Salas unleashed on Lazio Saturday 14 December, 2002
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Marcelo Salas may be let off the leash to attack his former club when Juventus welcome the Biancocelesti on Sunday evening.
Juventus are still holding a press silence, but observers at their training sessions this week spotted a Salas and Alessandro Del Piero partnership upfront.
Marco Di Vaio could be dropped following recent glaring misses against Deportivo La Coruna and Brescia.
David Trezeguet was tipped for a starting place after his goal against Basle midweek, but the Frenchman’s return from a knee injury is not going to be rushed.
Salas would relish the chance to take on his ex-teammates Lazio in this top of the table clash at the Stadio Delle Alpi.
The Chilean international scored 34 goals for the Roman outfit during three seasons and moved to Turin in August 2001.
His career with the Bianconeri has been short-lived due to a devastating knee ligament injury within weeks of the transfer.
There were strong reports the former River Plate hitman would be leaving in January after failing to string together many appearances, but this could be the incentive he needs to stay on.
He isn't the only ex-Lazio hero to be playing as Pavel Nedved takes on his ex-club.
Meanwhile, Gianluca Pessotto is unlikely to take part in this match as he pulled up during training with a back problem. Igor Tudor is still out of action.
