Juve Defence Dilemma! Gatti vs. Kalulu - Who Starts Against Parma?

Juventus faces Parma in their Serie A opener, and coach Tudor has some tough decisions to make! The big question is: who will start on the right side of the defence? Federico Gatti is challenging Kalulu for a starting spot, creating a real selection headache. Meanwhile, in midfield, Locatelli and Koopmeiners are battling for a place in the starting eleven.

Defensive Showdown: Gatti or Kalulu?

The final training session at Continassa showed Tudor favouring his usual 3-4-2-1 formation. However, with five players out due to various reasons (Perin, Miretti, Milik, Cabal, and Savona), the defensive selection becomes even more crucial. Gatti's physicality and tackling ability are pitted against Kalulu's speed and agility. Tudor will need to choose the player best suited to combat Parma's attacking threats.

Midfield Maestro: Locatelli or Koopmeiners?

The midfield battle is equally intense. Locatelli's experience and passing range are valuable assets, but Koopmeiners offers a more dynamic and attacking presence. Tudor's choice will depend on the tactical approach he wants to adopt for the game against Parma.

Juventus' Impressive Opening Day Record

Juventus boasts a strong record in Serie A season openers. They are unbeaten in their last nine opening matches (8 wins, 1 draw). Their last defeat was back in 2015 against Udinese. They've also won their last three opening games, each with a 3-0 scoreline! The Old Lady will be hoping to continue this impressive run.

Parma's Opening Day Struggles

Parma, on the other hand, have struggled in their recent season openers. They've won only one of their last 20 opening games. Their last win was in 2010 against Brescia. They'll be looking to improve their record against a dominant Juventus side.

Juventus have won all four previous Serie A season-opening matches against Parma, with an aggregate score of 9-2. Can Parma break the trend and secure a positive result this time around?