Spalletti set to drop Kolo Muani for Juventus’ clash against Genoa

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Luciano Spalletti is reportedly considering benching Randal Kolo Muani for Juventus' away game against Genoa, according to reports in Italy. The decision may not be solely to rest Kolo Muani ahead of the weekend's game against Napoli. Juventus have a tight fixture list, and Kolo Muani has underwhelmed this season, scoring just three goals in 11 appearances. Several sources, including Tuttosport and Corriere dello Sport, back this claim.

Kolo Muani has started nine Serie A games and played the full 90 minutes six times, but his performance hasn't justified his €50m price tag. Spalletti has recently paired Kolo Muani with Nick Woltemade, who has shown more improvement. Woltemade is expected to start for the third consecutive time, potentially alongside Kerim Alajbegovic against Genoa.

Tuttosport reports that Spalletti will likely confirm a 3-5-2 system against Genoa. The final team news will be revealed at a pre-match press conference at 16:00 CET later today. Juventus are also reportedly looking to strengthen their squad in the January window, with Monaco's Folarin Balogun a potential target.