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Probable Juventus lineup vs Udinese: Koopmeiners back, Danilo dropped After dropping two valuable points at home against Parma, Juventus will be keen to rebound with a win against their hosts Udinese on Saturday. ............ Michele Di Gregorio is the favorite to start between the sticks, but Mattia Perin has a 40% to feature. This would be the 31-year-old’s first appearance since his heroics against Stuttgart in the Champions League 10 days ago. At the back, Nicolo Savona should start on the right side while Andrea Cambiaso returns to his original spot on the left, thus relegating Juan Cabal to the bench. At the heart of the backline, Danilo will be dropped following three disappointing outings, making way for Federico Gatti and Pierre Kalulu. In the middle of the park, Manuel Locatelli could start alongside Khephren Thuram. On the other hand, Weston McKennie could be the one to combine with the Euro 2020 winner, thus usurping the Frenchman for a starting berth. After making his return off the bench against Parma, Teun Koopmeiners is once again healthy, so the source tips him to start in Udine. ............ Francisco Conceicao should get a breather after back-to-back dynamic outings, so Timothy Weah could be moved to the right wing, as Nico Gonzalez remains unavailable. Moreover, Kenan Yildiz should return to the starting lineup as a left winger. Finally, Dusan Vlahovic remains the favorite to lead the line once more, but there’s a 40% chance that Samuel Mbangula will replace him. Juventus Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio (Perin); Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram (McKennie); Weah, Koopmeiners (Fagioli), Yildiz; Vlahovic (Mbangula). . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/probable-juventus-lineup-vs-udinese-koopmeiners-back-danilo-dropped/

