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Juventus predicted lineup vs Chelsea - Champions League

By Krishan Davis

Alvaro Morata will be facing one of his former clubs
Alvaro Morata will be facing one of his former clubs / MARCO BERTORELLO/GettyImages
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Juventus travel to face Chelsea on Tuesday night, knowing that a victory will seal top spot in Champions League Group H.

Although Juve won the reverse fixture in Turin, head coach Massimiliano Allegri has something of a mini defensive injury crisis on his hands ahead of the match at Stamford Bridge.

Giorgio Chiellini, Danilo and Mattia De Sciglio are all out, and midfielders Federico Bernardeschi and Aaron Ramsey join them on the sidelines.

With that in mind, here's how Allegri could set his side up on Tuesday...

1. Goalkeeper & defenders

Leonardo Bonucci
Bonucci scored twice from the spot at the weekend / Giuseppe Bellini/GettyImages

Wojciech Szczesny (GK) - Has been rotated with Mattia Perin at times this season, but expect the Pole to start here.

Juan Cuadrado (RB) - Juve's injury problems at the back mean the Colombian will likely be deployed in a deeper role as he faces his former side.

Leonardo Bonucci (CB) - Scored twice from the penalty spot as the Bianconeri secured an important win over Lazio on Saturday. Doubtless starts and skippers the Old Lady.

Matthijs de Ligt (CB) - Enjoyed a fine game at the weekend and will continue here with so many out injured.

Alex Sandro (LB) - Rested on Saturday by Allegri, expect the Brazilian to start ahead of Luca Pellegrini on Tuesday night.

2. Midfielders

Federico Chiesa
Chiesa scored the winner when the two sides met in Turin / Nicolò Campo/GettyImages

Federico Chiesa (RM) - Got the winner in the reverse fixture and will be a huge threat to the Chelsea backline if he is not handled properly.

Weston McKennie (CM) - The USA international has been in fine form of late and will start centrally here.

Manuel Locatelli (CM) - Locatelli will go head to head with his Italy teammate Jorginho as they both look to dictate the tempo and play pass after pass. Whoever wins that battle could determine the result.

Adrien Rabiot (LM) - Impressed centrally on Saturday but will likely be shunted back out wide to facilitate a change in shape.

3. Forwards

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Paulo Dybala is back in Juventus training and has travelled / MARCO BERTORELLO/GettyImages

Alvaro Morata (ST) - Morata will have a point to prove as he returns to Stamford Bridge. His opponents will be well aware of just how dangerous he can be.

Paulo Dybala (ST) - He may not last the full 90 minutes, but given what's at stake Allegri will want to start the dangerous Argentine here. He has been imperious in the Champions League so far this campaign.

You can read a preview for Chelsea vs Juventus here.

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