RELEGATION strugglers Genoa will play host to Serie A race leaders Juventus at Luigi Ferraris on Wednesday, as they look to widen the gap between them and 18th placed Lecce, who are fresh off a 4-0 obliteration at the hands of The Old Lady.
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Maurizio Sarri’s Juve lead second-placed Lazio by seven points, having played a game more, with the current outlook suggesting a defence of their title and ninth in a row. Despite this, manager Maurizio Sarri has come under scrutiny having lost the Coppa Italia final to Napoli nearly a fortnight ago, while also being edged to the Supercoppa Italia honours by Lazio in December.
Genoa vs Juventus
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Kick-off: 21:45
Where: Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
Probable Lineups
Team News
- Defensive midfielder Ivan Radovanovic is out with a long-term injury while captain and left-back Domenico Criscito nurses a hamstring niggle. Forward Antonio Sanabria is doubtful of running out in this one.
- Brazilian full-back Danilo missed the game against Lecce due to a suspension, with midfielder Blaise Matuidi slotting in at left-back.
- Starting left-back Alex Sandro and back-up Mattia de Sciglio both are injured, as is midfielder Sami Khedira and centre-back Merih Demiral, while Veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini is regaining fitness after a severe injury.
Match Facts
- Juventus are undefeated in 25 of their last 28 matches in Serie A.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Genoa’s last five games in Serie A.
- Juventus have kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven matches in Serie A.
- Juventus have scored at least two goals in their last five matches in Serie A.
Previous Meetings
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