Udinese vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Juventus will face Udinese under pressure from their hosts as well, as they are looking to climb up the table after a few disappointing results lately. Thiago Motta is in for a testing period of his Juventus career so far, with the manager growing under pressure to deliver the right results as they get set to lock horns with Udinese. The Bianconeri had a stellar start to the season, but in recent weeks, they have struggled and have yet to perform to the expected levels. Juventus have only one victory from their last five games in all competitions, and they have drawn their previous two league games, which has seen them drop down the standings. Last weekend, they managed a 4-4 draw to reigning champions Inter Milan and then another draw against Parma in midweek. Those dropped points have seen leaders Napoli open up a seven-point advantage over Juventus. Motta’s side are currently fifth in the standings, two points ahead of hosts Udinese. Hence, this clash on Saturday is pivotal for the Turin giants in the context of keeping pace with the current top order in Serie A. ............ Team News & Tactics Udinese ............ Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Okoye; Kabasele, Bijol, Giannetti; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura; Thauvin, Lucca Juventus Thiago Motta is boosted by the returns of key squad stars. Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners are expected to be fit for the trip to Udinese. Only the Dutchman might be considered for a start, but the Brazilian’s return will be a big plus point ahead of a busy schedule. Kenan Yildiz will be expected to start against Udinese. Motta will probably have a strong enough lineup, as he names some ultra-regular starters like Dusan Vlahovic, who has been somewhat overworked due to the lack of options that might cover for him. Motta could also decide to drop Danilo after some dismal performances over the last few games. Hence, Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti might form a partnership in central defence, with Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal in those full-back berths. Manuel Locatelli will continue in that solitary holding midfield role, with Weston McKennie and Koopmeiners expected to play further ahead. Timothy Weah has given himself another shot at a starting spot in the side, while Francisco Conceicao scheduled to feature on the right wing with Vlahovic leading the line. Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1): Di Gregorio; Cambiaso, Gatti, Kalulu, Cabal; Locatelli; Conceicao, McKennie, Koopmeiners, Weah; Vlahovic Key Stats Udinese have one victory in their last six Serie A encounters with Juventus. Udinese are five points behind Inter Milan and two points behind Juventus in the table after 10 games this season. Juventus are undefeated in their last 18 matches in Serie A. Juventus have 16 draws from 30 games in 2024, which is more than any other club in Europe’s top-five leagues. Juventus are targeting a 14th league win against Udinese in their last 18 matches. Player to Watch Timothy Weah Thiago Motta needed a player who could come out of the shadows and put in consistent performances, and Timothy Weah might be that star. After a stellar opening day performance against Como with a goal and assist to his name, the American has suffered from niggling injury issues, which have limited his appearances. However, starting again in the last two games, Weah scored a goal in the 4-4 draw against Inter Milan and then scored a goal and provided an assist against Parma. He is showing significant signs of consistent performances in this highly competitive Juventus attack, and while he will keep his place on the left flank for now, it is time for the attacker to show Motta again that he can be one of the leading players in the attacking third. Prediction Udinese 1-3 Juventus Juventus suffered from a problem early in the season when they managed to keep a lot of clean sheets but could not score either as games went to draws. They are persisting with a different problem now, as the drawn games are producing more goals to their names. However, the injury to Gleison Bremer has created an issue at the back. Udinese will likely take advantage of their leaky backline in this encounter on Saturday. However, they are susceptible to conceding more than they ideally should. Hence, this game has the hallmarks of a big Juventus victory, as Thiago Motta’s men aim to get closer to the top order in the Serie A standings. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/11/01/udinese-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Udinese vs. Juventus match preview: Time, and TV schedule After two very different kinds of draws, Juventus are back on the field with hopes of getting back to their winning ways. There reaches a point, no matter how you much patience you try to use, where the worries start to creep in about what you’ve been watching during the early portions of a new season. And I’m talking about the Radiohead version of “creep,” although that is a very thing to blast on your speakers while you try and forget about what Juventus did on the field a couple of days ago. The good vibes that came out of last weekend’s Derby d’Italia draw were very much not present on Wednesday night during Juve’s draw with a Parma side that entered the midweek fixture in 17th place and with just one win so far in their return to Serie A. For the first time since Thiago Motta took over, the boos rained down from the Allianz Stadium crowd. ............ So, here we are again, left to see if Motta’s Juventus can right the ship after another disappointing draw. They are very much the definition of inconsistent play at the moment — and it’s not like their sudden downturn defensively has helped things on that front. Now they’re heading off to Udine to face the team that is right behind them in the Serie A table — which, if you ask me, is something that speaks of how drawing six out of your first 10 league fixtures is a very ineffective way to stay toward the top of the standings. The 2024-25 season still has nearly three-quarters of the way to go. Juve’s got a long way to go and still plenty of chances to get back to where they’re expected to be with the kind of talent they brought in this past summer. But when you know they’re going to be without their top defender and they’re now suddenly struggling at the back, it’s hard to think that will be as good as they were when Juve were racking up shutouts and barely giving their goalkeepers anything to do most games. ............ . Udinese, who are two points behind Juventus, have been one of the biggest surprises to start the new season. They started out incredibly hot, including briefly staking claim to first place in the Serie A table. They’ve cooled off a bit since then, losing four of their last six after winning three of their first four fixtures. A key to Udinese success to begin the season has been how they’ve played on their home turf at the Friuli, with four wins in five games at home and that lone loss coming against Inter on Sept. 28. That essentially means that as much as Udinese staved off relegation a season ago, they are very much an improved squad even with their recent cooling off in form. It all equates to far from a straightforward kind of opponent to try and get back on track against. ............ TEAM NEWS The injured list is exactly what it was when Juventus faced Parma midweek, as Thiago Motta is without long-term absences Gleison Bremer and Arek Milik as well as Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz. After making his return from injury against Parma, Teun Koopmeiners is expected to slot back into the starting lineup when Juve face Udinese. It will be Koopmeiners’ first start since the Oct. 6 draw against Cagliari. ............ Who is at the very top of Juventus’ attack is a little bit unknown after Motta floated out the idea of potentially giving a rest to Vlahovic this weekend. It’s understandable considering Vlahovic leads Juventus in minutes played so far this season and has started all 13 games in all competitions. When talking about potentially giving Vlahovic a rest against Udinese, Motta added that “at this stage of the season the players aren’t tired, we all have to give something more.” ............ It’s a second straight call-up to the senior squad 18-year-old Spanish defender Javier Gil Puche, who is currently a part of Juventus’ primavera squad. Gil Puche, a 6-foot-3 center back, came to Juve from Alaves in the summer of 2023. ............ MATCH INFO When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Where: Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy. Official kickoff time: 6 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 5 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 1 p.m. Eastern time, 10 a.m. Pacific time. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/11/2/24284262/udinese-juventus-2024-serie-a-matchday-11-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Thiago Motta hints at resting Vlahovic for the Udinese game With Juventus managing just one fit striker in Dusan Vlahovic, there is growing concern over his workload and the risk of burnout as he shoulders the team’s attacking responsibilities. Vlahovic has been indispensable for Juve, consistently featuring in the starting XI despite recent inconsistencies in front of goal. This situation has emerged following Arkadiusz Milik’s extended injury absence, which leaves Vlahovic as the sole striker available, especially after the club sold Moise Kean in the summer. Thiago Motta has expressed awareness of the need to manage Vlahovic’s game time to avoid wearing him down. When asked about potentially resting him in their upcoming match against Udinese, Motta responded: “Could Vlahović rest tomorrow? It could be, it’s a situation that we’ll evaluate today too, as we have the last training session. At this point in the season the players aren’t tired, they’re fine, we all have to give something more, do better. When the time comes, we’ll find the best solution to let Vlahovic rest.” ............ While Motta sees the importance of rest, he also emphasises that Vlahovic and his teammates are not yet fatigued and still have a duty to push harder. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-hints-at-resting-vlahovic-for-the-udinese-game/

