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Official line-ups: Lecce vs Juventus as Vlahovic returns to the starting XI

May 9, 2026 at 05:44 PM
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Quick summary

Juventus have named Dusan Vlahovic in the starting line-up against Lecce for his first start in four months after injury. Lecce keep the same XI that beat Pisa as both sides chase crucial late-season points in Serie A.

What happened

Official team news confirms Dusan Vlahovic is back in the Juventus starting XI after a long absence caused by a serious adductor injury. Kenan Yildiz also starts, while Khephren Thuram is only fit enough for the bench and Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik remain out. Lecce, fighting to avoid relegation, keep the same starting side that won away to Pisa last week. The line-ups matter because Juventus are pushing for a top-four finish, while Lecce need points to protect their cushion above the drop zone.

Chance analysis

Vlahovic's return materially changes Juventus' attacking setup because it restores a natural central striker and improves penalty-box presence. Lecce's unchanged XI suggests continuity and stability, but Juventus gain the more meaningful lineup boost given the timing and importance of Vlahovic's first start since injury.

Impact

Juventus receive a notable pre-match boost in attack, while Lecce rely on continuity and defensive resilience.

AI Insight

Confirmed line-ups increase Juventus' attacking upside, with Vlahovic's return the main actionable signal.

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Dusan VlahovicKenan YildizKhephren ThuramWalid CheddiraLameck Banda

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Official line-ups: Lecce vs Juventus as Vlahovic returns to the starting XI

Juventus have named Dusan Vlahovic in the starting line-up against Lecce for his first start in four months after injury. Lecce keep the same XI that beat Pisa as both sides chase crucial late-season points in Serie A.

Article summary

Official team news confirms Dusan Vlahovic is back in the Juventus starting XI after a long absence caused by a serious adductor injury. Kenan Yildiz also starts, while Khephren Thuram is only fit enough for the bench and Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik remain out. Lecce, fighting to avoid relegation, keep the same starting side that won away to Pisa last week. The line-ups matter because Juventus are pushing for a top-four finish, while Lecce need points to protect their cushion above the drop zone.

Vlahovic's return materially changes Juventus' attacking setup because it restores a natural central striker and improves penalty-box presence. Lecce's unchanged XI suggests continuity and stability, but Juventus gain the more meaningful lineup boost given the timing and importance of Vlahovic's first start since injury.

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May 9, 2026, 5:44 PM
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