Juventus Reshapes Attack for Parma Clash Amid Injuries
Juventus welcome Parma to the Allianz Stadium tonight with a reshaped frontline and a growing injury list sharpening the focus on those who are fit to play.
Kick-off is at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) in Turin, where Randal Kolo Muani and Jonathan David are both expected to start in an aggressive, attack-minded XI.
Injuries force Allegri’s hand
Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie are both ruled out, stripping Juventus of energy and creativity between the lines. To complicate matters, Khéphren Thuram is not fully fit and could miss out on the squad entirely, leaving the Bianconeri short of midfield options.
That places even more responsibility on Manuel Locatelli and Douglas Luiz at the base of a 4-2-3-1 that will be asked to control the tempo and protect a defence still settling into the season.
At the back, Lloyd Kelly is tipped to win the battle for a starting spot over new signing Jhon Lucumì, a sign of early trust in the former Bournemouth defender. On the left, Zeki Çelik and Andrea Cambiaso are locked in a tight duel for the full-back role, a decision that will shape how boldly Juventus can attack down that flank.
David behind Kolo Muani, Alajbegović on the wing
According to Sky Sport and Gazzetta, Canada international Jonathan David is expected to operate as an attacking midfielder, floating behind Kolo Muani rather than leading the line himself. It’s a tweak that could unlock his movement between the lines and his instinct for late runs into the box.
On the left, Kerim Alajbegović is set to start wide, offering direct running and width to stretch Parma’s back four, with the right flank likely occupied by Conceição. It all points to a Juventus side designed to play on the front foot, even with key names missing.
Parma stick to their principles
Parma arrive in Turin still stung by a 1-0 home defeat to Cagliari in their opening match, but head coach Carlos Cuesta is not expected to abandon his ideas. The visitors are set to line up in a 4-3-3 once again, trusting structure and cohesion over early-season panic.
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, a Juventus academy graduate, is the only absentee for Parma. His absence removes an intriguing narrative angle but spares the hosts the sight of a homegrown product lining up against them.
Sascha Britschgi returns from a one-game suspension and is likely to slot straight back in as an attacking winger, tasked with driving at Juventus’ full-backs. Up front, El Bilal Touré is expected to lead the line as a lone striker, a physical reference point for Parma’s counters and crosses.
Where to watch
The game will be shown live on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA.
Probable line-up – Juventus
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Çelik; Locatelli, Douglas Luiz; Conceição, David, Alajbegović; Kolo Muani.
A reshaped Juventus attack, a Parma side refusing to abandon its identity after an early setback, and a packed Allianz under the lights: tonight will reveal whether this new Bianconeri front line is ready to set the tone for their season.
