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Juventus-Udinese: Chiellini injured, Mandzukic starts over Higuain | Predicted lineups OPTA Facts H2H Comparison
The bianconeri were supposed to be without Leonardo Bonucci, but Giorgio Chiellini has picked up an injury and won't be called for tonight's clash with Bonucci who should replace him in the starting XI.
Bonucci had been given some days off to stay close to his family as one of his son is severely ill.
Medhi Benatia is still set to start, whilst Mario Lemina might replace the Germany International.BREAKING #Juventus: #Chiellini picks up injury, #Bonucci called for #Udinese clash
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In defence, Patrice Evra could play in a three-man defence if Chiellini does not recover from injury, whilst Gonzalo Higuain will be starting from the bench with Mario Mandzukic playing from the first minute alongside Paulo Dybala.
Juventus will be facing Lyon in a key Champions League clash on Tuesday.
Former Juventus coach Luigi Delneri is set for his first game in charge of the zebrette after replacing Giuseppe Iachini before the International break.
JUVENTUS UDINESE: PREDICTED LINEUPS
JUVENTUS (3-5-2) Buffon; Benatia, Barzagli, Bonucci/Evra; Lichtsteiner, Khedira/Lemina, Hernanes, Pjanic, Alex Sandro/Evra; Dybala, Mandzukic. Suspended: – Injuredi: Pjaca, Asamoah, Rugani, Mandragora, Bonucci, Dani Alves
UDINESE (4-4-2) Karnezis; Heurtaux, Danilo, Felipe, Armero/Adnan; Fofana, Kums, Jankto; De Paul, Duvan Zapata, Thereau. Suspended: – Injured: Kone, Evandro, Widmer, Badu, Hallfredsson JUVENTUS-UDINESE: OPTA FACTS
JUVENTUS UDINESE: H2H COMPARISON
