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Chaos at Juventus as Tudor & Comolli had heated confrontation Juventus head coach Igor Tudor is increasingly at odds with the club’s General Director, Damien Comolli, as the situation at Continassa is swiftly unravelling. ............ Tudor had a heated confrontation with Comolli and the rest of the top management following the team’s return to Turin on Sunday evening. Although this doesn’t necessarily mean that the manager’s fate is already sealed, it certainly depicts a bleak image. Therefore, the source believes that the next two contests against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Lazio in Serie A could be decisive, as a couple of negative results could push the Croatian further towards the edge. ............ Tudor and Comolli initially shared a good relationship upon the latter’s arrival in May. The Frenchman confirmed the 46-year-old as Juve’s permanent manager, after initially serving as interim coach following Thiago Motta’s sacking in March. Nevertheless, Tudor’s confirmation was only formalised when the Bianconeri failed to prise Antonio Conte away from Napoli. The former Marseille and Lazio manager has also implicitly expressed his dissatisfaction with the club’s summer transfer business. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/chaos-at-juventus-as-tudor-comolli-had-heated-confrontation-report/

Como 2 - Juventus 0: Initial reaction and random observations Coming out of the first international break of the season, Juventus provided us with one of the most thrilling domestic games we’ve seen in a good amount of time. A seven-goal thriller, last month’s Derby d’Italia win was a comeback in which Juve showed some promising fight under circumstances that we certainly don’t see every day. ............ Juventus now have a number other than zero in the loss column after Sunday afternoon’s 2-0 loss to Como on the shores of Lake Como. It was, unfortunately, yet another disappointing performance in what has turned into a strng of them following the win over Inter last month. And not only that, but Juventus saw one of the game’s brightest young talents, Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz, continue his brilliant start to the 2025-26 campaign with a sublime assist and maybe an even better goal, leading the lakeside club to their first win over Juventus since 1952 by the same 2-0 scoreline that we saw on this day. ............ Juventus still hasn’t won another game ever since that wild 4-3 victory over their arch rivals at the Allianz Stadium. It’s now been five draws and this first loss of the season in all competitions ever since that crazy September night. And it was pretty clear from the moment that Como took a 1-0 lead all of 3 1/2 minutes in, that Juventus were on the back foot and things needed to change in a hurry to have any chance of getting points against a Como side that was pressing like absolute madmen from the get-go. The problem was, though, that Juve didn’t exactly look like they had multiple goals in them on this day. ............ The fact that Juventus started the season under Igor Tudor with three straight wins seems so far away now. Maybe because it is even though on the calendar it’s not a huge period of time. Since Juventus beat Inter, they’ve seen their most important player at the back injure his troublesome knee again, they’ve seen the same issues of last season come back to the fore, they’re struggling to both create goal scoring chances as well as simply score the chances they do have on a consistent basis. Sure, Juve outshot Como 15-12 on the day. But even with that, Juventus had all of 0.88 xG — which isn’t exactly impressive when you consider the number of shots they actually attempted on the day. ............ Things aren’t trending in the right direction for Tudor or this squad as a whole. There’s only so much three straight wins can buy you when things quickly turn for the worse like they have for Juventus ever since the Inter win. This team is worryingly starting to feel a lot like the squad that Tudor came in to try and get into the Champions League last season despite all of the changes they tried to make to the attacking area of the field. Unfortunately, a lot of the other areas of the field remain the same — and knowing how things went on that front last season, that’s not necessarily a good thing. Juventus were clearly the second-best team on the field at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday. If we say the same type of thing three days from now at a much bigger and much more famous stadium, then it’s probably not going to be after a win — and that, my friends, is far from the kind of start Juventus needed to begin this post-international break run of games. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS ............ Juventus going behind less than four minutes in, that’s just not helping matters. Still kinda wondering what Pierre Kalulu was doing on Como’s goal. What happened to the lockdown defender from a season ago? There seems to be a whole lot more mistakes in his game these days. ............ At least Tudor went with a 4-3-3? It feels more forced because of injuries, but at least he did it. That said, when your partnership in central defense is Daniele Rugani and Lloyd Kelly, how optimistic can you be that things will go well or you at the back? Take away a few players because of injuries and that Juventus bench looks awfully short of options and certainly not that impressive at all. But hey, the highest paid player in Serie A was once again on the bench, so that should at least boost the value of the bench unit, right? (Don’t answer that.) Juventus had nine shots in the first half. None of them were on goal. Como had six shots in the first half. Half of them were on target. ............ How many times did a Juventus player fall down because they slipped in this game? Feel like it was a good four or five times at least — and it was usually an attacking player doing so. Blame Lake Como maybe? I don’t know, but it sure would have been nice for those stumbles to not happen during important passages of play. ............ It took nearly 63 minutes for Juventus to record a shot on goal. It was a rather simple save off a header from Teun Koopmeiners. Of course, with how open he was in the box, it probably should have resulted in more, but that’s just how it goes with a certain Dutchman these days. ............ It’s the 70th minute, Juventus are down a goal and Tudor still hasn’t made a sub or looks all that close to doing so. What exactly are we doing here, folks? Those first subs happened eight minutes later. What were we waiting for exactly? Como scored two minutes later. Good times. I really hope this team isn’t turning into one where it’s basically “Let’s hope Kenan or Chico does something cool” most of the time, but it’s starting to feel a little bit like that and I don’t like it. No matter how talented those two guys are, they can’t be your only source of goal chance creation. ............ All of one Juve player, Francisco Conceição, had a Sofascore rating of 7 or more. That feels about right for how this game played out. In conclusion, that is not good. It feels like a Como player just started pressing me while I type this sentence. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/33014/juventus-como-2025-serie-a-matchday-7-final-score-result-initial-reaction-and-random-observations

