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Serie A Showdown: Juve Faces Roma with Key Absences
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Juventus star striker Dusan Vlahovic sidelined until March.
- Federico Gatti out for at least four weeks with knee injury.
- The match is scheduled for Saturday, December 20th, 2025.
Juventus and Roma are set for a crucial Serie A encounter this Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium. This Matchday 16 fixture sees Juventus striving to close a four-point gap on fourth-placed Roma.
The Bianconeri are hampered by multiple absences, particularly in defense and attack. Star forward Dusan Vlahovic faces a lengthy recovery following adductor surgery, ruling him out until March and therefore unavailable for this critical game. Coach Spalletti must choose between Jonathan David and Lois Openda to lead the line.
Defensively, Federico Gatti remains unavailable due to a knee injury sustained in the Coppa Italia, expected to be out for at least four weeks. While Daniele Rugani is returning from a calf problem, and Gleison Bremer is regaining fitness, other defenders may feature. Teun Koopmeiners is suspended, but Kenan Yildiz is available and in good form.
