Juventus consider starting Kolo Muani and Woltemade together against Lazio
Manager Luciano Spalletti is weighing up a starting role for both Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade in Juventus' upcoming Serie A clash with Lazio.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is considering a new tactical setup for the upcoming Serie A match against Lazio, potentially starting both Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade up front. The idea gathered momentum following a dominant final half-hour against Celta, where the duo showed significant promise.
Nick Woltemade has welcomed the prospect of working alongside the Frenchman, who has now scored in two consecutive appearances. While acknowledging that Fabio Capello had suggested the pairing to Spalletti, the player emphasized that the final decision rests solely with the manager.
I like playing with Kolo Muani. We did really well today and he scored his second consecutive goal. I'm not the manager: I trust him. I think if we keep scoring goals, that can only help us. Nick Woltemade
Should Spalletti decide to deploy both players from the start, the decision would likely impact the current attacking setup. Players such as Francisco Conceicao or Alajbegovic could potentially drop to the bench to accommodate the change. Additionally, Jeremie Boga has returned to training and could be an option for the squad after being sidelined for over a month.