“They didn’t explain things properly to him” – Fabregas & Tudor public spat continues Como manager, Cesc Fabregas, and his Juventus counterpart Igor Tudor extended their public following Sunday’s contest at the Sinigaglia. The Croatian had fired the first bullet by describing the Lariani as a ‘fake small club’, citing their immense financial means. He also claimed that the Spaniard has the advantage of choosing which players to buy, with the hierarchy always keen to satisfy his demands. ............ Nevertheless, the war of words between the two managers didn’t end with the final whistle, but it was reignited in the press room. ............ “Mister Tudor manages a great club. He said I buy all the players, but perhaps they didn’t explain things to him properly,” stung the Arsenal legend Fabregas in his post-match press conference. “Tudor is the one who has the obligation of winning every time at Juventus, not us. We’re a different story.” ............ The Juventus boss was then informed of his colleague’s statements, but tried to avoid making another controversial comment. “That’s not an appropriate question for this moment. I don’t know what Fabregas said; it’s his opinion, I’m just going to say my own.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fabregas-tudor-war-words-como-juventus/

Tudor reveals incoming change in defence, shrugs off Juventus sack talk Juventus manager Igor Tudor admits he could adopt a new defensive style following the team’s first defeat of the season. The Bianconeri were hoping to end their five-match streak of successive draws with a win in Como, but they instead succumbed to a 0-2 loss after failing to find the back of the net. ............ After the contest, Tudor was asked about his team’s tendency to concede goals from set-pieces, as Como’s first goal stemmed from a corner kick. The Croatian admitted that his players are struggling with the zonal marking, so it could be time to resort to a more traditional man-to-man marking. “That’s a good question. Maybe we can start man-marking and share the responsibility more,” said Tudor in his post-match press conference. “Man-marking might be an idea. We’ll talk to the players and see what they have to say about it.” ............ “A coach is always worried; the answer is obvious. I’ve been hearing about decisive matches for 30 years now, and it’s something that doesn’t interest me much. “At the moment, I’m only thinking about how to improve the team.” ............ “I’m disappointed with the result, but I saw some good things. We were very organised, but unfortunately, we conceded early on from a set piece. “Then we did some good things, but we just lacked the final pass and shot. I had the feeling we lacked danger in the final meters, and unfortunately, we wasted a few good chances in the first half.” ............ “Because I wanted to play with two wingers, but it’s hard to hold up the team with a back four like that. It was right to try in the last twenty minutes. But then we were hit on the counterattack.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-reveals-incoming-change-in-defence-shrugs-off-juventus-sack-talk/

