Trabzonspor and Freiburg should test whether a high regain or a direct ball to the centre produces the next clean finish. Trabzonspor have wide creators, while Freiburg can press the first pass and send a second delivery. AZ and Juventus also meet around the first exit, with AZ's high pressure facing a rearranged Juventus connection. Both matches can turn on who collects the ball after an initial cross is cleared.
Freiburg's press can shorten the field for Suzuki or Höler, and Treu is a healthy option after returning to training despite an older absence flag. Trabzonspor still have Salah and Muçi supplying chances, but Franculino and Aral, who finished earlier comeback moves, are confirmed out and already missed the latest match. The home side's first opening remains credible; Freiburg's chance to win the next ball and supply a reply carries more weight here. I’m siding with Freiburg to avoid defeat.
AZ can use Peer Koopmeiners and Kwakman to release Patati or Daal, then bring Meerdink onto the cross or rebound. Juventus's Napoli supply has changed: McKennie played there but did not travel, Zhegrova is outside the European squad, and Spalletti expects Douglas Luiz to rest while Sarr and Cambiaso start. AZ's core attackers played the last Ajax match, while Smit is described as a limited substitute option. With their pressure and wide receivers able to generate another box entry, I’m siding with AZ to avoid defeat.
