New Year, New Spark: Juventus Welcome a Returned Star Ahead of Lecce Showdown
1 January 2026
Key Update for Juventus as 2026 Begins
The first training session of the year brought promising news for Juventus, as Portuguese winger Francisco Consisao returned to full participation with his teammates.
According to Italian outlets, Consisao is set to be ready for the upcoming clash with Lecce on Saturday, possibly in the starting XI after a recent muscle issue.
Head coach Luciano Spalletti highlighted the winger's fitness in the early 2026 sessions, and if he trains again tomorrow, he could feature in the attacking trio with Yildiz and Obinda or David.
Juventus had been on a solid run, collecting three consecutive wins over Bologna, Roma and Pisa, a run that strengthened their push for a top-four finish.
With 32 points, the Bianconeri sit fifth, just one point behind Roma in fourth and four behind league leaders Inter.
The Lecce match comes as Juventus aims to maintain consistency and keep pace in the European race.
Starting lineup rumors point to Consisao alongside Yildiz and Obinda or David, depending on tomorrow's training response.
A strong performance would keep Juventus in the hunt for Europe and maintain their ascent toward the top of the table.
Punchline snipers: If 2026 brings good news, maybe my calendar will finally schedule a coffee break that isn’t two minutes early. And Spalletti's tactics are so sharp, even his timetable needs a needle and thread.
