Juventus can make Lecce defend repeated wide deliveries, but Lecce have a fast exit behind the advancing wingbacks. AZ and Twente have a more even first-pass contest, with both sides able to reach a second runner after the initial attack. In each game, protecting the middle after the first chance should shape the result.
Lecce can press Juventus's reduced midfield, play early to Geubbels and N'Dri, and use Gallo's delivery for Gaspar or Tiago Gabriel at the next contact. Juventus retain McKennie and two forwards, so the away supply remains substantial. Celik and Gonzalez played Rennes but are now absent from the Juventus travel squad; Lecce's Coulibaly and Pierotti played Udinese but are also newly out, with Kaba and other midfield options already used. Juventus's short turnaround and Lecce's surviving direct and corner receivers point to a contest decided through repeated answers. That's why I'm siding with Lecce to remain competitive.
AZ's Patati and Maikuma can work the right side, while Twente can release Zerrouki into Van Rooij's delivery or find Weghorst and Van den Belt centrally. AZ's Hornkamp, Smit and Resink missed the European game, and Clasie and Goes are fitness calls after playing Cambuur. Twente's missing defenders also missed their European game; Drommel and the Pröpper–Nijstad pair started there, so their current defensive roles have already had match minutes. I expect Twente's central and wide supply to give them sustained answers. That's why I'm siding with Twente to avoid defeat.
