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Spalletti plans 3-4-2-1 for Atalanta test as Juve injury crisis deepens

Source
Corriere dello SportTier 1
By
Filippo Bonsignore
Published

Key points

  • Grabara's ACL injury leaves Juve without cover until January; Radu (2007) to be called up for Atalanta
  • Spalletti reverts to 3-4-2-1 formation with Bremer, Kalulu and Lucumi in defence; McKennie key to tactical flexibility
  • Nico González and Conceiçao return to starting XI; Kolo Muani likely to lead attack after cup breakthrough

Summary

Juventus face Atalanta on Sunday with Luciano Spalletti planning a familiar 3-4-2-1 shape to manage an expanding injury list. With Grabara sidelined for 6–8 months following ACL surgery, the club must find a backup goalkeeper by January; teenager Riccardo Radu will be in the squad for this match. Spalletti will rotate after Thursday's cup win, recalling Nico González and Conceiçao to the attacking line while McKennie, back from injury, anchors midfield flexibility. Kolo Muani is expected to start up front.

Original headline

La Juve riparte dall’Atalanta ma Spalletti perde Grabara: rottura del crociato e stagione finita

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