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Juventus vs Galatasaray – Spalletti: ‘Yildiz could start, Bremer at risk’ Luciano Spalletti has offered a glimpse into his thinking ahead of Juventus’ Champions League last-16 second leg against Galatasaray, with selection decisions across several key positions still yet to be finalised. The Juventus head coach spoke in the build-up to the tie, with his side needing to overturn a 5-2 deficit in the return fixture. The contest promises to be a tense affair, and Spalletti’s team news will be closely scrutinised given the stakes involved and a number of fitness doubts hanging over the squad. ............ Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated update concerned Kenan Yildiz, and Spalletti’s words will delight supporters. “Yildiz wants to be involved, all the signals he has sent point in that direction,” he said. “He could start from the first minute.” ............ At the back, however, there is more uncertainty. Spalletti confirmed that Gleison Bremer remains a doubt, with a final assessment planned for the morning of the match. “There is a degree of risk with Bremer, we will evaluate carefully tomorrow morning,” he said, leaving his defensive options open. ............ In midfield, Spalletti indicated that either Teun Koopmeiners or Weston McKennie could operate on the left side, describing it as one of the likely options without fully committing to either. ............ “There is a need to protect certain situations, but in this case it could be that way,” Spalletti said carefully. Whatever the starting eleven, Spalletti left no doubt about what he demands from his players. “I will never be satisfied if we do not qualify,” he said plainly. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-galatasaray-spalletti-yildiz-bremer/

Rampulla believes Juventus can turn around the Galatasaray match Michelangelo Rampulla believes Juventus can overturn their deficit against Galatasaray if they approach the decisive fixture with greater defensive discipline. Juventus will face Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off return leg this week, seeking to recover from a 5-2 defeat in the first encounter. While the Bianconeri enjoyed a promising campaign under Luciano Spalletti for much of the season, recent performances have raised concerns. A home defeat to Como followed shortly after their loss in Turkiye, compounding the pressure ahead of this crucial European tie. ............ Rampulla is confident that a turnaround is possible, but only if Juventus show significant improvement at the back. He said, “Juve have the quality and the chance to turn the result around, but they’ll have to be very careful defensively. Otherwise, everything will become more complicated. We’ll have to avoid the same mistakes as the Como match, especially the way you conceded Caqueret’s second goal on the counterattack.” His comments underline the importance of concentration and organisation. Conceding on the counterattack, as happened against Como, would severely undermine any hopes of recovery. Juventus must therefore balance ambition with caution. ............ Although recent results have dented confidence, the squad possesses the technical ability and experience required for a comeback. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-believes-juventus-can-turn-around-the-galatasaray-match/

Il muro giallo ha spazzato via i campioni

POVERA INTER

Spettacolare mon ami

No ma non fa niente

Bastoni manda a fa.nculo l'arbitro come un bambinello

Perché grida dal dolore ..... immaginario

Pressano bene i norvegesi

Gli arbitri si lamentano perché i giocatori non collaborano e cercano di fregarli. Ma sono gli arbitri stessi a volere questo atteggiamento visto che non ammoniscono i simulatori. Di che si lamentano poi?

Gravina e Ceferin gli stanno telefonando per non approvare la sua direzione di gara

Juventus probable lineup vs Galatasaray: Two doubts for Spalletti On Wednesday, Juventus will attempt to pull off a miraculous comeback when they host Galatasaray for the second leg of the Champions League playoffs. The Bianconeri suffered an embarrassing 2-5 defeat in Istanbul after being reduced to 10 men, so they need outscore their visitors by three goals just to equalise the score on aggregate. ............ Dusan Vlahovic, Arkadiusz Milik and Emil Holm are all out with injuries, while Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal will be serving suspensions. Moreover, Gleison Bremer and Kenan Yildiz are both dealing with physical issues, so even if they pass a late athletic test, they might not be fit enough to start. ............ Spalletti is still pondering whether to entrust the under-fire Michele Di Gregorio with the starting gloves or drop him in favour of Mattia Perin. With Bremer practically ruled out, the three-man backline almost picks it, with Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly all tipped to start. ............ In the middle of the park, Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram will maintain their automatic starting roles, while Weston McKennie should operate as a right wing-back, with Filip Kostic emerging as the most natural candidate for a place on the left in the absence of Cabal and Cambiaso. ............ If Yildiz doesn’t make it, Spalletti will have to choose between Fabio Miretti and Jeremie Boga for the left attacking-midfielder role, while Francisco Conceicao is almost guaranteed a starting spot on the right wing. ............ Juventus Probable XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio (Perin); Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; Conceicao, Miretti (Boga); David. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-probable-lineup-vs-galatasaray-two-doubts-for-spalletti/

