In the wake of an impressive Coppa Italia upset, Frosinone is set to continue their Serie A campaign against Juventus at Stadio Stirpe on Saturday. After defeating Napoli, the Canarini now brace themselves for a stern test against a resurgent Juventus side.
Match Preview:
Frosinone etched their names in history with a stunning 4-0 victory against Napoli in the Coppa Italia, led by a young squad primarily consisting of loanees from larger clubs.
Enzo Barrenechea, on loan from Juventus, opened the scoring, and a stoppage-time penalty by Walid Cheddira sealed a historic win.
Despite their cup success, Frosinone returns to Serie A action with the task of maintaining their league form. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side, positioned mid-table, faces a rejuvenated Juventus after recent defeats to AC Milan and Lecce.
Juventus, coming off a rare draw against Genoa, aims to regain momentum in Serie A. Max Allegri’s men sit four points behind Inter Milan, making every fixture crucial in their pursuit of the Scudetto.
With no European commitments due to a UEFA ban, Juventus is focused on domestic success.
Team News:
In the absence of Moise Kean and suspended players Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli, Juventus may see changes in their XI.
Arkadiusz Milik could pair with top scorer Federico Chiesa, and Tim Weah may press for a start. Adrien Rabiot is expected to overcome a rib injury.
Frosinone misses Luca Mazzitelli, Riccardo Marchizza, and Reinier, while Caleb Okoli serves a suspension.
Juventus-owned Kaio Jorge, who scored against Napoli, is likely to start against his parent club.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Frosinone: (4-3-3)
Turati;
Lirola, Monterisi, Romagnoli, Oyono;
Brescianini, Barrenechea, Gelli;
Soule, Jorge, Ibrahimovic
Juventus: (3-5-2)
Szczesny;
Gatti, Bremer, Danilo;
Weah, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Cambiaso;
Chiesa, Milik
Prediction: Frosinone 0-1 Juventus
Expecting Juventus to revert to their 1-0 specialty, Frosinone faces a resilient opponent. The Canarini, powered by talented loanees, will challenge Juventus, but the latter’s experience is likely to secure three crucial points in the Scudetto race.