Juventus manager Igor Tudor is reportedly planning a tactical shift to address his team’s recent scoring struggles, potentially deploying four attacking players in Sunday’s Serie A clash against Lecce. Despite earning four points from his first two matches in charge, the Croatian coach has identified offensive inefficiency as a critical issue, with the Bianconeri scoring just once in their last 180 minutes of league play.
Tudor’s Offensive Adjustments
Tuttosport report that Tudor’s proposed 3-4-2-1 system would prioritize attacking fluidity, leveraging the strengths of Dusan Vlahovic, Kenan Yildiz, Randal Kolo Muani, and Nicolás González. Vlahovic, Juve’s top scorer this season, is set to lead the line despite a five-game goal drought. The Serbian striker will be supported by Yildiz in the central attacking midfield role, while Kolo Muani—unused as a starter since March—could return to the lineup on the left flank. González, who impressed in a recent right-wing role against Genoa, is expected to retain his place, creating a dynamic front four.
Defensive Stability Meets Attacking Risk
The reshuffle aims to capitalize on Lecce’s vulnerabilities while maintaining defensive structure. Pierre Kalulu, Renato Veiga, and new signing Kelly would form a back three, flanked by wing-backs Andrea Cambiaso and Weston McKennie. The latter’s potential inclusion over Cambiaso remains the only unresolved selection dilemma, with McKennie offering physicality and crossing ability to complement the attacking quartet.
Stakes and Strategic Implications
With Champions League qualification rivals Atalanta and Bologna facing off later on Sunday, Juventus could gain ground with a victory. Tudor’s willingness to embrace an aggressive approach signals a departure from the cautious tactics seen in recent draws against Roma and Genoa. However, the strategy carries inherent risks, particularly in transition defense, as Lecce’s counterattacking threat could exploit spaces left by Juve’s advanced wing-backs.
Projected Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; González, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso/McKennie; Kolo Muani, Yildiz; Vlahovic
