Ahead of their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup match, we have the Juventus predicted XI vs Al Ain for today’s clash in Washington, D.C.
Igor Tudor’s side are trying to reaffirm their status as European heavyweights after a difficult 2024-25 campaign. The Croatian head coach managed to secure UCL soccer on the last day of the season after replacing Thiago Motta in March.
Now, the Old Lady has the chance to sparkle in front of a global audience in America. They’ll go toe-to-toe with the UAE’s most successful club at the Audi Field in their opening Group G match.
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Juventus Team News Vs Al Ain
Long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik and Gleison Bremer have given Juventus a fitness boost as both stars recently returned to full training. However, Wednesday’s clash will likely come too soon to feature.
Daniele Rugani and Filip Kostic have both returned from loan spells. The duo will be keen to catch Igor Tudor’s eye and are expected to start on the bench in DC.
Elsewhere, up top is arguably Tudor’s biggest headache. With Milan using Theo Hernandez as bait to lure Dusan Vlahovic, the Juve head coach is set to stick with Randal Kolo Muani.
The Serbian striker was the Old Lady’s top scorer in Serie A last time out. However, his imminent exit will allow Kolo Muani to make the position his own in the coming weeks.
Is Manuel Locatelli Fit Enough To Start Vs Al Ain?
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Manuel Locatelli will be available for Juventus at the FIFA Club World Cup. The Bianconeri club captain dropped out of Italy’s World Cup Qualifying roster to face Norway and Moldova.
Locatelli suffered an ankle injury prior to the international break. His withdrawal from the national side allowed the 27-year-old star to recover and regain full fitness prior to today’s clash against Al Ain.
Last month, Locatelli scored the vital penalty that secured Juve’s top four spot in Serie A. His winner in the 3-2 victory over Venezia secured UCL soccer for 2025-26.
Juventus Predicted XI Vs Al Ain
Juventus are favored by the fastest payout betting sites to open their campaign with a win against Al Ain. The Bianconeri will be keen to show their supporters that they mean business in the US.
Head coach Igor Tudor also has some doubters despite finishing the 2024-25 campaign strongly. The Croatian has reverted between a 3-4-2-1 formation and 4-3-3 lineup so it’ll be interesting to see what he opts with at the Audi Field.
Juventus predicted XI vs Al Ain (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Gonzalez, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani
