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Vlahovic could be out for as much as 5 months at Juventus There is some confusion over how long Dusan Vlahovic will be out for at Juventus, as Luciano Spalletti said a minimum of 2-3 months, but Sky Sport Italia report that could be as long as 5 months. ............ The statement from the club notes that “further medical consultations will be necessary to determine the appropriate treatment.” This will inevitably affect the recovery time, as Vlahovic will see a specialist and then decide along with the Juve medical staff whether or not to opt for a surgical intervention. ............ Coach Spalletti said in his press conference today that it will take at least two or three months for a full recovery, but this might be over-optimistic. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/report-vlahovic-could-be-out-for-5-months/

Spalletti previews Juventus vs. Udinese: ‘Would have preferred to have Vlahovic available’ Luciano Spalletti admits that he would have ‘preferred to have Dusan Vlahovic available’ for Tuesday evening’s Coppa Italia clash with Udinese, but is adamant that his team have to find a way to win in the cup, and that they need to do so by playing ‘beautiful’ football. ............ “We have to expect a few changes because we’ve struggled physically and mentally over the last few days. The whole group is working as best as possible and everyone deserves a spot.” And on Vlahovic specifically, Spalletti said: “As far as precise timings are concerned, you have to talk to the doctors, they’re the ones who know these things. As far as I’m concerned, he will be out of action for two to three months. “The football is a ball that bounces and spins, chances come and go. Now it’s a matter of grasping them and showing how to use them. Everything is possible, but I would have preferred to have (Vlahovic) available because he’s a big part of this team.” ............ “Obviously we have to win important games, but you have to be successful and play well, maybe even beautifully. Supporters have a fine palate here. Winning is not enough, you also have to play well. We will try to do both, but in the meantime, we’re starting to win games. “For us, at the moment, they’re all big tests. We want to give the supporters a better spectacle and bring good results. I don’t know who we’d face in the next round, I’m only thinking about this one.” ............ “Miretti is a man, not a boy. He has great timing, knowing when to take an extra touch, when to get it out of your feet and has the personality to go and create the unexpected. Good players know how to do the unexpected, and he knows how to do it. “It was good to try him in a different role to the one he played out on loan. He saw the ball from different perspectives and it served him well. I think his role is as a midfielder, but the fact that he knows how to adapt certainly helps the team.” ............ Spalletti said: “Zhegrova is coming off a long injury, but he’s a footballer, a lit fuse. When he starts, he could explode at any moment. He has that flair, you don’t know what he could do at any given moment. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/coppa-italia-spalletti-pre-juventus-vs-udinese/

Major blow for Spalletti as Juventus confirm Vlahovic suffered high-grade lesion Juventus will be without Dusan Vlahovic for a substantial period, as the striker’s serious injury has been confirmed. The Serbian hurt himself while attempting a shot on goal during the first half of Saturday’s Serie A contest against Cagliari. He left the pitch in visible agony, assisted by members of the medical staff. ............ However, Luciano Spalletti’s worst fears have now been confirmed, as the club has now released a statement revealing that Vlahovic has indeed suffered a high-grade lesion. “Following the muscle problem he suffered during the Juventus Men’s First Team match against Cagliari, Dusan Vlahovic underwent further radiological examinations at J|Medical this morning,” read the note published on the official Juventus website on Monday afternoon. “The tests revealed a high-grade injury to the muscle-tendon junction of the left adductor longus. Further medical consultations will be necessary to determine the most appropriate treatment.” ............ Nevertheless, Vlahovic will certainly remain out of action for several months (3?), forcing Spalletti to resort to the misfiring Jonathan David and Lois Openda, or even reinvent Kenan Yildiz as a False 9, as suggested by some pundits, including Hernanes. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/major-blow-for-spalletti-as-juventus-confirm-vlahovic-suffered-high-grade-lesion/

Giaccherini explains why Yildiz reminds him of Cristiano Ronaldo Emanuele Giaccherini compares Juventus superstar Kenan Yildiz to the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. Since bursting on the scene, the Turkish attacker has often drawn comparisons to Juventus icon, Alessandro Del Piero, who also happens to be his role model. The bond between the youngster and the 2006 World Cup winner only solidified when the former inherited the latter’s Number 10 shirt. ............ Nevertheless, Giaccherini picked up some similarities between Juve’s man of the hour and CR7. ............ “Yildiz is changing his style of play because his characteristics are also changing,” noted the former Juventus and Cesena player. “Last season, Yildiz used to dribble more; now he’s more of a striker. He reminds me a bit of Cristiano Ronaldo. For me, he’s a complete player.” “He’s certainly a top-notch player. He makes the difference and is as decisive as he was in the Champions League (against Bodo/Glimt).” ............ “It was important to show consistency and also put in a performance of real character. “The first 20 minutes weren’t great, but then the team responded with character and determination, which then created the conditions to score more goals.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-giaccherini-kenan-yildiz-cristiano-ronaldo/

