02 September 2022
The Bianconeri go into Saturday's match against Fiorentina having triumphed midweek against Spezia at the Allianz Stadium, winning two goals to nil, thanks yet another exquisite free-kick from Dušan Vlahović and a late first goal in Bianconero from new signing Arek Milik.
It was as exciting off the pitch as it was on it, as latest summer signing, Leandro Paredes arrived at the Allianz just before kick-off to take in Juve-Spezia. The latest summer signing for the Bianconeri has been named in the Juventus squad for the first time.
Last season's Fiorentina-Juve was the swansong to the Bianconeri's campaign, and whilst the 2-0 defeat wasn't the way we would have liked to have ended it, the game is an important one because it officially marked Giorgio Chiellini's last-ever game in a Juventus shirt.
The Bianconeri will have to do without Wojciech Szczesny and Adrien Rabiot for the trip to Florence, adding to the injury list of Paul Pogba, Kaio Jorge and Marley Aké. However, Allegri can count on Leonardo Bonucci who has since returned to the squad, as well as the aforementioned, Paredes who is part of the Juventus squad for the first time.
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Massimiliano Allegri told his Bianconeri players to be wary of the threat that Fiorentina pose in his pre-match press conference, whilst highlighting the need to pick up points following some early start to the season draws.
The boss also commented on Juventus' transfer market, with Allegri pleased on the moves taken by the club.
A difficult game awaits against Fiorentina. Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus Coach
