2026-2027 Europa League: AZ Alkmaar vs. Juventus, Probable Lineups

Following their 2-0 victory over Napoli in league play, Juventus is turning its attention back to the Europa League. On Thursday evening, the Bianconeri will face AZ Alkmaar on the road for Matchday 4 of the group stage, with kickoff at 9 p.m. Luciano Spalletti’s team has recorded two wins—against N.E.C. Nijmegen and Celta Vigo—and a draw with Rennes in their first three European matches. The Dutch side, on the other hand, lost their opener to Sunderland before defeating Hapoel Beer-Sheva and Ararat-Armenia.

Lee-Roy Echteld is expected to field his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Meerdink leading the attack. Behind him, Oufkir, Byskov, and Daal are expected to line up, while Peer Koopmeiners—brother of the Juventus midfielder—and Kwakman are likely to play in midfield. In defense, Goes and Schouten will start in the center, with Dijkstra and de Wit on the flanks.

On the Juventus side, Spalletti appears to be leaning toward a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Gatti and Kelly set to start alongside Bremer. In midfield, Sarr and Koopmeiners are expected to start, while Alajbegovic should play in the attacking midfield role behind the forward duo of Woltemade and Kolo Muani. McKennie will be unavailable due to muscle fatigue.

Probable Lineups

AZ ALKMAAR (4-2-3-1): De Busser; Dijkstra, Goes, Schouten, de Wit; P. Koopmeiners, Kwakman; Oufkir, Byskov, Daal; Meerdink. Head Coach: Echteld.

JUVENTUS (3-4-2-1): Vicario; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Sarr, Koopmeiners, Cambiaso; Alajbegovic; Woltemade, Kolo Muani. Head Coach: Spalletti.