Juventus and Como will face off in the final match of Serie A’s opening weekend on Monday. This game marks Thiago Motta’s official debut as Juventus manager, while also welcoming newly-promoted Como, led by player-manager Cesc Fabregas, to the top flight.
Juventus are likely to start Manuel Locatelli alongside new signings Khéphren Thuram and Douglas Luiz in midfield, as they await the potential arrival of Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta. The defence may see a surprise inclusion of Federico Gatti and Juan Cabal, with Andrea Cambiaso at right-back and captain Danilo on the bench. Weston McKennie returns to the squad, while Arek Milik, Adzic, and Fabio Miretti are out injured. Notable exclusions include Federico Chiesa, Filip Kostic, Arthur, Nicolussi Caviglia, Tiago Djaló, Daniele Rugani, and Mattia De Sciglio.
Como will be without new signing Raphael Varane due to injury, as well as Mazzitelli. Iovine is suspended. Braunoder and Da Cunha are expected to start ahead of Engelhardt and Verdi.
Probable Lineups
Juventus (4-3-3): Di Gregorio; Cambiaso, Bremer, Gatti, Cabal; Locatelli, Thuram, Douglas Luiz; Weah, Vlahovic, Yildiz
Como (4-4-2): Reina; Goldaniga, Dossena, Barba, Moreno; Strefezza, Braunoder, Baselli, Da Cunha; Belotti, Cutrone