Tudor explains Vlahovic decision after Como 2-0 Juventus: ‘You have to run’ Igor Tudor has explained why he decided to give Dusan Vlahovic just over 10 minutes of game time for Juventus’s 2-0 defeat away against Como in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, and believes that he was right to switch from a back three to a back four despite his side’s defeat at the Stadio Sinigaglia. ............ The 2-0 loss against Como was Juventus and Tudor’s first of the 2025-26 campaign, but more concerning is the fact that they have not won in any competition in more than a month, dating back to the 4-3 victory over Inter on September 13. ............ “It was a difficult game against a well-organised team,” Tudor said after full-time. “We conceded this goal from a set piece, but we did interesting things, like they did in the first half. In the second, it was a bit fragmented because of the way they played. After the 2-0, the game was over.” ............ And on the decision to switch to a back four following the recent injury to Gleison Bremer, Tudor said: “We believe that this was the best thing for the team. I think it was the right choice regardless of the result. We got close to their area but missed the final pass or shot.” ............ “It was right to try with two strikers at the end, but you have to run against Como,” Tudor said. “It’s not easy to cover. We got hit on the counter attack, and at 2-0, the game was over. There was nothing more to do.” And when asked if he is ‘worried’ about his job security after the Como defeat, Tudor replied: “I’m always worried about everything, that’s the life of a coach.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-on-vlahovic-decision-como-2-0-juventus/

Juventus player ratings vs Como: A day to forget for Conceicao Juventus ended a series of five straight draws by succumbing to defeat at the hands of their hosts Como at the Stadio Sinigaglia. ............ Juventus (4-3-3) Michele Di Gregorio – 5 ............ Pierre Kalulu – 5.5 The Frenchman showed his improving attacking arsenal, but his outing was blemished from the very start, as he lost track of Kempf on the opener. Daniele Rugani – 5.5 A shaky display at the back from the experienced defender who almost gifted his former teammate Alvaro Morata a goal with a terrible backpass. Lloyd Kelly – 5.5 ............ Andrea Cambiaso – 5 The Italian full-back endured one of his poorest outing. He tried to cover for Kalulu’s absence on the second goal, but failed to stop Paz. Teun Koopmeiners – 5.5 The Dutchman displayed some signs of improvement, but still not enough to convince the Bianconeri faitfhul. He couldn’t generate enough power behind his header when given the opportunity. Manuel Locatelli – 6 ............ Khephren Thuram – 6 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 4.5 The Portuguese couldn’t keep his footing on several occasions, and was at times too selfish. His passing and crossing were also below bar. Jonathan David – 5.5 The Canadian connected well with his teammates and led a few promising counterattacks. He also tapped the ball in on the disallowed goal. However, Juventus fans are expecting much from the from the striker. Kenan Yildiz – 6 The Turkish star danced his way through the Como defenders at times, and set up promising chances for his teammates. However, he lost steam in the second half after getting frustrated with his teammates. Substitutes Dusan Vlahovic – 5.5 ............ Weston McKennie – 5 ............ Filip Kostic – N/A Joao Mario – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-como-a-day-to-forget-for-conceicao/

Player ratings: Como 2-0 Juventus – Paz beats Yildiz in battle of the rising stars Nico Paz outperformed Kenan Yildiz in a battle of the rising stars, as Como claimed a surprise 2-0 victory over Juventus at the Stadio Sinigaglia in Serie A on Sunday afternoon. ............ Much had been made of the ‘battle’ between young talents Paz and Yildiz ahead of kick-off, but it was the Como man who stole the headlines with a brilliant individual goal to seal Como’s two-goal lead just over 10 minutes from time. Here are the player ratings after a memorable victory for Cesc Fabregas’s side. Como 2-0 Juventus: Player ratings Como: Butez 6.5; Smolcic 6, D.Carlos 6, Kempf 7; Vojvoda 6, Da Cunha 6, Perrone 6, Caqueret 6.5, Moreno 5.5; Paz 7.5; Morata 6.5. Best Como player: Nico Paz 7.5 ............ Coach: Cesc Fabregas 8 ............ Juventus: Di Gregorio 5.5; Kalulu 4.5, Rugani 5, Kelly 5.5, Cambiaso 5; Koopmeiners 5.5, Locatelli 5.5, Thuram 6; Conceicao 6, Yildiz 5; David 5. Best Juventus player: Francisco Conceicao 6 – Slim pickings on a tough day out for Juventus. At least Conceicao tried to take to make things happen, even if he was largely unsuccessful and had the occasional slip. Coach: Igor Tudor 5 – It wasn’t Juventus or Tudor’s day at the Sinigaglia. The Bianconeri never truly looked like scoring, they found it difficult to break down Como’s lines and struggled to get Yildiz or Conceicao on the ball in the second half. Tudor left it surprisingly late to make any changes, the first coming in the 77th minute just before going 2-0 down, despite the team looking like they could do with an injection of energy or creativity. Troubling that Vlahovic is the only Juventus centre-forward to have found the back of the net for the last month. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/ratings-como-2-0-juventus-paz-beats-yildiz/

