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Journalist insists it is too early to say Motta’s honeymoon at Juventus is over Thiago Motta’s tenure at Juventus began with a promising start, but in recent weeks, the team has struggled to secure wins. While they have managed to avoid defeats, most of their results have been draws, which has kept them stagnant in the standings and allowed other teams to overtake them. This trend has led many to believe that the team is still adjusting to their new manager and the changes he has implemented. Defensively, Juventus has been solid, maintaining a number of clean sheets despite the absence of key players like Gleison Bremer. Motta’s adjustments at the back have certainly had a positive impact, but it is in midfield and attack where the team has underperformed. ............ Despite these challenges, journalist Gianni Balzarini believes it is too soon to say that Motta’s honeymoon period is over. In an interview, Balzarini stated, “If you then want to blame the coach for the purchase of a player like Nico Gonzalez who has been injured for some time, it is wrong because he was not the one who hired the former Viola player. The club was aware of the history of the former Fiorentina player with respect to physical problems. Instead, if we want to talk about Douglas Luiz, we can shift the focus to Motta. I remember that the coach himself, when the Brazilian arrived, said that he was an ideal element with respect to his need to have versatile players. It seems to me that the midfielder disappointed him in this respect. But to speak of a ruined honeymoon is, frankly, too early.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-insists-it-is-too-early-to-say-mottas-honeymoon-at-juventus-is-over/

Man Utd may have closed the door on selling Juventus target in January Joshua Zirkzee’s move to Manchester United initially seemed like a misstep for both the player and the club, as the Dutch striker struggled to adapt to life in Manchester. After excelling at Bologna last season, Zirkzee was widely expected to reunite with Thiago Motta at Juventus. However, United won the race for his signature, and his early performances raised doubts about whether he was suited to their system. ............ However, United’s managerial change has reshaped the situation. Under new boss Ruben Amorim, Zirkzee has shown signs of resurgence, scoring twice in his most recent match. This newfound form may lead United to reconsider their plans, making it increasingly unlikely that Zirkzee will be available for a January move. If the Dutch forward continues to impress, United will likely retain him, forcing Juventus to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements. For Juventus, Zirkzee’s previous success with Motta at Bologna made him a compelling option to strengthen their forward line. His familiarity with the coach’s system could have provided an immediate boost to their attack. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/man-utd-may-have-closed-the-door-on-selling-juventus-target-in-january/

Juventus Director Giuntoli: “Antonio Silva is an Interesting player…..” Cristiano Giuntoli, the Football Director of Juventus, recently shared insights regarding the club’s current situation and future plans during the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC event. ............ Reflecting on the ongoing season, Giuntoli remarked, “This is a particular year for us. We have many absences, and we are relying on the qualities of our group. Our declared goal is to finish in the top four. We are aiming for a different style of play. Paradoxically, despite everything, we are content.” On the upcoming January transfer window, Giuntoli expressed interest in Benfica’s Antonio Silva, stating, “Antonio Silva is an interesting player among others. In January, no one shows their cards; we need to be careful and vigilant.” This indicates that Juventus is actively considering bolstering their squad with new talent. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-director-giuntoli-antonio-silva-is-an-interesting-player/

Juventus snub Koulibaly and push for Antonio Silva Reports in Italy suggest Juventus have been offered ex-Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, but the Bianconeri would get a younger centre-back instead, especially Benfica’s Antonio Silva. ............ The 33-year-old is under contract with Al-Hilal but reportedly seeks an escape route from the Saudi club through his agent, Fali Ramadani. Juventus, however, don’t seem interested in the veteran defender and would rather get a younger player to replace Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. Benfica’s Antonio Silva, 21, is among the Bianconeri’s priorities, even if the Portuguese club are unwilling to discuss an initial loan deal. The defender’s agent, Jorge Mendes, will continue pushing to complete the transfer, but the two clubs are far from reaching an agreement at this stage. ............ The Bianconeri also monitor David Hancko. Giuntoli scouted the ex-Fiorentina defender during a Champions League game against Manchester City last week, in which the 26-year-old scored a late equaliser. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-snub-koulibaly-push-antonio-silva/

