20:29
The record champions are also relying on the 3-5-2 system that is common in Italy today, but coach Allegri is rotating to a total of three positions compared to the away win at Frosinone Calcio before Christmas. In the three-man chain, Gatti moves into the starting lineup for the injured Alex Sandro, while Weah replaces Cambiaso, who is suspended from yellow, on the right. In addition, the Polish striker Milik will have to make do with a place on the bench today; Vlahović will be on the pitch for him from the start. The Bianconeri are determined to end 2023 on a winning note and increase the pressure on league leaders Inter with another home win.
8:14 p.m
The guests from the Italian capital will play in the usual 3-5-2 system today. Compared to the convincing home win against SSC Napoli, coach Jose Mourinho only made one change in personnel. In the double leadership today, alongside Romelu Lukaku, is the Argentine world champion Paulo Dybala, who pushed Andrea Belotti back onto the bench and can therefore play against his former club. Otherwise, the Portuguese head coach will stick with the tried and tested formation and hopes to be able to produce a similarly good performance as he did against Napoli before Christmas. It remains to be seen whether Roma can trip up the old lady today and end their unbeaten streak.
19:59
At the end of the 18th match day there will be a real top game in the Italian upper house. Juventus Turin has now been unbeaten in the league for twelve games and is currently in second place in the table. In order to shorten the gap to leaders Inter, who only played a draw in Genoa yesterday, to two points, a win today is mandatory. However, this will not be easy. Even though Roma have had a weak season so far and are currently seventh in the table, Jose Mourinho’s team should by no means be underestimated. For the Romans, who beat their rivals from Napoli 2-0 last week, it is important not to lose touch with the Champions League places. Accordingly, there is a lot at stake in this prestigious classic tonight.
19:44
Welcome to the 18th matchday of Serie A! At 8:45 p.m. Juventus Turin meets Roma at home at the Allianz Stadium.