Juventus play their third preseason friendly on Friday, hosting Nice at 18:00 local time. Manager Luciano Spalletti is expected to field a strong starting lineup, with Manuel Locatelli and Douglas Luiz paired in midfield, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The match serves as another step in Juventus' summer preparation. Corriere dello Sport reports that Spalletti is close to settling on his preferred XI, with the Nice game offering a chance to test combinations before the competitive season begins.
Fans can watch the fixture for free through Juventus' official website and app, the club confirmed. Italian outlets La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sportmediaset, and Sky Sport are also providing live coverage of the encounter.
Nice, a Ligue 1 side, provide a sterner test than Juventus' previous preseason opponents. The friendly is part of a series of warm-up matches designed to build fitness and sharpen tactical cohesion under Spalletti, who took charge ahead of the new campaign.
The midfield pairing of Locatelli and Douglas Luiz is one of the key experiments to watch. Both players offer different profiles—Locatelli with his defensive screening and Douglas Luiz with his box-to-box energy—and Spalletti will be looking for balance against a technically capable Nice side.
Kickoff is set for 18:00 local time, with team news expected shortly before the match. The result matters less than the performance, as Juventus continue their countdown to the start of the Serie A season.
