Woltemade and Kolo Muani may not start for Juve
Luciano Spalletti has hinted at not starting Nick Woltemade and Randal Kolo Muani together when Juventus takes on Lazio in Serie A.
Both Woltemade and Kolo Muani scored in Juve's UEFA Europa League win over Celta Vigo in midweek, with the Newcastle United loanee volleying in an equaliser before the latter's stoppage-time winner.
Woltemade stated he wanted to play alongside Kolo Muani after that win, but Spalletti seems to have other plans for Monday's (AEDT) game.
"We need to expand the range of starters and divide up the time on the field," the Juve boss said.
"Woltemade did well against Celta and, unlike with Cagliari, he managed to put the ball in the net.
"This ability to be ready when opportunity knocks is crucial and rewards those who are most determined.
"Lazio have two physical centre-backs, so it will be difficult to get through them unless we have bodies in the box."
Lazio remains unbeaten in Serie A this season, with five wins and one draw.
Ahead of the trip to Allianz Stadium, head coach Gennaro Gattuso urged his side to play without fear.
"We have to go to Turin aware that we are facing a great team that has reaped less than it has sown," he said.
"What interests me is courage. We have to play a game of mentality, without fear. They are stronger than us, but I want to see a team that takes them on and trades blow for blow.
"Being afraid gets us nothing. We are on a journey and we have to improve game by game.
"We are doing a lot of good things, but I want to see further improvement. No fear, no fright."


