Preview: Juventus vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups Requiring a minor miracle to gain Champions League redemption, fallen giants Juventus will welcome Galatasaray to Turin on Wednesday evening. Last week, the Italian side were thumped 5-2 in Istanbul, so Gala are huge favourites to win their playoff tie and stride straight through to the last 16. Match preview Given false hope when Teun Koopmeiners scored twice to overturn Galatasaray's early opener, Juventus fans then witnessed one of their club's worst European nights unfold in the Turkish capital last Tuesday. Juve crumbled under intense pressure during a one-sided second half, as substitute Juan Cabal capped a calamitous cameo by being sent off, and Napoli loanee Noa Lang helped himself to two goals as Gala surged into a big lead. That was just the second time that the Bianconeri have conceded five or more goals in any UEFA competition, and the first since they shipped seven against Wiener Sport-Club in the 1958-59 European Cup. So, they will need an historic performance to turn the tie around: on 49 occasions when a team has lost the first leg of a Champions League contest by at least three goals, only four have reached the next round. Two-time winners of the continent's top trophy, Juventus are now a club in crisis, having previously lost another classic Derby d’Italia to old foes Inter Milan and subsequently crumbled against Como. Juve's long unbeaten home record in Serie A - which dated back to last season - was finally ended by their fellow top-four contenders on Saturday, with a tame 2-0 defeat in Turin. A modest tally of 46 points - currently four behind the Champions League places - is their worst at this stage of any campaign since 2011, so Sunday's clash with fourth-placed Roma has a lot riding on it for both clubs. First, Luciano Spalletti's team must try to salvage some pride by beating Galatasaray for the first time in 22 years. ............ Juventus Champions League form: D W W W D L Juventus form (all competitions): W L D L L L Galatasaray Champions League form: L W W W L W Galatasaray form (all competitions): W W W W W L Team News After limping out of last week's defeat with a thigh injury - and subsequently missing the loss to Como - Juve’s defensive rock Bremer could return to action on Wednesday. Pierre Kalulu is also available after serving a controversial Serie A ban, but Spalletti will be without three full-backs, as Emil Holm is injured while Cabal and Andrea Cambiaso are both suspended. First-choice striker Jonathan David missed the trip to Turkey and was only fit enough for a cameo last weekend, so it remains to be seen whether he joins Turkish star Kenan Yildiz in the hosts' attack. Both long-term absentees, his fellow forwards Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are still ruled out. ............ Juventus possible starting lineup: Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; Conceicao, Yildiz; David Galatasaray possible starting lineup: Cakir; Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Akgun, Lang; Osimhen ............ We say: Juventus 3-2 Galatasaray (Galatasaray win 7-5 on aggregate) Juve must go full gas from the first whistle, so they will surely be caught out at least once, having conceded 15 times in their last five matches. While Galatasaray are far more fragile on the road, their depth of attacking riches should prove enough to seal progress. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/champions-league/preview/juventus-vs-galatasaray-prediction-team-news-lineups_592582.html

