Injuries to Federico Chiesa and Paulo Dybala are making life difficult for Juventus and their coach Massimiliano Allegri. It’s not easy to be a title contender when you cannot count on two of your best players to come in and save the day. But there is always a solution – especially when you’ve got a pool of talented youngsters to choose from.Marley #Aké – “Juan #Cuadrado my role model ever since the 2010 World Cup I want to become like him.” (@LaStampa) via @SCUtweet pic.twitter.com/A87pDG3Yij— JuveFC (@juvefcdotcom) January 20, 2022 Allegri opened the door for Marley Ake, Matias Soule and Fabio Miretti to step up to the plate and make the delicate transition from youth-team starlets to first-team rookies.One or more of these lads could get a chance to play today when Juve travel to Empoli. Besides Chiesa and Dybala, Weston McKennie, Federico Bernardeschi, Kaio Jorge and Giorgio Chiellini are also out, while Leonardo Bonucci and Daniele Rugani are questionable. There is no time to whine, though, as a place in the Champions League is at stake.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Enter Juventus young guns.Twenty-one-year-old French-Ivorian winger Marley Ake joined Juventus’ youth setup just over a year ago from Olympique de Marseille with a reputation as one of the most promising youngsters in French football. Although he’s been playing for Juve’s Under-23s team that competes in Serie C, Italy’s third tier, he recently made his debut for Juventus’ first team when he came on in the last five minutes of the 1-1 draw at Atalanta. Allegri seems to think he’s got what it takes.Matias Soule with another wonderful Goal ⚽ ✨ for Juventus U23 pic.twitter.com/RfF9u0RJew— ARG Soccer News ™ 💙⚽🇦🇷 (@ARG_soccernews) February 18, 2022 Argentinean talent Matias Soule has already made a couple of first-team cameos after he’d been deployed in friendly matches in pre-season. Between the youth and the U23s team, this 18-year-old midfielder has already made nearly 30 appearances this term. Allegri likes his technical ability and highly refined touch. The left-footed starlet is one for the future, but don’t be surprised if you see him playing for the first team regularly by the end of this campaign.With Mckennie injured, it is Fabio Miretti’a time 😊🔜Get ready for this prodigy if Allegri ceases the terrorism pic.twitter.com/UXsZtTRLmP— Forza Fede (Miretti Appreciator) (@NycJuventus) February 23, 2022 Fabio Miretti is another 18-year-old midfielder who already has the maturity you’d expect from a player with much more experience. Often compared to his Spanish counterparts Pedri or Gavi, Fabio has been hailed for his personality, professionalism and his reading of the game. He was given a short substitute run-out in Juventus’ 1-0 Champions League win over Malmo a couple of months ago. Now he’s got a Serie A bow in his sights.SERIE A – ROUND 27FridayMilan – Udinese 1-1 (1-0)/Leao 29 – Udogie 66/Genoa – Inter 0-0Saturday17:00: (3.35) Salernitana (3.35) Bologna (2.20)20:00: (5.30) Empoli (3.80) Juventus (1.67)22:45: (2.85) Sassuolo (3.50) Fiorentina (2.55)Sunday14:30: (1.65) Torino (3.70) Cagliari (5.70)17:00: (1.58) Verona (4.20) Venezia (6.50)20:00: (4.40) Spezia (3.60) Roma (1.83)22:45: (3.00) Lazio (3.30) Napoli (2.55)Monday22:45: (1.45) Atalanta (4.40) Sampdoria (7.25)***odds are subject to change
