Pirlo, against Lazio is the game of truth. And there is Kulusevski’s dilemma | First page

There are no two without three, or so Andrea Pirlo hopes on the eve of tomorrow’s game at 12.30 against Lazio. After the two big hits in Spezia and Ferencvaros, Juventus is hoping for a game that can represent a first litmus test, an examination to understand whether, after a stuttering start, a turning point has arrived from the point of view of self-esteem and from the tactical point of view. Against an opponent capable of creating many difficulties in recent seasons for all the coaches who have succeeded each other on the Juventus bench, Allegri first and especially Sarri later.

CHI PER RAMSEY? – After the not entirely convincing draw in the second league match against Roma, at Olimpico Pirlo he is expected to have another direct match to test the consistency of his team and A great curiosity is aroused as to what the Brescia coach’s choices will be. Morata and Cristiano Ronaldo seem untouchable me Ramsey’s new injury paves the way for a very interesting vote between Dybala and Kulusevski to go to occupy the place vacated by the Welshman. Continuity in the Argentine style, growing in condition and fresh from a goal and a half in the Champions League, or a relaunch opportunity for the Swedish jewel, who has collected two benches in the last two outings and the misery of 12 minutes against Spezia? A good dilemma, also why a possible third exclusion of old Parma would raise more than a few perplexities.

MCKENNIE OBSTACLE – In all this We must not forget the “third way” already used by Pirlo in the last championship trip to Cesena, when the role of assailant behind the attackers was occupied by McKennie.. After the message that his coach addressed to him in the press conference after Ferencvaros (“He needs to improve because playing here is different than in other places.“), one more obstacle between him and the consecration with the Bianconeri colors. Without haste and without anxiety to see an investment of 35 million euros reimbursed immediately plus certain bonuses, but in a team that is also looking for confirmations for Kulusevski the moment of truth is near.