Tacconi: “Di Gregorio in coma, who would buy these players?!” Stefano Tacconi didn’t mince his words when discussing Michele Di Gregorio and the rest of the Juventus squad. The Bianconeri are currently enduring a disastrous collapse that saw them eliminated from the Coppa Italia while needing a miracle to avoid a Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray. ............ While the vast majority of Juventus players have underperformed in their most recent outings, Di Gregorio has been under scrutiny more than any other teammate after shipping in a series of avoidable goals. ............ “It feels like he’s in a coma. Unfortunately, everything that’s happening isn’t entirely his fault, but for a goalkeeper to concede from every shot on target inevitably leads to doubts,” said the 1985 Champions League winner. “Just look at the team when Bremer plays: he’s fundamental. But he’s had several injuries this season, he’s trying to get back to full fitness, and it hasn’t been easy.” It has been suggested that Luciano Spalletti could drop the under-fire goalkeeper in favour of the more experienced Mattia Perin, but Tacconi believes this would shatter the 28-year-old’s confidence. “I don’t know. That’s up to Spalletti — he has the chance and the authority to shake things up. But right now, DiGre is in a state of confusion like everyone else. “If Spalletti doesn’t want to ruin him completely, he has to give him another opportunity. Sooner or later, he’ll produce something good.” ............ “If Juventus fail to qualify for the Champions League, I’d almost be pleased. At that point the club could clear out so many players that it would finally create space for higher-level signings.” ............ “But the real issue is different: who would actually buy these players?! “The race for fourth place looks steep. A lot needs to change. And after a failure, that would only be fair. “I’d be happy not to see some of the faces currently on the pitch anymore. Finances aside, after a total collapse, you wouldn’t be seeing certain faces again.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/stefano-tacconi-michele-di-gregorio-coma-juventus/

Di Gregorio and family receive threats after poor Juventus performances Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio has been forced to disable the comments section on his social media profiles after he and his family were subjected to threats and abuse after a series of sub-par performances for the Bianconeri. The month of February has not been kind to Juventus, who have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions: A 3-0 Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Atalanta, a controversial 3-2 defeat against rivals Inter in the Derby d’Italia, a 5-2 thumping by Galatasaray in the Champions League and a 2-0 defeat at home against Como in Serie A most recently. Goalkeeper Di Gregorio has also earned his fair share of criticism after a series of poor performances between the posts. ............ There have been various matches this season in which Juventus have conceded goals that Di Gregorio should have prevented, including against Inter, Borussia Dortmund, Sporting CP, Fiorentina, Lazio, Galatasaray and Como. The disappointing displays from the Juventus stopper have led to his receiving various insults and threats on social media. Some have called him an ‘Interista’ given that he was born in Milan and spent almost 20 years on the Nerazzurri books as a youngster. Others have called him a ‘liability’ and others have referred to him as a ‘piece of sh**’. ............ According to various outlets on Tuesday morning, Di Gregorio has also received more serious threats to himself and his family, which has led him to disable the comments section on his Instagram profile. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/di-gregorio-threats-poor-juventus-performances/

McKennie set to sign new and improved contract with Juventus Weston McKennie’s future appears to be settled, as multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that he is all set to put pen to paper on a new and improved contract extension with Juventus. ............ The parties have an agreement in place over a new and improved contract extension for McKennie, which will run until the summer of 2030. ............ According to Tuesday’s reports, McKennie will earn around €4m per season in wages on his new contract. ............ The new deal for McKennie comes just a few weeks after Juventus handed a new contract to posterboy Kenan Yildiz, who is now among the highest earners at the club. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/done-deal-juventus-mckennie-new-contract/

