17 September 2022
One of four teams without a win so far against one of four teams still unbeaten.
On Sunday at 15:00 CEST Monza host Juventus for the first time in Serie A.
Despite only two wins from the opening six league outings, Juventus lie only four points from the Serie A summit. Victory tomorrow is needed to stay tucked in behind the leaders, four of whom go head on over the weekend.
Three points are fundamental heading into the international break to regain momentum in Serie A and help consign midweek Champions League disappointment to the past.
In fact, the Bianconeri have been on the training pitches since Wednesday's setback as they set about putting the season back on track.
As for the hosts, find out more about the city here.
And more about the opposition, whose slow start to the season has already prompted a change of coach, here.
Against freshly promoted sides, Juventus boast a proud record, having lost just one of their last 27 Serie A away games against opposition that had just made the leap into Serie A.
Likewise Juve have performed well against clubs new to the top flight. Massimiliano Allegri has been in charge of Juventus in four encounters against teams debuting amongst the country's elite. Click here to read how those matches unfolded.
Monza have changed their coach but we need to play our game and it is through our own performance that we need to take home the three points. Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus Coach
The double sending-off in the finale to last weekend's match against Salernitana has further reduced Allegri's squad, already struck by injury absences.
Still out are Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot and Alex Sandro. And while Wojciech SczsΔsny has returned, Mattia Perin will hold down his place in goal. Arek Milik and Juan Cuadrado sit out the fixture following their red cards one week ago.
The coach himself was also shown a red card and will watch from the stands, with Marco Landucci taking over duties in the dug-out.
The assistant coach is no newcomer to taking charge on the sidelines after guiding the team to a 4-1 win over Sampdoria in the Italian Cup and the memorable 4-3 triumph at the Olimpico against Roma last season, when Allegri was also serving a touchline ban.
A third win out of three with Landucci at the helm is the aim, if he can inspire the team to score four goals in the process, even better.
