Thiago Motta confirms Cambiaso return and four absences for Juventus-Inter | OneFootball

Thiago Motta has confirmed that Andrea Cambiaso will be part of the matchday group for the Derby d’Italia against reigning Serie A champions Inter on Sunday evening, but the Bianconeri are still without a handful of long-term absentees.

The Bianconeri will have Italy international Cambiaso back and available for the first time since the 2-1 loss against Antonio Conte’s Napoli at the end of January.

Thiago Motta confirms Cambiaso and Kelly availability for Juventus

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 11: Thiago Motta, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Juventus and PSV at Allianz Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

January signing Lloyd Kelly, who has been battling with illness over the last week, is also set to be available for selection for the Inter game on Sunday, Motta has confirmed.

“The team is doing well, and winning is always good. I’ve seen the guys in good shape. Tomorrow there will be no Kalulu, Bremer, Milik, Cabal, but we will have Cambiaso back. Kelly is fine”, the Juventus coach said during his pre-match press conference on Saturday.

Motta did not comment on the status of Douglas Luiz, who will also be ruled out of the Inter clash with a muscular injury according to reports on Friday. Bremer, Cabal and Milik remain out with long-term issues.

Though some consider Juve to be the underdogs heading into Sunday’s crunch match, Thiago Motta went on to stress the importance of picking up victories despite the ‘pressure’.

“The most important thing is the next game. This is a very important match where we will all feel the pressure. We have to focus 200%.”