With Ziegler sent to Turkey and De Ceglie disqualified, the only left side defender at the disposal of Antonio Conte is Fabio Grosso. In Siena, however, Chiellini could play on the side, with the consequent return of Bonucci in the starting lineup in central defense alongside Barzagli.

Meanwhile, confirmation has arrived from England on Juventus interest in the Serbian Aleksandar Kolarov of Manchester City. In view of the market in January, the Bianconeri are also looking for a central defender: the new name is Gary Cahill, already the target of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.

The England national team player of Bolton would be the favorite of Conte, who would look to Rolando as an alternative. In the background is also the name of Bruno Alves (Zenit) as well as those of the Brazilian Alex (Chelsea) and Rhodolfo (Sao Paulo).