The first time with Pirlo

Juventus face their fifth day of Serie A matches against Hellas Verona on Sunday 25 October. A clash that, with Barca and the Champions League on the horizon, should be routine for its members, although there will be an exception.

For the first time since Andrea Pirlo took over as coach of the 'Vecchia Signora', Paulo Dybala will be a starter with the Italian team. This was confirmed by the coach himself at the press conference prior to the match.

"He will be a starter, he did not have time to train in these weeks, but in Kiev he played and it is fair that he will start again", said Pirlo.

Due to the circumstances (including injuries), the talented Argentinean footballer has not yet had a starting place this season and in fact made his official debut this week against Dinamo Kiev.

Thus, the '10' of the Turin team will have a baptism of fire this Sunday in a duel in which he will try to convince Pirlo that he is an indispensable player for the Juventus. With Ronaldo separated from the team by the COVID-19, Juve need the best possible performance from Dybala in the upcoming matches.