Lecce vs Juventus: Serie A Clash Amidst Injury Crisis and New Coaching Era

Lecce is set to host Juventus in a highly anticipated Serie A match on December 1, 2024, at the Stadio Via del Mare. The game kicks off at 19:45 GMT, marking an important encounter for both teams in the league’s 14th matchday.

Juventus is facing a significant injury crisis, with nine first-team players unavailable, including key figures such as Dusan Vlahovic, Nico Gonzalez, Weston McKennie, Nicolò Savona, Arek Milik, Douglas Luiz, Gleison Bremer, and Juan Cabal. This has forced Coach Thiago Motta to deploy Tim Weah as a False 9, supported by Francisco Conceicao, Teun Koopmeiners, and Kenan Yildiz.

Lecce, on the other hand, has seen a positive impact since the appointment of new coach Marco Giampaolo. Following the dismissal of Luca Gotti during the international break, Giampaolo led Lecce to a 1-0 victory over Venezia. For this match, Lecce will field a lineup led by Nikola Krstovic, flanked by the sought-after winger Patrick Dorgu. The team will also see the return of Medon Berisha to the squad, although Lameck Banda, Kevin Bonifazi, and Balthazar Pierret remain out of action.

The match is part of a busy weekend in Serie A, with Lecce currently ranked 15th and Juventus holding the 6th position. Fans can follow the live score and detailed statistics through various sports platforms, including Sofascore and Eurosport. The game will be broadcast in the US on Fubo Sports, Paramount+, and FOX Deportes.