Predicted Juventus lineup vs Fiorentina: Juve looks to avoid another stumble

CAM: Aaron Ramsey

Aaron Ramsey has yet to turn into the difference maker Juve had hoped for when they signed him, but I think that is going to come as he is finally able to start regularly with his health in order. His only real competition for this spot is Douglas Costa and I think Sarri still sees Costa as more of a wing than a trequartista.

If Juve finally starts to use a midfield that can be successful in the attacking half of the field, it should bring out Ramsey’s best and show us a lot more of the dangerous attacking player that he’s shown flashes of at times this season.

ST: Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s most recent goal might not have actually mattered for Juve, but it did extend his current goalscoring streak to 9 matches. His recent stretch has also seen him score 14 goals in his last 11 matches. His 9th consecutive match with a goal has him within 2 matches of tying the Serie A record.

His most recent performance was mostly a dud, but I think he’ll show on Saturday that it isn’t going to become a trend. I’m fully expecting Ronaldo to extend his scoring streak to double digits on Sunday with arguably the best supporting cast he’s had yet at Juventus behind him.

ST: Paulo Dybala

Maurizio Sarri decided to test Juve’s attacking triumvirate against Napoli last weekend and it didn’t work out. That should mean that we see Paulo Dybala back where he’s at his best, playing alongside Ronaldo as a striker. He has thrived in that role this season and should be somebody Juve relies on for the rest of the season. I expect him to quickly put last weekend’s match in the rear-view mirror and deliver for Juve against a Fiorentina squad that always seems to give them trouble.