Udinese make two changes of their own from the side that lost 2-0 to Benevento on December 23. Rodrigo Becao makes way for De Maio in defence, while Arslan drops to the bench to allow Walace to anchor the midfield.
Juventus make two changes from their XI that lost 3-0 to Fiorentina last time out. Juan Cuadrado misses the match due to suspension which allows Danilo to step into defence, while Dybala partners Ronaldo instead of Alvaro Morata.
UDINESE SUBS: Fernando Forestieri, Ilija Nestorovski, Hidde Ter Avest, Nahuel Molina, Tolgay Arslan, Martin Palumbo, Rolando Mandragora, Jean-Victor Makengo, Simone Scuffet, Manuel Gasparini, Mamadou Coulibaly.
UDINESE XI (3-5-2): Juan Musso; Sebastien De Maio, Kevin Bonifazi, Samir; Jens Stryger Larsen, Rodrigo De Paul, Walace, Roberto Pereyra, Marvin Zeegelaar; Kevin Lasagna, Ignacio Pussetto.
JUVENTUS SUBS: Giorgio Chiellini, Arthur, Merih Demiral, Carlo Pinsoglio, Federico Bernardeschi, Dejan Kulusevski, Gianluigi Buffon, Cosimo Marco Da Graca, Nicolo Fagioli, Alessandro Di Pardo, Manolo Portanova.
JUVENTUS XI (3-5-2): Wojciech Szczesny; Leonardo Bonucci, Matthijs De Ligt, Danilo; Alex Sandro, Aaron Ramsey, Rodrigo Bentancur, Weston McKennie, Federico Chiesa; Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala.
With 15 minutes to go before kick-off, let’s take a look at how the two sides are lining up - starting with the hosts!
Udinese haven't managed a win in their last three games after going on a run of three consecutive victories in Serie A; a streak that has them in 13th place. A perilous four points outside of the relegation zone but with two games in-hand, the Friuli club are looking at another season of consolidation in midtable.
Juventus return from their holiday and take to the pitch looking to make amends for their shock 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina 12 days ago. The Bianconeri sit seventh in the table with 24 points, but have played fewer matches than all of their rivals above them, and can go into fifth position with a win.
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