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Massimo Pavan is worried about one thing ahead of the Juventus-Lecce match Massimo Pavan has raised significant concerns about Juventus’ preparations ahead of their crucial Serie A clash against Lecce this weekend. His worries stem from the stark contrast in the schedules of both teams. While Lecce has had the luxury of a week’s rest and focus solely on this fixture, Juventus has been dealing with a congested calendar, including matches in the Champions League and Serie A. The strain is further compounded by the club’s ongoing injury crisis, leaving the squad stretched thin. Juventus finds themselves in a precarious position. Currently sixth in Serie A, they cannot afford to drop more points as they chase a top-four finish to secure Champions League qualification for next season. Lecce, meanwhile, has little to lose and will likely approach this game with nothing but determination to upset the Old Lady. ............ “For Lecce, I am terrified by one thing, the fact that Juventus has almost no changes and the Lecce players are rested. It is difficult to understand what game to play, it is difficult to attack without strikers, in management perhaps Lecce would be favoured. It will take a lot of heart and spirit of sacrifice; it will be a very difficult match but Juve can only win since they are sixth, so as not to lose sight of fourth place.” ............ To prevail, Juventus must leverage its experience and tactical flexibility while ensuring concentration throughout the 90 minutes. A win in this fixture is not just essential for their league aspirations but also critical for maintaining morale amid what has been a challenging season so far. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-is-worried-about-one-thing-ahead-of-the-juventus-lecce-match/

Trotta warns Juventus about drawing too many matches Juventus remains unbeaten in Serie A this season, and while that’s a commendable feat, the Bianconeri’s inability to convert draws into wins is holding them back from achieving their desired position at the top of the table. While the team’s unbeaten run is a positive, their frequent draws are preventing them from accumulating the points needed to challenge for the Serie A title. ............ Juventus has a new manager in Thiago Motta and several new players, which means there has been an adjustment period. However, this cannot be used as an excuse for failing to convert matches into victories. While the Bianconeri are showing solid defensive displays, their attack has often lacked the finishing touch, resulting in far too many stalemates. ............ Football pundit Ivano Trotta discussed the issue of Juventus’ drawn matches and the importance of turning those into wins: ............ “Years ago, in the 2004/2005 championship, Inter won 18 games and lost only 2 but drew 18. Mancini was called ‘Mr. X’ by the press, and Inter, despite having lost so few, finished third. Then we saw that things have changed but the gist of the matter is that Juventus must draw fewer games.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-warns-juventus-about-drawing-too-many-matches/

Padovano defends Teun Koopmeiners and is confident Dutchman will improve Teun Koopmeiners finds himself navigating a challenging start to life at Juventus following his summer move from Atalanta. The Dutch midfielder, once celebrated as one of the most consistent performers in Serie A, has struggled to replicate the same level of dominance in the Bianconeri colours. As a result, both the player and the club find themselves under pressure to adapt quickly and deliver the expected results. ............ Reports suggest that the club remains confident in his potential. Koopmeiners is believed to be improving gradually, but his progress has not been as rapid as fans or the club would like. Juventus manager Thiago Motta and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli are reportedly supporting the player, emphasising the importance of patience as he settles into the team’s tactical framework. His late arrival in the summer transfer window, coupled with an incomplete preseason, has also been cited as a factor behind his slow start. ............ Former Juventus player Michele Padovano has defended Koopmeiners, emphasising that his struggles are temporary. Padovano noted: “His role is not very easy, but in any case, I think he will arrive too. Let’s not forget that he arrived late and has not done a complete athletic preparation. Losing even 20 days of training affects your performance on the pitch.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-defends-teun-koopmeiners-and-is-confident-dutchman-will-improve/

