Juventus travel to Norway to face Bodo/Glimt in the fifth round of the Champions League, a fixture that could prove crucial for their European ambitions. With only two matches remaining in the group stage, every point now carries huge weight.
Luciano Spalletti’s side currently sit on three points after four games and will need a positive result to keep their qualification hopes alive. Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, have collected two points so far but have shown resilience at home, making this a tricky assignment for the Italian side.
This match comes with more questions than answers for Juventus. The tactical shape is expected to remain the same, with a back three, but adjustments further forward are on the cards. A few key players are likely to be rested, including Khephren Thuram, Kenan Yildiz, and Dusan Vlahovic.
In their absence, Spalletti is set to give minutes to some of the less regular starters. Conceição is tipped to return to the starting XI, while Openda appears to be the favourite to lead the line as the central striker.
Probable Bodo Glmit Line-up (4-3-3)
Haikin; Sjøvold, Gundersen, Bjørtuft, Bjørkan; Blomberg, Berg, Fet; Auklend, Høgh, Hauge.
Probable Juventus Line-up (4-3-3)
Perin; Kalulu, Kelly, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Adzic, Kostic; Conceição, McKennie; Openda.
