Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is prepared to hand youngster Kerim Alajbegovic increased responsibility for the team's Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday, following the player's first Serie A goal.
The 2026 Europa League fixture in the Netherlands comes after Alajbegovic marked his breakthrough in the Italian top flight. Spalletti indicated the performance warranted a larger role in the continental competition.
Juventus travel to face AZ in what represents a key group-stage encounter. The Italian side will look to build on domestic momentum as they navigate their European campaign.
