Bianconeri abroad for November internationals

It’s the dawn of another international break and 16 Bianconeri players have linked up with their respective national sides for the coming week or so.

Eight Juventus players – five of which representing Italy – will be involved in high-stakes playoff matches, which will decide their country’s place at the World Cup in Russia.

Another eight, meanwhile, are getting set to play in friendly games, having already qualified for next summer’s tournament.

Here’s a comprehensive list of their engagements across the globe:

(All times listed in Central European Time)

World Cup 2018 Playoffs

ITALY - Buffon, Barzagli, Bernardeschi, Chiellini, Rugani

Sweden vs. Italy (Friday 10/11, 20.45);

Italy vs. Sweden (Monday 13/11, 20.45).

CROATIA - Mandzukic

Croatia vs. Greece (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);

Greece vs. Croatia (Sunday 12/11, 20.45).

SWITZERLAND - Lichtsteiner

Northern Ireland vs. Switzerland (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);

Switzerland vs. Northern Ireland (Sunday 12/11, 18.00).

MOROCCO – Benatia

Ivory Coast vs. Morocco (Saturday 11/11, 18.30).

International Friendlies

ARGENTINA - Dybala

Russia vs. Argentina (Saturday 11/11, 14.00);

Nigeria vs. Argentina (Tuesday 14/11, 17.30).

BRAZIL - Alex Sandro & Douglas Costa

Japan vs. Brazil (Friday 10/11, 13.00);

England vs. Brazil (Tuesday 14/11, 21.00).

COLOMBIA - Cuadrado

South Korea vs. Colombia (Friday 10/11, 12.00);

China vs. Colombia (Tuesday 14/11, 12.35).

URUGUAY - Bentancur

Poland vs. Uruguay (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);

Austria vs. Uruguay (Tuesday 14/11, 20.45).

POLAND - Szczesny

Poland vs. Uruguay (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);

Mexico vs. Poland (Monday 13/11, 20.45).

FRANCE - Matuidi

France vs. Wales (Friday 10/11, 21.00);

Germany vs. France (Tuesday 14/11, 20.45).

GERMANY - Khedira

England vs. Germany (Friday 10/11, 21.00);

Germany vs. France (Tuesday 14/11, 20.45).