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Juventus vs Manchester City: Preview and Prediction Juventus have failed to win their last three matches in the UEFA Champions League, and they are 19th in the standings ahead of the visit of Manchester City on Wednesday. The Bianconeri will be desperate to bounce back strongly especially at home. Meanwhile, Manchester City are going through a rough patch as well. They have failed to win their last two matches in the UEFA Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s men will look to get back to winning ways once again. ............ Manchester City have struggled against Juventus in the past, and it will be interesting to see if they can make amends here. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides. Team News & Tactics Juventus Juventus will be without the services of Andrea Cambiaso, Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arkadiusz Milik because of injuries. The home side are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Michele di Gregorio in goal. Nicolo Savona and Jonas Rouhi will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti will start at the heart of the Juventus defence against Manchester City. As for the midfield unit, Manuel Locatelli will start alongside Khephren Thuram in the double pivot. They will look to add defensive cover and drive to the side. Teun Koopmeiners will start in the central attacking midfield role, and he will look to add creativity and goals to the side. Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz will start in the wide areas, and they will add pace and flair to the side. Finally, Dusan Vlahovic will lead the line for Juventus against Manchester City on Wednesday. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Rouhi; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic Manchester City ............ Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Lewis, Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Silva, Doku; Haaland Key Stats Manchester City have picked up one win from the last six matches in all competitions. Juventus have picked up one win from the last six matches in all competitions. Eight goals have been scored in the last four meetings between these two teams. Juventus are unbeaten in their last four matches against Manchester City. Manchester City have scored 13 goals in five UEFA Champions League outings this season. Player to Watch Kevin De Bruyne ............ Prediction Juventus 1-1 Manchester City Both teams have struggled in recent weeks, and this will be a close contest. It will be difficult to separate the two teams here and they could end up cancelling each other out. They are likely to get on the score sheet, but they will end up sharing the spoils in a draw. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/12/10/juventus-vs-manchester-city-preview-and-prediction/

Juventus Recover A Few More Players from Injury List The injury emergency is subsiding at Juventus. After Dusan Vlahovic and Nicolò Savona returned versus Bologna, Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz will do so against Manchester City midweek. The two have reprised training with the rest of the group during the preparation for the Champions League clash, Sky Italy informed. Andrea Cambiaso won’t need to miss time after bowing out early against the Felsinei due to an ankle contusion. Thiago Motta confirmed their availability during his pre-game presser. ............ Juventus will have their entire midfield for the first time in the season. Instead, the frontline will remain a little undermanned. Nicolas Gonzalez will continue to miss time. Arkadiusz Milik needs one or two weeks to complete his rehab from a second knee surgery. The Old Lady hasn’t won in their past three Champions League matches, collecting two draws and one loss, after starting with two victories. They sit in 19th position, 2 points away from the top 8 and 4 above the elimination area. ............ . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-recover-more-men-for-manchester-city-fixture/

Thiago Motta is relishing the chance to test his team against Manchester City Juventus manager Thiago Motta is embracing the challenge of facing Manchester City in a pivotal Champions League clash. The Premier League champions boast one of the strongest squads in world football, making them a daunting opponent for any team. For Juventus, this game presents both a stern test and a valuable opportunity to measure themselves against elite competition. ............ Speaking about the upcoming game, Motta highlighted the magnitude of the occasion: “A great opportunity to face a big club like Manchester City. As always, we prepared for the match to give our best, grow as a team, improve as a team, always going onto the pitch with great concentration. On what we must avoid.” ............ This fixture is not only a chance for Juventus to revive their Champions League hopes but also an opportunity for Motta to make a lasting impression as a manager. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-is-relishing-the-chance-to-test-his-team-against-manchester-city/

Yildiz pleases Juventus coach Motta with tactical answer ahead of Man City clash Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz pleases his coach Thiago Motta by answering a tactical question and insists that playing Manchester City in the Champions League is a ‘dream come true.’ Yildiz held a pre-match press conference at the Allianz Stadium, attended by Football Italia, on the eve of a big Champions League game against Manchester City. ............ “It’s a big game tomorrow; it’s a dream come true,” Yildiz said. “It’s a big game for me, so I will give my best for the team. As I said before, I hope it will be good.” ............ “Man City is a great team. Two years ago, they won the Champions League. If I have to pick one, it’s probably Haaland, but it’s an honour to play against them tomorrow,” Yildiz replied. ............ Yildiz was asked about his relationship with coach Thiago Motta, who was sitting close to him, but the Old Lady’s boss didn’t seem to enjoy the question. “He’s a great coach and a legend as a player, and I am grateful to have him next to me,” said Yildiz. The following question upset Motta even more as a reporter asked the striker whether he’d like to play closer to the goal. Motta argued that the journalist’s question was “unfair”, but Yildiz replied: “I play where the coach wants me to play.” His answer satisfied Motta: “Well done, Kenan,” he said, smiling. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/yildiz-pleases-motta-tactical-answer-man-city/

