The Bianconeri hope to close the gap to third-placed Napoli by beating their city rivals Torino.
Juventus will face Torino in their next Serie A game on Thursday. The Bianconeri missed a perfect chance to close their gap with Napoli as they drew 1-1 against Atalanta earlier this week.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side are now preparing for their upcoming mid-week game. However, they will have to play without one of their key players against their city rivals.
Speaking in a pre-match press conference, Allegri said (via Stadium Astro): “Tomorrow is complicated, I don’t know if I’ll line up with the three up front.
“There will also be no Bonucci, he has calf fatigue. Let’s see if he will be available on Tuesday [against Villarreal in the Champions League].
“Who plays centre-back? It depends. Denis Zakaria could.”
The Italian manager gave his verdict on the reason behind his side’s improved form.
“Personal goals have been set aside to make yourself available to the team,” he added.
“We have been together for six or seven months now, we know each other better. Now they know my language better, too. We are more of a team, there is enthusiasm and desire to win.”
Following the upcoming derby, Juventus will face Villarreal in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Tuesday.
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