However, the former Fiorentina star won\u2019t be fit enough for a starting role, leaving Spalletti with a major dilemma.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David could lose his starting role in Juventus lineup<\/p>\n
Following another sub-par display against Pisa<\/a>, Spalletti could be tempted to drop David, especially after watching the team\u2019s positive reaction in the second half. The Bianconeri fired blanks in the first period, but they scored four goals after the Canadian\u2019s halftime exit.<\/p>\n According to Tuttosport<\/a>, the Juventus manager could thus decide to rely on a false 9 in Udine, with two options emerging for that role.<\/p>\n With David hauled off on Saturday, Kenan Yildiz was entrusted with the task of spearheading the line.<\/p>\n The Turkish international did well in his more advanced role, creating the assist for Andrea Cambiaso\u2019s opener, before scoring the third himself to hit double figures across all competitions.<\/p>\n Kenan Yildiz & Weston McKennie could lead the line in Udine<\/p>\n If Yildiz is the club\u2019s leading goalscorer this season, Weston McKennie isn\u2019t too far behind, having scored eight in all competitions.<\/p>\n The extremely versatile Texan has featured in a variety of roles this season, including a centre-forward. Spalletti had even praised his ability to hold up the ball and bring others into the play.<\/p>\n If either Yildiz or McKennie starts as a striker against Udinese, Jeremie Boga would be the favourite to replace David in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n The Ivorian winger has been making impressive contributions off the bench, but he has yet to start a match since joining Juventus in February.<\/p>\n Finally, Francisco Conceicao should maintain his place in the lineup in any case.<\/p>\n \t\t![\"Avatar\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8358eec36d8646ef64034d20714ad880.png\")
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