McKennie already has one foot out the door Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie is reportedly edging closer to the exit door, with the club struggling to renew his contract. The American has been plying his trade in Turin since 2020, making him the most senior outfielder behind Daniele Rugani. ............ The USMNT star has been an almost automatic starter under Luciano Spalletti, who has been capitalising on the player’s immense versatility. The Texan has mostly been fielded as a wing-back, but also operated as an attacking midfielder, in addition to his original role in the middle of the park. But with his contract expiring at the end of the season, McKennie’s future remains shrouded in mystery. ............ McKennie is seeking a pay rise on his current €3 million yearly salary, but Juventus aren’t willing to meet his demands, at least at this stage of the negotiations. So, as things stand at the moment, the former Schalke star is more likely to leave Continassa at the end of the season than dwell beyond the summer. McKennie will be free to negotiate with any other club starting February, and even sign a pre-contract. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/weston-mckennie-leave-juventus-summer/

Negotiations between Juventus & out-of-contract star will go down to the wire Juventus are still expected to resume their negotiations with Dusan Vlahovic, but the new round of talks could take place at the end of the season. The Serbian is currently running on an expiring contract, and many believe this will be his final campaign at the Allianz Stadium. ............ But sadly for Luciano Spalletti, he has now lost the centre-forward’s services to what appears to be a serious injury. The Serbian international is expected to undergo the required clinical tests at the J|Medical Centre on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. Nevertheless, the feeling is that the player could be ruled out of action for several months. ............ Vlahovic’s absence will also delay any planned contract talks between the club and the player’s entourage. Hence, the source believes that the striker’s fate will only be decided at the end of the season. The two parties will either make a remarkable turnaround and reach an agreement on a new contract (certainly with lower figures) or decide to part ways, allowing the player to join a new club as a free agent. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/contract-talks-juventus-dusan-vlahovic-wire/

Six Juventus players set to return to the starting lineup in Coppa Italia Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti will rotate his starting lineup for the Coppa Italia encounter against Udinese. The Old Lady will kickstart her cup campaign by hosting the Friulians at the Allianz Stadium in Turin for a Round of 16 tie. ............ The Bianconeri’s starting lineup against the Zebrette will feature a host of changes. The first is Federico Gatti, who fell ill in recent weeks, but should finally be able to reclaim his starting berth. ............ Juan Cabal will get the nod as well, although it remains to be seen if he’ll replace Teun Koopmeiners in the backline, or Andrea Cambiaso on the wing. Speaking of the wingback slots, the almost forgotten Joao Mario should finally get the opportunity to prove his worth for Spalletti. The Portuguese should start on the right flank. In the middle of the park, the manager is determined to field Fabio Miretti, who has recently won him over. ............ Edon Zhegrova could be fielded from the start, in addition to one between Jonathan David and Lois Openda, or potentially both. On the other hand, Mattia Perin should maintain his place between the sticks for the third match in a row, allowing Michele Di Gregorio additional time to recover from gastroenteritis. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/six-juventus-players-set-to-return-to-the-starting-lineup-in-coppa-italia/

Spalletti consider launching interesting Juventus attacking trio after losing Vlahovic Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti will have to come up with a new solution in attack, as Dusan Vlahovic could be out for a while. The Italian tactician had been heavily relying on the Serbian bomber since his arrival at the club, starting him on five out of six occasions. ............ Following his injury in the first half, Vlahovic was replaced by Jonathan David, who endured a rough night, culminating in boos and jeers from his own supporters at the Allianz Stadium. Moreover, Lois Openda didn’t fare much better in his late cameo. The two struggling summer signings were both on target in midweek against Bodo/Glimt, but they have only scored three goals between them since arriving in Turin. ............ As the source explains, the 66-year-old views Openda as a centre-forward who knows how to attack the space. On the other hand, David can operate as a second striker, as he’s capable of linking the lines. Moreover, Spalletti could seize the opportunity to launch Yildiz in a more central role, where he can pull the strings and act as a traditional Serie A number 10, commonly known as a Trequartista. In this case, Francisco Coneicao could pay the ultimate price, but he would still find space, reassures Albanese. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-consider-launching-interesting-juventus-attacking-trio-after-losing-vlahovic/

