Juventus were finally toppled from their lofty perch last season, with arch-rivals Inter taking top step on the podium instead, so they start their 2021-22 Serie A campaign under new management - and are determined to defeat Udinese on the opening day.
Ahead of the 36-times Italian champions returning to league action on Sunday, Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news from both camps.
UDINESE vs. JUVENTUS
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UDINESE
Out: Ilija Nestorovski (cruciate ligament)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Silvestri; Becao, Nuytinck, Samir; Stryger Larsen, Walace, Makengo, Arslan, Udogie; Pereyra; Okaka
JUVENTUS
Out: Adrien Rabiot (muscular), Arthur (knee), Weston McKennie (suspended)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Szczesny; Danilo, De Ligt, Bonucci, Sandro; Bentancur, Ramsey, Locatelli; Chiesa, Dybala, Ronaldo
Jonathan O'Shea
