Juventus midfielder kwadwo Asamoah is facing competition from Alex Sandro in the side's starting place in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Barcelona.

Asamoah, 28, must beat off competition from the Brazilian to earn a starting berth at the Juventus stadium in Turin.

The Ghana international was far from convincing in the side's last Seria A game to give Sandro the chance to play ahead of the African, media reports in Italy have claimed.

Manager Massimiliano Allegri is expected to rely on his tested 4-2-3-1 formation ahead of the visit of the Spanish giants.

It's unclear if Allegri will keep faith with the muscle Ghanaian or rely on the Brazilian.