Lecce vs Juventus Match Preview: Key Player Absences

Match Context

Lecce host Juventus at Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce on 2026-05-09. In the Serie A standings after 35 matches, Lecce sit 17th on 32 points with a goal difference of -23, while Juventus are 4th on 65 points with a goal difference of 28 and pushing for Champions League qualification. This is a regular league fixture, not a cup 1/8 final.

Lecce Availability

Lecce have several concerns ahead of kickoff. M. Berisha (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. S. Fofana (Inactive) is sidelined. K. Gaspar (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, R. Sottil (Back Injury) is doubtful. None of Lecce’s listed absentees appear among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so their core attacking threat should remain intact.

Juventus Availability

Juventus are also missing options. A. Milik (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced attacking alternative. J. Cabal (Muscle Injury) is doubtful in defence. Crucially, leading attacker K. Yıldız, who has 10 goals and 6 assists in Serie A, is fully available, as are creative contributors W. McKennie (5 goals, 5 assists) and J. David (6 goals, 4 assists).

Impact Summary

Lecce’s absences are concentrated in midfield and defence, trimming depth rather than headline attacking output. Juventus, despite losing Milik, retain the bulk of their attacking production through Yıldız, McKennie and David, preserving a significant offensive edge on paper.