Juventus hosts Sporting CP in a crucial UEFA Champions League match, seeking to turn their fortunes around under new manager Luciano Spalletti.

Juventus are under immense pressure to secure points in the UEFA Champions League after a disappointing start to the campaign. The Turin giants have recorded only two points from their first three games, leaving them near the bottom of the group standings.

Luciano Spalletti recently took over as Juventus manager following Igor Tudor’s departure due to an eight-match winless streak. 

Spalletti, who previously managed the Italian national team, made a promising start with a 2-1 victory away from home against Cremonese.

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Juventus face several absences, including centre-back Gleison Bremer, who is sidelined until early January 2026 after surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his left knee. Defender Juan Cabal is also out with a thigh injury, expected back mid-November, alongside goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio and full-back Lloyd Kelly.

Kenan Yildiz and Arkadiusz Milik are doubts for the fixture, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the team. However, Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic remains a standout player, having netted three goals in 10 Serie A appearances this season.

Spalletti aims to apply his tactical knowledge to turn Juventus’s Champions League fortunes around. A win against Sporting CP would be a crucial step in the right direction, but the team will need to overcome their defensive vulnerabilities and capitalize on their attacking opportunities.

Juventus Predicted Lineup

Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Rugani, Gatti; Cambiaso, Thuram, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Kostic; Openda, Vlahovic