Pavan says tomorrow could be a turning point in Juventus’ season Juventus is set to face Manchester City tomorrow in a critical Champions League fixture that could define their season. A victory is essential for Juve to keep their hopes alive of advancing to the knockout stages, as they have already lost one game and failed to secure a win in their last three matches in the competition. Another defeat could deal a devastating blow to their aspirations, both competitively and financially, as progression in the Champions League is vital for the club’s economic stability and reputation. ............ Massimo Pavan, a noted commentator, shared his thoughts on the significance of the game: “We can try to play it, also taking advantage of the moment that the English are going through. Certainly winning would help a lot also from a psychological point of view. This year we are not coming from great performances at home, but tomorrow we hope to finally see a turning point.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pavan-says-tomorrow-could-be-a-turning-point-in-juventus-season/

Guardiola insists they are coming to play the biggest club in Italy Manchester City will face Juventus in their next Champions League match, with the Premier League champions travelling to Turin this week. This high-stakes clash sees both sides grappling with their own challenges, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter. Manchester City is enduring a difficult spell, struggling to secure wins, and their star striker, Erling Haaland, has not been in his usual prolific scoring form. ............ On the other hand, Juventus has also faced inconsistencies this season. Despite losing only one match in all competitions, the Italian giants have had trouble converting draws into wins. That lone defeat came in the Champions League, making the matchup against City critical for Juve’s European campaign. ............ Ahead of the game, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke highly of Juventus, underscoring their historical significance in Italian and European football: “We are going to Turin to play against the most important team in Italy together with Milan and Inter, but in terms of Serie A, the team that has won the most. It is a beautiful stadium, and we will try to get a good result. The doctors and physiotherapists are working incredibly this season, like I have never seen before, but the reality is that we have few players to rotate in this period.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/guardiola-insists-they-are-coming-to-play-the-biggest-club-in-italy/

Preview: Juventus vs. Manchester City Two teams struggling to meet expectations will convene in Turin on Wednesday evening, when Juventus host an ailing Manchester City in the Champions League. Almost side by side in the league-phase standings, Juve have regularly failed to turn one point into three this season, while City are enduring a crisis of confidence. Match preview ............ Following their 4-1 loss to Sporting CP in Lisbon, that result continued a downward trend stretching back several weeks, and the reigning Premier League champions are enduring by far their worst run of form since Pep Guardiola took charge. ............ City's current five-match winless run against Juventus is their joint-longest against any opponent in UEFA competition - though this is the first time they have faced the Bianconeri during Guardiola's reign. After losing the clubs' very first meeting back in 1976, Juventus have since stayed unbeaten against their next visitors, winning three times and drawing twice. Like City, though, Juve are occupying an insecure place in this season's Champions League standings, having won both of their first two games before picking up just a couple of points from the next three. After their first - and still only - defeat of the 2024-25 campaign, against Stuttgart, Thiago Motta's men went on to play out stalemates with Lille and Aston Villa last month. Yet another draw last weekend - their 19th in the league since the start of the year - also saw the two-time European champions fall further off the pace in the Serie A title race, and they are now seven points shy of top spot. In fact, they were quite fortunate to avoid a first top-flight loss on Saturday evening, when they had to fight back from two goals down to draw at home to Bologna: Teun Koopmeiners reduced the deficit, before substitute Samuel Mbangula netted a 92nd-minute equaliser. That made it four straight draws across all competitions, and seven in the last nine; yet, the Turin giants can still boast Serie A's best defensive record, with just 10 goals conceded and 10 clean sheets from 15 games so far. Team News ............ Juventus have recently seen their packed treatment room lose a couple of regulars, as star striker Dusan Vlahovic started on Saturday having missed three weeks with a thigh injury, and Nicolo Savona also returned to action. The latter will vie with former Man City defender Danilo for selection at full-back, while Thiago Motta is set to stick with Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti in the centre. However, Nico Gonzalez, Weston McKennie and another ex-City player, Douglas Luiz, still join ACL victims Juan Cabal and Bremer on the sidelines; versatile wide man Andrea Cambiaso may be ruled out by an ankle sprain. Juventus possible starting lineup: Perin; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Danilo; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Weah; Vlahovic Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ortega; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Silva, Nunes; Haaland We say: Juventus 1-1 Manchester City Although they certainly know how to keep a clean sheet, Juventus are a work in progress during the first phase of Thiago Motta's reign, so Manchester City should claim at least one point. . Recent results have left City shaken, but Juve have actually lost four of their last six home matches in the Champions League - as many as throughout the previous 40 - and injuries have thinned out their squad too. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-city/champions-league/preview/preview-juventus-vs-man-city-prediction-team-news-lineups_560209.html

