Juventus have already played one pre-season match following their goalless draw against Basel, and they now have another fixture scheduled for this weekend when they face Belgian side Standard Liège.
The match will be the second of seven pre-season fixtures that the Bianconeri have arranged this summer as they prepare for the new campaign. These matches are expected to provide valuable opportunities for the squad to build fitness, improve cohesion and sharpen their performances ahead of the competitive season.
Juventus continue preparations for the new season
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Luciano Spalletti wants his side to be in peak condition when the new season begins, and the series of friendly matches will play an important role in helping the players reach the required level of readiness. Each fixture will allow the coaching staff to assess the squad and continue their preparations before competitive football resumes.
The upcoming campaign carries added importance for Juventus after they failed to qualify for the Champions League last season. The club will be determined to ensure that they return to Europe’s premier club competition, making a strong start to the season a key objective.
Busy pre-season schedule ahead
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Juventus boast several of the best players in Italy, and members of the squad will return in stages depending on when their respective national teams were eliminated from the World Cup. This phased return is expected to help the coaching staff gradually integrate players back into the squad while carefully managing their fitness.
The report states that after the match against Standard Liège, Juventus will host Nice before travelling on tour, where they are scheduled to play Chelsea, Inter Milan and Palermo. They will complete their preparations back at home with the traditional internal friendly against their Next Gen team on 17 August, bringing their pre-season programme to a close before the start of the new campaign.