Albanese fires Yildiz contract warning: Why Juventus offer could fall short Juventus have been told to act swiftly and decisively to find an agreement with Kenan Yildiz and his entourage as soon as possible; otherwise, they could face serious repercussions. ............ Yildiz has now cemented himself as the biggest attraction at Juventus. However, his current salary of €1.7 million per season doesn’t truly reflect his immense status at the club. Therefore, both parties are keen to rectify the situation, but signing a new and improved contract that would tie the player to the club for years to come. However, the negotiations haven’t been completely straightforward, as the two sides still have a gap to bridge. ............ Journalist Giovanni Albanese said Juventus must accelerate their efforts on this front to avoid an undesirable situation. The club insider reveals that the Bianconeri are willing to offer the 20-year-old a contract worth €5 million per year. Nevertheless, this figure might no longer be sufficient to convince the player and his representatives, especially following his recent exploits. ............ Therefore, Albanese warns that Yildiz’s salary request could soar if he continues to deliver such scintillating displays. And with a host of rich Premier League giants lurking in the shadows, Juventus risk getting splashed out of the water. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/albanese-fires-yildiz-contract-warning-why-juventus-offer-could-fall-short/

Capello impressed by ‘class’ Yildiz in Juventus 2-1 Cagliari: ‘Capable of dragging the team’ Fabio Capello was full of praise for the ‘class’ Kenan Yildiz after his performance in Juventus’s 2-1 victory over Cagliari on Saturday, and feels that the Turk is a player who is ‘capable of dragging a team on his own’. The 20-year-old Bianconeri star scored a first-half brace to send Juventus on their way to victory after briefly falling behind to a Sebastiano Esposito strike at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday. ............ Yildiz has recorded a staggering two goals and three assists over those last two games, and Capello believes that the Bianconeri ace has the world at his feet. ............ “I noticed two interesting similarities in these last two victories,” Capello wrote. “Firstly, the Bianconeri had to come from behind against Cagliari, just as they had to against Bodo. The reaction was good, Spalletti has found that character that he needs. “Second is the Yildiz factor. The Turk was decisive again after inspiring off the bench in Norway. Yesterday, he decided the game with a brilliant brace, playing as a true striker on the afternoon that Vlahovic was injured. “There’s no point in beating around the bush, Yildiz is only 20 years old but already a key player for this Juve side.” ............ “Aside from his class and his great shooting, which he has already shown before, game after game he is also showing that he has great character. He always manages to make an impact, either as a starter or off the bench. “The coach and the club can smile, these are the sorts of players who are capable of dragging a team on their own and that can take them a long way.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/yildiz-impresses-capello-juventus-2-1-cagliari/

The new Koopmeiners is worth 60 million plus bonus for Juventus Teun Koopmeiners has finally found some confidence in his new Juventus role and can leave circa 60 million doubts (including bonuses) behind him. ............ They had to go back to the basics, such as his good feet, which is the main reason why a change of position to the left side of a three-man defence is the ideal short-cut to start quality moves from the back. ............ Luciano Spalletti’s idea worked, Koopmeiners is playing with a whole new spirit, he no longer feels that pressure, and if he had made the most of that big opportunity to score in yesterday’s 2-1 win over Cagliari, then it would’ve been a perfect Saturday for the Dutchman. Now the issue is waiting to figure out what decisions Spalletti will make when Gleison Bremer returns to the defence, as we could see Koopmeiners return to his midfield origins. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/the-new-koopmeiners-worth-60-million-juventus/

Sarebbe stato molto piú grave perdere Yildiz per un lungo periodo

I pentaperati la fanno sempre franca ...... Gomitata di Lautaro Piede a martello di Bastoni Per il "solito" arbitro Guida nessuna infrazione!

