It’s the dawn of another international break and 16 Bianconeri players have linked up with their respective national sides for the coming week or so.
Eight Juventus players – five of which representing Italy – will be involved in high-stakes playoff matches, which will decide their country’s place at the World Cup in Russia.
Another eight, meanwhile, are getting set to play in friendly games, having already qualified for next summer’s tournament.
Here’s a comprehensive list of their engagements across the globe:
(All times listed in Central European Time)
World Cup 2018 Playoffs
ITALY - Buffon, Barzagli, Bernardeschi, Chiellini, Rugani
Sweden vs. Italy (Friday 10/11, 20.45);
Italy vs. Sweden (Monday 13/11, 20.45).
CROATIA - Mandzukic
Croatia vs. Greece (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);
Greece vs. Croatia (Sunday 12/11, 20.45).
SWITZERLAND - Lichtsteiner
Northern Ireland vs. Switzerland (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);
Switzerland vs. Northern Ireland (Sunday 12/11, 18.00).
MOROCCO – Benatia
Ivory Coast vs. Morocco (Saturday 11/11, 18.30).
International Friendlies
ARGENTINA - Dybala
Russia vs. Argentina (Saturday 11/11, 14.00);
Nigeria vs. Argentina (Tuesday 14/11, 17.30).
BRAZIL - Alex Sandro & Douglas Costa
Japan vs. Brazil (Friday 10/11, 13.00);
England vs. Brazil (Tuesday 14/11, 21.00).
COLOMBIA - Cuadrado
South Korea vs. Colombia (Friday 10/11, 12.00);
China vs. Colombia (Tuesday 14/11, 12.35).
URUGUAY - Bentancur
Poland vs. Uruguay (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);
Austria vs. Uruguay (Tuesday 14/11, 20.45).
POLAND - Szczesny
Poland vs. Uruguay (Thursday 09/11, 20.45);
Mexico vs. Poland (Monday 13/11, 20.45).
FRANCE - Matuidi
France vs. Wales (Friday 10/11, 21.00);
Germany vs. France (Tuesday 14/11, 20.45).
GERMANY - Khedira
England vs. Germany (Friday 10/11, 21.00);
Germany vs. France (Tuesday 14/11, 20.45).