Juventus vs AC Milan preview: Yildiz blow, Leao doubt for Serie A showdown
Juventus host AC Milan in a Serie A Matchday 3 clash on Sunday evening, with both clubs protecting perfect records after two wins from two. Luciano Spalletti's side are grappling with a substantial injury list, while Ruben Amorim's Rossoneri travel with a clean bill of health but a major doubt over their star forward.
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Juventus will be without several key names. Winger Kenan Yıldız is facing two to three months out after undergoing surgery on a fractured metatarsal, an absence that Spalletti admitted has "hurt" the team. Full-back Andrea Cambiaso is also ruled out after sustaining a knock during the 2-0 win over Parma, while Weston McKennie (muscle fatigue), Edon Zhegrova, and Khéphren Thuram (knee) are all unavailable. Thuram could require surgery, leaving the midfield further depleted. Defender Federico Gatti has returned to training and is in contention, while new signing Jhon Lucumí is pushing for a start alongside Bremer after impressing in the opening fixtures.
Spalletti used a 4-2-3-1 shape against Parma and is likely to stick with a similar setup. Guglielmo Vicario starts in goal, with Pierre Kalulu and Zeki Çelik on the defensive flanks. Manuel Locatelli and Douglas Luiz anchor the midfield, while Francisco Conceição, Jonathan David, and Jérémie Boga support Randal Kolo Muani in attack. The coach has publicly challenged Kolo Muani to show "more grit" and "more blood in the veins" during decisive moments.
AC Milan, by contrast, have no fresh injury concerns. Amorim confirmed a fully fit squad after the 2-1 win over Venezia, with Mario Gila recovering from cramp. The biggest storyline surrounds , who has returned to full training but is on the verge of a transfer away from the club, making him unlikely to feature. Amorim is expected to name the same 3-4-3 that beat Venezia: in goal behind a back three of Gila, , and . and operate as wing-backs, while , , , and supply the attacking thrust.

