Juventus has re-entered the Scudetto race with an impressive upturn in form, with Kenan Yildiz available despite dealing with flu symptoms, and Jonathan David set to face Semih Kilicsoy’s Cagliari.
The match kicks off at the Unipol Domus stadium at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET).
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Stay updated with all the buildup and action from today’s three Serie A matches on the Liveblog.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, watches his team before the Serie A match against US Sassuolo Calcio at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026, in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Juventus has achieved five victories in their last six Serie A matches, with the only hiccup being a 1-1 draw against Lecce, and they recently crushed Cremonese 5-0.
Kenan Yildiz was previously a concern due to illness, but he has overcome flu symptoms and is set to start alongside David, Fabio Miretti, and Weston McKennie in an advanced position.
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Francisco Conceicao and Federico Gatti have made their way back into the squad but are not entirely fit, while Dusan Vlahovic, Daniele Rugani, and Arek Milik remain sidelined.
With Manuel Locatelli on a yellow card, there were thoughts of resting him ahead of next week’s crucial match against Napoli; however, Khephren Thuram will start on the bench as Teun Koopmeiners takes the field.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match against US Sassuolo Calcio at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026, in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
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Cagliari has managed just one point in their last three matches, salvaging a 2-2 draw against Cremonese, but they were recently defeated 3-0 by Genoa.
Coach Fabio Pisacane has altered his tactics once more, reverting to a three-man defense with veteran Yerry Mina returning from injury.
Injuries rule out Michael Folorunsho, Alessandro Deiola, Andrea Belotti, and Mattia Felici.
Tonight’s match is a showcase of Turkish talents, with Kenan Yildiz facing off against Semih Kilicsoy, who has netted two goals in his last five appearances.
Kilicsoy is joined by Sebastiano Esposito and Gianluca Gaetano, while Atalanta-owned Marco Palestra takes the right flank.
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 27: Semih Kilicsoy of Cagliari Calcio is challenged by Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC during the Serie A match at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on December 27, 2025. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
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Cagliari vs. Juventus Line-ups
Cagliari: Caprile; Ze Pedro, Mina, Luperto; Palestra, Gaetano, Adopo, Mazzitelli, Obert; Kilicsoy, S. Esposito
Juventus: Perin; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; McKennie, Miretti, Yildiz; David