Nigeria defender, William Troost-Ekong suffered his second defeat of the season with Udinese who were beaten 4-1 by in the Italian Seria A on Friday night at the Allianz Stadium. The first time both sides met this season, Juve won 2-0.
Ekong who was in action for the full 90 minutes watched helplessly as the league leaders who were without some of their key players overran Udinese.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Mario Mandzukic, Giorgio Chiellini and Mattio de Sciglio were rested for the clash ahead of next week’s must win Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
The centre-back who is expected in the Eagles camp from next week for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles has now featured 26 times for Udinese following his summer arrival from Turkish club, Buraspor.
Italian youngster Moise Kean struck twice in the 11th minute and six minutes before the first interval with former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can adding the third from the spot in the 67th minute.
Blaise Matuidi got the fourth five minutes later after he was set up by Rodrigo Bentacur.
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Kevin Lasagna got Udinese’s consolatory goal six minutes later.