Juventus are ravaged by injuries, necessitating Tim Weah to assume the role of a False 9, supported by Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz, as they face Lecce under the guidance of new manager Marco Giampaolo.
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The Bianconeri's injury dilemma continues to escalate, as they traveled to Lecce missing nine first-team players, including Dusan Vlahovic, Nico Gonzalez, Weston McKennie, Nicolò Savona, Arek Milik, Douglas Luiz, Gleison Bremer, and Juan Cabal.
Following the uninspiring 0-0 draw against Milan and a similar outcome away to Aston Villa in the midweek Champions League fixture, Weah is once more utilized as a False 9, aided by Conceicao, Teun Koopmeiners, and Yildiz.
Coach Thiago Motta has a bench teeming with youth academy players.
Lecce dismissed Luca Gotti during the break for international commitments and has made a significant impact under new coach Giampaolo, securing a 1-0 victory against Venezia at the Stadio Penzo.
Lameck Banda, Kevin Bonifazi, and Balthazar Pierret are sidelined, but Medon Berisha returns to the roster.
Nikola Krstovic spearheads the attack, supported by the in-demand winger Patrick Dorgu.