Juventus – PSG

Juventus will try to pull themselves together for the last match against PSG

Juventus take on PSG at home in their final Champions League group stage match on Wednesday, 02 November. The Turin side have played their worst European season in their history. Allegri's side approach the sixth round without any realistic hope of finishing third. There have been four defeats in five meetings. In the key encounters with Benfica, the team conceded six goals. Juventus are in a total crisis but management refuse to sack Maximiliano Allegri for now. The coach will not be touched until the break. In the Italian championship, Juventus are showing some positive momentum, but only in matches against the middles and underdogs. At the same time, the club have been on a three-game winning streak. Due to the high number of injuries, Allegri has taken the risk of using young players from deep reserves. So far, the move has paid off. The only goal against Lecce was set up by the link-up between Fagioli and Ayling. The young Englishman has impressed in Portugal. In the Champions League, the player netted two goals. The Turin side still have a lot of problems with injuries. Pogba, Di Maria, Chiesa, Paredes and Bremer continue to have treatment. There are also questions about Dusan Vlahovic's condition, although the leading scorer is still expected to take the field against Paris. The state of PSG is already far from ideal, as it was in the early months. Conflicts between the leaders have been ironed out, but the quality of play has declined. PSG allow themselves to relax even against weaker opponents in Ligue 1. The match against Troyes looked a lot like the Parisians' game last season, when there were clear problems with discipline. Galtier's side switched to a four-back formation. Reliability in defence declined considerably. As a result, Troyes were only beaten 4-3. PSG are unlikely to field a reserve team in Turin. As it is, the team have few competitive matches to sacrifice for a meeting with a crisis-ridden but top-flight side. All the leaders are healthy and do not need any special rest. At the same time, it is worth expecting a scheme with four defenders, which will give Juventus a greater advantage. Such a match is very important for the Turin side in terms of reputation. Plus, they'd like to stay in the Europa League. Leaving the Eurocup will be another painful blow to the coach's position. A hidden factor is the motivation of Juventus' youngsters. Several talented players have shown a very high level in the last two matches. Juventus' defeat at home to PSG is not in the best of form. It is logical to assume an exchange of goals as well, given the latest trend of the Parisians.