Journalist insists Juventus is not yet at the level of the other top clubs in Serie A Although Juventus made managerial changes and secured new signings during the summer, expectations remain high for the Bianconeri to contend for the Serie A title. As the most decorated club in Italian football, Juve is accustomed to competing for honours every season, regardless of the challenges they face. Despite the team’s efforts and an unbeaten record in Serie A so far, their campaign has been far from dominant, with many matches ending in draws rather than victories. ............ Journalist Carlo Tarallo has been closely observing the Serie A title race and believes Juventus lacks the quality of their main rivals. Tarallo remarked: “Yes, Juve is not at the level of the other big teams. Motta is trying to compensate for the difficulties with tactical experiments, but the absence of a real striker is felt. Vlahović, for example, is disappointing expectations, and we could say the same about Lukaku, at least until recently. But now Lukaku is changing pace, and this gives us hope for the future. Then the Belgian takes part in the manoeuvre, so he is much more incisive than his Juventus colleague.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-insists-juventus-is-not-yet-at-the-level-of-the-other-top-clubs-in-serie-a/

Koopmeiners: “I want to contribute more to Juventus” Teun Koopmeiners, the midfielder for Juventus, spoke to Sky during the Gran Galà del Calcio event, sharing his thoughts on the team’s performance and his personal goals. Reflecting on the team’s current form, Koopmeiners stated, “We defend well, but we are Juventus, and we need to attack. I also need to do better. We have learned a lot in the early matches, and we are on the right path. We always want to earn three points, and I have confidence that beautiful moments will come.” Koopmeiners expressed his commitment to the club and its supporters: “I want to do everything for this city and these fans. It has been a dream for me to arrive here, and I want to help everyone as much as I can.” ............ Addressing the need for growth within the team, he added, “We need to grow as a group. I play a bit differently now than before, but I’m not worried. I have confidence.” . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/koopmeiners-i-want-to-contribute-more-to-juventus/

Juventus Director Giuntoli: “Antonio Silva is an Interesting player…..” Cristiano Giuntoli, the Football Director of Juventus, recently shared insights regarding the club’s current situation and future plans during the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC event. ............ Reflecting on the ongoing season, Giuntoli remarked, “This is a particular year for us. We have many absences, and we are relying on the qualities of our group. Our declared goal is to finish in the top four. We are aiming for a different style of play. Paradoxically, despite everything, we are content.” On the upcoming January transfer window, Giuntoli expressed interest in Benfica’s Antonio Silva, stating, “Antonio Silva is an interesting player among others. In January, no one shows their cards; we need to be careful and vigilant.” This indicates that Juventus is actively considering bolstering their squad with new talent. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-director-giuntoli-antonio-silva-is-an-interesting-player/

Pavan says Juventus had no one to turn to on the bench against Lecce Juventus came agonisingly close to returning to winning ways in their match against Lecce, only for their opponents to score a late equaliser. This left the Old Lady with yet another frustrating draw. The Bianconeri, still grappling with injuries, played the match without a recognised striker, making it even more challenging to secure a decisive victory. Despite their limitations, Juventus worked hard and managed to take the lead, a testament to their resilience and determination. As the match progressed, it seemed likely that Juventus would walk away with all three points. However, the lack of depth on their bench became glaringly obvious. The substitutes who entered the game were unable to make a meaningful impact, and Lecce exploited this vulnerability to score late in the match. ............ To regain their dominance, it is crucial that their injured players return to action, providing stronger options for rotation and tactical changes. Without sufficient quality in the squad, matches like these—where tactical adjustments and fresh legs can make the difference—will continue to slip away. Massimo Pavan, an Italian journalist, reflected on the match and criticised the lack of quality options on the Juventus bench. He said: “On Sunday, I saw a team that needed changes in the second half but didn’t have any. The real points lost through fault were with Parma; in Lecce, there was fault but mitigated by the circumstances. With Cagliari instead, there were episodes and an inadequate referee.” ............ Stronger reinforcements might have turned matches like these into victories, but until such issues are resolved, the Bianconeri risk continued disappointment. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pavan-says-juventus-had-no-one-to-turn-to-on-the-bench-against-lecce/

Io sono dell'idea che bisogna farlo lavorare in pace e cosí la pensa sicuramente anche Giuntoli. Vediamo alla fine della stagione quali saranno i risultati ottenuti ma prevedo che resterá anche nella prossima stagione. Al Liverpool hanno avuto pazienza anni (non so quanti) con Klopp che poi alla fine ha ottenuto grandi risultati. La fretta é cattiva consigliera ma capisco i tifosi che vogliono tornare a vedere una Juventus dominante. Ma per me ci vuole tempo e i tanti infortuni non stanno certamente aiutando Thiago Motta.

