Juventus lineup revealed: five stars missing as Juve face Napoli in a high-stakes Serie A derby

Match Preview

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti announced his squad for the upcoming match against Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium, in the Week 14 Serie A clash. He broke with the usual routine by traveling on match day to dodge Napoli's crowd and their typical pre-match antics outside the hotel.

Juventus will be without several key stars: in defense Danilo Rugani, Federico Gatti, and Gleison Bremer are unavailable, while in attack Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are also sidelined.

Lineup, Stakes, and Context

The Juventus lineup for tonight's match features a mix of veterans and squad players. Napoli sits third in the Serie A table with 28 points, level with Milan and two points behind Inter, who have played one more game. Juventus occupy seventh with 23 points. The match is hosted at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium as both sides push for position in Italy's top flight.

The original article's lineup list is long; for readability we summarize the selection and focus on implications rather than every name. The upcoming derby promises intensity and a test of strategy for both sides.

Punchline 1: If this game were a sniper rifle, the only clear target would be the ball—and even that sometimes dodges the aim.

Punchline 2: Napoli may be aiming for the top, but Juve seem determined to give the rest of the table frequent flyer miles to catch up. Either way, keep your popcorn ready.