Tudor is forced, Juventus remains in the hands of the striker who hasn't scored in a month and a half

It cannot be called a complete choice, but Igor Tudor has decided that, against Monza, he will take on the responsibility of returning to the Champions League zone and put the defeat in Parma behind him, entrusting this opportunity to Randal Kolo Muania.

The latter has gone from the good words of his beginnings under the guidance of Thiago Mota, to a disappointing period, where he has been seen more and more on the bench since the arrival of the new coach. The only exception has been the match at the "Tardini", when the Croatian coach has experimented, without visible results, with an attacking pair of Vlahovic-Muani (seven goals both this season), but both have disappointed, while Vlahovic, moreover, has been forced to miss the match due to a muscular problem in his right thigh, which will keep him off the field for the next match against Bologna, a match that is decisive for the fate of the Champions League.

OPPORTUNITY-  However, Kolo Muani has his chance to show himself again. He started with five goals in his first three games with Juventus, but since February 7, when he scored a brace against Como, he has not smelled the goal for another nine games, registering only one assist. A long period of absence, where Vlahovic has also received more trust from the coach. Against Monza, he has the opportunity to return to form, to also restore the team's hopes of reaching the Champions League.

LINE-UP-  To support Kolo Muania, Yildiz and one of Conceição or Niko Gonzalez are expected. Kopmeiners continues to train separately and is expected to be out for this match as well, while Adzic will be present on the bench, due to numerous absences. Apart from the changes in attack, there are not expected to be major changes in the defense and midfield formation, with Kalulu, Veiga and Keli in front of goalkeeper Di Gregorio.

Locatelli and Thuram as central midfielders and Weah and Mekeni on the wings. After the unexpected defeat in Parma, a return to victory is mandatory for Juventus, to keep alive the hopes of a place in the Champions League. Monza will show whether that defeat was a small break or the beginning of a new crisis for the "Old Lady".

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