Reigning Serie A champions Juventus have got off to a surprisingly poor start this season, having only one point to show for their opening three league matches. They're already eight points behind league leaders Inter Milan, and need to arrest their slide as soon as possible. They'll be hoping their impressive victory over Manchester City in the Champions League gives them the boost they need to push on and pick up all three points against Genoa on Sunday.
Juventus vs. Genoa 2015 live stream: Start time, TV schedule and how to watch Serie A online
Juventus head to Genoa on Sunday still searching for their first win of the season.
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With the Genoa coach invariably setting his side up in a radical 3-4-3, Gian Piero Gasperini's side are one of the most unpredictable teams in the league. When it goes well, it can go great: they finished last season up in an impressive sixth place. However, when it goes badly, they can be torn apart at any moment. Juve have the attack to do damage, and will be hoping Genoa are still hurting after a 1-0 defeat away at Fiorentina last time out. The Grifone sit down in 11th place, having picked up three points from as many matches.
Key factor: Genoa's injury crisis
Genoa head into this game likely to miss several important players. Star goalkeeper Mattia Perin is out, and will be joined on the sidelines by veteran midfielder Tino Costa. Serge Gakpé and Leonardo Pavoletti are also both likely to miss out, possibly forcing Gasperini into starting without any natural strikers in his starting lineup. Finally, Ezequiel Muñoz and Cristian Ansaldi are both doubtful, weakening their defense. If the manage to take anything from this game, it'll be a big achievement.
Key matchup: The midfield battle
Juve's success in Serie A over the last few seasons has all been a result of their ability to dominate opposition midfields through the likes of Paul Pogba. They'll doubtless try and do the same in this match, and it'll be difficult for Genoa to stop themselves being overrun. Summer signing Blerim Džemaili could be thrown straight into the starting lineup alongside tough tackler Tomás Rincón, and they'll both have to work hard -- and get their positioning absolutely perfect -- to stop Juve finding a route through.
Genoa injuries and suspensions
Out: Mattia Perin (shoulder), Tino Costa (adductor). In doubt: Serge Gakpé (thigh), Ezequiel Muñoz, Cristian Ansaldi (unspecified), Leonardo Pavoletti (thigh).
Juventus injuries and suspensions
Out: Sami Khedira (thigh), Claudio Marchisio (thigh), Kwadwo Asamoah (knee). In doubt: None.
As mentioned above, it’s Genoa who have the worst of the injury problems. However, Juve aren’t totally unscathed: they’re still without midfielders Sami Khedira and Claudio Marchisio, and wing-back Kwadwo Asamoah.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 9 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. local
Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy
TV: beIN Sports en Español (U.S. -- Spanish), BT Sport 1 (U.K.)
Online: fubo TV (U.S.), beIN SPORTS CONNECT (U.S. and Canada), BT Sport 1 (U.K.)
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