Roma in Turin, a match in which they combined defensive discipline with clinical attacking play. Goals from Francisco Conceicao and Lois Openda sealed the win, with the latter finally opening his Serie A account in emphatic fashion.

 

That victory marked their sixth win in seven matches across all competitions, a sharp contrast to the frustrating run of draws that had previously stalled their progress. The turnaround has also boosted their European campaign, where qualification for the knockout stages now appears increasingly likely.

 

Juventus currently sit fifth in the league table, just four points behind leaders Inter Milan. While the Scudetto race remains crowded, the Bianconeri are once again close enough to apply pressure, especially if their momentum continues through the festive period.

 

History offers little comfort to Pisa ahead of this encounter. The Tuscan side have never beaten Juventus in top-flight competition, failing to do so in 14 previous meetings. Their last home clash against the Turin giants dates back more than three decades, when Roberto Baggio and Pierluigi Casiraghi inspired a dominant 5-1 Juventus victory. ............

Team News & Tactics

Pisa SC

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Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bonfanti; Toure, Vural, Piccinini, Aebischer, Angori; Tramoni, Meister

Pisa SC vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction.

Juventus

Juventus travel to Pisa with growing confidence, buoyed by a recent upturn in results and increasing tactical clarity under their new leadership. Unlike their hosts, the Bianconeri are not dealing with significant international absences, but they do remain without a couple of key squad members due to injury.

 

Recent weeks have seen Juventus grow more compact and assertive, particularly in central areas, with the midfield unit offering greater protection to the back line. That structural improvement has allowed the attacking players greater freedom, leading to a notable increase in chance creation and goal output.

 

Juventus are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 system, a shape that has brought balance between defensive security and attacking fluidity. Michele Di Gregorio is set to start in goal, providing calm distribution and reliability between the posts.

 

The back three should consist of Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, and Lloyd Kelly. Bremer anchors the defence centrally, using his physical presence and aerial dominance, while Kalulu and Kelly provide mobility and cover on either side, allowing Juventus to defend wide spaces effectively.

 

Across midfield, Weston McKennie is expected to operate on the right flank, offering energy, pressing, and late runs into the box, while Andrea Cambiaso fills the left-sided role, tasked with providing width and support in advanced areas.

 

In the central midfield pairing, Manuel Locatelli will dictate tempo from deep, supported by Khephren Thuram, whose ball-carrying ability and physical presence help drive Juventus forward through transitions.

 

Ahead of them, Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz are likely to operate as the two attacking midfielders, drifting between the lines and linking play with the lone striker. Their movement is key to unsettling defensive blocks and creating overloads in central areas. Leading the line, Openda is expected to spearhead the attack. His pace, pressing intensity, and willingness to run in behind give Juventus a constant threat, particularly on the counter-attack.

 

Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Openda

Pisa SC vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction.

Key Stats

  • Juventus are unbeaten in their last 14 top-flight meetings with Pisa, winning 10 of those encounters and drawing the remaining four, underlining a historically dominant head-to-head record.
  • Pisa have scored just one home goal since returning to Serie A, highlighting their struggles at the Arena Garibaldi despite competitive performances.
  • Juventus have won six of their last seven matches across all competitions, collecting more victories in that stretch than they managed across the previous 16 fixtures combined.
  • The Bianconeri have conceded fewer than one goal per game over their last eight matches.
  • Pisa have taken just one point from their last four league fixtures, while Juventus have collected 18 points from the same period.

Player to Watch

Jonathan David

Although not always the headline name, Jonathan David remains one of the most intelligent and efficient forwards in European football, and his presence could prove decisive in this encounter. The Canadian international thrives on movement rather than physical dominance, constantly finding pockets of space between defensive lines and punishing even the slightest lapse in concentration.

 

David’s greatest strength lies in his timing. He excels at arriving late into dangerous areas, often ghosting between centre-backs or drifting into channels where defenders lose track of him. This makes him particularly dangerous against teams that defend deep but lose structure during transitions, a scenario that Pisa have struggled with throughout the season.

 

What also elevates David’s threat is his ability to contribute beyond goals. He links play intelligently, presses from the front with discipline, and creates space for teammates through unselfish movement. Against a Pisa backline that has shown vulnerability when pulled out of shape, his mobility and sharp decision-making could be decisive. ............

Prediction

Pisa SC 0-2 Juventus

Juventus arrive with momentum, structure, and far greater clarity in their play, while Pisa continue to struggle for consistency and goals, particularly at home. The contrast in squad depth, tactical discipline, and confidence is difficult to ignore, especially given Juventus’ recent defensive solidity and growing efficiency in front of goal.

 

Pisa may show early resistance and energy, but sustaining that intensity over 90 minutes against a side as composed as Juventus will be a significant challenge. Once the visitors settle into their rhythm, their superior movement and control in midfield should begin to tell.

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Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/12/26/pisa-sc-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

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Round 17: Pisa vs. Juventus match preview

PREVIEW | Pisa vs Juventus - team news, lineups, predictions

 

 

Just like that, we’re down to the final 90 minutes of Juventus football for the 2025 calendar year. It’s been quite the eventful year — which is not news to anybody who has even casually followed the happenings surrounding this squad, who has coached it and who has been there to try and assemble a winning roster. But as 2025 comes to a close, there’s something that might be a different kind of feeling starting to grow at Continassa. ............

