Massimiliano Allegri confirmed on Tuesday that Juventus is in reinforcements for the Champions League decider with Villarreal after Paulo Dybala, Giorgio Chiellini and Federico Bernadeschi became available.
Juve hosted the Europa League holders at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday in a 1-1 draw in their last 16 tie, and the return of key players is a boost for the Italians, who have had to deal with a lengthy injury list in recent weeks Is.
Coach Allegri said the trio would give him options off the bench once he returned to training with the Serie A club.
“Hopefully we can win in 90 minutes because otherwise we’ll need 120, and replacements will be important tomorrow,” Allegri told reporters.
“Chiellini, Dybala and Bernardeschi don’t have 90 minutes on their feet, so they can be quality replacements for us.”
Leonardo Bonucci will not make it as the Italy defender has not overcome a calf problem since last month, while Alex Sandro is also out with a calf issue of his own.
Dusan Vlahovic, who has given Juve a new lease of life since arriving in January, will most likely start with Alvaro Morata who has been happy in Turin and in form lately.
“Morata is in good form, but it’s not like he suddenly became a bad player in the last six months,” Allegri said.
“It is not easy to get someone to play as a main centre-forward, but he plays better because it allows him to play to his strength.
“With Vlahovic as his partner he can move around the pitch more.”
Villarreal boss Unai Emery said he was assessing whether striker Gerard Moreno would play as the Spain international slowly recovers from a calf injury.
The 29-year-old has not worked since early February, but Emery suggested he could take a role on Wednesday.
“He’s working with the squad, we’re going to be very careful when we make our decision,” Emery said.
“It is already a big effort to be with the squad and if he wants to play we want him to do his best. In any case, I rely on the team unit more than any individual.”
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