Key Takeaways:
- Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani participated in full training with Juventus ahead of their Champions League encounter against Pafos
- Both defenders are unlikely to be in the starting eleven on Wednesday but may feature later in the match
- Juventus and Pafos each have six points from five Champions League fixtures to date
Team News from Continassa
Juventus received a timely defensive boost as both Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani took part in training alongside their teammates at Continassa, occurring one day prior to their Champions League meeting with Pafos. Reports from Ilbianconero.com confirmed their return to the pitch, providing coach Luciano Spalletti with additional options in defence.
Juventus defenders Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani trained with the rest of the team today on the eve of a Champions League match against Paphos. pic.twitter.com/orkPC2pgm3
— Football Italia (@footballitalia) December 9, 2025
Injury Recovery and Match Availability
Bremer, who has been sidelined since undergoing meniscus surgery in October, made his anticipated return to training following a recovery period of approximately two months. While Sky Sport Italia has indicated that neither Bremer nor Rugani are likely to be named in the starting line-up on Wednesday, there remains a possibility of one or both being introduced as substitutes during the second half, with Bremer in particular expected to be considered for minutes.
Vlahovic Observes Squad Training Following Surgery
Dusan Vlahovic, who underwent surgery last week and is projected to be sidelined until March 2026, was present at the training ground, watching the session from the sidelines.
Champions League Standings
After five matches, both Juventus and Pafos have accumulated six points in the Champions League group stage.
| Team | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Juventus | 5 | 6 |
| Pafos | 5 | 6 |