 

As Juventus get set to head to Pisa for the final fixture of 2025, Luciano Spalletti and Co. have built what feels a decent amount of positive momentum after big wins over Bologna and then Roma. Those are two wins against teams in front of them in the Serie A standings that have gotten Juve right back into the mix in the race for the top four. With last Saturday’s win over Roma, Juventus are now all of one point behind the team they beat in their final home fixture of 2025. And if things fall in the right kind of way this coming weekend, then Juventus could very well finish the calendar year in 2025 as a much more favorable schedule arrives before some huge fixtures both domestically and in Europe toward the end of January.

 

But to get the chance to say that, Juve need to take care of business against a Pisa side that has just one win to their name this season.

Then again, the last time we saw Juventus face a team like that was right after the final international break of 2025, and we all know how that turned out when Juventus faced Fiorentina at the Franchi. ............

 

But Pisa are far from that level, and if not for Fiorentina’s massive struggles this season they would be sitting at the bottom of the league table. It’s to the point where the speculation about just how much longer Alberto Gilardino — who took over for former Italian national team teammate Pippo Inzaghi after he got the club promoted and decided to head to Palermo — actually has on the job if this current run of form continues into the new year.

 

They’ve got the worst goal differential in the league. They’ve got the third-worst attack in Serie A, scoring just 12 goals in their first 16 games of the season. In their last five games since their only win of the season, they’ve allowed eight goals and only picked up two points. (Ironically, one of those two draws came against Sassuolo).

 

In short, this is the definition of a game in which Juventus just need to take care of business against a provincial side this weekend. Plus, with the way the schedule is this weekend, Juve will be the only one of the teams in the top five playing on Saturday, so they’ll be able to sit back Sunday and Monday and potentially see those four teams in front of them drop points and have things become even more crowded.

Which is saying something considering the simple fact there’s only four points between Juventus in fifth and Inter Milan at the top of the table (and with a game in hand).

 

Regardless of what the standings look like, this is Spalletti’s chance to truly continue to build off the recent results and performances and go into the new year feeling pretty good about where this team is at. The win over Roma was the kind of result in which it left Spalletti saying the following afterward: “Winning while learning something new is a double leap in knowledge. It’s victories that give you confidence and teach you something.”

 

The confidence of this team certainly does appear to be growing — especially when you can imagine where it was at when Spalletti first showed up in late-October.

 

Now it’s all about taking it into 2026. A win over Pisa — and maybe even one by a few goals! — will certainly be able to carry things over into the new year and continue this push for a spot in the top four.

 

TEAM NEWS

  • Spalletti did not hold a pre-match press conference on Friday so it’s still somewhat unsure where some players are at in terms of their availability for the trip to Pisa.
  • That said, we do know this when it comes to Friday training at Continassa: Weston McKennie will be available after his visit to J Medical coming out of the win over Roma. The same is maybe not so set in stone when it comes to Francisco Conceição and Juan Cabal, with both players training separately ahead of departure to Tuscany.
  • Teun Koopmeiners will return to the squad after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation during Juventus’ win over Roma this past weekend.
  • That’s an important note because Daniele Rugani — who came on for the final half-hour of Juve’s win over Roma — will be out for at least a month due to a muscle injury in his right leg. Rugani’s agent has subsequently said that the Italian center back played through the pain in the final minutes against Roma. ............

 

JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH

As I logged on this morning to finish up this piece, I noticed that the predicted lineups were not expecting the player I wanted to go with here to actually be in the starting lineup against Pisa. So, because of that, we’re going purely off predicted lineup vibes, and that means the Plan B pick gets moved up a position. ............

 

 

Yes, the predicted lineups don’t have Loïs Openda in the starting lineup. Instead, it could very well end up being Jonathan David up front against a team in which Juventus are much likely to have a ton of possession against, which could very well render some of the speed that Openda brings to the table rather limiting. But since we’ve talked plenty about David over the last month or so, then we’re going with the fellow member of CONCACAF.

 

Yes, we’re talking Weston McKennie, a player who is playing quite well.

 

The American midfielder-turned-wingback has been a strong performer of late under Spalletti, a manager who has clearly unlocked something in him that Igor Tudor wasn’t able to during the first couple of months of the season. ............

 

The thing about McKennie is that this has become the latest act in a story at Juventus that we’re all well aware of at this point. There’s no need to rehash it, but it’s important to note that he is essentially playing for his next contract right now. That is a big deal, and especially for a player who has found a manager who can get the best out of him again and is giving him some continuity after so many months of just being moved around the field from week to week. No matter how versatile he is, that has to help him at least find some sort of comfort level.

 

And it’s clearly paying off.

 

As we head into the final days of 2025, McKennie is very much playing his best ball of the season. In his last four appearances (all starts), McKennie has a goal and two assists, and that most recent assist could very well have been a goal if not for a very good Mile Svilar save. This is what McKennie can do at his best — and I feel safe in saying we’re starting to see his best again under Spalletti. ............

 

 

MATCH INFO

When: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025.

Where: Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa, Italy.

Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. local time in Italy and across Europe, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 1:45 p.m. Central time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. ............

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Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/34837/pisa-juventus-2025-serie-a-matchday-17-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

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