Juventus Set To Feature Weah And Fagioli Against Lazio In Serie A Clash

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Juventus will have Timothy Weah and Nicolo Fagioli ready to face Lazio in Serie A on Saturday. However, Thiago Motta's squad still misses six key players. Juventus has struggled at home, not securing a league win since their 3-0 victory over Como on the season's opening day. They are currently third in the standings, tied with Lazio at 13 points.

Defender Bremer, midfielders Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie, winger Nicolas Gonzalez, and forward Arkadiusz Milik are unavailable due to injuries. Additionally, Francisco Conceicao is suspended for this match. Despite these setbacks, Motta confirmed that Fagioli and Weah are fit for selection. "I want to see a performance deserving of a positive result," he stated.

Douglas Luiz has shown improvement in training after a challenging start following his transfer from Aston Villa. Motta praised Luiz's attitude: "He's doing really well; it's telling to see people's reactions in difficult moments." Luiz has performed well when given the chance but is expected to improve further.

Facing Lazio's Challenge

Motta anticipates a challenging encounter against Lazio, acknowledging their strong position in the table and praising their coach's achievements. "We must be ready for anything," he said. The upcoming match offers Juventus another opportunity to demonstrate competitiveness even amid difficulties.

The stadium is expected to be packed with enthusiastic fans, reflecting the excitement surrounding this fixture. Juventus aims to leverage this support as they strive for a much-needed home victory against a formidable opponent like Lazio.