Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz will return to action when they host Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday, coach Thiago Motta said, adding that the Brazilian has his full support despite injury setbacks.

Thiago Motta named four players in doubt who will be available for Sunday’s clash against Fiorentina, including Douglas Luiz and Nico Gonzalez, adding that he’s ‘200% focused’ on having a

Douglas Luiz risks becoming yet another midfield flop at Juventus as he has yet to justify the club's decision to bring him to Turin.

Juventus head coach Thiago Motta has backed midfielder Douglas Luiz to play a starring role in his side upon his return to action against Fiorentina.

Ultimately, while Douglas Luiz possesses an undeniable quality, his future may lie elsewhere. Juventus would be wise to focus on players who seamlessly fit into Motta’s vision, as time and resources spent trying to reshape Luiz could be better utilized elsewhere.

Douglas Luiz has endured a difficult start to life in Turin, making just 11 appearances across all competitions after suffering a muscle issue following his move from Aston Villa