Juventus full-back already had an ankle issue before suffering injury against Bologna Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso was reportedly carrying a knock before succumbing to injury last weekend. ............ But while the Italian left the pitch with a concerned look on his face, the medical tests provided some sort of relief, ruling out any serious injuries. The club revealed that the versatile full-back has only suffered a strain in his left ankle, so he shouldn’t be out of action for long. In fact, some remain hopeful of an immediate return in Wednesday’s Champions League contest against Manchester City. However, Cambiaso had already been dealing with a problem in his ankle prior to his injury. The Italy international had a sore ankle, and even had to take injections ahead of the previous encounter against Lecce. The source suggests that the knock he sustained against Bologna was a consequence of the extra effort he put into making himself available for the team. ............ So at this point, we can only hope that the absentees return as swiftly as possible, as the team can ill-afford to navigate through the over-packed schedule with such a thin squad. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-full-back-already-had-an-ankle-issue-before-suffering-injury-against-bologna/

Juventus lineup vs. Manchester City: Predicted XI for Champions League clash Set to welcome Manchester City to Turin on Wednesday evening, draw specialists Juventus will be seeking a first win in four Champions League matches. Like their Premier League counterparts, the Serie A giants have recently seen their treatment room overflowing with injured players, and many will still be missing in midweek. ............ In better news for Bianconeri boss Thiago Motta, his main marksman Dusan Vlahovic returned to the starting XI on Saturday, having missed almost a month with the thigh injury he picked up while representing Serbia. ............ Support for the hosts' lone striker is usually provided by Teun Koopmeiners, with Francisco Conceicao - who has completed 18 dribbles in four Champions League games this season - favourite to occupy the right flank. Motta must choose between Kenan Yildiz and a recently revived Timothy Weah to start on the left, and Juve's highly-rated head coach will also weigh up his options at full-back. Following a brief layoff, Nicolo Savona returned to action at the weekend, while former Man City defender Danilo and Italy international Andrea Cambiaso can play on either side - albeit the latter has suffered an ankle sprain and may miss out. ............ Juventus possible starting lineup: Perin; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Danilo; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Weah; Vlahovic . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-city/champions-league/predicted-lineups/will-yildiz-return-to-mottas-xi-predicted-juventus-lineup-vsmanchester-city_560217.html?newsnow

UCL: referee for Manchester City clash sparks Juventus’ bitter memories UEFA have appointed French referee Clément Turpin for Juventus’ Champions League big clash against Manchester City. The Bianconeri will host the Premier League giants on Wednesday at the Allianz Stadium, and UEFA have decided to pick a profile with significant European experience to oversee the game. ............ The 42-year-old also evokes bad memories for the Bianconeri, as he was the referee of the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which saw Ajax come back from behind at the Allianz Stadium to knock the Old Lady out of the competition. Before that, he crossed paths with Juventus in 2017, when they drew 1-1 against Sporting Lisbon in the group stage. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/ucl-referee-juventus-manchester-city/

Who will replace Cambiaso against Man City? Two options available Juventus coach Thiago Motta will reportedly have to choose between two solutions if Andrea Cambiaso fails to return in time for the clash against Manchester City. ............ Motta is forced to contemplate other solutions. Two options have surfaced to replace the versatile star if required. The first would be the direct swap witnessed on Saturday when Jonas Rouhi came in for his injured teammate. The 20-year-old Swede is a natural left-back, so he would fit seamlessly in this role, even though he’s yet to truly showcase his worth since earning a promotion to the first team. The alternative option would be switching Danilo to the left flank and bringing in Nicolo Savona at right-back. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/who-will-replace-cambiaso-against-man-city-two-options-available/

