Juventus is gearing up for a massive Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund! Fresh off a thrilling 4-3 victory against Inter Milan, the Bianconeri are looking to make a statement in their opening match of the new Champions League format.
Tudor's Tactical Masterclass
Coach Igor Tudor is keeping his feet on the ground despite the high of the Inter win. "We can't enjoy this victory even for two days… We need to recover immediately," he stated, emphasizing the importance of player recovery and mental preparation for the demanding schedule.
Team News and Potential Line-up
Andrea Cambiaso returns to the squad after serving a suspension. In attack, Jonathan David is tipped to start ahead of Dusan Vlahovic. The availability of Francisco Conceição remains uncertain, with Tudor saying, "Yesterday Conceição did something with us without feeling pain, today we will evaluate and decide tomorrow morning."
The Dortmund Challenge
Juventus faces a tough test against a strong Borussia Dortmund side. The official lineups have been announced:
- Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer (C), Kelly; McKennie, Koopmeiners, Thuram, Cambiaso; Openda, Yildiz; David. Coach: Tudor.
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel (C); Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Beier; Guirassy. Coach: Kovac.
The match promises to be a captivating encounter between two European giants. Will Juventus continue their winning form, or will Dortmund spoil the party in Turin? Tune in to find out!
Tudor's View on the Inter Victory
Reflecting on the win against Inter, Tudor said, "We weren't at our best, but we still won, and that's an important sign. In the past, we have done much better, and in the future, we will do it again. Inter remains a very strong team, the strongest squad of the last five years. There is joy for the result but also the awareness that we can still grow."