Juventus eyeing Antonio Silva: Jorge Mendes a key ally in transfer strategy Juventus are set to make moves in the transfer market following season-ending injuries to defenders Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. The Italian giants have turned their attention to Antonio Silva, a promising 20-year-old Portuguese center-back currently playing for Benfica. Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus’ sporting director, is particularly impressed with Silva’s potential. Silva, known for his aerial prowess and marking ability, is considered one of the most exciting prospects in Portuguese football. He is under contract with Benfica until 2027. ............ Jorge Mendes, Silva’s agent, has previously worked successfully with Juventus on the Conceicao deal and is now looking to facilitate Silva’s move. The proposed transfer structure involves an initial loan with an option to buy, which could become an obligation if certain conditions are met, for approximately €30 million. ............ Thiago Motta, Juventus’ coach, has also expressed interest in Jhon Lucumi, a 25-year-old defender from Bologna with whom he has previously worked. Giuntoli is exploring multiple options, aware that Atletico Madrid is also interested in the Colombian defender. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-eyeing-antonio-silva-jorge-mendes-a-key-ally-in-transfer-strategy/

Motta wants Ferguson at Juventus as Zirkzee seeks Man Utd exit Juventus coach Thiago Motta ‘dreams’ of reuniting with Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson at Juventus, while a former Rossoblu star, Joshua Zirkzee, wants to leave Manchester United in January. Juventus are expected to be pretty busy during the January transfer window as the Bianconeri must sign a few reinforcements. ............ Juventus are waiting for offers for Douglas Luiz and Nicolò Fagioli, and the sale of one of them would allow Giuntoli to sign a new midfielder. Motta’s dream is to reunite with Scotland international Ferguson, who scored 13 goals in 65 appearances under the Bianconeri’s boss in Bologna. ............ Zirkzee’s name is naturally high on their agenda, and the Dutch forward is already seeking an exit from Old Trafford. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/motta-ferguson-juventus-zirkzee-man-utd-exit/

Capello says Juventus will make the Champions League playoffs Fabio Capello is confident that Juventus will qualify for the Champions League playoffs, despite their fluctuating form in the group stage. After an impressive start to the competition, Juventus has now gone three games without a win, making it more difficult for them to finish in the top eight. However, Capello believes that the Bianconeri can still secure a spot in the playoff round, which would give them a chance to progress to the round of 16. ............ While Capello is hopeful about Juventus’ prospects, he also pointed out areas for improvement. He highlighted that certain players need to step up their performances if the team is to succeed. Capello stated, “Juventus on the other hand does not have a good calendar, but I see them in the play-offs. In the Champions League, however, they will have to do more in the goal area. Conceição and Yildiz are good at dribbling, but I would try to put a few more balls in the area to increase the danger.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/capello-says-juventus-will-make-the-champions-league-playoffs/

Juventus opens the door to sell player who joined them this season After just six months at Juventus, Douglas Luiz could be sold as he has failed to settle at the club. The Brazilian midfielder arrived in Turin after playing a pivotal role in helping Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League last season, making him one of the most sought-after players in Europe at the time. However, his performances in Italy have been underwhelming, leaving many Juventus fans surprised by how out of place he has looked on the pitch. Despite his high expectations upon arrival, Luiz struggled to adapt to Juventus’ playing style. His performances have been inconsistent, and he has often appeared lost in midfield, failing to make the impact the club had hoped for. ............ As the January transfer window approaches, Juventus is looking to strengthen its squad, but the club could also be open to moving on players who have not lived up to expectations. Luiz is one of the underperforming players Juventus would be willing to sell. The Brazilian was expected to become a key player in Juventus’ midfield, yet his performances since joining have fallen short of the standard required. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-opens-the-door-to-sell-player-who-joined-them-this-season/

Giuntoli visited Manchester on a mission to sell two Juventus midfielders Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli was reportedly in Manchester in an attempt to find buyers for two midfielders. The Bianconeri are now bracing themselves for what should be an eventful January transfer session. Despite the lack of funds, the club must embark on the market to reinforce Thiago Motta’s squad which has been decimated by injuries. The Serie A giants will be looking to buy a defender and a striker, or perhaps two defenders if Arkadiusz Milik makes a successful return from injury by January. ............ The Juventus director is on a mission to sell either Nicolo Fagioli or Douglas Luiz in order to raise transfer funds. The Italy international started the campaign on a promising note but has been recently relegated to the bench, with Thiago Motta finding the right balance with Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners. On the other hand, Juventus splashed 50 million euros to sign Luiz from Aston Villa last summer, but the Brazilian has yet to adjust to life in Italian football, and has been nursing an injury for over a month. ............ Moreover, a recent report claimed, the Red Devils might be interested in exchanging Zirkzee with Douglas Luiz. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/giuntoli-visited-manchester-on-a-mission-to-sell-two-juventus-midfielders/

