Juventus is set to face significant squad selection issues in their upcoming match against Udinese, as the team grapples with multiple player suspensions and injuries.
The recent 1-1 draw with Lazio has not only dealt a blow to Juventus` campaign but also left the team with fewer options for the next fixture. Pierre Kalulu`s dismissal for violent conduct is likely to result in a two-match ban, effectively ending his season with only two games remaining.
Coach Igor Tudor`s selection headache is further compounded by one-match suspensions for Khephren Thuram and Nicoló Savona, who received yellow cards against Lazio. The availability of Teun Koopmeiners, Andrea Cambiaso, and Lloyd Kelly remains uncertain due to fitness concerns, while long-term absentees include Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arek Milik.
On a positive note, Kenan Yildiz will be eligible to return after serving a two-match suspension for elbowing an opponent during the Monza victory.
The Juventus medical team is working to get players back to fitness, with Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Gatti making brief appearances as substitutes in the Lazio match. However, their readiness to start against Udinese is still in question.
Alberto Costa`s late-game substitution against Lazio has also raised concerns, with the club yet to determine if his issue is merely cramp or a more serious muscular problem.
As Juventus prepares for this crucial match, the coaching staff faces a challenging task in assembling a competitive lineup amidst these selection constraints.