The powers that be in Turin have finally heard the cries of the Bianconeri faithful, as Dusan Vlahovic returns to the Juventus starting eleven after a...
The powers that be in Turin have finally heard the cries of the Bianconeri faithful, as Dusan Vlahovic returns to the Juventus starting eleven after a gruelling four month absence. GoalZaza can exclusively confirm that the Serbian hitman has been handed a ticket to lead the line alongside the teenage sensation Kenan Yildiz at the Stadio Via del Mare this evening. This is a fixture that carries the lion's share of importance for the Old Lady, who are desperate to close the gap on the Serie A table toppers. Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has been forced to shuffle his pack due to a litany of injuries, but the return of Vlahovic provides a clinical edge that has been sorely missed in recent weeks. The Nigerian international and Super Eagles talisman Samuel Chukwueze will be watching this clash from home with keen interest, knowing that a resurgent Juventus could pose a formidable threat to his own team's title ambitions. At the end of the day, football is a game of fine margins, and Allegri will be hoping his revamped attack can give a good account of themselves against a stubborn Lecce side that has made life difficult for visiting teams this campaign. In the scheme of things, this encounter is more than just three points. It is a test of character for a Juventus squad that has been written off by many. Yildiz, the Turkish wonderkid, is expected to provide the creativity from the flanks, whipping in dangerous deliveries from his boots for Vlahovic to feast upon. The home fans will be roaring their lungs out, trying to unsettle the Juventus defence, but a well organised backline marshalled by Gleison Bremer should be able to handle the storm. GoalZaza sources indicate that the Bianconeri camp is confident of walking away with a positive result, and based on the form book, one would be foolish to bet against them. Viewing centres in Surulere and Ikeja will be filled to the brim tonight, with fans huddled around giant screens, their eyes glued to every pass and tackle. When Vlahovic scores his first goal back, you can expect a loud roar that will echo through the streets of Lagos, with bottles of Malta Guinness raised high in celebration. The tension will be palpable as every Juventus attack sends a ripple of excitement through the crowd, while every Lecce counter attack draws sharp intakes of breath. At the final whistle, the analysis will begin in earnest, with heated debates over the team's performance spilling out onto the busy roads late into the night.
