As Juventus prepare to face Inter Milan at San Siro this afternoon, manager Thiago Motta appears poised to make significant changes to his starting eleven. Calciomercato report that the most notable surprise is the potential exclusion of young talent Kenan Yildiz from the starting lineup.
Motta seems determined to shake things up following Juventus’ poor performance in the Champions League against Stuttgart earlier this week. Yildiz, the 19-year-old Turkish prodigy who wears the prestigious number 10 shirt, has appeared fatigued in recent outings. In an effort to manage his development and shield him from mounting pressure, Motta is considering benching Yildiz for the second time in three matches.
This unexpected move would see Timothy Weah start on the right flank, with Francisco Conceiçao shifting to the left side usually occupied by Yildiz. In midfield, Nicolò Fagioli is expected to play in a more advanced role alongside Manuel Locatelli and Weston McKennie, operating behind lone striker Dusan Vlahovic. This adjustment aims to provide greater compactness in midfield while allowing Fagioli more creative freedom, harkening back to his youth academy days as a more attacking midfielder rather than a deep-lying playmaker.
Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio returns after serving a Champions League suspension, replacing Mattia Perin. The defense is likely to see three-quarters of the lineup that faced Stuttgart, with Savona and Cambiaso as fullbacks, and Danilo partnering Kalulu in central defense. Danilo, coming off one of his worst performances in a Juventus shirt against Stuttgart, will be looking to redeem himself.
Federico Gatti and Kephren Thuram are expected to start on the bench, ready to be called upon if needed. However, the most striking omission remains Kenan Yildiz, who finds himself sidelined for this crucial early-season clash.
