Juventus New Attack Faces Parma Test Amid Injuries

Juventus welcome Parma to the Allianz Stadium tonight with a reshaped forward line and several key absences forcing an early test of depth and adaptability.

Kick-off is at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) in Turin, where the Bianconeri are expected to unleash Randal Kolo Muani and Jonathan David together from the start.

Juventus patched up but bold

Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie are both ruled out through injury, stripping Juventus of two important pieces in the final third and midfield. Kephren Thuram is not fully fit either and risks missing out on the matchday squad altogether, trimming the options even further for the home side.

That hasn’t stopped the coaching staff from leaning into an aggressive setup. According to Sky Sport and Gazzetta, Canada international David is set to operate as an attacking midfielder, floating in the pocket behind Kolo Muani as the central striker. It’s a combination built for speed and directness, with David linking play and Kolo Muani driving at the back line.

On the flanks, Kerim Alajbegović is tipped to start on the left wing, offering width and running to stretch Parma’s defence.

At the back, there are still decisions to make, but the hierarchy is emerging. Lloyd Kelly is currently ahead of new signing Jhon Lucumì in the race for a starting spot in central defence. Out wide, Zeki Çelik and Andrea Cambiaso are locked in a straight duel for the left-back berth, a choice that will shape how adventurous Juventus can be down that side.

The expected Juventus XI in a 4-2-3-1: Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Çelik; Locatelli, Douglas Luiz; Conceição, David, Alajbegovic; Kolo Muani.

Parma stick to their principles

Parma arrive in Turin with bruises from a 1-0 home defeat to Cagliari on the opening weekend, but without any intention of abandoning their approach. Head coach Carlos Cuesta is set to keep faith with a 4-3-3 system, backing his side to respond on a bigger stage.

They travel with almost a full squad. The only absentee is Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, the Juventus academy product who misses out against his former club. His absence removes one of the more intriguing subplots of the night, but Parma still bring enough to ask questions.

Sascha Britschgi returns from a one-game suspension and is likely to slot straight back in as an attacking winger, adding thrust from wide areas. El Bilal Touré is expected to lead the line as the lone striker, a focal point for Parma’s counters and crosses.

Where to watch

For viewers in the UK and Ireland, the match will be shown live on DAZN. In the USA, coverage is on Paramount+.

In the stadium, though, the real story will be whether Juventus’s new-look front four can click quickly, or if Parma’s stubborn 4-3-3 can turn early-season uncertainty in Turin into something far more uncomfortable.