Prandelli believes Juventus will overturn Galatasaray: ‘Why not?’ Former Italy national team head coach Cesare Prandelli believes that Juventus have what it takes to overturn their 5-2 deficit against Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off round second leg on Wednesday evening, and believes that Luciano Spalletti can be the Cristiano Ronaldo for this current Bianconeri side. ............ This is a major week for Juventus’s season, given that they will also have to take on Roma in a six-pointer in the race for the Champions League spots in Serie A on Sunday. The Bianconeri are currently in fifth place in the Serie A standings, four points shy of a spot in the Champions League positions. ............ “Scoring three or four goals against Osimhen and his teammates without conceding will be difficult, but after the first leg in Istanbul, who would have imagined Galatasaray scoring three goals in 45 minutes against the Bianconeri? Spalletti’s team can do it, why not,” said Prandelli. “If they take the lead in the first 20 minutes, the psychological aspect changes.” The last time that the Bianconeri pulled off a Champions League comeback of a similar scale was when Cristiano Ronaldo provided a hat-trick to help Juve to a 3-2 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid in the 2018-19 round of 16. Asked who could be Juventus’s Ronaldo on this occasion, Prandelli said: “Spalletti. He doesn’t take to the pitch, but he’s the one with the most experience and charisma. I don’t expect him to come up with any new ideas, I think he will focus on his most reliable players. “Galatasaray and Roma are two games which will make Juventus play for their season, and as for many of the players, their futures as well.” ............ There is also a financial element to consider, given that qualification to the Champions League round of 16 will be worth around €15m for Juventus, while a fourth-place finish in Serie A will be worth around €60m. “The coach makes technical evaluations, not economic ones,” Prandelli said. And if the directors gave the team this added pressure, they would be administrators and not footballing people. Talk of money should stay out of it.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/prandelli-juventus-will-overturn-galatasaray/

Prandelli: Juventus should sign ‘at least two’ Italy internationals including Calafiori Former Italy national team head coach Cesare Prandelli believes that Juventus should sign ‘at least two’ of three Italy internationals currently playing in the Premier League during the next summer transfer window. ............ He believes that Juve should focus on bringing in a more Italian core, and believes that they should be targeting some of the biggest names that the Azzurri have to offer. “At least two of Tonali, Donnarumma and Calafiori,” Prandelli said. ............ “After strengthening with Yildiz, I would immediately renew Spalletti, Vlahovic and McKennie if I were at the club. A way of saying: ‘there’s the base, we’ll come to the rest later’.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/prandelli-juventus-sign-two-italy-intnls/

Alessio Tacchinardi worries that Spalletti may no longer trust players Alessio Tacchinardi has expressed concern that Luciano Spalletti may begin to lose faith in his Juventus players, warning that such a shift could prove damaging at a crucial stage of the season. When Spalletti arrived in Turin last year, he was confident he could achieve success with the squad at his disposal. Juventus possess some of the finest and most expensive players in Serie A, and the Bianconeri believed they required a manager capable of maximising that talent. In Spalletti, they appeared to have found the right solution. ............ For much of his tenure, Spalletti has overseen encouraging progress. Juventus enjoyed an impressive run of form in recent months, suggesting that stability and belief had been restored. However, momentum has stalled. Their defeat to Como at the weekend extended a worrying sequence, with the team now winless in their last five matches and having lost four of those fixtures. ............ Tacchinardi has urged Spalletti not to waver in his public backing of the squad. He said: “It seemed like Spalletti had given this team consistency, but then there was a reversal, many steps backwards, and the things Spalletti is saying now, if this is our level and there’s cause for concern, then I hope he doesn’t start losing faith in his players, who he’s always said are the best of all and are doing great things. Therefore, because it’s a team that doesn’t have great charisma, great personality, if they also lose the confidence of their coach, they could really struggle between now and the end of the season.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/alessio-tacchinardi-worries-that-spalletti-may-no-longer-trust-players/

Senza spiegazione, io chiuderei.

Oppure teniamo Di Greggorio e Perrin

Mi auguro che Bastoni venga fischiato a prescindere in tutti gli stadi italiani. Anche quando gioca in nazionale.

Mi rallegro di aver vissuto negli anni del dominio della Juventus. Ho visto giocare Bettega e Anastasi. Oggi giocano David e Openda. Ho visto giocare Platini. Oggi gioca Locatelli. Ho visto giocare Zoff e Buffon. Oggi gioca Di Gregorio. Ho visto giocare Cabrini. Oggi gioca Cambiaso. Ho visto giocare il Barone Causio. Oggi gioca Conceicao. Preferisco fermarmi qui perché mi sto intristendo.