A meno che non abbia mandato a quel paese Thiago Motta in portoghese ......

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The standout stats from Lecce draw: Juventus break record 68-year-old record At the Via del Mare, Juventus failed to return to winning ways, settling for a 1-1 draw against their hosts Lecce. ............ The official Juventus website provided us with the most interesting stats and facts recorded in the aftermath of the contest. We begin with the most significant one, as the Bianconeri ended up breaking a club record that stood since 1956 when the club registered 17 draws in Serie A. While 2024 has yet to draw to a close, Juve have already shared the spoils on 18 occasions this year, setting up a new undesired club record shared by Max Allegri, Paolo Montero and Thiago Motta. On another note, Cambiaso scored his first away goal in the top flight. ............ Juventus are sixth in the Serie A standings with six wins and eight draws. Nevertheless, they remain among three clubs in Europe’s Top Five Leagues who have yet to suffer defeat on the domestic stage. The other two are Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain who sit on top of the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 table respectively. This season, only Cagliari have hit the woodwork more than Juventus. The Sardinians were denied by the post on 10 occasions, one more than the Bianconeri and Roma. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-standout-stats-from-lecce-draw-juventus-break-record-68-year-old-record/

Juventus midfielder on Lecce draw: “Zero alibis, zero excuses” Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli insists Juventus cannot hide behind any excuses following their disappointing draw in Lecce. With nine first-team players ruled out with various injuries, the Bianconeri traveled south with a depleted squad. Hence, Thiago Motta gave call-ups for five youngsters from the club’s Next Gen and Primavera squads their maiden senior call-ups, and one of them, Diego Pugno, earned his debut, coming on late in the match for Francisco Conceicao. Juventus were the better side in the first half, but the hosts held firm until the second period, when Andrea Cambiaso’s shot was deflected by Kialonda Gaspar who wrongfooted Wladimiro Falcone. However, the Juventus fullback turned from hero to villain, as he ill-advisedly tried to dribble past several opponents in the middle of the park with just one minute on the clock. The Italy international was dispossessed and the play culminated with Ante Rebic scoring an equalizer to earn the Giallorossi a precious point. ............ But while many would point towards the injury crisis and the packed schedule to justify the current skid, Locatelli refuses to offer any alibi. The Juventus stalwart simply believes that the team must do better. ” Zero alibis and zero excuses, we need to do more. We remain united and convinced of the work we do! Until the end,” this was the message that the former Sassuolo man tried to convey to his teammates on his Instagram account. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-midfielder-on-lecce-draw-zero-alibis-zero-excuses/

Motta displeased with Juventus attitude on late equalizer, suggests new role for Yildiz Juventus coach Thiago Motta was in an unpleasant mood after watching his men concede a late equalizer at the Via del Mare. The Bianconeri were the better side in the first half and were incredibly close to breaking the deadlock through Khephren Thuram who missed a sitter and Francisco Conceicao who hit the post. In the end, the Old Lady found the breakthrough through a deflected shot from Andrea Cambiaso, but the latter’s ill-advising late venture saw him lose possession in the dying ambers of the match, which culminated in Ante Rebic’s equalizer. ............ “I am so sad about what happened to Bove, and my thoughts go especially to his family. It is terrible for a parent to see their child go through such a difficult time. I hope he can make a swift recovery so that his family may relax,” said the Juventus manager in his post-match press conference as published by the club’s official website. ............ “Regarding the match, we played well in the first half, but in the second half, we dropped off in intensity. Lecce started to take control and, although we defended well, we made avoidable mistakes that led to the equaliser. “Cambiaso made the decision to try that move at that moment, but in games like these, we have to learn to manage certain situations better.” ............ “Kenan can play either out wide or as a central striker. He is a versatile player, but today I preferred Timo [Weah] up front to stretch the game. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-displeased-with-juventus-attitude-on-late-equalizer-suggests-new-role-for-yildiz/

