Juventus overcame an inspired performance by goalkeeper Federico Agliardi and extra time to knock Bologna out of the Coppa Italia.

Juventus boss Antonio Conte will make changes to his preferred starting XI when the Old Lady host Bologna in the Coppa Italia on Thursday.

The tactician confirmed in a Press conference on Wednesday that he would use the tie to give some of his fringe players the chance to impress.

Juventus boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that he’ll rest numerous first team players in Thursday’s Coppa Italia tie against Bologna.

Although the tactician has admitted that winning the trophy is important, he will give some of Juve’s reserves a chance to shine at Juventus Stadium.

History favours Juventus in their home Coppa Italia ties with Bologna, but it is not all bad news for the Rossoblu.

The two teams meet in the Italian Cup on Thursday night for the seventh time in a Turin Coppa clash.

Winning the Coppa Italia is a priority for Juventus boss Antonio Conte this season.

The Old Lady make their debut in the competition on Thursday when they entertain Bologna in Turin.

“We shouldn’t be thinking about the Serie A game against Roma on Monday,” the tactician commented. “We have to focus on the Cup.

The Coppa Italia last 16 ties will kick off next week when Juventus take on Bologna in Turin.

Following the completion of the previous round, the Lega Calcio have now confirmed the dates and times for the next batch of games.

The encounters, which will take place in December and January, are one-legged knock-out ties.

Serie A side Cesena will face Napoli in the next round of the Coppa Italia after beating Gubbio on Wednesday.

Parma fell to a shock 2-0 home defeat against Verona, while Novara conquered Catania 3-2 in the Coppa Italia.

The Fourth Round continued with two games this evening and both brought up big shocks.

Serie A stalwarts Parma were stunned at the Stadio Tardini by Serie B outfit Hellas Verona, as Ferrari and Juanito Gomez got the goals.

It means Verona go on to play Lazio in the next round.

Genoa and Siena won through to the Coppa Italia Round of 16, but only after late scares in their respective matches.

Fiorentina are through to the Coppa Italia’s Round of 16 after seeing off local rivals Empoli in the fourth round on Thursday evening.