Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed the squad list for the Serie A match against Como, with Canadian striker Jonathan David included and available for selection. David, who missed the recent Champions League fixture due to a groin injury, has recovered sufficiently to be part of the lineup for today’s game.
David’s availability marks a positive development as he had not trained fully with the team during the week. Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Sport Italia suggest he is slated to start alongside Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceiçao in the attacking midfield roles. Should David not be at full fitness, Yildiz is expected to take on the role of a false nine.
Juventus face several injury setbacks ahead of the match. Key players Dusan Vlahovic, Arkadiusz Milik, Emil Holm, and Gleison Bremer are sidelined due to injuries and will miss the clash against Como. Additionally, defender Pierre Kalulu is suspended and unavailable due to a one-match ban.
The squad call-up released by Spalletti highlights Juventus’s tactical flexibility despite missing vital players. The inclusion of young talents like Yildiz and Conceiçao shows the coach’s intent to maintain an aggressive attacking approach.
Here is the confirmed Juventus squad for the Como match:
1. Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczęsny, Mattia Perin
2. Defenders: Danilo, Leonardo Bonucci, Gleison Bremer (injured but listed), others unavailable due to suspension or injury
3. Midfielders: Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceiçao, others fit and available
4. Forwards: Jonathan David, among other available attackers
Spalletti remains cautious about David’s starting status due to limited training participation this week. The coach’s decision could hinge on in-game assessments to optimize the team’s offensive output.
Juventus aim to secure critical points in Serie A as they prepare to face Como at home. Integrating David back into the fold will be crucial for sustaining their attacking momentum and competitiveness in upcoming fixtures.
This match also serves as a test for Juventus’s depth amid ongoing injury difficulties and disciplinary absences. Spalletti’s squad management and tactical adjustments will be key to overcoming the challenges posed by Como in today’s Serie A meeting.