The Bianconeri lost the Coppa Italia final in extra-time, to follow a disappointing Serie A defeat to Genoa, while Lazio head to Turin on the back of two successive victories.
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Following the Coppa Italia heartbreak last week, Juventus will be aiming to secure victory in their last home game of the season, as they welcome fifth-placed Lazio in Turin on Monday. The Bianconeri lost the Coppa Italia final in extra-time, to follow a disappointing Serie A defeat to Genoa. Meanwhile their visitors have posted back-to-back victories to keep themselves in contention for Europa League qualification. It’s going to be a rare trophy-less season for Juventus but they have many positives to take from the current season, having fought their way back into the top four after a disastrous start to the campaign, that saw them dropping to the bottom half of the points table.
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In the Cup final on Wednesday, Massimiliano allegri’s side put up a great fight to bounce back from a goal down to lead heading into the final ten minutes of the initial 90 minutes, But Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty took the game to extra time, where Ivan Perisic’s brace helped Inter clinch the domestic cup. Meanwhile, last week’s loss to Genoa was the latest in the long list of slip-ups by the ailing Old Lady, who have conceded at least once in each of their last six league games. Under Allegri, Juventus have won 10 of 11 meetings with the Roman side in Serie A, also scoring at an average of 2.4 goals per game in the club’s last eight encounters at the Allianz Arena and picking up seven wins in the process.
On the other hand, successive wins against Spezia and Sampdoria have boosted Lazio’s hopes of securing a Europa League spot. Last week, goals from Patric and Luis Alberto helped Maurizio Sarri’s side secure a win and move two points clear of sixth-placed AS Roma. After undertaking the trip to Turin, Biancocelesti will return to the capital for next week’s Serie A finale when Hellas Verona arriva ta Stadio Olimpico.
Juventus have a handful of players coming back from injury and Manuel Locatelli is back in contention after missing last five league games, while Luca Pellegrini has overcome an ankle sprain and Mattia De Sciglio returns after a Coppa Italia suspension.
As for Lazio, star-striker Ciro Immobile will lead the attack with Mattia Zaccagini and Felipe Anderson in support. Another attacking option will be back in the squad this week, as veteran winger Pedro returns after calf injury.
Juventus possible starting lineup: Szczesny, De Sciglio, Bonucci, Chiellini, Pellegrini, Arthur, Rabiot, Bernardeschi, Dybala, Kean, Vlahovic.
Lazio possible starting lineup: Strakosha, Lazzari, Patric, Acerbi, Marusic, Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Alberto, Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni.
The Serie A fixture between Juventus and Lazio will take place at the Allianz Arena and it will kick off at 12:15 am IST on Tuesday, May 17.
The match will be live streamed on the Voot Select/Jio TV. Meanwhile, football fans in India can also enjoy the action on vh1 the flagship channel of viacom18, who will air Serie A matches exclusively, along with select national and regional network channels.
