Both Juventus and Chelsea opened their Champions League campaigns with victories over Malmo and Zenit respectively, and now the two teams will face each other at the Juventus Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Chelsea won the Champions League last term with some quite incredible coaching from Thomas Tuchel, although a dismal display in a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday has rocked confidence at Stamford Bridge.
Romelu Lukaku will make his return to Italy for the first time since leaving Inter, and Juventus' defence will know more than most what they will be in for going up against the Belgian.
Juventus have had European struggles of their own in recent seasons with the Cristiano Ronaldo era having failed to deliver a single semi-final appearance.
The Italian side will pack their midfield for the visit of the Blues, which could make it difficult for Timo Werner to have any success with runs in behind. Although, injury problems are going to make Massimiliano Allegri's team selection difficult with Arthur Melo, Alvaro Morata, Paulo Dybala and Adrien Rabiot all out. Chelsea, meanwhile, will be without N'Golo Kante, who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Chelsea and Juventus haven't met since 2012 when the Blues suffered a 3-0 defeat which saw them eliminated at the group stage despite being holders, and Tuchel will be looking for results to avoid a similar outcome this time around.
Juventus vs Chelsea: Predicted line-ups
Juventus' predicted line-up: Wojciech Szczesny; Juan Cuadrado, Leonardo Bonucci, Matthijs de Ligt, Alex Sandro; Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Aaron Ramsey; Federico Chiesa, Moise Kean.
Chelsea's predicted line-up: Edouard Mendy; Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger; Reece James, Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, Marcos Alonso; Mason Mount, Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner.
When does Juventus vs Chelsea start?
This Wednesday's match between Juventus and Chelsea kicks off at 21:00 local time (CEST). For those living in the USA you can tune in at 15:00 ET/12:00 PT and for those living in the UK, you can tune in at 20:00 BST.
Where to watch Juventus and Chelsea?
The Champions League clash between Juventus and Chelsea will take place Juventus Stadium on Wednesday, September 29.
For those living in the USA, you can watch Juventus vs Chelsea on Paramount+. In the UK the match will be shown on BT Sport.
holyboy1
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really
Donabisum1
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But didn't work out fine should have be mine lineup I guess
well, logically he couldnt use yours... I only predicted it, i didnt say it's my available best squad...
Uzorma100
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can you see my exact predicted lineup is being used?
But didn't work out fine should have be mine lineup I guess
Reckishglobal
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the same article writes about Mount,James being injured, the next minute they draw a line up with them included.... what a joke !!!
Donabisum1
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coz Mount, Reece, Pulisic are all injured & Kante is out too...
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Tuchel using my predicted lineup
Donabisum1
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can you see my exact predicted lineup is being used?
Uzorma100
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i would have loved the attack with Werner but Tuchel will be blamed due to recent loss, also, loftus wouldn't just start above Jorginho in an all important match against Juventus...
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Adepsalm
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Mount injured, James injured and Kante Covid victim
Adepsalm
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Is the writer of this article on weed or it was written last week or what? why include all injured player such Reece James,Mount in the predicted lineup??
holyboy1
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Fuwdelnr
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Finbdklpr
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The problem we have rests with jorginho.If we can find a better replacement we will start pressing high and giving opponents headache.With jorginho and kovacic it's always difficult,bcos they sit too deep into our own half when without the ball which creates a lot of spaces for our opponents in the midfield.Moreso when jorginho holds the ball he loses it under pressure too easily and doesnt push upfield which is our attackers are always outnumbered.If Tuchel doesn't solve this it will be difficult to win big games and the league.
but these two guys were there all through last season when we won the champions league, I am sure the coach know better than all of us, let him do his job and if anyone feels he know better he should apply for coaching job in his village first
Finbdklpr
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which Reece James are you talking about?
Cukbckopuz
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The problem we have rests with jorginho.If we can find a better replacement we will start pressing high and giving opponents headache.With jorginho and kovacic it's always difficult,bcos they sit too deep into our own half when without the ball which creates a lot of spaces for our opponents in the midfield.Moreso when jorginho holds the ball he loses it under pressure too easily and doesnt push upfield which is our attackers are always outnumbered.If Tuchel doesn't solve this it will be difficult to win big games and the league.
absolutely correctz I feel joginho needs to leave so we get someone who can hold ball under pressure
kuhbdilpry
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Mr coach please allow me to say this tell the midfield to supply lukaku this player is suffering not receiveing the ball. we need Goals.
Loubklmnrz
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The problem we have rests with jorginho.If we can find a better replacement we will start pressing high and giving opponents headache.With jorginho and kovacic it's always difficult,bcos they sit too deep into our own half when without the ball which creates a lot of spaces for our opponents in the midfield.Moreso when jorginho holds the ball he loses it under pressure too easily and doesnt push upfield which is our attackers are always outnumbered.If Tuchel doesn't solve this it will be difficult to win big games and the league.
Tebaeiprtu
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james and mount are out today
Zabk
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Yubabckpry
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Chelsea 2 _Juventus 0
Dihclort
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Your selection for Chelsea is fake😎😎 James and mouth both injured
Donabisum1
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I would go with this ..sub in Ziyech , Jorginho , Hudson , Barkley
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i would have loved the attack with Werner but Tuchel will be blamed due to recent loss, also, loftus wouldn't just start above Jorginho in an all important match against Juventus...
dazcklmpst
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that is it.
D-Maestreo
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hmmm
Teuklmoz
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less wait for tomorrow and I believe by the grace of the almighty, the blue will come out with Victory
vuobdln
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Is Reece fit to play? I heard he took a bad injury on Saturday.
Cakaklmo
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I believe in the coach, let's give him chance to set his formation. Chelsea, victory is ours. Juventus--1 Chelsea--3
Soð
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Use this and crush Juve 5. I’ve realized we don’t score more coz we don’t create enough. You can’t play 90% of your squad defenders and expect to win. Someone tell TT to play with creative players who can supply our forwards with the ball and see the outcome.
nisadenrt
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Thiago silver is missing
Uzorma100
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coz Mount, Reece, Pulisic are all injured & Kante is out too...
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I would go with this ..sub in Ziyech , Jorginho , Hudson , Barkley
Donabisum1
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coz Mount, Reece, Pulisic are all injured & Kante is out too...
morgan9
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No 2 9 We should play our 3.4.2.1
Raacdikly
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mason, kante, james and pulisic injured for the game against juventus. so how can mount and james be in the predicted line-up?
tuubeopry
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These guys of all football are not up to date.how do you say that Mount and James will play?
hybrid4ohye
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lime-up for me
sibabdikpt
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How about in East Africa are we not going to watch the game or we are not entitled
MohamedShafeer
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fiubcoprtz
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we donot care we will score them
NebaCas2
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You guys know that mount is injured, right?
Towdinos
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Towdinos
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decdenrsuy
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tomorrow t Silva must start please tt.
Jasseh
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James with ancle injury hahahaha
Don’t laugh at injuries if you can’t spell them
FREDIC
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I tald you guys that these writers are Miss behaving now busy cheating that Mount, James will play with injuries kkkkkkk
Thaj
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All EPL clubs are going to win their matches
tunnerp
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James with ancle injury hahahaha
narteyjeffreyson
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You just wanted to write something cos early on it was reported that Reece James, Mount and co. were all injured and wouldn't travel with the squad.