Two Juventus players recover from injury ahead of Man City clash Juventus have received a boost from the infirmary as Douglas Luiz and Weston McKennie should be available for the Champions League contest against Manchester City. Both clubs are enduring a torrid run amidst an injury crisis, but the Bianconeri will be desperate to gain points on the European stage where they haven’t won on the last three matchdays, leaving them lying in the mid-table. ............ For the Brazilian, this will be a special occasion since he had played for Manchester City U23 earlier in his career. The 26-year-old has been out of action since succumbing to injury during the warm-ups ahead of the Champions League contest against Stuttgart in October. ............ On the other hand, McKennie had another rollercoaster summer, as he started on the fringes before being restored to the squad after penning a new contract. The Texan then cemented himself as a regular starter in the middle of the park, and was even fielded as a makeshift centre-forward in his most recent outing against Milan, with Vlahovic unavailable. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/two-juventus-players-recover-from-injury-ahead-of-man-city-clash/

Juventus to increase Mbangula’s asking price ahead of possible January exit Samuel Mbangula emerged as the Juventus savior on Saturday with a late equalizer against Bologna that kept Thiago Motta’s winless run intact. ............ After the contest, Mbangula expressed his desire to score several more goals in the Bianconeri shirt, but the management might have other ideas. As reported earlier, Serie A giants identified the Belgian as one of the players to sacrifice in order to raise transfer funds. The hierarchy have already confirmed they’ll be after a new defender in January, while the arrival of a new striker cannot be completely ruled out. Mbangula has suitors in the Bundesliga, the Ligue 1 and possibly elsewhere. Therefore, Juventus could be ready to capitalize on the growing interest in the 20-year-old’s services to forge transfer funds. ............ Juventus had initially set the winger’s price at 10 million euros. However, his recent exploits in Bologna could drive the price up. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-to-increase-mbangulas-asking-price-ahead-of-possible-january-exit/

Arsenal willing to let Juventus target leave in January under a certain formula Juventus have been told what will be the right formula to lure Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior to Turin. ............ The Serie A giants are currently being linked with a host of players, including the likes of PSG wantaway Milan Skriniar and Benfica youngster Antonio Silva. Nevertheless, Kiwior’s name continues to pop up, especially due to his old connection with Motta. The Polish defender served under the guidance of the Italian Brazilian manager during his time at Spezia, before making the move to Arsenal in January 2023. Sadly for the 24-year-old, he has yet to establish himself as a protagonist at the back for the Gunners, as he’s been facing stiff competition from a contingent of formidable defenders, namely Gabriel, William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori. ............ According to journalist Niccolo Ceccarini, the Premier League giants could be willing to let Kiwior leave on loan with an option to buy that could become an obligation if certain objectives were to be met. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-arsenal-willing-to-let-juventus-target-leave-in-january-under-a-certain-formula/

Agent of Juventus Starlet Dismisses Buzz About His Exit Samuel Mbangula rescued Juventus against Bologna, resurfacing after a stretch when he hadn’t gotten many minutes. His agent Grace Diamoungana said: “His goal, which wasn’t his first one, allowed the team to stay undefeated. It’s the recognition for his serious, diligent, and quiet hard work. He can perform like this if he’s utilized well and with the help of his teammates.” ............ “I wish and request to stop spreading those rumors about his exit. He’s a youngster who needs to grow. He’s doing it silently. That kind of buzz isn’t pleasing and might have bothered him mentally. Plus, this is his first high-level experience. He’s very strong and has a good support system. He’s getting used to staying focused on his personal and team goals and ignoring everything else. I don’t know anything about his possible exit. I demand to nip this matter in the bud.” ............ . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/agent-of-juventus-starlet-dismisses-buzz-about-his-exit/