Juventus met with Palladino before first Tudor defeat of 2025-26 Reports in Italy claim that Juventus technical director Francois Modesto met with former Monza and Fiorentina head coach Raffaele Palladino on Saturday, while Igor Tudor and his Bianconeri players stumble through a troubling run of form. ............ Since then, the Bianconeri have been held to draws by Borussia Dortmund, Hellas Verona, Atalanta, Villarreal and Milan, and have since recorded their first defeat of the season against Como. ............ Meanwhile, Juventus technical director Modesto met with his former colleague Palladino in Milan on Saturday. The two know each other well from their time working together at Monza. ............ It is unknown whether the meeting between Palladino and Modesto was purely to ‘catch up’, or whether there were any discussions over a potential appointment in the future. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/report-juventus-met-with-palladino/

Five reasons why Tudor is walking on thin ice at Juventus Juventus enjoyed a positive start to the campaign under Igor Tudor, but it has swiftly gone sour. At this stage, the joyous comeback against Inter feels like a distant memory, albeit it only ensued just over a month ago. After a series of disappointing draws, the Bianconeri tasted defeat for the first time this season on the shores of Lake Como. The toothless visitors were simply outplayed by the home side. ............ We begin with the most obvious, yet elemental factor of all. While the management has been expecting the results to pick up as the season progresses, it has been quite the opposite. The team has already slipped to seventh place in the Serie A table, and they remain without a win in the Champions League, which is hardly ideal when your next opponent is called Real Madrid. On Sunday, Tudor wasn’t only tactically outplayed by the suspended Cesc Fabregas on the pitch, but was also embarrassed in the press room following an avoidable comment about ‘fake small’ Como in the lead-up to the contest. This isn’t the first time the Croatian has made a mess while chatting with the press. ............ In his public row with Fabregas, Tudor half-complainingly claimed that the Como manager gets to choose the players his club buys, hinting that Juve’s summer signings didn’t arrive with his full blessing. ............ In recent days, reports in the Italian media have claimed that Tudor’s relationship with the club’s General Manager Damien Comolli is far from perfect. Perhaps the Croatian hasn’t forgotten how the Frenchman vigorously tried to sign Antonio Conte last June. ............ Juventus started the campaign with promising victories, before settling for a series of draws. And now, the first defeat has arrived. If this scenario sounds a bit familiar, that’s because it’s almost déjà vu from last season under Thiago Motta. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/five-reasons-why-tudor-is-walking-on-thin-ice-at-juventus/

