Thiago Motta drops two Juventus players but makes one addition to Genoa squad | OneFootball

Juventus coach Thiago Motta has had to drop two players, but has welcomed summer signing Francisco Conceicao back to his travelling squad for Saturday’s Serie A clash away against Genoa.

The Bianconeri will have to do without Timothy Weah, who has picked up an ankle injury in training this week, and is not available for this weekend’s round of fixtures.

Teenage forward Vasilije Adzic, who was called up to the squad for last week’s 0-0 draw with Napoli, has also been left behind this time around, as Thiago Motta names a 22-man squad as opposed to the 23-player list he named last time out.

In a surprise twist, the Juventus coach decided to name his starting line-up for Saturday’s game against Genoa during his pre-match press conference on Friday.

He confirmed that there will be a full senior debut for Next Gen defender Jonas Rouhi, while captain Danilo is also set to get his first start of the season, accompanied by Gleison Bremer and Pierre Kalulu at centre-back.

Confirmed Juventus squad for Genoa Serie A clash

Goalkeepers: Di Gregorio, Perin, Pinsoglio.

Defenders: Danilo, Cambiaso, Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, Cabal, Rouhi, Savona.

Midfielders: Locatelli, McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Fagioli, Thuram, Koopmeiners.

Forwards: Nico Gonzelaz, Vlahovic, Yildiz, Conceicao, Mbangula.