“What do you want?!” – Spalletti had a confrontation with Juventus fan during Cagliari win Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti decided to respond to a fan who was jeering the team during the 2-1 victory over Cagliari. ............ While they managed to collect three important points, Juve’s display wasn’t entirely convincing, especially in the early going. The team was operating on a rather slow tempo, with the fans growing increasingly frustrated. At one point, the manager heard a fan behind him hurling abuse at his players. “You suck,” said the supporter in reference to Juve’s uninspiring display. While Spalletti could have let it slide, he decided to confront the fan, asking him: “But what do you want?!”, before swiftly resuming his duties on the sidelines. The episode went viral on social media. ............ It should be noted that this incident isn’t the first of its kind at the Allianz Stadium, as Max Allegri had done likewise in the past, urging the fans to show more respect to his Juventus players at the time. ............ Although the team’s overall display remains below expectations, many would argue that Juve are beginning to show promising signs, while others insist that the current squad has its limitations. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-had-a-confrontation-with-juventus-fan-during-cagliari-win/

Hernanes picks the Juventus player who should replace Vlahovic, snubs David & Openda Former Juventus midfielder Hernanes believes Kenan Yildiz would be the best solution to replace the injured Dusan Vlahovic. ............ After sustaining the knock, Vlahovic was replaced by Jonathan David in the first half. However, the Canadian failed to impress. The Bianconeri crowd at the Allianz Stadium eventually turned on him, as evidenced by the audible jeers and whistles. For his part, Lois Openda entered the match in the final stages, and didn’t convince either. ............ Hernanes suggested an unconventional solution, pitching the idea of fielding Yildiz as a false 9, while analysing Vlahovic’s shooting technique. “You could always get hurt when attempting a shot, as you need the right technique. Coordination is everything, and when you kick the ball, it’s important to distribute the force,” explained the former Lazio, Inter and Juventus midfielder. “For me, his absence will cause a serious issue, especially given Juve’s schedule. I would play Yildiz as a false nine, as David and Openda are having some difficulties.” ............ Hernanes also urged the young Turk to operate in a more central role and to decide matches more often. “To become a great player, he needs to make an impact more often, like he did against Cagliari. To do so, he needs to be closer to the penalty box. Instead, he played with his feet on the line too many times. He has to roam the pitch, get the ball, as all his goals come from the central area.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/hernanes-juventus-replace-vlahovic-kenan-yildiz/

Ravezzani: Comolli will be irritated by Spalletti’s ‘poor’ comment on Juventus duo Italian journalist Fabio Ravezzani believes Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti may have irked the club’s CEO, Damien Comolli, with his latest comments. ............ The contest against the Sardinians also witnessed an injury for Dusan Vlahovic, who left the pitch in great agony, and could be out of action for months. The Serbian was replaced by Jonathan David, who once again failed to inspire and ended up being jeered by his own supporters. For his part, Lois Openda was introduced in the final minutes, and he didn’t fare much better. These displays left the fans anxious, wondering how these two strikers would cope in the coming months. ............ After the match, Spalletti noted that it is up to the Canadian and Belgian to prove they aren’t as ‘poor’ as their detractors claim. ............ “Juventus needed an hour to break down Cagliari, but ultimately earned a convincing win, with Yildiz and Conceicao standing out,” posted the TeleLombardia director. “Far more puzzling were Spalletti’s words: with Vlahovic out, instead of defending Openda and David, he said that ‘everyone considers them poor’ and it’s up to them to prove otherwise. “Comments like that don’t help them — they undermine them. Comolli surely won’t have appreciated it.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ravezzani-comolli-luciano-spalletti-juventus-david-openda/

Spalletti tells David and Openda what they need to avoid Juventus’ ‘slap’ Luciano Spalletti says Jonathan David and Lois Openda should not be ‘timid’ and have a bit of ‘di**face’ to emerge at Juventus, otherwise opponents will ‘slap’ them around. ............ Reporter Nicola Balice asked Spalletti on Saturday what he expects from David and Openda in the coming weeks, given that they’ll likely compete for a starting spot up front. ............ “We also have other solutions, but the analysis is clear and easy,” Spalletti replied. “Openda and David are central forwards. David might be better as a second striker because of how he links up with the team, even though everyone says the opposite. Maybe when it comes to attacking space, it’s the opposite. One is about depth and speed, the other is more about link-up play, cleaner in possession.” ............ “If the team puts them in the right conditions, they’re good at scoring goals because both of them have scored in the past,” Spalletti continued. ............ “In terms of personality, they’re very sensitive, good guys. I gladly hug them because they need that. They would need to score two or three goals in a row to gain confidence and feel calmer. But in football, you have to earn it and do it yourself. Once you nail down your role, you take on that posture and do what you need to do. As things are, it’s not enough. Everyone has doubts, and only they can clear them. They need to have that self-esteem and a bit of a di**face, otherwise others notice it, and if you’re timid, they’ll slap. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-david-openda-avoid-juventus-slap/