Juventus player ratings v Lecce – Average scores across the team ............ Player Ratings Mattia Perin – 7.5 Perin was as reliable as ever between the posts, making crucial saves to keep Juventus in the game. His consistency continues to make life difficult for Michele Di Gregorio, who arrived in Turin aiming to be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. Danilo – 6.0 ............ Federico Gatti – 6.5 Solid defensively, Gatti contributed to keeping Lecce at bay for much of the match. However, his adventurous forward runs began to leave gaps at the back, and he was eventually substituted. Pierre Kalulu – 7.0 Kalulu was once again Juventus’ standout defender. His positional awareness and composure were vital in neutralizing Lecce’s attacking threats. Andrea Cambiaso – 8.0 A Man of the Match display from the versatile full-back. Cambiaso excelled in multiple roles, capped by scoring Juventus’ only goal with a well-taken deflected shot. His adaptability and work rate were commendable. Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 ............ Khephren Thuram – 6.5 ............ Kenan Yildiz – 7.0 For much of his time on the pitch, Yildiz was Juventus’ most dynamic attacker, constantly probing Lecce’s defence. Unfortunately, he couldn’t deliver the decisive touch when it mattered most. Teun Koopmeiners – 7.5 Koopmeiners delivered one of his best performances in a Juventus shirt. He provided the assist for Cambiaso’s goal and was a steady presence in midfield throughout the game. Francisco Conceição – 7.5 Conceição was a live wire on the flank, with his pace and directness causing Lecce significant problems. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t find the breakthrough he deserved. Timothy Weah – 6.5 ............ Substitutes Jonas Rouhi – 6.0 ............ Nicolò Fagioli – 6.0 Replacing Thuram in midfield, Fagioli failed to offer the dynamism needed to control the game. His impact was minimal. Samuel Mbangula – 6.0 ............ Diego Pugno – N/A Pugno came on too late to have a meaningful influence on the game and did not play enough to earn a rating. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-lecce-average-scores-across-the-team/

