Juventus Predicted Starting XI for Coppa Italia Final

Juventus will face Napoli in the Coppa Italia Final this Wednesday.

Although neither Juventus nor Napoli won their second leg semifinal matchups against their opponents from Milan, the two Serie A juggernauts will face off in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday. Juve may be the favorites when looking at the league standings, but they know better than to take a team with Napoli’s attacking firepower lightly.

Here’s a look at how Maurizio Sarri’s men could line up for the final.

GK Gianluigi Buffon

Gianluigi Buffon is Juve’s cup goalkeeper, and he will be tested far more often in the final than he was against Milan, who lost their lone striker Ante Rebic to an early red card. He will need to be at his best on Wednesday.

LB Alex Sandro

Although he wasn’t active or tested frequently on Friday against Milan, Alex Sandro was solid and is one of the club’s most consistent performers. He could have a bigger role to play against Napoli, as with Buffon.

CB Leonardo Bonucci

Whether it’s Dries Mertens, who scored against Inter in his team’s last game, or Juventus striker target Arkadiusz Milik, Leonardo Bonucci will need to keep a world-class attacker quiet. His responsibilities in the box will grow if Milik starts in this game, but the Polish striker could still be a factor as a super sub.

CB Matthijs de Ligt

One of the best players on the pitch against Milan, Matthijs de Ligt looks like he’s worth even more than what Juventus paid Ajax in order to acquire the world’s most highly-rated young center back.

De Ligt has a chance to make an even bigger name for himself on the grand stage of the Coppa Italia final by playing a key role in an effort to shut down the vaunted Naples’ attack.

RB Juan Cuadrado

Danilo drew a rare start against Milan and played like a man possessed, but Juan Cuadrado will be needed against Napoli. His ability to create chances out of nothing could make the difference, and his playing style fits a free-flowing game like the final against Napoli should be. Cristiano Ronaldo will love working with him in this game.

CM Blaise Matuidi

Substituted early in the second half, Blaise Matuidi was missed. He and Rodrigo Bentancur are the only center midfielders who are a clear part of the future for Maurizio Sarri, and they are also the only two who can be trusted.

CM Rodrigo Bentancur

Miralem Pjanic is on the way out of Turin and looked like it on Friday, putting in the worst performance of any Juventus starter in the 0-0 draw. Rodrigo Bentancur now has the keys to the offense, and the team’s leading assister in Serie A is anything but invisible. He’s also a strong contributor defensively, which could mean just as much against Fabian Ruiz and Napoli.

CM Sami Khedira

While Sami Khedira is not a fan favorite and is clearly past his best days, the defensive steel he brings to the midfield makes him a better option than the toothless Pjanic and the meandering Adrien Rabiot. If Aaron Ramsey is not fit, Khedira could start.

LW Douglas Costa

Although he didn’t play the full 90 minutes, Douglas Costa made his presence felt after returning from injury. A healthy Douglas Costa can help the Old Lady bring home multiple trophies to close out the season, including the Coppa Italia. He dazzled on the ball against Milan and could be even more decisive against Napoli.

CF Cristiano Ronaldo

Juventus need a lot more from their superstar against Napoli, but if anyone can deliver in a huge match, it is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has piled up trophies throughout his career.

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RW Paulo Dybala

Argentine forward Paulo Dybala didn’t score or assist against the Rossoneri, but he had a strong performance. If he can get on the same wavelength as Ronaldo, then this front three with a healthy Costa could find the back of the net multiple times against Napoli’s questionable defense. Dybala is the biggest key to victory.

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