Conceicao rues missed opportunity against Aston Villa, opens up on Juventus future Francisco Conceicao was the most influential Juventus player in the attacking phase against Aston Villa, but he fell just short of scoring a goal. The Bianconeri escaped the Champions League contest with a goalless draw as a last-minute goal from Morgan Rogers was ruled out for a foul on Michele Di Gregorio. Nevertheless, the Italians could have snatched the opener early on through Conceicao. Despite being the shortest player on the pitch, the 21-year-old met a corner kick from Teun Koopmeiners at the back post with a solid header that appeared to have crossed the line at first sight before being parried away by a fantastic save from Emiliano Martinez. All eyes were on the match official who a few seconds later revealed that the ball didn’t entirely cross the line as confirmed by the goal-line technology. Later footage showed that the ball was only a few centimeters away from being counted as a goal. ............ “We played a good match, but we knew it was going to be a difficult one,” noted the Portugal international in his post-match interview. “We deserved the three points.” “I wanted to score, but Dibu [Martinez] produced a great save. Now we move forward to win the next Champions League matches, which is important.” ............ “I’m very happy at Juve, but I don’t know what will happen because the clubs have to talk to one another.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/conceicao-rues-missed-opportunity-against-aston-villa-opens-up-on-juventus-future/

Aston Villa 0 - Juventus 0: Initial reaction and random observations Considering the current state of the Juventus roster when it comes to the current injury situation and the overall quality of play, it was hard to have many expectations for Thiago Motta’s squad entering Wednesday night’s Champions League matchup against Aston Villa. It feels, in a way, this team is very much in survival mode at the moment, with so many players out missing and severely hindering the kind of rotation and fluidity that Motta so desires with so many fixtures compacted into a small window. ............ If not for a last-second refereeing decision at the very end of second-half stoppage time, Juventus were about to be looking a second heartbreaking Champions League loss in the last month. However, because the result of Michele Di Gregorio getting an elbow/forearm right in the ribs turned out to be something that was called a foul and wiped out the goal that every Aston Villa fan thought their club had. ............ And yet, right as I say that, I know that Juventus were also this close to seeing the shortest man on the field, Francisco Conceição, score with his head to put them up 1-0: What’s that ... a couple of millimeters? AT MOST? I mean, that is a save from Emi Martinez that is very much the kind of world-class effort that makes him getting all those accolades totally understandable. A complete madman he may be, but he also does stuff like that — and it was the kind of save that prevented Juventus from being a really good position with 25 minutes to go. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Seeing such a short bench is just very sad. So few names! I mean, when your bench is quite literally 33% goalkeepers, then you just have to wonder how the heck we reached this point. ............ But it wouldn’t be a Juventus game these days without somebody picking up an injury, right? I guess it’s time to add Nicolo Savona to the list. Dammit ... dammit all to hell. It’s the 91st minute and Conceição just bursts forward on a run toward the halfway line and all I can think is “How does this guy have this much damn energy left?” Di Gregorio’s first save of the night ... man, that was a good one. ............ If Aston Villa fans are looking for Ollie Watkins, I think a good place to start looking for him would be in Pierre Kalulu’s pocket. That was some man-marking excellence. Manuel Locatelli, take a bow, my friend. That was one hell of a performance when his team needed it. He was good, so damn good against Aston Villa. He was credited with a game-high four tackles, but it felt like so many more than that. He was credited with eight defensive actions, but it felt like so much more than that. ............ Di Gregorio (42) had more touches than Teun Koopmeiners (38). That doesn’t seem like it’s all that great of a development. Yet, for all of his struggles, Koopmeiners still had more key passes than any player on the field Wednesday night. Did not expect that one when I looked up the final stats. ............ I would like Kenan Yildiz to be more involved in games. That’s just one guy’s opinion, though. It pains me to see Motta very much unable to have options off the bench that can truly change the game on a regular basis, so I can only imagine how he’s feeling about it. I get that he’s trying to keep things positive during an absolute mess of a situation, but it’s tough to see him be down to three logical outfield options off the bench and that’s it. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/11/28/24307751/juventus-aston-villa-2024-champions-league-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Juventus coach Thiago Motta: “We defended well but created little” Following Juventus’ goalless draw against Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, head coach Thiago Motta shared his insights during a post-match interview. The match ended 0-0, reflecting a performance where defensive solidity was evident, but offensive creativity was lacking. Motta began by summarizing the match, stating, “We bring home a point. The team was compact; we left little space and created little. We played with great balance.” His remarks highlighted the team’s defensive efforts while acknowledging the need for improvement in their attacking play. ............ “Teun Koopmeiners is playing in a difficult position. Playing between the lines against a team like Aston Villa is not easy. ............ He is a special player who can give a lot to the team. I am very happy to have him. Sometimes I think about substituting him, but it’s hard to take someone like him off.” ............ “We always want to win. We have three matches left for qualification: Manchester City, Bruges, and Benfica. This is an important moment; we must play every match at our best. We will assess our situation at the end if we need to.” . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-coach-thiago-motta-we-defended-well-but-created-little/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Aston Villa: Locatelli Thwarts the Villains ............ Juventus (4-2-3-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 6.5 ............ Nicolò Savona – 6 ............ Pierre Kalulu – 6.5 The Frenchman started on a brilliant note, frustrating Ollie Watkins in their personal duel. But as the match wore on, he started to lose some ground and gave away freekicks in dangerous positions. Federico Gatti – 7 A fabulous display at the back from the Italy international who confidently dealt with every ball that came in his direction. Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 A good display from the former Genoa man who tried his best to drive the ball forward, even though his attacking participation was less than usual. He also kept Leon Bailey at bay. Khephren Thuram – 7 The Juventus summer signing prevailed in the majority of his duels against his Aston Villa counterparts. Won the ball back on countless occasions and helped bring it forward. Manuel Locatelli – 7.5 A superb outing from the Juventus stand-in captain who was a true wall in front of the backline. He dropped deep to support his teammates in defense whenever required and even produced a goal-line clearance. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Francisco Conceicao – 6.5 The Portuguese looked inspired down the left flank, causing havoc almost every time he received the ball. Tested Emi Martinez in the first half with a low shot, and was a few centimeters away from seeing his header cross the line. Teun Koopmeiners – 5 Aside from a few decent set-ball deliveries, the former Atalanta man was hardly noticeable on the pitch. The Bianconeri fans are beginning to become deeply concerned by his underwhelming form. Kenan Yildiz – 6 The Turkish teenager had his moments, including a few nice cuts from the left flank, but they were too few to alter the outcome. Timothy Weah – 5.5 The USMNT star can be excused as he was playing in unfamiliar territory with Dusan Vlahovic ruled out for injury. Couldn’t make his impact felt inside the box, and didn’t help much in the buildup either. Substitutes Danilo – 6 ............ Nicolò Fagioli – N/A . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-aston-villa-locatelli-thwarts-the-villains/

Aston Villa 0-0 Juventus: Player ratings from stalemate at Villa Park ............ Juventus player ratings vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) Player Rating GK: Michele Di Gregorio 8.3/10 RB: Nicolo Savona 6.5/10 CB: Federico Gatti 7.2/10 CB: Pierre Kalulu 6.5/10 LB: Andrea Cambiaso 7.4/10 CM: Manuel Locatelli (c) 8.0/10 CM: Khephren Thuram 6.7/10 RM: Francisco Conceicao 7.9/10 AM: Teun Koopmeiners 6.8/10 LM: Kenan Yildiz 7.6/10 ST: Timothy Weah 6.6/10 SUB: Danilo (66' for Savona) 6.3/10 SUB: Samuel Mbangula (83' for Yildiz) N/A SUB: Nicolo Fagioli (86' for Thuram) N/A Subs not used: Mattia Perin (GK), Carlo Pinsoglio (GK), Jonas Rouhi. Player of the match - Michele Di Gregorio (Juventus) Read more -> https://www.90min.com/aston-villa-0-0-juventus-player-ratings-champions-league-27-11-24