Juventus 1 - Lecce 1: Initial reaction and random observations One would think that the best defense in Serie A would be able to close out a game in which they are facing what has easily been the league’s worst attacking side. That’s what logic tells you. But, as we saw Sunday night, Juventus defense had been teetering for much of the second half, with Lecce very much giving Mattia Perin plenty to do after barely having to handle the ball in the opening 45 minutes. After all that teetering, the dam finally broke. ............ From Andrea Cambiaso — the man who gave Juve a 1-0 lead with his long-range shot in the 68th minute — turning the ball over as he looked to counter one last time and call more clock to Jonas Rouhi absolutely losing track of Ante Rebic on the subsequent counter as he steamed into the box, it was just all bad. With Rebic very much open at the back post, it felt like a fitting end for a second-half performance in which the worst attack in Serie A this season actually showed signs of life rather than producing next to nothing. Just like in the last-minute loss to Stuttgart, I can’t help but think the same thing: Perin didn’t deserve any of this. Yet Juventus’ defense, at the worst possible time, reverted back to its worst self rather than how it has played for much of the 2024-25 season. ............ It’s resulted in a team that is still unbeaten in Serie A, sure, but has two more draws (8) than wins (6) so far this season. And it’s especially those draws against teams in the bottom half of the table — let alone in or around the relegation zone — that truly add plenty of salt in the wound no matter what point of the season it may be. That’s eight points dropped against Empoli, Cagliari, Parma and now Lecce rather than 12 points earned. It doesn’t matter who is available or try to put a positive spin on it, Juventus simply can’t afford to see those results against provincial sides continue to happen. Yet they are. That’s why as much as you can say “Hey! Juventus are still unbeaten in the league!” it’s a little bit of a false flag. Yes, it’s not a loss, but boy dropping points in that kind of fashion against a club that has barely scored all season certainly feels like one. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Thinking you today, Edoardo Bove. That’s just so scary. ............ I just don’t know why Cambiaso felt the need to go all YOLO and have such a bad turnover at that moment in time. You just can’t do that. ............ Of course, the first thought I had go through my head other than “How did Khephren miss that one?” was the simple notion of “I hope this isn’t one of those days.” I’m guessing I wasn’t the only person thinking that despite it being so early on in the proceedings. And right after I got done typing out those previous thoughts about Thuram’s chance, there goes Francisco Conceição curling one towards the far post and hitting the woodwork. Sheesh. It’s the 20th minute and Cambiaso was already closing in on 40 touchs. Sheesh. Timothy Weah touches in the first half: 8. Teun Koopmeiners touches in the first half: 21. Mattia Perin touches in the first half: 21. ............ Perin had virtually nothing to do in the first half. The first 12 minutes of the second half, though? He was forced into five saves — which, no matter the difficulty of them, didn’t feel like all that great of a development against a side that has scored all of six times all season. ............ For as good as Nicolo Savona has been to start his career with Juventus’ senior team, the same can’t be said about Rouhi at the other fullback spot. Now we know why he hasn’t played as much as Savona, and it’s not like what he let happen in stoppage time is going to help his case for more playing time. That’s not how you earn a manager’s trust. I’m still trying to figure out why Motta took Gatti out. Unless there’s something physically wrong with him, it’s not like Juventus have a midweek game coming up so managing minutes might not have been as much of a pressing matter as it could have been. ............ Lecce had as many shots as Juventus in the second half. Unacceptable. If Napoli beat Roma on Monday night, they’re going to be nine points clear of Juventus. Remember when Juve were in sixth but two points behind Napoli just a few weeks ago? Ah, those were the days, my friends. In conclusion, Lecce — the worst attacking team in the league — finished with a higher xG than Juventus on Sunday night. This is just frustrating as all hell, man. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/12/1/24310325/juventus-lecce-2024-serie-a-matchday-14-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Late Ante Rebic goal steals a point for Lecce against Juventus Juventus played out a draw against Lecce tonight, despite appearing to be on the verge of victory. The Bianconeri knew they needed to win this game, as consecutive goalless draws had begun to raise questions among fans about their ability to score goals. The men in black and white started strongly, with Khephren Thuram coming close to opening the scoring almost immediately after kickoff. Francisco Conceição also hit the post within the first 16 minutes, as Juventus piled on the pressure in search of a breakthrough. Despite relentless pressure, including a disallowed goal from Timothy Weah for offside, Juventus couldn’t find the back of the net. ............ Thiago Motta’s team had gone over 230 minutes without scoring and entered the second half with renewed intensity. ............ Federico Gatti nearly took matters into his own hands, coming close to scoring for Juventus. ............ Juventus finally broke the deadlock with a deflected shot from Andrea Cambiaso, a deserved goal given their dominance. ............ The hosts’ persistence paid off in heartbreaking fashion for Juventus when Ante Rebić scored a dramatic late equaliser, denying the Bianconeri a hard-fought victory. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/late-ante-rebic-goal-steals-a-point-for-lecce-against-juventus/

Danilo open to Napoli transfer but Juventus set key condition Juventus captain Danilo is reportedly enticed by a January switch to Napoli, but the Bianconeri won’t grant him safe passage south unless they get their hands on their own transfer target. ............ The 33-year-old has failed to impress when given the opportunities, as he’s been struggling to deal with young and pacey strikers. Danilo is only getting the nod these days due to a ravaging injury crisis that left Motta with hardly any choices. Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal are out for the season, while Nicolo Savona is dealing with a slight muscle problem. ............ The Brazil captain is a transfer target of Napoli ahead of the January transfer market, as Antonio Conte appreciates his quality and experience. Moreover, he would find an old ally in Giovanni Manna, the former Juventus official who currently serves as the Partenopei’s sporting director. ............ Juventus remains hesitant, as they wouldn’t want to strengthen a direct rival in the middle of the season. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri would be willing to negotiate if Napoli would consider selling them Giacomo Raspadori. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/danilo-open-to-napoli-transfer-but-juventus-set-key-condition/

Fabrizio Romano: Juventus midfielder has no intention to leave in January Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano insists Douglas Luiz intends to stay firm at Juventus, at least until the end of the season. The Serie A giants splashed around 50 million euros to secure the services of the Brazil international last summer from Aston Villa. ............ But while the 26-year-old was one of the most vibrant midfielders in the Premier League this season, he has yet to showcase his capabilities on Italian soil. He started his campaign on a slow note, only making a couple of starts, and failing to leave a positive mark on the pitch. ............ “Douglas Luiz is currently not planning to leave Juventus in the January transfer window,” posted Romano. “He’s focused on returning from the injury and make an impact at the club after joining from Villa in the summer.” It remains to be seen when the former Aston Villa man will be able to return to the squad. Thiago Motta will be hoping to recover his services, along with others for next Saturday’s contest against Bologna. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fabrizio-romano-juventus-midfielder-has-no-intention-to-leave-in-january/

