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.

Douglas Luiz has endured a stop-start beginning to life at Juventus, but head coach Thiago Motta believes the best is still to come.

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.

Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz is having a tough time in Turin, but according to reports in Italy, he doesn’t want to leave the club in January. According to Tuttosport and Calciomercato.com, Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz is eager to stay in Turin and fight for a starting spot under Thiago Motta.