Juventus Faces Torino in Crucial Serie A Derby

MILANO, Italy (AP) — The Serie A derby between Juventus and Torino kicks off on November 8, with crucial stakes for both teams. Juventus aims for continued success following the dismissal of coach Tudor, while Torino is looking for a big victory that has eluded them for years in the derby della Mole.

Coach Luciano Spalletti of Juventus has confirmed players for the match, with Kalulu positioned on the right, Rugani in the center, and Koopmeiners on the left of the defense. The midfield will feature Thuram and Locatelli, while McKennie and Cambiaso will play on the wings. Vlahovic is set to lead the attack, supported by Yıldız and Conceiçao.

On the opposing bench, Torino’s coach Baroni, who is suspended and will observe from the stands, confirms Paleari as goalkeeper. The defense will consist of Ismajli, Maripan, and Coco, while the midfield includes Casadei, Ilic, and Vlasic. On the front line, Boris Ngonge is preferred over Adams to partner with Simeone.

The lineups for the match are as follows:

Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Conceiçao, Yıldız; Vlahovic. Coach: Spalletti

Torino (3-5-2): Paleari; Ismajli, Maripan, Coco; Pedersen, Casadei, Ilic, Vlasic, Lazaro; Ngonge, Simeone. Coach: Baroni (suspended, vice Colucci in charge).

In earlier matches, Como faced Cagliari, ending in a goalless draw, marking Como’s third scoreless match in four games. They had early chances but were unable to break through, with notable performances from both teams’ defenses.

In another match, Lecce played against Verona, resulting in a scoreless stalemate as Lecce failed to clinch a home win, continuing a troubling trend for the team.

Following this round of fixtures, Como’s next challenge is against Torino again. Meanwhile, Cagliari will host Genoa, hoping for more favorable results.