Juventus and Aston Villa share the spoils in bore draw at Villa Park Juventus and Aston Villa played out a dull draw at Villa Park in the Champions League this evening. Aston Villa, having secured some impressive results this season, started the match in high spirits, aiming to unsettle Juventus. However, the Bianconeri were resolute from the outset. ............ Juventus controlled possession during the opening half-hour, focusing on getting the ball to Francisco Conceição and Kenan Yıldız, two players capable of creating chances. Despite Juve’s dominance in possession, Villa produced the better opportunities, with Michele Di Gregorio making a strong save to deny Ollie Watkins. Shortly before halftime, Conceição nearly produced a stunning solo goal, but Emi Martínez denied him after an impressive run through Villa’s defence. Moments later, Lucas Digne rattled the crossbar, but neither team managed to break the deadlock before the interval. ............ The second half saw both teams continue to struggle to create clear-cut chances. Conceição came closest to scoring with a powerful header, but Martínez once again pulled off a brilliant save. ............ Despite surviving a late scare when a Villa goal was disallowed, Juventus failed to secure a much-needed Champions League victory. The result highlighted their ongoing struggles in the competition. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-and-aston-villa-share-the-spoils-in-bore-draw-at-villa-park/

Champions League, Aston Villa vs Juventus: Probably starting line-ups As Aston Villa prepare to host Juventus in a crucial Champions League encounter, both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns that could shape the outcome of the match. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side has been hit hard by recent injuries. ............ The Italian giants are also dealing with their fair share of fitness issues. Star striker Dusan Vlahovic is doubtful with a thigh problem after limping out of Serbia’s recent draw with Denmark. Arkadiusz Milik, Vlahovic’s usual deputy, is out until next year. Defensive mainstays Bremer and Juan Cabal are long-term absentees due to ACL injuries, while Nico Gonzalez is unavailable with a thigh injury. Additionally, former Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz and Weston McKennie are questionable for the match due to muscle concerns. Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Weah . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/champions-league-aston-villa-v-juventus-probable-starting-lineups/

Motta, Cambiaso confident ahead of Aston Villa clash despite truncated squad Ahead of Werdnesday night’s Champions League game against Aston Villa, Juventus head coach Thiago Motta and do-everything fullback Andrea Cambiaso sat down to discuss team dynamics, tactics and more. Juve — who played to a 1-1 draw against French side Lille in their last Champions League game — sit toward the top of the playoff spots of the new league phase in 11th place and will look to make a statement against Unai Emery’s side. However, just like over the weekend against Milan, the Bianconeri have to contend with a severely shorthanded squad. Plagued by injuries, Juventus traveled to Birmingham, England, with just 17 players, three of which are goalkeepers. ............ “(On Wednesday), we will face a great team,” Thiago Motta said. “(Aston Villa) are a team that is in good form, especially in this competition. We will go into the game with great humility, determined to play our game and with respect our opponent as always. I am always positive, I have great confidence in my players who show every day that they are ready to compete and give everything.” ............ Similarly, regarding the new system, Cambiaso said, “The challenge against Aston Villa will have the same importance as the first four teams we faced. There isn’t one match more important than the others, they all count towards qualification for the knockout phase.” Despite this, Aston Villa will be one of the more difficult teams Juventus has faced thus far. The Villans are well-positioned within the table, having won three out of their four Champions League games, including a 2-0 victory over German giants Bayern Munich. “Tomorrow, in this regard, we will face a strong team and we will have to be composed and concentrated throughout the match,” Cambiaso said. “The game in Birmingham will see two teams who want to play their style football, it will be a good game.” ............ Finally, Motta spoke briefly about the starting lineup, specifically addressing who will replace the injured talisman Dusan Vlahovic at the top of the pitch. One of the names that has emerged is Timothy Weah, who has impressed with his recent goal-scoring form. “If Timothy plays tomorrow night through the middle of the attack I am sure he will put in a great performance,” Motta said. “And the same goes for whoever occupies that position on the pitch.” . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/11/27/24306845/thiago-motta-andrea-cambiaso-juventus-aston-villa2024-champions-league-press-conference-analysis

