Juventus will be facing a busy schedule in April with big games in Coppa Italia and Europa League. The team’s first game is against relegation-zone team Hellas Verona on April 1 at Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. The result of this match will have a significant impact on their chances of winning any silverware this season.
Injuries and Squad Updates for Juventus
Ahead of the match, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri provided squad updates considering the number of injuries and the packed fixture list lying ahead of his side with two games a week for the rest of the month. Paul Pogba, Bonucci, and Kaio Jorge are sidelined, while Chiesa is not called up for the Hellas Verona match. Angel Di Maria and Filip Kostic picked up injuries on national team duty, with Kostic fine to play but Di Maria not likely to start. Allegri did not seem optimistic about having Pogba back any time soon.
Moise Kean – A Player to Watch
Kean is a player to watch, as he could be fighting for a place on next season’s Juventus squad and needs to start contributing goals again. Allegri is happy with his performances this season and may provide him with an opportunity against Hellas Verona.
Hellas Verona Presents a Challenging Game
Juventus’ opponents Hellas Verona are in 18th place and present a challenging game for the Bianconeri. They have only won three matches this season and have had difficulty finding a go-to scorer, while their defense has been under pressure.
Allegri’s Expectations for Juventus
The coach’s expectations for the Bianconeri as the season winds down include reaching the finals of both the Coppa Italia and Europa League, consolidating second place in Serie A, and improving on last year’s points tally. Juve has been in great form recently with a surge in the Serie A, defeating Inter on the road, which would have been the best win of the season if not for a controversial goal and a narrow result. The team’s performance has been very sound, and their defense has performed well.
However, the next three matchdays will be difficult due to attention being divided between the judicial front and other matches. Despite being eliminated from the Champions League early, Juventus’ recent run has been impressive. Massimiliano Allegri’s leadership has been essential to the team’s recent success.
Conclusion
Juventus needs to win against Hellas Verona to start April on the right foot. Their success depends on maintaining high intensity, while Hellas Verona’s desperation could be a threat. Hellas Verona’s lineup will also be affected by injuries and suspensions. Juventus must seize this opportunity to get back on track and keep their goals for this season within reach.
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