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Juventus Face Selection Decisions Ahead of Champions League Clash with Villarreal

Khephren Thuram and Igor Tudor

Key Takeaways:

  • Khephren Thuram and Bremer were substituted as a precaution against Atalanta and are currently fitness doubts for Wednesday’s tie
  • Both Thuram and Bremer trained separately at Continassa on Monday
  • Francisco Conceicao has returned to full first-team training and is expected to be available for selection against Villarreal

Squad Updates Before Wednesday’s Champions League Fixture

Juventus are preparing to face Villarreal away in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, following their 1-1 draw with Atalanta in Serie A at the weekend. The Turin side are monitoring the fitness of key players as they look to progress in Europe.

Current Status of Bremer, Thuram and Conceicao

During their recent league encounter with Atalanta, both Khephren Thuram and Bremer were withdrawn from play as a precaution. Latest Monday afternoon updates indicate that both remain doubts for the Champions League test, with their involvement still uncertain. Bremer reportedly experienced discomfort in his knee, of particular concern as he is just returning from a 10-month injury lay-off. Thuram, meanwhile, was affected by calf discomfort. Both players continued individual training sessions at Continassa on Monday, with their recovery closely monitored.

In more positive news for the Bianconeri, Francisco Conceicao, who missed the Atalanta match, has now resumed full training with the squad. His return boosts Juventus’ options ahead of the midweek fixture, making him likely to be available for selection.

PlayerRecent IssueTraining Status (Monday)Availability vs Villarreal
BremerKnee discomfort (post 10-month lay-off)Trained separatelyDoubtful
Khephren ThuramCalf discomfortTrained separatelyDoubtful
Francisco ConceicaoMissed last matchFull training with squadExpected to be available

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