One in one out for Juventus: Vlahovic nears return but new midfield doubt emerges

Dusan Vlahovic is targeting a spot in Juventus’s squad to face Sassuolo in Serie A this coming weekend, but there are now doubts over the availability of Khephren Thuram in a case of one in, one out for Luciano Spalletti’s side. 

Vlahovic and Thuram updates for Juventus

Juventus picked up a 1-0 win away against Udinese on Saturday evening, which means that they are now in fifth place and one point behind Como in the Champions League positions. Como defeated Roma, who have now slipped to sixth, two points behind the Old Lady. 

Juventus went with a ‘fluid’ attacking unit in their game against Udinese, featuring Kenan Yildiz at centre-forward with a supporting cast of Francisco Conceicao, Weston McKennie and Jeremie Boga.

Vlahovic had been tipped to return to the squad after more than three months out injured after surgery on his adductor, but was not deemed fit enough in the end. 

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Vlahovic is now targeting a return to the matchday squad for this Saturday’s match against Sassuolo instead. 

There are, however, doubts regarding the condition of midfielder Thuram, who was forced off during Juve’s win away against Udinese with a blow to his left ankle. 

Thuram’s condition is set to be monitored day-by-day, but as things stand, his inclusion in the squad to face Sassuolo is not guaranteed either way at this stage.