Juve’s four choices for post-Tudor: Three new candidates and a shocking return Juventus have yet to make a definitive decision on the future of Igor Tudor, but they’re already pondering their options, which might even include Thiago Motta. ............ With the rift between the head coach and the hierarchy growing in recent weeks, many believe that Juve’s upcoming clashes (which include contests against Real Madrid and Lazio) could prove decisive. ............ Raffaele Palladino is considered the favourite in the eyes of many due to his past at Juventus, progressive yet realistic approach, and his availability. The 41-year-old should also have the backing of Juve’s Technical Director, Francois Modesto, whom he had worked with during their time together at Monza. The young tactician has been on the shelf since leaving Fiorentina last summer. For his part, Roberto Mancini has already been linked with Juventus on countless occasions; the most recent was in March, when the hierarchy eventually opted for Tudor. The former Inter and Manchester City remains a free agent after ending his disappointing run with Saudi national team, and the same goes for Luciano Spalletti, who has been relieved from his duties with Italy following the defeat to Norway in June. The latter is also in the casting. Nevertheless, the most shocking name mentioned by the source is Motta, who was sacked by the club seven months ago, but remains under contract. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-four-options-sack-igor-tudor-motta/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Como: Bianconeri Stunned at the Lake Juventus suffered a dismal 2-0 defeat at Como on Sunday afternoon, dropping out of the Serie A top four after a fourth consecutive winless outing. Pressure continues to build on manager Igor Tudor, with the Turin giants losing further ground on early pacesetters Napoli and Inter. ............ Juventus (4-3-3) Michele Di Gregorio – 6/10 Helpless on the line, there was nothing he could do to stop Kempf from scoring. However, he made three saves afterward to keep his side in the game until the end. Pierre Kalulu – 6/10 ............ Daniele Rugani – 5/10 He was supposed to mark Kempf, yet he was nowhere near, allowing the German defender to slam the ball into the back of the net from point-blank. Another unconvincing performance from the Italian! Lloyd Kelly – 6/10 Though he performed slightly better than his center-back partner, the Englishman didn’t inspire much confidence. However, he showed discipline after picking up an early booking. Andrea Cambiaso – 5/10 Juventus desperately needed his darting runs today, but the Italian full-back rarely ventured forward and struggled to make an impact in the final third. Too passive and too far from Paz for Como’s second goal. Teun Koopmeiners – 4/10 Merely a shadow of his former self, the Dutch star looked up the creek without a paddle, struggling to impose his usual influence and repeatedly losing the midfield battle against Como midfielders. Manuel Locatelli – 5/10 ............ Khephren Thuram – 5/10 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 6/10 The diminutive winger was arguably Juventus’ liveliest performer at the Sinigaglia Stadium, yet it wasn’t nearly enough to trouble Como’s rock-solid back three. There was no end product from the Portuguese starlet today. Kenan Yildiz – 4/10 A frustrating afternoon for the prodigious forward, who was not the difference-maker the visitors were looking for, often finding himself isolated on the wing. Jonathan David – 3/10 There’s no light at the end of the tunnel for the Canadian striker. Completely cut off from the rest of the pack, he endured another anonymous display. Substitutes Weston McKennie – 4/10 Dusan Vlahovic – 6/10 Joao Mario – N/A Filip Kostic – N/A . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-como-bianconeri-stunned-at-the-lake/

"Tornare alla Juve? Del Piero non ha mai lasciato la Juventus" Ha risposto così John Elkann ai microfoni di CNBC in merito a quello che potrebbe essere uno storico ritorno in bianconero dell'ex capitano e numero 10 della Juve Alessandro Del Piero.

Como 2-0 Juventus: Nico Paz puts toothless Old Lady to the torch Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season, as they weren’t able to tame an energetic Como side backed by the Sinigaglia crowd. Due to the many absentees, Igor Tudor dropped his favourite 3-4-2-1 formation and adopted a 4-3-3 lineup spearheaded by Jonathan David, with Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao on the wings. ............ The Bianconeri couldn’t have imagined a worse start, as they found themselves trailing after just three minutes. Nico Paz played a short corner kick, and following a give-and-go with Lucas Da Cunha, he sent a lovely inswinger to the back post that found Marc-Oliver Kempf. The German defender escaped Pierre Kalulu to latch onto the ball with venom, leaving Michele Di Gregorio with absolutely no chance. Afterwards, Juventus gradually grew with the match, becoming more dominant in the middle of the park. However, they repeatedly scuffed their chances inside the box. While David had managed to tuck the ball in from close range, the goal was disallowed for an offside on Koopmeiners, so the visitors headed to the break trailing 0-1. ............ Koopmeiners came the closest to scoring after receiving a cross from Cambiaso, but he couldn’t put enough power behind his header to trouble Jean Butez. Desperate for an equaliser, the visitors pushed forward with numbers in the 79th minute, but they were harried on the counterattack by Paz who expertly found the back far corner to round off a superb outing with a sublime finish. ............ Como 2-0 Juventus Goals: 4′ Kempf (C), 79′ Nico Paz (C) Como (4-3-3): Butez; Smolcic (86′ Posch), Kempf, Diego Carlos (46′ Ramon), Alberto Moreno (67′ Valle); da Cunha, Perrone, Caqueret (67′ Douvikas); Paz, Morata (91′ Van der Brempt), Vojvoda. Juventus (4-3-3): Di Gregorio; Kalulu (86′ Joao Mario), Rugani, Kelly, Cambiaso (86′ Kostic); Koopmeiners (75′ Vlahovic), Locatelli (75′ McKennie), Thuram; Conceiçao, David, Yildiz. Yellow cards: 10′ Kelly (J), 11′ Alberto Moreno (C), 21′ Smolcic (C), 34′ Diego Carlos (C) . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/como-2-0-juventus-nico-paz-puts-toothless-old-lady-to-the-torch/

