Fiorentina vs Juventus: The highly anticipated Fiorentina vs Juventus Serie A showdown is set for kick-off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, with both clubs confirming their squads for Week 12. The match comes at a critical moment for two sides that have struggled early in the season and recently changed managers.
Juventus received a major boost as Dusan Vlahovic has been cleared to play despite fitness concerns following international duty. The striker, who faced a possible adductor issue, is included in the starting lineup as he prepares to face his former club.
Head coach Luciano Spalletti also welcomes back defender Lloyd Kelly, who returns after missing three matches. However, Juve remain without Daniele Rugani, ruled out for three weeks with a soleus injury, and long-term absentees Gleison Bremer, Arkadiusz Milik, and Carlo Pinsoglio.
Spalletti has strengthened his squad with young Next Gen talents Jonas Rouhi, Filippo Scaglia, and Pedro Felipe, a strategic move to support a depleted defense. Juan Cabal also returns from a hamstring injury and is available on the bench.
Fiorentina, meanwhile, continue their rebuild under new coach Paolo Vanoli, who debuted with a 2-2 draw against Genoa. The Viola are still searching for their first win of the season after parting ways with Stefano Pioli.
A major lift for Fiorentina is the return of Moise Kean, who recovered from a shin injury and starts against his former club. He is joined by ex-Juventus players Rolando Mandragora and Nicolò Fagioli, adding extra narrative to an already heated fixture.
However, Fiorentina remain without Robin Gosens, Tariq Lamptey, and Christian Kouamé, who are still sidelined.
Official Starting Line-Ups
Fiorentina:
De Gea; Pongracic, Marí, Ranieri; Dodò, Mandragora, Fagioli, Sohm, Parisi; Piccoli; Kean.
Juventus:
Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Kelly, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic.
With Vlahovic fit, Kean starting, and both teams desperate for points, the Fiorentina vs Juventus match promises intensity, high stakes, and major implications for the Serie A table. Fans will be watching closely to see whether Spalletti’s reshaped squad can secure a crucial away win or if Vanoli earns his first Fiorentina victory.