As the Champions League anthem begins to echo in the distance, Juventus are gearing up for their European campaign. The first step has been taken with the group stage draw completed and the schedule set. Now, the club faces the crucial task of submitting their official squad list to UEFA by the deadline of midnight between September 3rd and 4th.
Expected Omissions
For Juventus, compiling the Champions League squad list doesn’t appear to be a particularly challenging task. The club is likely to submit a list shorter than the maximum 25 slots allowed, with no major surprises or controversial cuts expected. This approach aligns with the club’s strategy, as outlined by both Thiago Motta in a press conference and later reiterated by Cristiano Giuntoli before the Juventus-Roma match.
The players most likely to be excluded from the Champions League squad are those who may still be on the move before the transfer window closes:
– Arthur
– Kostic
– Tiago Djalò
While there was speculation that Tiago Djalò might remain with the club after a potential move to Roma fell through, the current sentiment suggests that he could still depart if a satisfactory offer is received.
Probable Champions League Squad
Juventus is expected to name a squad of 23 players for the Champions League, including:
Goalkeepers:
– Di Gregorio
– Perin
– Pinsoglio
Defenders:
– Bremer
– Gatti
– Cambiaso
– Kalulu
– Cabal
– Danilo
– Savona
– Rouhi
Midfielders:
– Koopmeiners
– Douglas Luiz
– Locatelli
– Thuram
– McKennie
– Fagioli
– Adzic
Forwards:
– Vlahovic
– Yildiz
– Nico Gonzalez
– Conceicao
– Weah
– Milik
– Mbangula
