Juventus, Vlahovic back available: recovered for Lazio

Dusan Vlahovic is ready to return to the field. After missing the last two league matches against Monza and Bologna due to a muscle overload, the Serbian striker has finally trained with the group at Continassa and will be available for the delicate away match at the Olimpico against Lazio, scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. A crucial comeback for Juventus, which is playing for heavy points in the Champions League.

The confirmation comes from today’s training session, where Vlahovic took part in the session along with the rest of the team, leaving behind the physical problems that had kept him in the pits. Despite the caution of the medical and technical staff — who could still opt to use him in a game in progress — his presence among the summoned players is positive news for Igor Tudor. The Croatian coach has always shown great esteem for the Bianconeri number 9, calling him in his Verona days “the best striker in Serie A.”

With four teams gathered within one point, the challenge between Lazio and Juventus will be one of the most important crossroads of the season. Juve can’t afford any missteps, and Vlahovic’s contribution – even if only in a split – could prove decisive. However, there is another fact to keep in mind: the Serbian has not scored for a full nine days, with his last goal dating back to the match against Cagliari last February. A fasting that weighs heavy, and which Vlahovic will have to break as soon as possible if he wants to drag the Bianconeri towards qualification for the next Champions League.

Now the ball passes to Tudor, who will have to consider whether to deploy him from the first minute or insert him in the running game. Either way, Juventus regains a key pawn at the most delicate moment of the season.