Juventus eye up Skriniar, Dragusin or Ismajli for defence With Gleison Bremer injured, Juventus are looking for a January reinforcement with options including Milan Skriniar from PSG, Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin and Empoli’s Ardian Ismajli. Bremer had been a rock in the Bianconeri defence until he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, which will take approximately six months to heal from. ............ The ideal is former Inter centre-back Skriniar, who is currently struggling for playing time at Paris Saint-Germain. However, on top of his refusal to leave Paris, the €8m per season salary and his fitness record are also concerns. Dragusin is also not getting much time on the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur, with just six appearances in all competition so far this season. The Romania international came up through the Juventus academy and was sold to Genoa for €9.7m, then six months later moved to Spurs for €25m plus bonuses. ............ The most likely option is therefore Ismajli, who has impressed at Empoli this season and just turned 28 in September. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-skriniar-dragusin-ismajli-for-defence/

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É un difensore centrale spagnolo dell'Under-19 (non della Next-Gen dunque) della Juventus. Ha 18 anni ed é alto 1,92.

Serie A Preview: Udinese vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Bluenergy Stadium is the venue as Udinese and Juventus go head-to-head in Saturday’s high-stakes Serie A encounter. Both teams stuttered in the first midweek round of the 2024/25 campaign and will look to get back on track this weekend. ............ Despite extending an unbeaten league run at the beginning of his tenure at the Allianz Stadium with a frustrating 2-2 home draw against Parma on Wednesday, that wasn’t the outcome Juventus had in mind before the kick-off. USMNT duo Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah spared Juve’s blushes as they had to fight back twice to avoid defeat against the newcomers. Motta’s propensity for sharing the spoils has seen six of Juventus’ ten Serie A matches this season end all square (W4). Therefore, they languish seven points adrift of table-topping Napoli at the start of this matchday, rendering this trip a must-win affair. Match Preview Udinese ............ Juventus After capitulating just once in the opening eight Serie A rounds, Juventus have conceded six goals across their last two league fixtures, including a memorable 4-4 draw against Inter on their most recent league travel. It was only the second encounter in the Derby d’Italia’s storied history to produce 8+ goals. However, it was barely any comfort for Motta, whose men have gone winless in four of their last five outings in all competitions (D3, L1). Yet to lose on the road this season, Juventus’ away league games have fluctuated between draws and wins (W2, D2), a trend they’ll be keen to uphold on Saturday. Since they’ve won their last two top-flight meetings with Udinese on this ground without conceding, Juventus hope their solid past performances can help stabilize a defense that’s recently shown vulnerabilities. With Napoli relentlessly pursuing their second Scudetto in three years, a potential slip-up here would be a fatal blow for the visitors’ title bid. Team News ............ As for Juventus, Arkadiusz Milik, Paul Pogba, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Gleison Bremer remain unavailable for selection. But there’s good news for Motta. While Douglas Luiz is still recovering from a muscle strain, Teun Koopmeiners is back after a month-long spell on the sidelines with a broken rib. Udinese vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups Udinese (3-5-2): Maduka Okoye; Christian Kabasele, Jaka Bijol, Lautaro Giannetti; Kingsley Ehizibue, Sandi Lovric, Jesper Karlstrom, Oier Zarraga, Jordan Zemura; Iker Bravo; Lorenzo Lucca. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Michele Di Gregorio; Andrea Cambiaso, Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Juan Cabal; Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie; Francisco Conceicao, Teun Koopmeiners, Timothy Weah; Dusan Vlahovic. Udinese vs Juventus Prediction Udinese can be a thorn in anyone’s side at home. However, failure isn’t an option for Juventus, and we expect Motta’s team to pick up an all-important three points. We can also envisage a single goal separating the sides at full-time. Prediction: Juventus to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-udinese-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Former Parma star insists fans must be patient with Motta Juventus fans have become increasingly restless as Thiago Motta’s start to the season is marked by inconsistency, with a surprising number of drawn matches overshadowing their strong defensive record. ............ He introduced tactical flexibility and unpredictability to Juventus’s play, adapting lineups based on players’ form rather than a set formula. This adaptability looked promising, especially when Juventus managed to remain unbeaten despite a challenging schedule. Yet, as draws pile up — six in total so far — fans are starting to question whether Motta’s approach is delivering the progress they anticipated. ............ Yet, even with his fresh ideas, Juventus has dropped critical points in games that should have been winnable, including their recent draw against Parma. Although Juventus remains undefeated in Serie A, these results have stalled their position in the standings, where they currently trail Napoli and Inter Milan. Fans now worry that Motta’s rotation and lineup experimentation may be impacting consistency and leaving Juventus unable to find a winning rhythm. However, there are voices of reason encouraging patience. Parma legend Luigi Apolloni urged Juventus fans to trust the process, acknowledging that transformation takes time and warning against unrealistic expectations. Apolloni stated, “The fans want results right away, but it takes time. Today the quality in Serie A is still there. I don’t think we play too much, the games are more or less the same. It’s the pace that is more intense.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-parma-star-insists-fans-must-be-patient-with-motta/

Journalist accuses Juventus of overplaying the ball during matches ............ Motta’s hiring signalled Juventus’s desire to offer fans a more dynamic style of play while still competing at the highest level for trophies. However, the early months of Motta’s tenure have raised concerns, particularly as Juventus struggles to turn their possession into goals, resulting in a series of frustrating draws that have seen them fall behind Inter Milan and Napoli in the Serie A standings. The excitement around Motta’s appointment was grounded in his impressive tenure at Bologna, where his teams exhibited high-tempo, possession-focused football. However, Juventus fans, eager to see trophies return to Turin, are becoming increasingly concerned as Motta’s side appears to lack the clinical edge required to finish off winnable games. Despite playing a more attractive brand of football, the team has frequently overplayed, sometimes sacrificing direct, goal-oriented moves for intricate passing sequences that lack a decisive final product. This approach has resulted in a pattern of games where they dominate possession but fail to secure victories, leading to dropped points in critical matches. Journalist Paolo Rossi noted: “We have entered a phase in which every game can be won or lost with the same probability. But what is most evident is that we think much more about playing than about winning. So time slips away, in the game and in the season.” If Juventus is to challenge for the Serie A title, they must find a way to combine Motta’s emphasis on beautiful play with a more direct, goal-oriented approach. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-accuses-juventus-of-overplaying-the-ball-during-matches/

Should Juventus try the Fagioli-Mckennie midfield pairing against Udinese? Juventus faces a midfield selection challenge ahead of their match against Udinese, as injuries, notably to Douglas Luiz, have limited their options. With Teun Koopmeiners likely to start as an advanced playmaker in the number 10 role, manager Thiago Motta must select a defensive partnership behind him from a mix of midfielders, including Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Weston McKennie, and Nicolo Fagioli. ............ Motta is leaning towards pairing Fagioli and McKennie in central midfield. This duo proved effective in previous games against RB Leipzig and Genoa, where their partnership contributed to Juventus’s fluid and balanced play. Both players offer significant creativity and drive, but they are generally more attack-minded, which could expose the defence, especially with Koopmeiners operating further up the pitch. The absence of a more defensive player like Luiz or Locatelli could leave gaps in the midfield, making it challenging to contain Udinese’s attacks. Motta’s choices in this match will be essential, as Juventus aims to maintain competitiveness in Serie A. With several key players sidelined, his tactical adjustments and ability to maximise the potential of available players will likely determine the outcome. If Juventus can find the right balance in midfield, they’ll have a strong chance of securing a win against Udinese. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/should-juventus-try-the-fagioli-mckennie-midfield-pairing-against-udinese/

