Gatti, Kalulu, Veiga, and Kelly for two spots: Who will play in defense against Fiorentina?
For the away match in Florence, Thiago Motta has four central defenders available. This abundance of options is a luxury for the Juventus coach, considering the challenges faced throughout the season. However, having many choices means making the right decision is crucial.
The match against Atalanta could significantly influence the central defensive duo Motta selects for the game at the Franchi. Gatti, who played against Atalanta despite recovering at the last moment from muscle fatigue, struggled repeatedly. Similarly, Lloyd Kelly had a poor performance, with his critical error leading to De Roon’s temporary 0-2 goal just 50 seconds into the second half.
A new defensive duo for Motta?
Given these issues, Pierre Kalulu and Renato Veiga could see their chances rise sharply. Now fully recovered from their respective injuries, they are ready to provide defensive solidity. If chosen, they would form a completely new partnership, as they have never played together. Veiga made his debut in Empoli-Juve on February 2, while Kalulu had been injured just days earlier against Benfica on January 29.
Now, in Florence, their moment may have arrived—a first-time pairing in a high-stakes match where every mistake could be costly.
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