Leipzig-Juventus: possible chance from the 1st minute for Thuram. Probable formations and TV schedule

Leipzig, 2 October 2024 - On the second day of the Champions League, the Juventus visits the LeipzigIn the first round, the Bianconeri defeated 3-1 PSV Eindhoven, while the Germans lost 2-1 on the pitch ofAtletico Madrid, after taking the lead with the goal of I'm sorry. In the Bundesliga the team coached by Marco Rose They have played five games and are still unbeaten, having obtained three wins and two draws in these first outings of the season. The victories came against Bochum and Augsburg at home and against Bayer Leverkusen away. Two draws, against Union Berlin and St. Pauli, complete the picture of the games played in the German top flight. At the moment, Leipzig is in third place, just two points behind leaders Beyern Munich. 

Precedents in Germany

Juventus have played 55 matches against German teams. Twenty-nine Bianconeri victories, 10 draws, 16 German victories. The Bianconeri have never played against Leipzig; the last 2 matches on German soil were played in 2023 (Europa League) and 2019 (Champions League). Juventus, to be precise, have won the last four matches against German teams in the main European competitions, always keeping a clean sheet (two against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2019/20 Champions League, two against Freiburg in the 2022/23 Europa League).

Cambiaso's words

"We are fine, it's a good moment, we have to continue like this, to face the match tomorrow in the best possible way, in a hot stadium, where it will be wonderful to play - the statements of Andrew Cambiaso in the press conference - We will have to be good at managing the pressure and keeping the ball as much as possible; also, Leipzig is a great team, with great players who run, are hungry. A complete team in almost all departments. The spark? Let's hope it has gone off, we have to think about continuing our growth path, we are doing well. Against Napoli we played an excellent game, as well as against Genoa. Me? I have to improve in the defensive phase but I am learning a lot from the coach, it is important for me too to continue like this. Sometimes mentally I switch off a bit: it is not easy but I have to work on this too". 

Thiago Motta's statements

These words Thiago Motta on the eve of the match: "We have prepared for the match against a competitive team that plays good football and puts pressure, trying to give continuity to our game to have control and attack well. We are focused as always, with respect for the opponent and maximum commitment. The rest does not matter, my focus is only on Juve and the performance we must put in to obtain a positive result. The fact that two of the best defenses are facing each other means a lot, it transmits solidity. A complete performance will be necessary, playing good football and defending as we have done up to now. All players can be decisive, regardless of when they enter the field. It is not a question of the championship or the Champions League, every match is different, but the objective is always the same: not to suffer the opponent's game and seek control. Vlahovic is fine, it is important for a striker to score, but he must continue to work hard, in harmony with his teammates. Even without a fixed reference up front, the team must be dynamic, as is the opponent. Conceicao is a strong player, he trained very well and we'll see if he can play. I have no doubts about the formation, the choices are clear and the players already know them". 

The arbitrator's appointment

All the referees of the challenge are French. He directs the match François Letexier, assistant referees Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, VAR Jérôme Brisard, AVAR Willy Delajod, fourth official Jérémy Stinat.

Probable lineups

Leipzig (4-4-2): Gulacsi; Simakan, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; Nuse, Haidara, Seiwald, Simons; Openda, Sesko. All. Rose. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Thuram, Locatelli; Nico Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic. Coach Thiago Motta. 

Time and where to watch the match

Leipzig-Juventus is played Wednesday 2 October, with kick-off set for 21pm. The match will be broadcast live and exclusively by Amazon Prime Video. It will therefore be possible to watch the match on smart TVs compatible with the dedicated app, but also on all other types of televisions by connecting them to a PS3, PS4, Xbox One console, or devices such as Google Chromecast, Apple TV and Amazon Firestick. It will also be possible to watch the match from the Amazon Prime Video app on Sky Q.

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