Juve: Chiesa and Di Maria in doubt for the round of 16 of the Europa League

Yesterday’s training did not dispel the doubts about Federico Chiesa’s presence in the squad for Juventus’ away match in Freiburg and, on the contrary, added new apprehension about Angel Di Maria’s condition. On the other hand, Leonardo Bonucci is improving, who contrary to what was thought until Monday, could also be part of the expedition to Germany, where the bianconeri will have to defend the 1-0 first leg in the round of 16 of the Europa League.

Faith and Faith

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Let’s go in order, starting with the Church. Last Friday’s instrumental tests on his right knee, which was sore in the match in Turin against the Germans, had prevented particular injuries or complications, but the player was hesitant to force it in yesterday’s test as well. So he trained separately, postponing the final decision to this morning, before leaving for Freiburg. The last few hours at Continassa will serve Massimiliano Allegri to also check the conditions and availability of Di Maria, the protagonist of the first leg. Fideo also went to JMedical on Friday, after finishing the match against Freiburg touching his muscles due to discomfort, but the results of the checks only showed fatigue. The Argentine had thus been rested in the league against Sampdoria, with the idea of ​​having him 100% for the cup. Instead, yesterday’s training brought out new doubts. Di Maria has no injuries, but perhaps he needs more rest. The appointment in Freiburg, however, is one of those that really count. An inside or outside that Juve and Allegri would not want to have to face without Pogba, Chiesa, Milik, Alex Sandro and… Fideo. Heavy absences, even if the bianconeri will show up strong with a goal advantage, scored by Di Maria in Turin.

Leo

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The Germans at home have a reputation for transforming and playing more aggressively and offensively. Juve will have to be ready. Just as Captain Bonucci has often been found recently. His 2023 has so far been marked by physical problems, but for a few weeks he had returned to Allegri’s disposal, starting from the 1st against Sampdoria, due to the absence of Alex Sandro. His match, however, lasted only 45′, before the forced change at half-time. Leo even feared that he had fractured his fibula in a game collision. Instead, the exams fortunately reported only a blunt trauma. The classic hit. Which, from what emerged yesterday, is already deflating rapidly, so much so that the summoning of the captain for tomorrow, albeit in the balance, is not a mission impossible.