Loro sono abituati.

Scivolano tutti. Sará l'umiditá del lago?

La domanda sorge spontanea: É il Como ad essere una falsa piccola o é la Juve che é una falsa grande?

Ma l'arbitro é Forrest Gump?

Expected Juventus starting lineup vs Como: Tudor changes his formation Juventus boss Igor Tudor has reportedly decided to drop his favourite 3-4-2-1 formation and adopt a 4-3-3 system. The Bianconeri have settled for draws in their last five outings, so the fanbase has been demanding some changes. ............ Tudor has made up his mind, and will field a 4-3-3 formation in Sunday’s early Serie A kickoff against Como. ............ Michele Di Grgorio will maintain his role between the posts, with Daniele Rugani and Lloyd Kelly forming the centre-back partnership. Pierre Kalulu should start at right-back, with Andrea Cambiaso operating on the opposite flank. In the middle of the park, Manuel Locatelli is the natural choice to act as a deep-lying playmaker, accompanied by Teun Koopmeiners and Khephren Thuram in the box-to-box roles. Finally, Jonathan David is expected to lead the line once more, supported by Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz on the wings. ............ Juventus Probable XI (4-3-3): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Rugani (Gatti), Kelly, Cambiaso; Koopmeiners, Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, David, Yildiz Como Probable XI (4-3-3): Butez; Smalic, Carlos, Ramon, Valle; Caqueret, Perrone, Da Cunha; Nico Paz, Morata, Vojvoda . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/expected-juventus-starting-lineup-vs-como-tudor-changes-his-formation/

Agent breaks the silence on Man City’s interest in Cambiaso Manchester City was reportedly linked with a move for Andrea Cambiaso last season, and Juventus had anticipated a potential offer during the January transfer window. When no approach materialised at that time, it was expected that interest might resume in the summer. However, the Premier League club appeared to cool their pursuit, leaving the defender focused on maintaining his form and his role within the Bianconeri squad. ............ The situation has left observers questioning whether Manchester City had a genuine interest in Cambiaso or whether the rumours were part of the usual speculation that surrounds top-level football. Juventus would have considered selling the defender for a substantial fee, as the club is continually seeking to restructure and reinforce different areas of the squad. ............ Cambiaso’s agent, Giovanni Bia, was recently asked about the veracity of the transfer speculation. He confirmed that Manchester City had shown significant interest in the player: “Guardiola was very interested in him, then things happened and the deal didn’t materialize because Manchester City had several injuries and had to invest in other players. “He’s a bit like Maldini , Cambiaso is so extraordinary that he always makes himself available for Juventus. Juve often play him in his own position, but he makes himself available and that’s right.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/agent-breaks-the-silence-on-man-citys-interest-in-juventus-star/

Official Juventus squad for Como trip: Zhegrova out, Next Gen goalkeeper in Juventus confirmed the 21-man squad that travelled to Como to take on Cesc Fabregas’ side in Sunday’s early kickoff. The Bianconeri haven’t tasted victory in their last five fixtures across all competitions, sharing spoils on every occasion. While they’ll be keen to return to winning ways, their mission won’t be easy at the Sinigaglia, especially in the absence of some of their key players. Bremer rejoined Juan Cabal on the treatment table, while Fabio Miretti has yet to overcome the injury that has been ruling him out since the start of the season, albeit his return is edging ever closer. Moreover, Carlo Pinsoglio has suffered an injury in training that will rule him out for quite some time. Interestingly, the beloved custodian insisted on travelling with his teammates to offer them his moral support, despite being on crutches. Therefore, Igor Tudor has decided to promote 21-year-old Simone Scaglia, an Italian goalkeeper who serves as a backup at Juventus Next Gen. ............ To make matters even worse for the Biancneri, Edon Zhegrova has suffered a hip issue that kept him in Turin, as his season continues to be hampered by injury problems. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-squad-como-zhegrova-scaglia/

