Four Juventus Absences Before Bologna Showdown: Milik's Long-Awaited Return Sparks Hope
14 December 2025
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Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti named the squad for tonight's clash against Bologna at Renato Dall'Ara, in the 15th round of Serie A.
Four players remain sidelined: goalkeeper Pinsoglio, defender Federico Gatti, while Dusan Vlahović and Arkadiusz Milik continue out. Milik had returned to light training yesterday for the first time in 550 days after ligament injuries and a rehab setback.
Lineups and Standings
The Juventus XI features Perin, Di Gregorio and Scalia among the goalkeepers; a defensive line that includes Bremer and others; a midfield pairing anchored by Locatelli and Kostitsch, with a varied attacking corps ready to spring into action.
Juventus sit seventh in the Serie A table with 23 points from 14 games (6 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses), while Bologna occupy fifth with 25 points ahead of tonight's fixture.
Tonight's match kicks off at 20:45 local time at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium, with a pivotal points battle shaping the mid-table race.
Defence: Bremer, Kelì, Calulu, Rojani, Joao Mario, Cabral, Rohi. Midfield: Locatelli, Kobminzers, Adzic, Kostitch, Touram, Meriti, Makini, Campiasso. Attack: Consigao, Yildiz, Zgirova, Obinda, David. Note: the above lineup highlights the depth Juve are trying to leverage with several rotation options due to injuries.
Verdict note: Juve currently occupy seventh, Bologna fifth, and the outcome could shuffle the middle of the table as the season progresses.
Punchline time: If four injuries were a goalkeeper, Juve would still have a packed bench—talk about social distancing on the touchline. Punchline two: Milik’s return after 550 days might be the longest audition since a season-long player draft—better late than never, right?
