Juventus travel to Celta Vigo for their second Europa League match of the season, hoping to build on their impressive 5-0 victory over NEC in their previous outing in the competition.
The Bianconeri returned to action at the weekend after the international break but were unable to overcome Cagliari in Serie A. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, marking the first time in three attempts that Juventus had failed to win.
They will now be eager to return to winning ways in Europe, although their trip to Spain could present a difficult challenge. Celta Vigo will be keen to take advantage of home support and improve their own results in the competition.
Celta Vigo look to recover their form
Celta earned their place in European football after performing well in La Liga last season. However, their recent results have been less convincing, with just one victory in their last five matches.
Despite that difficult run, they have lost only once during that period. Their sole defeat came in the Europa League, a result that could give Juventus additional confidence ahead of this encounter.
The Spanish side will nevertheless hope to make life difficult for their visitors. Juventus must be prepared for a competitive contest if they want to maintain their winning start in Europe and respond positively to their domestic draw.
Juventus expected to rotate their squad
The Bianconeri are expected to make several changes for the match, giving players an opportunity to impress. Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly could return to the pitch, while Teun Koopmeiners is expected to start.
Nick Woltemade is also likely to lead the attack as the lone striker. The anticipated line-up would give Juventus a chance to assess different combinations while keeping their European campaign on track.
With several players eager to demonstrate their value, Juventus will hope their changes do not affect the team’s overall performance. Squad depth could prove important as they balance their domestic commitments with their European ambitions.
Juventus have already shown they can score freely in this competition, and they will aim to produce another convincing display in Spain. Celta Vigo may offer a stern test, but the Bianconeri have reason to believe they can secure a second consecutive victory in the Europa League and return home with all three points.