Como 1907 vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction The scenic Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia will be the stage for an intriguing Serie A encounter on Sunday, as Juventus travel to face Como 1907, looking to end a frustrating run of stalemates and reignite their top-four momentum. The Bianconeri remain one of only two unbeaten sides in Serie A this season, yet their impressive resilience has been overshadowed by a worrying habit of settling for draws. Igor Tudor’s men have now gone five league games without a win, a streak uncharacteristic for a side of Juve’s pedigree. Against a confident and improving Como outfit, the visitors will be under pressure to turn consistency into conviction. For Juventus, this season has been defined by defensive solidity but attacking frustration. The 36-time Italian champions have gone 11 league games without defeat, stretching back to April, but five consecutive draws have left supporters yearning for sharper execution in the final third. Their last outing, a goalless draw against AC Milan epitomized that dilemma. Despite limiting the Rossoneri to few chances, Juventus lacked cutting edge in attack, escaping with a point after Christian Pulisic’s missed penalty. With a crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid looming next week, the challenge for Tudor’s men will be to rediscover their attacking verve without compromising balance. Recent results in Europe have been equally chaotic, a thrilling 4–4 draw with Borussia Dortmund followed by a 2–2 draw at Villarreal — suggesting that the Bianconeri are struggling to manage games once they take control. Nevertheless, Juventus’ historical record offers reassurance: they are unbeaten in their last 23 Serie A meetings with Como, a run stretching all the way back to 1952. The last time Como defeated Juve in any competition was nearly 40 years ago in the Coppa Italia, and the Turin giants will be eager to maintain that dominance. For Tudor, victory is more than a statistical target, it’s an opportunity to restore momentum before the European stage beckons. ............ Team News & Tactics Como 1907 ............ Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Butez; Posch, Carlos, Ramon, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Paz, Kuhn; Morata Juventus Igor Tudor will have to contend with a number of absentees as Juventus look to protect their unbeaten record on Sunday. The most significant blow remains the loss of defensive linchpin Gleison Bremer, whose injury has ruled him out until at least December. The Brazilian’s absence continues to unsettle the rhythm of Juve’s otherwise solid three-man backline. Tudor will also be without Juan Cabal, sidelined with a thigh strain, and promising midfielder Fabio Miretti, who is nursing an ankle injury. Both are expected to miss several more weeks of action. The good news for the visitors is that Khéphren Thuram has returned to full fitness. The French midfielder made a brief substitute appearance against AC Milan before the international break and is now ready to start. He is expected to partner captain Manuel Locatelli in central midfield, offering both physical presence and ball-carrying dynamism. There are no suspension concerns in the squad, meaning Tudor will have a strong core to select from as his side aim to end their run of draws. Tactically, Juventus are likely to stick with their familiar 3-4-2-1 system, designed to balance defensive compactness with attacking fluidity in transition. Michele Di Gregorio will continue as the first-choice goalkeeper, bringing calm distribution and sharp reflexes between the posts. In front of him, the defensive trio will consist of Federico Gatti on the right, Daniele Rugani in the central role, and Lloyd Kelly on the left. Rugani’s positional discipline will be crucial in covering for Bremer’s absence, while Kelly’s ability to step forward and carry the ball adds variety to Juventus’ buildup play. The wing-backs will once again play pivotal roles in Tudor’s tactical setup. Pierre Kalulu will operate on the right flank, tasked with both providing width in attack and offering defensive support against Como’s advancing full-backs. On the opposite side, Andrea Cambiaso will feature as the left wing-back, offering tireless running and consistent delivery into the box. Their overlapping movements will be central to stretching Como’s compact defensive block. In midfield, Manuel Locatelli will anchor play from deep, dictating tempo and distributing possession with precision. Alongside him, Khéphren Thuram will bring dynamism and drive, capable of breaking lines with his forward surges. Ahead of them, Francisco Conceição and Kenan Yıldız are expected to operate as dual attacking midfielders, linking play and drifting between the lines to create overloads in the final third. Their pace and technical skill make them key in unbalancing Como’s defensive shape. Leading the line, Jonathan David is tipped to start ahead of Dušan Vlahović and Loïs Openda. The Canadian striker’s intelligent movement and clinical finishing have made a strong case for his inclusion, while his ability to press from the front aligns perfectly with Tudor’s aggressive, forward-oriented system. Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; David Key Stats Juventus are unbeaten in their last 23 Serie A meetings with Como, a remarkable streak that dates all the way back to January 1952. Across those fixtures, the Bianconeri have recorded 17 wins and six draws, underlining their long-standing superiority in this matchup. Como have not beaten Juventus at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in nearly 40 years, with their last victory coming in a Coppa Italia tie in 1986. They have lost both league meetings since returning to Serie A and scored only once across those two games. Despite their attacking inconsistencies, Juventus have one of the league’s best defensive records this season, conceding only five goals in six Serie A matches. Igor Tudor’s side have also kept three clean sheets during that stretch. Cesc Fàbregas’ men have made their home ground a fortress early in the campaign, remaining unbeaten in all competitions at Stadio Sinigaglia this season. They’ve managed one win and two draws in Serie A, conceding only three goals on home soil. Juventus have been involved in five consecutive Serie A draws, their longest such run in almost 20 years. Four of those games ended level by a one-goal margin or less, highlighting the Bianconeri’s recent difficulty in converting dominance into victories. Player to Watch Kenan Yildiz ............ Yıldız has quickly emerged as one of Juventus’ brightest young stars and a key figure in Igor Tudor’s evolving system. The Turkish-German forward has seamlessly transitioned from a promising academy prospect into a first-team regular, impressing with his creativity, composure, and ability to impact games in high-pressure moments. Operating primarily as a left-sided attacking midfielder in Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 setup, Yıldız thrives between the lines, drifting into pockets of space to receive the ball and drive at defenders with confidence well beyond his years. His close control, acceleration, and ability to beat opponents one-on-one make him a constant threat in the final third. What truly sets him apart, though, is his intelligence in movement: Yıldız frequently times his runs perfectly to exploit spaces left by defenders drawn to Jonathan David or Dušan Vlahović. Equally adept at finishing with either foot, the teenager has shown a natural instinct for goal, as well as a willingness to track back and contribute defensively, qualities that have quickly earned Tudor’s trust. His link-up play with Francisco Conceição and Khéphren Thuram often dictates Juventus’ attacking rhythm, combining youthful flair with tactical discipline. Against Como’s compact defensive block, Yıldız’s creativity and quick footwork could be the difference-maker. If he can find space to operate and test Jean Butez with his curling shots from distance or incisive passes into the box, Juventus’ search for a breakthrough might end with another moment of brilliance from their rising star. Prediction Como 1907 1-2 Juventus On paper, Juventus enter this clash as clear favourites, but their recent inability to turn dominance into victories remains a concern. Five straight draws underline a recurring issue, a lack of sharpness in the final third and lapses in concentration at key moments. Yet, even without Gleison Bremer, the Bianconeri’s structure under Igor Tudor has proven difficult to break down, and their attacking unit, led by Jonathan David and Kenan Yıldız, possesses the flair to punish any defensive hesitation. Como 1907, meanwhile, have quietly built confidence under Cesc Fàbregas, especially at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, where they remain unbeaten this season. Their tactical discipline, efficient ball retention, and the presence of experienced forwards like Álvaro Morata make them capable of frustrating elite opposition. However, sustaining that resistance against Juventus’ relentless pressure for 90 minutes will be a tall order. Expect Como to start brightly and look to hit on the counter through Nico Paz and Morata, but Juventus’ superior quality and tactical depth should tell as the game wears on. Once the visitors find rhythm in possession, the spaces behind Como’s full-backs are likely to open, opportunities that creative players like Yıldız and Francisco Conceição can exploit decisively. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/10/19/como-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction-2/

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