Juventus name starting XI for Europa League opener against NEC Nijmegen

Juventus host NEC Nijmegen at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday in the opening round of the Europa League league phase, with both managers having confirmed their starting line-ups.

Grabara starts in goal for the Italian side, with Zeki Celik, Gatti, Douglas Luiz, Kalulu and Aljbeqovic named in defence.

McKennie and Lucumi are also included from the start, while Woltemade, Sarr and Gonzalez make up the attacking players.

Juventus: Grabara, Zeki Celik, Gatti, Douglas Luiz, Kalulu, Aljbeqovic, McKennie, Lucumi, Woltemade, Sarr, Gonzalez.

NEC Nijmegen will begin with Polster in goal. Their starting line-up also features Sandler, Nejasmic, Chery, Tadic, Lebreton, Storm, Linssen, Kabar, Thomas and Bischoff.

NEC Nijmegen: Polster, Sandler, Nejasmic, Chery, Tadic, Lebreton, Storm, Linssen, Kabar, Thomas, Bischoff.