It has been a difficult start to the campaign for Wojciech Szczesny. The goalkeeper missed the first two games due to injury.
Although he made his comeback in the clash against Roma, he suffered a bruised ankle four days later when Juventus hosted Spezia at the Allianz Stadium.
Therefore, Max Allegri has relied heavily on the services of his secondary custodian, Mattia Perin.
But according to Tuttosport via JuventusNews24, Szczesny could return to the pitch this weekend against Salernitana.
The Bianconeri cannot afford to lose any more points and hope to seal a win at the expense of their southern visitors.
However, the source also suggests next week’s crucial Champions League match against Benfica as another possible return date.
After losing their first group match in Paris, Allegri’s men must beat their Portuguese foes at home to earn their first three points in Europe.
Juve FC says
Even though Perin has been serving nicely and arguably deserves more playing time this season, Szczesny remains the number one choice in Allegri’s book and a significantly more experienced option on the European stage.
Therefore, it would be important for the Pole to make an appearance against Salernitana to test his fitness before taking to the field in Benfica’s important clash.
But if the medical staff finds him in less than optimal condition, relying on Perin’s services would be the safest option.