Juventus player ratings vs Cagliari: Efficient Yildiz saves the day At the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Juventus rounded off a positive week by earning a narrow victory over their visitors, Cagliari. The Rossoblu stunned the home crowds by taking a shocking lead in the 26th minute through Sebastiano Esposito, but Kenan Yildiz immediately replied with a well-taken half-volley, before finishing off a wonderful team play that gave the Bianconeri the lead just before half-time. ............ Juventus XI (3-4-2-1) Mattia Perin – 6 ............ Pierre Kalulu – 7.5 A fabulous display from the Frenchman who held his own at the back, and showcased his ever-improving attacking skills by drawing a few fouls and, more importantly, providing the assist on the winner. Lloyd Kelly – 7 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 7 The Dutchman hardly looked like a player fielded out of position. He also came agonisingly close to scoring in the second half. Weston McKennie – 7 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 7 The Juventus captain ran more than anyone else on the field. His passes were always on cue, and when his attacking teammates weren’t able to charge the ball forward in the final minutes, he still had the energy to do it himself. Khephren Thuram – 6.5 ............ Filip Kostic – 4 The wing-back was put out of his misery at half-time before he could cause further damage. Had a torrid time against the younger Marco Palestra, who dispossessed him on the opener. He was equally dreadful in the attacking phase. Francisco Conceicao – 6.5 The Portuguese was a true livewire, dribbling past his markers on numerous occasions. However, he was guilty of squandering three inviting chances Kenan Yildiz – 8 Although he didn’t see the ball as much as Conceicao, the Turkish youngster only needed two shots to turn the match upside-down. His composure and efficiency are remarkable for his age. Dusan Vlahovic – 5.5 The Serbian had a quiet half hour before suffering an injury after attempting a shot on target. Perhaps Spalletti should have heeded the warning signs, as the striker had been physically struggling over the past few weeks. Substitutes Jonathan David – 5 After his last-minute winner in midweek, the Canadian was harshly booed by his own supporters after squandering possession one too many times. Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 Palestra’s free rein on the flank ended when Cambiaso took the field after the interval. The wing-back offered a vital contribution in both phases Fabio Miretti – 6.5 The young midfielder has taken his game up a notch, as confirmed by his fruitful cameo. Won back possession on several occasions and helped the team advance the play. Juan Cabal – N/A Lois Openda – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-cagliari-efficient-yildiz-saves-the-day/

Pisa-Inter 0-0. L'arbitro non lo permetterá fino alla fine.