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Juventus train with just 14 first team players ahead of Aston Villa match Juventus find themselves in a precarious situation as they prepare for their pivotal Champions League encounter against Aston Villa. The Bianconeri’s training session at Continassa this morning revealed a depleted squad, with only 14 outfield players participating. The most notable absence is star striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has not recovered from the muscle injury that sidelined him for Saturday’s Serie A match against Milan. Vlahovic’s absence is a significant blow to Juventus, as he is the team’s leading scorer this season. Adding to Motta’s woes, USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie has joined the list of injured players. McKennie was absent from Monday’s training session and was not seen on the pitch this morning. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-train-with-just-14-first-team-players-ahead-of-aston-villa-match/

Juventus confirm successful knee surgery for Cabal Juventus confirm that Colombia international Juan Cabal underwent a successful knee surgery Tuesday morning and that their summer signing will ‘begin his rehabilitation process in the coming days.’ Cabal suffered a knee injury while on international duty with the Colombia national team during the November break. He underwent surgery in Lyon on Tuesday morning, as Juventus announced with an official statement on their website. ............ Cabal is not expected to return to action before the start of next season, but further fitness updates will be released in the coming weeks. Cabal joined Juventus from Hellas Verona last summer in a €12.8m deal. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-confirm-successful-knee-surgery-cabal/

Zbigniew Boniek warns about the many Yildiz comparisons Former Juventus midfielder Zbigniew “Zibì” Boniek has expressed his admiration for Kenan Yildiz, a player who has rapidly become a fan favourite and one of the club’s most vital performers over the last two seasons. The Turkish starlet’s rise has been so meteoric that fans and pundits have begun drawing comparisons to Juventus legends such as Alessandro Del Piero and Michel Platini. However, Boniek has cautioned against making such comparisons too soon. ............ Despite the flurry of comparisons, Boniek has urged patience, emphasising that Yildiz is still at the beginning of his career. Boniek remarked: “Yildiz is a talented boy, with a great future ahead of him. He looks good with the number 10 on his back, but let’s be careful with the comparisons: he’s on the front pages of his story. I can only wish him a career like Platini’s.” His comments reflect a desire to shield Yildiz from undue pressure that could hinder his development. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/zbigniew-boniek-warns-about-the-many-yildiz-comparisons/

Douglas Luiz may not play for Juventus in November and could return against Bologna Douglas Luiz’s injury initially reported as a minor issue has kept him out of action since late October, creating mounting concern for Juventus. The Brazilian midfielder, a marquee signing during the summer transfer window, has yet to deliver the performances fans had hoped for, and his absence has only compounded frustrations. ............ Luiz was expected to return after the most recent international break, raising hopes that he could feature in Juventus’ match against AC Milan. However, he missed that game and is now confirmed to be unavailable for the upcoming clash against Aston Villa. His absence will extend beyond the Villa fixture, ruling him out of Juventus’ subsequent match as well. There is cautious optimism that he might return for the game against Bologna on December 7th, but even that remains uncertain. ............ The timing of Luiz’s injury has been particularly unfortunate. Before his absence, the midfielder had been struggling to find his rhythm in Turin, and his performances fell short of the expectations tied to his summer move. This has left fans anxious about when they will finally see the dynamic displays that convinced Juventus to invest in him. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/douglas-luiz-may-not-play-for-juventus-in-november-and-could-return-against-bologna/

Rafa Benitez believes defensive stats should give Juventus some confidence Juventus faces Aston Villa in their next competitive match, a highly anticipated fixture that will undoubtedly test the Bianconeri. Juve have been in decent form, much to the satisfaction of their supporters. They are eager to see the team secure more victories to reinforce their reputation on the European stage. ............ The Bianconeri will head to England with high hopes, drawing confidence from their unbeaten record in Serie A. Rafa Benitez, speaking about Juventus’ prospects, expressed optimism about their chances. He said: “There are contrasting technical and statistical data, which lead to confidence: Thiago Motta is unbeaten in the league, so he has defensive consistency even without Bremer; in Europe, things are better, but the factor this time becomes Vlahovic; and then, Aston Villa are certainly not experiencing a moment of great enthusiasm, they are struggling to win and also to reiterate what they said at the beginning of the season.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rafa-benitez-believes-defensive-stats-should-give-juventus-some-confidence/