Tudor given attacking doubt for Juventus-Lecce after training absence | OneFootball

Igor Tudor has been given a selection doubt ahead of the Serie A match between Juventus and Lecce on Saturday, as winger Samuel Mbangula did not train on Wednesday and is now at risk of missing out on the matchday squad according to the latest updates.

Mbangula gives Tudor doubt for Juventus-Lecce

According to several outlets in Italy including Sky Sport Italia, Mbangula did not train with the rest of the Juventus squad on Wednesday. Reports indicate that he is struggling with an issue in his right thigh.

Mbangula’s condition will be monitored on a day-by-day basis, but it is understood that he is a doubt ahead of Saturday’s match against Lecce as a result.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 11: Samuel Mbangula of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Juventus and PSV at Allianz Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

The Belgian has not yet featured in either of the two games that Tudor has overseen after replacing Thiago Motta as head coach of Juventus two weeks ago. He remained an unused substitute in the 1-0 win over Genoa and the 1-1 draw against Roma.

Reports on Tuesday suggest that Tudor is planning a personnel tweak to his Juve line-up for the Lecce match, which could see Randal Kolo Muani come back into the starting XI to play alongside Dusan Vlahovic.

Kenan Yildiz and Nico Gonzalez are both tipped to start as well in what could be a particularly attacking-minded Bianconeri side.