Lecce vs Juventus Match Preview: Key Absences Impacting Teams

Match Context

Lecce host Juventus at Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce on 2026-05-09, with referee A. Colombo in charge. The Serie A clash comes in the Regular Season - 36 round, with Lecce sitting 17th on 32 points and Juventus 4th on 65 points.

Lecce Availability

Lecce face several absences. M. Berisha (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. S. Fofana (Inactive) is sidelined. K. Gaspar (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, R. Sottil (Back Injury) is doubtful. All four are listed among the first-team squad, with Berisha wearing the number 10 shirt in midfield and Gaspar a starting option in central defense, so their unavailability trims Marco Baroni’s core rotation in both areas.

Juventus Availability

Juventus travel without a key forward option. A. Milik (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced attacking alternative. J. Cabal (Muscle Injury) is doubtful in defense, which may slightly reduce flexibility at the back.

Impact Summary

Lecce, with just 24 league goals from 35 matches, can ill afford to lose creative profiles like Berisha and wide threat from Sottil, further limiting an already modest attacking output. Juventus, by contrast, have scored 58 times; while Milik’s absence narrows their striker depth, primary attacking contributors such as K. Yıldız (10 goals, 6 assists) remain available, so their overall offensive potential stays largely intact.