Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Federico Chiesa won’t be participating in the upcoming Coppa Italia clash against Frosinone on Thursday. However, there’s hope for his return during the next Serie A match against Sassuolo, where Adrien Rabiot might also feature.

The Bianconeri are set to host Frosinone at the Allianz Stadium in Turin for the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, marking Allegri’s 400th appearance on Juventus’ managerial bench. Expressing his delight at reaching this milestone, Allegri mentioned his pride in following in the footsteps of coaching legends like Giovanni Trappatoni and Marcello Lippi, emphasizing the honor it brings.

Reflecting on his eight-year tenure at Juventus, Allegri highlighted the importance of looking ahead and focusing on upcoming challenges rather than dwelling on past achievements. He acknowledged the necessity of qualifying for the semi-finals while emphasizing the club’s ethos of concentrating on what lies ahead.

Allegri, who took over from Antonio Conte in 2014 and secured 11 trophies during his initial five-year stint, expressed his commitment to every game in football, stressing the constant daily challenges, especially in competitions like the Champions League. Despite missing out on the Champions League this season, he reminisced fondly about numerous significant matches over the years, even those marked by initial setbacks like the 3-0 deficit against Genoa.

Regarding Chiesa’s absence due to a lingering knee injury, Allegri confirmed his unavailability for the upcoming match but expressed optimism about his potential return for the following game against Sassuolo. Additionally, he provided updates on other players’ fitness statuses, mentioning the availability of Andrea Cambiaso while noting the absence of Rabiot, Mattia De Sciglio, and Moise Kean, among others.

Addressing speculations about Kean’s potential loan move in January, Allegri refrained from discussing transfers, emphasizing the responsibility of the directors in charge. He commended Kean’s contributions to Juventus, expressing satisfaction despite his recent absence due to injury.

Regarding the lineup for the upcoming fixture, Allegri remained undecided, hinting at possible inclusions of Gatti, Bremer, Rugani, Danilo, Perin, and Locatelli, depending on the players’ fitness levels. He acknowledged the challenge of integrating Cambiaso due to his recent recovery from illness but highlighted the importance of having a fit squad for crucial substitutions during the game.

Allegri expressed optimism about Rabiot’s availability for the following match against Sassuolo while acknowledging the upcoming challenge against Frosinone. He emphasized the opponent’s resilience and their desire to upset Juventus, urging his team to show commitment and respect while aiming for a high-performance level to secure progress in the Coppa Italia. Additionally, he acknowledged the team’s defensive issues and their ongoing efforts to address these concerns.

Federico Chiesa

This season he played in total once for 66 minutes for Coppa Italia.

Federico Chiesa didn’t score any goal for Juventus. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Coppa Italia. In the last match Juventus won 2-1 against Salernitana.

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus will play the next match in Coppa Italia against Frosinone on Thursday 11th of January in Torino. The prediction is Juventus winning the match.​