Juventus find themselves in a precarious situation as they prepare for their pivotal Champions League encounter against Aston Villa. The Bianconeri’s training session at Continassa this morning revealed a depleted squad, with only 14 outfield players participating.
The most notable absence is star striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has not recovered from the muscle injury that sidelined him for Saturday’s Serie A match against Milan. Vlahovic’s absence is a significant blow to Juventus, as he is the team’s leading scorer this season.
Adding to Motta’s woes, USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie has joined the list of injured players. McKennie was absent from Monday’s training session and was not seen on the pitch this morning.
Despite these setbacks, Juventus are pushing forward with their preparations for the crucial Round 5 Champions League fixture. The team is set to depart for Birmingham later today.
Manager Thiago Motta is expected to reveal his squad list later today, followed by a pre-match press conference at Villa Park.
