The Old Lady of Turin, Juventus FC on Wednesday, November 6 welcome Manchester United to the Allianz Stadium in Turin in what is expected to be a mouth-watering Champions League clash.
Juventus emerged 1-0 winner in the first leg at Old Trafford two weeks ago courtesy of Paulo Dybala and will look to prolong their winning streak, having demolished minnows Cagliari on Saturday.
Following the win, Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri said that the team could now focus on Man United, but expressed worry over the fitness of some key players.
According to Allegri, Brazilian winger Douglas Costa, Bosnian Miralem Pjanic, and French midfielder Blaise Matuidi suffered from knocks and exhaustion.
"Douglas Costa had a muscle problem, (Miralem) Pjanic was starting to feel a bit tired and (Blaise) Matuidi sustained a knock," said Allegri.
Juventus are sweating over the fitness of four key players including Mario Mandzukic and Blaise Matuidi.
Also injured according to the Juve manager is Croat Mario Mandzukic, who sustained an ankle problem.
"As for (Mario) Mandzukic, we need to take a look at his ankle and assess him," Allegri explained.
Allegri, however, confirmed Giorgio Chiellini and Federico Bernardeschi will be available.
Juve hammered Cagliari 3-1 on Saturday
Anything but defeat will seal the Old Lady’s progress to the round of 16.
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