Szczesny out of Juventus-Udinese match with shoulder problem

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will miss the Serie A clash with Udinese after feeling discomfort in his right shoulder ahead of Sunday’s game.

In a statement on social media, Juve said Szczesny reported the problem on the morning of the match and will be rested as a precaution.

Gianluigi Buffon looks set to start in goal at Allianz Stadium after completing 90 minutes in the midweek Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.

The 41-year-old kept a clean sheet in Germany but made a glaring error in his last Serie A appearance, the 2-2 draw against Sassuolo on December 1.

Mattia Perin has been added to the matchday squad as Maurizio Sarri’s men aim to overtake leaders Inter, who visit Fiorentina later on Sunday.

. @13Szczesny13 reported a slight discomfort in his right shoulder this morning, as such he will be rested as a precaution. Mattia Perin has been called up in his place #JuveUdinese pic.twitter.com/QbhZxOHJnL

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) December 15, 2019