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Juventus Projected Lineup vs Bologna: Cristiano Ronaldo looks to add to goal tally

By John Vaccaro

23rd September 2018, Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone, Italy; Serie A football, Frosinone versus Juventus; Federico Bernardeschi of Juventus celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a goal in the 94th minute (photo by Giampiero Sposito/Action Plus via Getty Images)
23rd September 2018, Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone, Italy; Serie A football, Frosinone versus Juventus; Federico Bernardeschi of Juventus celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a goal in the 94th minute (photo by Giampiero Sposito/Action Plus via Getty Images) /
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FROSINONE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Juventus player Federico Bernardeschi celebrates 0-2 goal during the serie A match between Frosinone Calcio and Juventus at Stadio Benito Stirpe on September 23, 2018 in Frosinone, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato – Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)
FROSINONE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Juventus player Federico Bernardeschi celebrates 0-2 goal during the serie A match between Frosinone Calcio and Juventus at Stadio Benito Stirpe on September 23, 2018 in Frosinone, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato – Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) /

ST: Paulo Dybala

As we head into matchday 6 we have still yet to see the Paulo Dybala that Juve fans have become used to over the last few years. He hasn’t added much creativity to the attack or been a goal scoring threat for Juve this season. Maybe playing him up front will be the change he needs. If not we are getting closer to Juve having to make a tough decision with every match. Massimiliano Allegri will give him every opportunity possible to get it together this season, but this trend is becoming troubling for him. If there were ever a time to break his slump it would be a home match against Bologna.

LW: Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo has quickly turned things around after a tough early start to the season. He has now scored 3 goals in Juve’s last 2 league matches. His goal against Frosinone rescued Juve from an unbelievably embarrassing draw. As expected he has been Juve’s most dangerous attacking player this season. A goal against Bologna would continue his upward trend and would be a fantastic sign heading into the Napoli match. Juve will need Ronaldo to be at his absolute best against Napoli and another impressive performance on Wednesday would help with that.

RW: Federico Bernardeschi

Federico Bernardeschi has repeatedly rewarded Allegri every time he has played Bernardeschi this season. He has been a constant threat on the wing this year and has managed to supply a couple of late goals for Juve, including the winner in the opener. With Douglas Costa both suspended and injured right now we can expect to see Bernardeschi consistently receive this starting spot as he is flat out better than Cuadrado. He is a promising young player for Juve and his emergence gives them yet another attacking option that they can start whenever they want.

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If Bernardeschi plays against Bologna like he has all year then he will be one step closer to permanently taking this job from Costa.

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