Juventus probable lineup vs Lecce: Two changes from Aston Villa clash Juventus will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Lecce at the Via del Mare. The Bianconeri are coming off two back-to-back stalemates against Milan in Serie A and Aston Villa in the Champions League, where they have been impeded by the lack of strikers at Thiago Motta’s disposal. And with Dusan Vlahovic still out of action, Juve will have to negotiate yet another contest without a proper centre-forward. The Serbian is one of nine unavailable players. The injury list also includes the likes of Arek Milik, Weston McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez, in addition to long-term absentees Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. ............ The team sheet will be similar to the one that took the field at Villa Park on Wednesday, as Motta hardly has any room to maneuver. At this stage, the lineup is almost picking itself. ............ With Nicolo Savona becoming the latest absentee, club captain Danilo will force his way into the lineup at right-back, joining Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu and Andrea Cambiaso. The only voluntary change Motta will make is to drop Michele Di Gregorio in favor of Mattia Perin who will get another chance to shine in goal. On the other hand, the rest of the lineup will remain intact, with Manuel Locatelli linking up with Khephren Thuram in the double pivot, thus keeping Nicolo Fagioli on the bench. Teun Koopmeiners will be hoping to impress after two listless displays when he operates as an attacking midfielder. The young Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz will take the wings, while Timothy will be once again tasked with interpreting the striker role. Juventus Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Perin; Danilo, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Weah. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-probable-lineup-vs-lecce-two-changes-from-aston-villa-clash/

Who are the five Juventus youngsters called up for Lecce trip Amidst the devastating injury crisis, Juventus coach Thiago Motta decided to add five new youngsters to the traveling party to Lecce. ............ We begin with Augusto Owusu, a midfielder who has been rising through the club’s ranks since the age of seven. He currently features for the Next Gen squad. ............ His Next Gen teammate Christos Papadopoulos is only a year older. He’s currently in Turin on loan from Genoa, so it remains to be seen what the future will hold for the 20-year-old Greek midfielder. ............ In addition to the Next Gen duo, Motta bolstered his squad with a trio of promising Primavera starlets. Filippo Pagnucco is an 18-year-old left-back who currently serves as the captain of the U20 side. Despite his tender age, 17-year-old Alfonso Montero also got the nod. Like his father, the legendary Paolo Montero, the teenager is a centre-back by trade. The Uruguayan is already burning the stages of his development, as he’s one of the youngest players in Francesco Magnanelli’s squad. He has also been called up for the Uruguay U20 side. Finally, Diego Pugno joins the ranks amidst the lack of strikers at Motta’s disposal, with Vlahovic and Milik both out. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/who-are-the-five-juventus-youngsters-called-up-for-lecce-trip/

Fagioli’s list of suitors is growing as Juventus eye Genoa midfielder as potential replacement The reports linking Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli with the exit door are gaining more steam, and the club is already considering a replacement. Over the past few weeks, the Italy international has been unable to earn himself a starting spot in Thiago Motta’s lineup, even with the squad being pared down to the bone amidst a ravaging injury crisis. The Italian Brazilian manager currently prefers Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram in the double pivot, leaving Fagioli starving for minutes. The player’s lack of minutes have coincided with growing exit talks. ............ Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Marseille and Napoli are all keeping tabs on the situation. The report adds that Juventus are seeking a figure above 20 million euros for the midfielder whose contract will expire in June 2028. This figure would be registered as pure capital gains, as the Italian is a youth product of the club. ............ Juve has interest in Morten Frendrup. The source claims that the management could turn to the Genoa man if they end up parting ways with Fagioli. The report expects Juventus to try to sign the Dane on loan with an obligation to buy until the end of the season for a figure between 15 and 16 million euros. This is slightly lower than the 20 million requested by the Grifone. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fagiolis-list-of-suitors-is-growing-as-juventus-eye-genoa-midfielder-as-potential-replacement/