From what was reported by Sky Sport's Giovanni Guardalà, Massimiliano Allegri is thinking about putting Mario Mandzukic as a striker, letting Gonzalo Higuain on the bench for the second time in a row after the Derby della Mole. In the 4-2-3-1, Buffon confirmed behind Sandro - Barzagli - Chiellini - Sturaro, Pjanic - Matuidi, Cuadrado - Dybala - D.Costa.