Juventus continue their preparations at Continassa ahead of Saturday’s Serie A encounter with Fiorentina. The Bianconeri, looking to return to winning ways after consecutive draws with Sporting and Torino, face a difficult test in Florence. Fiorentina, now under the guidance of new coach Paolo Vanoli, are still searching for their first league victory of the season and will be eager to turn their fortunes around at home.
Luciano Spalletti faces a demanding challenge as he finalises his line-up for this high-stakes fixture at the Franchi, kicking off at 17:00 GMT. IlBianconero detail how once again, the main question concerns the attacking line. Should the manager confirm his favoured 3-4-2-1 formation, the key issue remains: who will lead the line between Dusan Vlahovic, Jonathan David, and Lois Openda?
Vlahovic Still in Doubt
Dusan Vlahovic remains a major doubt for the trip to his former club. The Serbian striker, recovering from muscular fatigue suffered during international duty, has avoided serious injury according to medical assessments at J Medical. However, his condition continues to be monitored closely in the build-up to Saturday’s match.
Vlahovic has followed a recovery programme that includes personalised therapy and individual work, separate from the group sessions. Given his current status, he is expected to be on the bench at most, with a starting appearance looking highly unlikely.
David Returns Late
Jonathan David’s availability could also be affected by his travel schedule. The Canadian forward is expected to land in Turin only on Thursday, 20 November, after a long intercontinental flight following national team duty.
This delayed return means he will be the last of the Juventus internationals to rejoin training, a factor Spalletti must consider carefully when making his final decisions for the Fiorentina game.
Openda Ready for His Chance
All signs point to Lois Openda as the leading candidate to start up front. The Belgian striker, who was unable to find the net during the international break against Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein, now has an ideal opportunity to prove himself from the first whistle in Florence.
Regardless of the tactical setup — whether Spalletti opts for the 3-4-2-1 or experiments with a 4-3-3 — Openda appears set to spearhead the Juventus attack against Fiorentina. His energy, pace, and pressing ability could be crucial weapons in a match where efficiency and intensity will decide the outcome.
