Juventus matchday squad for Empoli trip: Szczesny and young defender out

On Sunday evening, Juventus will take on Empoli at the Carlo Castellani Stadium in the final fixture of Serie A Round 3.

The Bianconeri will be looking to return to the winning column after dropping two points last weekend with a home draw against Bologna.

Juventus posted the matchday squad on the club’s official website. Max Allegri called 24 players, leaving out Wojciech Szczesny.

The manager had already revealed on Saturday’s pre-match press conference that the Polish goalkeeper is still recovering from a recent knock.

The 33-year-old will be missing for the second match in a row, leaving his starting berth to Mattia Perin.

Moreover, 18-year-old custodian Giovanni Daffara receives a callup to make up for Szczesny’s exit.

Speaking of youngsters, Dean Huijsen is noticeably missing, even though Allegri insisted that the young defender will be part of the senior squad this season.

The Dutch teenager will apparently feature for Juventus Next Gen against Pescara this weekend.

Fellow youngster Kenan Yildiz is once again in the squad. The 18-year-old Turk received cameos in the first two fixtures of the season.

Here is the full matchday squad for the aways fixture against Empoli as posted by the club: