FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Juventus vs Al Ain - Match Preview, Injury Updates, Predicted Line-Ups, and Analysis
Italian side Juventus will open their Club World Cup 2025 against Al Ain at the Audi Field. This Group G encounter pits Serie A giants led by new manager Igor Tudor against the UAE’s Al Ain, who earned their spot via the AFC Champions League.
With new signing Randal Kolo Muani adding firepower to their attack alongside emerging talents like Kenan Yıldız, the Bianconeri aim to leverage their recent defensive solidity—boasting six clean sheets in their last eight matches.
Key defender Gleison Bremer is doubtful, having only recently returned to training and likely to have his minutes managed. Midfielder Manuel Locatelli is also not at 100%, potentially limiting his involvement. Striker Arkadiusz Milik is another doubt, still regaining full fitness after an injury-hit period.
Michele Di Gregorio; Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly, Daniele Rugani; Nicolás González, Weston McKennie, Khephren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso; Francisco Conceição, Kenan Yıldız; Randal Kolo Muani
Al Ain enters their match against Juventus with minimal injury concerns. Giving new manager Vladimir Ivić a relatively healthy squad to choose from, no major injuries have been reported for key players. The UAE side’s defensive solidity, demonstrated by a recent clean sheet against Al Nasr SC, suggests they are in good shape to face Juventus’ potent offence.
Rui Patrício; Kouame Autonne, Park Yong-woo, Fábio Cardoso; Abdoul Karim Traoré, Yahia Nader, Matías Palacios, Erik; Soufiane Rahimi, Kaku Romero, Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba.
Al Ain who aims to upset the Italian giants with their disciplined approach will have a mountain to climb. The Italian side having an average season in Serie A will be keen to leave a remark on the global stage.
Having lost only two games of the last 10, Juventus will come in as the favourites to win this clash. Al Ain has a point to prove in that Group H would be tested in the 90 minutes in Washington.
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