Juventus vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings Juventus meet Manchester City in one of the standout games of matchday six in the Champions League on Wednesday. Both clubs have enjoyed unparalleled levels of success domestically over the last decade or so, but navigating their way through the Champions League has often proved tougher. ............ Head-to-head record Previous meetings: 6 Juventus wins: 3 Draws: 2 Man City wins: 1 Despite their recently-acquired riches, Man City have still often struggled to get the better of such an illustrious, successful club like Juve. ............ Runners-up to rivals Torino in Serie A, Juve were the strongest team in that season's competition, but they suffered an early scare, as Man City shrugged off their underdogs tag and beat the Italian giants 1-0 at Maine Road, with Brian Kidd scoring the only goal. With a team including the likes of Dino Zoff, Marco Tardelli and Claudio Gentile, managed by the legendary Giovanni Trapattoni, City were still up against it, and Juve flexed their muscles in the second leg. Goals in either half from Gaetano Scirea and Roberto Boninsegna turned the tie around, sent Juve through 2-1 on aggregate, and ultimately saw them win the UEFA Cup at the end of the season. ............ Under the guise of Massimiliano Allegri, Juve stunned the Etihad on matchday one, exactly 39 years to the day when they lost at Maine Road, with late goals from Mario Mandzukic and Alvaro Morata turning the game on its head after Giorgio Chiellini's own goal had put the hosts in front. Later in the section, City were already assured of progression when the sides met on matchday five, but Juve still needed a win, and that was handed to them courtesy of another goal from Mandzukic, which turned out to be the decisive moment. Previous meetings Nov 25, 2015: Juventus 1-0 Man City (Champions League Group Stage)Sep 15, 2015: Man City 1-2 Juventus (Champions League Group Stage)Dec 16, 2010: Juventus 1-1 Man City (Europa League Group Stage)Sep 30, 2010: Man City 1-1 Juventus (Europa League Group Stage)Sep 29, 1976: Juventus 2-0 Man City (UEFA Cup First Round Second Leg)Sep 15, 1976: Man City 1-0 Juventus (UEFA Cup First Round First Leg) Last 10 Champions League meetings Nov 25, 2015: Juventus 1-0 Man City (Group Stage)Sep 15, 2015: Man City 1-2 Juventus (Group Stage) . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-city/head-to-head/juventus-vs-man-city-head-to-head-record-and-past-meetings_559993.html?newsnow

Juventus confirm Cambiaso suffered ankle strain – So what about Man City clash? Juventus have released an official update on the condition of Andrea Cambiaso who left the pitch while carrying a knock on Saturday. The 24-year-old worryingly fell to the ground during yesterday’s clash against Bologna which ended 2-2. He was seen clutching his ankle while in clear agony. The left-back tried to overcome the pain, but after a few minutes, he succumbed to injury, leaving the pitch with a disappointed look on his face, while Jonas Rouhi took his spot. “The tests revealed a modest capsular ligament strain of his left ankle. His condition will be monitored daily.” ............ This represents a sigh of relief for the club, as Cambiaso has averted a fracture which would have required more time on the sidelines. ............ The report believes the full-back is highly unlikely to make an immediate return to action and take part in Wednesday’s big Champions League showdown against Manchester City, much to Motta’s dismay. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-confirm-cambiaso-suffered-ankle-strain-so-what-about-man-city-clash/

Righetti says Juventus played better after Motta was sent off Juventus faced a tough challenge last night against Bologna, conceding a goal almost immediately after manager Thiago Motta was sent off. The Bianconeri were desperate to win the game, as they were already falling behind in the Serie A title race. Unfortunately for them, Bologna scored their second goal shortly after the incident, putting Juve in a more precarious position. However, Juventus showed resilience and rallied late in the match, salvaging a 2-2 draw thanks to two goals, including a dramatic late strike by Samuel Mbangula. This performance, ironically, seemed to improve after Motta’s dismissal from the sidelines. Observers noted how the Juventus players thrived under less pressure without the constant influence of their manager. Ubaldo Righetti, a respected football pundit, commented on this dynamic. He said, “With the microphones off, did I say that Juve played better after Motta’s expulsion? It’s true, they didn’t feel the pressure from their coach. And also the position of some players, because at the beginning of the championship, Yildiz played as an attacking midfielder, more central, and Mbangula was a winger. Today they came in, they are fast, quick, motivated players, but Motta also plays on motivation, on this fact.” ............ “Motta is very well prepared, he is good, but it gives me the impression that sometimes he wants to show that his ideas are stronger than the players.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-juventus-played-better-after-motta-was-sent-off/