Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny missed the Serie A clash with Udinese after feeling discomfort in his right shoulder ahead of Sunday's game.
In a statement on social media, Juve said Szczesny reported the problem on the morning of the match and will be rested as a precaution. Gianluigi Buffon started in goal at Allianz Stadium after completing 90 minutes in the midweek Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.
The 41-year-old kept a clean sheet in Germany but made a glaring error in his last Serie A appearance, the 2-2 draw against Sassuolo on December 1. Mattia Perin was added to the matchday squad as Maurizio Sarri's men aimed to overtake leaders Inter, who visit Fiorentina later on Sunday.
December 15, 2019