Vasilije Adzic is poised to seize a starting opportunity for Juventus as they face Udinese in the Coppa Italia at the Allianz Stadium. With key forward Dusan Vlahovic sidelined by injury, Adzic is the likely candidate to step into a central attacking role, aiming to make the most of his chance after limited minutes since his headline-grabbing goal against Inter Milan.
Adzic’s Likely Role
IlBianconero report that manager Luciano Spalletti is expected to field Adzic as the attacking midfielder (trequartista) in a 3-4-1-2 system for the knockout tie. The 19-year-old Montenegrin will likely operate behind the strike partnership of Lois Openda and Jonathan David, providing creativity and linking play between midfield and attack for the Bianconeri.
An Opportunity for Redemption
Adzic’s campaign has been stop-start since his heroics against Inter, with only a handful of appearances for Juventus this season. His performance in the Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt was underwhelming, leading to his half-time substitution and missed chances to impress. As a result, Adzic has made just six appearances across Serie A and the Champions League, with only two starts and a total of 106 minutes, suggesting he is still finding his feet at the top level.[1][4]
A Path Back into the Spotlight
Despite early struggles, this Coppa Italia fixture offers Adzic an opportunity to regain the manager’s trust and reignite the momentum from his memorable strike earlier in the campaign. Juventus’s technical staff remains hopeful that the young talent can use this platform to put past mistakes behind him and demonstrate his ability to make a difference when it matters for the team.[2]