Lois Openda e Jonathan David

Juventus 2 - Cagliari 1: Initial reaction and random observations Kenan Yildiz may be 20 years old and still relatively young in the game top-flight football, but he has already shown the kind of qualities that make you believe he is capable of putting a team on his back and flipping things in Juventus’ favor. He’s done it before, and he did it again on a chilly late-November night in Turin. After falling behind another potential relegation battler thanks to one of those classic “you did this to yourselves” kind of mistakes, Juventus’ young but incredibly talented No. 10 sprung into action. He tied things up mere seconds after Cagliari scored the opening goal on Saturday night, then put Juve ahead on the brink of halftime with a fantastic run through the Sardinians defensive third to score what proved to be the game-winner in a 2-1 victory at the Allianz Stadium. It was a win that Juventus desperately needed to not only keep pace with the top six in Serie A — boy, does that sound weird to type out considering this club’s history — but also cap a victorious week that also saw the Bianconeri claim their first European win of the 2025-26 season. And they can thank their budding star for just that. Or, as our buddy Sergio Romero said: “One team has Kenan Yildiz and the other one does not.” It might sound simplistic, but it’s very much the truth. When Juventus needed Yildiz to snap the team out of their slumber and turn another deficit against a team in the bottom half of the table, there he was to do just that. This was a performance that really didn’t look very good until Yildiz’s first goal o the night, and that was something that clearly clicked things into gear after Juve’s latest defensive miscue at the back led to Cagliari taking the lead. ............ You combine what Yildiz did against Cagliari with what he did against Bodø/Glimt midweek and it’s hard not to think that he’s looking more like the player from the beginning of the season as compared to the one who looked tired and worn out after playing so many minutes without much rest at all over the last month or so. Say whatever you want about the level of competition, but Juve needed Yildiz to be the Yildiz from August and September where he was easily one of the best players on the field. He did that in Norway. He did it again four days later back home in Turin. And what a surprise — Juve ended up winning both of those games. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Kenan Yildiz good. Kenan Yildiz very, very good. Personally, I think Juventus should just get this contract matter settled and give Yildiz a nice raise that comes with it. Do it — do it now. And in typical Yildiz fashion, neither goal was what you would consider an easy finish. That boy good. Prayer circle for Dusan Vlahovic’s muscle injury and that he won’t miss too much time. You don’t often see that kind of reaction to what looked to be a relatively simple shot attempt. But he knew something wasn’t right immediately and the frustration he showed as he walked off the field told me he might be thinking he’s going to miss a bit of time. So if Loïs Openda and/or Jonathan David want to start scoring goals again like they did on Tuesday against Bodø/Glimt, that sure would be a nice little development. ............ Perin made a couple of nice saves and looked pretty cool in the yellow keeper kit. Pretty nice guy to have as your backup goalkeeper. Look at me putting some praise on Filip Kostic in the Cagliari match preview and he goes out and makes just a boneheaded error that directly led to the opening goal. Thanks a bunch, Pippo. That halftime hook of Kostic for Cambiaso made a lot of sense, too. This just wasn’t Kostic’s night — which, again, was totally great timing considering what I said about him about 18 hours earlier on this very website. ............ With all the praise for Yildiz going around — and rightfully so with the two goals he scored — let’s not forget that Francisco Conceição had himself a pretty good game himself. He probably deserved a goal. He could have had a goal! Either way, Chico played well and Juve need more of that. ............ More Fabio Miretti minutes. We’ll take those, too. He should get a nice amount of minutes for the Coppa Italia tie midweek against Udinese. Hopefully he keeps playing well. Manuel Locatelli’s passing was pretty on point in this one. Didn’t matter if it was short- or long-range attempts, too. He pretty much nailed whatever pass he attempted. Teun Koopmeiners didn’t get the yellow card that would have kicked in a one-game suspension, so he’s going to be available to face Napoli next weekend. Now let’s see if Federico Gatti or maybe even Gleison Bremer will be there along with him. ............ Still waiting for Edon Zhegrova to make his first Juventus start. Hopefully that day, whenever it happens, is a good day. Juan Cabal was subbed on and didn’t get carded or give away a penalty. This feels like a small bit of progress over his last couple of appearances. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/34235/juventus-cagliari-kenan-yildiz-2025-serie-a-matchday-13-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Vlahovic will be ‘out for some time,’ confirms Spalletti in bitter Juventus blow Juventus may well have seen the last of Dusan Vlahovic until 2026, as Luciano Spalletti confirmed the striker ‘will be out for some time’ after an adductor injury. ............ He lasted only 30 minutes, limping off visibly distraught after pulling up with a muscular problem. ............ “It’s a strain and he will be out for some time,” confirmed Spalletti in his press conference after the 2-1 Serie A victory. That was evident when Vlahovic hobbled off and said “Mister, I’ve really hurt myself” to the coach as he made his way to the bench. This type of adductor strain generally requires a month on the sidelines, so it is entirely possible Vlahovic will not return to the field again in 2025. It is a huge problem for Juventus, who over the next month will have six matches between Serie A, the Champions League and the Coppa Italia. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/vlahovic-out-for-some-time-confirms-spalletti/

Da un inciucio ad uno ancora maggiore

Juventus 2-1 Cagliari: Spalletti reflects on win & hails Yildiz’s ‘game-changer’ quality Luciano Spalletti admitted Juventus started “too timidly” in their 2-1 win over Cagliari, arguing the team only showed their true level once they fell behind. ............ “We came onto the pitch timid, doing basic things,” Spalletti said. “But with the players we have, and from the coach, you expect more.” ............ “Once you put yourself in the position to score, you understand you could have done things differently.” The turning point, he insisted, came through Kenan Yildiz. “He has the quality of a champion, a number 10, someone who can create a victory from nothing,” Spalletti said. The coach explained that the tactical structure is designed to free the teenager: “Leaving him free, not fixing him to one flank… that 2-1 shape is also to give him the chance to come inside and shoot.” Yildiz still has room to grow in sharing responsibility in the final third, but Spalletti noted: “That’s extra-top level.” Once Juventus equalised, the coach felt the team finally played with authority. “After the goal we started to play, to keep the ball, to arrive dangerously in the box,” he said. ............ “We went into their box 14 times… if you don’t score when you have those situations, the others grow in confidence.” Spalletti also addressed his return to Napoli next week. “I can imagine the happiness of going back into that stadium,” he said. “How they behave, I don’t know. For me, it will be very easy.” On Dusan Vlahovic, he confirmed the striker felt a strain. “He felt pain,” Spalletti revealed, explaining they managed his workload in recent days. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-juventus-cagliari-win-yildiz/