Juventus: 5 key players to watch against Lazio
CM Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot scored a wonderful goal against Milan, but Juve still lost 4-2 in what was an embarrassing result for the Black and Whites. The former PSG center midfielder has slowly improved since Serie A’s return, no longer looking like a player destined to exit the club in the summer. He could still be transferred, but he has absolutely helped his value.
Rabiot could boost his value even more on Monday night with a strong showing in a big game against Milinkovic-Savic and friends. The French midfielder has completed 85 percent of his passes or more in six of his seven games since the restart, per WhoScored.com, and he also has nine tackles and six interceptions in that timespan.
LW Cristiano Ronaldo
Finally, the forward on the side opposite of Douglas Costa needs to have a big match. Cristiano Ronaldo was poor against Sassuolo, wasting 10 shooting opportunities and coming away with no goals for the first time since Serie A’s return.
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Ronaldo is determined to beat Ciro Immobile, and he’ll have a chance to get ahead in this all-important matchup vs. Lazio. The 35-year-old loves to take center stage in big games and score important goals, and Juventus really need him to be the superstar who elevates the team and plays at his best this Monday. This team has looked off the pace in their last three matchups, and they may have to lean on Ronaldo to help right the ship against a tough opponent.