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Official: One return as Juventus confirm 22-man squad to take on Cremonese

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12 January 2026

SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, celebrates his team’s third goal, scored by Jonathan David during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed a squad of 22 Juventus players to take on Cremonese in Serie A on Monday evening, but is forced to go without attackers Francisco Conceicao and Dusan Vlahovic.

The Bianconeri are looking to back up an encouraging 3-0 win away against Sassuolo last time out with another three points against the newly-promoted Cremonese on Monday night. Juve require a victory this evening if they are to leapfrog Roma back into the Champions League positions.

Spalletti is able to call upon Lloyd Kelly, who missed out on the Sassuolo victory through muscular fatigue. Centre-backs Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti remain unavailable through injury.

VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Daniele Rugani of Juventus FC, Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC and Lloyd Kelly of Juventus FC greet fans following the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) — VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Daniele Rugani, Manuel Locatelli and Lloyd Kelly of Juventus FC greet fans following the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

There is also no Conceicao, who also missed out against Sassuolo, as well as Vlahovic, who is still expected to be out of action for another few months.

Pre-match reports indicate that there will be another opportunity for Fabio Miretti to start in an advanced role alongside Kenan Yildiz. Jonathan David, who claimed a goal and an assist against Sassuolo, is expected to keep his place at centre-forward over Lois Openda.

Kick-off is due at 19.45 GMT.

Confirmed Juventus squad for Cremonese

SASSUOLO, ITALY - JANUARY 06: Jonathan David of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) — SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Jonathan David celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the Serie A match against US Sassuolo Calcio at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Goalkeepers: Perin, Di Gregorio, Pinsoglio.

Defenders: Bremer, Kelly, Kalulu, J.Mario, Cambisao, Cabal, Rouhi, P.Felipe.

Midfielders: Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Adzic, Kostic, Thuram, Miretti, McKennie.

Forwards: Yildiz, Zhegrova, Openda, David.

I giocatori ⚪️⚫️ convocati da Mister Spalletti per #JuveCremonese 📜
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— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) January 12, 2026
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