Before the Champions League match between Juventus and Benfica, the main media outlets have agreed on the probable formation of Max Allegri.
According to Gazzetta della Sport via TuttoJuve, the strategist will unleash a 3-5-2 led by Arek Milik and Dusan Vlahovic.
The shock duo should be supported by Juan Cuadrado and Filip Kostic who will take the wings, while Leandro Paredes orchestrates the play in the middle of the park, with Weston McKennie and Fabio Miretti at his side.
For his part, Ángel Di María returned to training this week. But while most observers expect to see him featured as a super substitute at some point during the second half, some believe the winger could start from the get-go against his old club.
According to the ilbianconero, giving Di María a starting position is a possibility, although it remains an outside bet.
The source adds that even if the Argentine gets the go-ahead, Milik would retain his starting job alongside Vlahovic. Instead, Allegri would drop Miretti or McKennie in such a case, which would presumably mean a 4-4-2 formation.
Juve FC says
Since singing for Juventus, Di Maria had two outings, both ended prematurely after suffering knocks.
Therefore, Allegri’s coaching staff must take extreme precautions to avoid an encore, even if the game against Benfica is crucial for our European aspirations.
Therefore, a cameo in the second half is still the most logical option for the player’s sake.
