Club World Cup 2025: Al Ain-Juventus, the likely lineups
At Washington’s Audi Field at 3 p.m. Italian time, Juventus makes its Club World Cup debut against Al Ain. The UAE champions come to this competition strong from their triumph in the AFC Champions League. The Bianconeri, on the other hand, secured their access to the prestigious event thanks to their ranking.
Ivic opts for a 4-3-3. Between the posts the’ex-Roma Rui Patricio, in defense the Cardoso-Kouadio pair, while in midfield Nader in the booth. In attack there’s Rahimi, completing the trident are Kaku and Laba.
Tudor seems intent on throwing both Conceiçao and Yildiz behind Kolo Muani. Midfield dike formed by Thuram and McKennie with Weah and Cambiaso on the outsides. In defense Rugani in place of the injured Gatti.
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Probable lineups
Al Ain (4-3-3): Rui Patricio; Al-Ahbabi, Cardoso, Kouadio, Erik; Park Yong-woo, Yahia Nader, Matias Palacios; Kaku, Houssine Rahimi, Kodjo Laba. All. Ivic.
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Rugani, Kelly; Weah, McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceiçao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani. All. Tudor
