Juventus-PSV: Thiago Motta considers a resounding exclusion

Thiago Motta thinks of a'distinguished exclusion

After two consecutive successes in the league, Juventus will try to start with a victory also the knockout phase of the Champions League, where è awaited by the home challenge against PSV Eindhoven, valid for the first leg of the playoffs.

Ahead of the match against the Dutch side, Bianconeri coach Thiago Motta is once again expected to prefer Kolo Muani to Dusan Vlahovic for the role of center forward. However, the real surprise could come in midfield, as the former Bologna man is also expected to start Teun Koopmeiners from the bench, who would be at a disadvantage in the ballot with Douglas Luiz.

Rounding out the offensive phase will be Nico Gonzalez, Weston McKennie and Kenan Yildiz, with Conceicao ready to take over as the game progresses. Almost obligatory choices, however, in defense, where the central pair will be formed by Gatti and Veiga, with Savona and Weah as full-backs.

Not available, however, will be Andrea Cambiaso, who should be fully recovered for the upcoming league match against Inter.