Juventus travel to the Stadio Olimpico with a clear objective — to end their painful run of seven winless matches. Igor Tudor’s side faces Lazio on Sunday evening knowing they cannot afford another misstep, and the coach is once again considering a reshuffle in attack.
IlBianconero report how encouraging signs were glimpsed in the midweek draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League, but Juventus still crave a decisive victory. Against Maurizio Sarri’s injury-hit Lazio, Tudor may make important tactical adjustments, especially up front, where further rotation looms large.
Back to 3-4-2-1?
Inside the manager’s mind, the idea of reverting to a 3-4-2-1 formation has begun to take shape. This would mean shelving the 3-5-2 approach used recently in favour of a single striker supported by two attacking midfielders — a structure seen early in the campaign when Juventus looked more dynamic.
David Favourite to Lead the Line
Jonathan David is pushing for a starting spot and currently stands ahead of Dusan Vlahovic in the pecking order to play as the lone number nine at the Olimpico. The Canadian forward made an impact off the bench against Real Madrid and is now the leading candidate to spearhead the attack.
David, who last scored on 23 August against Parma — his only goal so far in Italy — could be handed the responsibility to lead Juventus’s charge in Rome, in what would be a key opportunity to regain confidence and rhythm.
Vlahovic and Openda Set for the Bench
With just over twenty-four hours until kick-off, both Dusan Vlahovic and Lois Openda appear likely to start from the bench. Vlahovic impressed with his physical display against Real Madrid, while Openda squandered a golden chance at the Bernabéu and is still searching for consistency in black and white colours.
Conceição Returns to Starting Eleven
Should the 3-4-2-1 system be confirmed, Tudor’s intentions for the attacking midfield roles also seem defined. Kenan Yildiz, despite visible fatigue late in Madrid, is expected to retain his place and partner Francisco Conceição, who featured only as a substitute midweek. The young Portuguese winger is now poised to return to the starting lineup, offering creativity and pace behind the main striker.
At this crucial stage of the season, Juventus need both tactical clarity and a spark in the final third — and Tudor’s selection at the Olimpico could determine whether their long-awaited revival finally begins.
