Reports Vlahovic set for first Juventus start of 2025-26 in Derby d’Italia against Inter

Reports from several outlets suggest that Dusan Vlahovic is in line to earn his first Juventus start of the 2025-26 season in the Derby d’Italia against fierce rivals Inter on Saturday afternoon. 

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Vlahovic is into the final year of his Bianconeri contract, and had widely been expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window in order for the club to avoid losing him on a free transfer at the end of the season. 

Despite various links away, largely to Milan during the transfer window, a transfer did not materialise, and Vlahovic was remains a Juventus player and is competing for the centre-forward position with Canada international Jonathan David and fellow new recruit Lois Openda. 

Vlahovic has started the first two matches of the season on the bench, behind starter David, but has scored in both of his substitute appearances thus far. 

Reports Vlahovic set to start against Inter

Now, according to reports from both Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport among others, Vlahovic could be brought in to start against Inter for the Derby d’Italia against Inter on Saturday. 

There are some conflicting reports on Saturday morning, however, as Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport believe that David will keep his place in the side, and that Vlahovic will again be brought off the bench. 

Official team announcements are scheduled to arrive roughly one hour and 15 minutes ahead of kick-off, which is set for 17.00 BST on Saturday afternoon.