Motta knows why Juventus now concedes so many goals Juventus’s recent struggles on defence have underscored the impact of Gleison Bremer’s long-term injury. The Brazilian centre-back was instrumental in securing the backline early in the season, with the team managing to secure clean sheets and limit opponents’ opportunities. Since his absence, however, Juventus has faced defensive instability, most recently conceding six goals across two matches against Inter Milan and Parma. ............ Head coach Thiago Motta has acknowledged the need for defensive reorganisation, especially as Juventus prepare to face Udinese. ............ Motta stated, “We must do better collectively, be compact, help each other more. Regroup, be aggressive, leaving less space…and as little time as possible to counterattack and find spaces between the lines. Think about the play. Choose the best play. This is done as a team, each giving that little bit extra to not allow the opponent to feel comfortable on the pitch.” Motta’s strategic emphasis on collective effort and compact play aims to address Juventus’s defensive issues by encouraging tighter lines and increased support among players. His plan appears focused on disrupting opponents’ rhythm and minimising vulnerabilities, especially against Serie A teams capable of exploiting open spaces. This approach could help Juventus reduce the scoring chances of their rivals and put them in a stronger position to pursue trophies this season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-knows-why-juventus-now-concedes-so-many-goals/

Ex-Juventus player insists the current team is not showing signs of would-be champions Juventus entered this Serie A season with high expectations, aiming to challenge Inter Milan and Napoli for the title. However, their form has been inconsistent, making it challenging to stay in the running. Despite being tipped as potential title contenders, Juventus finds themselves slipping behind, unable to keep pace with Inter and Napoli, who have both shown strong early-season form. Currently, Juventus’ pattern of frequent draws and narrow wins has slowed their progress in the standings. They started the season showing flashes of quality, but recent performances have been defined by slow starts and defensive lapses, which repeatedly leave them trailing on the scoreboard. Former Juventus player Bruno Mazzia, expressing concern over this trend, commented on the team’s lack of cohesion and urgency. He remarked: “I don’t understand why they have to start slowly and go behind in the score every time, then the ambitions that are described in the newspapers are not respected: for the Scudetto, Juve is not destined to fight with the others until the end.” Mazzia’s remarks highlight the disconnect between Juventus’ projected ambitions and their on-field performances. ............ For Juventus to remain competitive, they must reverse their current trend by securing wins consistently, particularly against mid-table teams where they’ve tended to drop points. As Mazzia pointed out, Juventus must find a way to bring their team together as a cohesive unit and start matches with the intensity needed to impose their authority. Unless they manage this shift, the Bianconeri could fall out of the conversation for the Serie A title sooner than anticipated, making it crucial for them to turn things around quickly. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ex-juventus-star-insists-the-current-team-is-not-showing-signs-of-would-be-champions/

Preview: Udinese vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups Having slipped further adrift of top spot in Serie A by drawing twice in three days, Juventus will aim to get back in the winning routine when they meet Udinese on Saturday evening. A battle of the Bianconeri will see Juve travel to Udine without a win in three matches, while their hosts threw away three points in Venice last time out. Match preview Former owners of the most solid defence in Serie A, having conceded just one goal in their first eight league games, Juventus have recently lapsed at the back; leading to a sharp downturn in results. After losing 1-0 to Stuttgart in the Champions League, Juve went on to ship four in a dramatic Derby d'Italia draw with Inter Milan, though their remarkable second-half comeback covered for some unusually shaky defending. In the continued absence of injured centre-back Bremer, the Bianconeri were exposed again on Wednesday, when promoted Parma found the net twice in Turin, requiring two levellers - from USA internationals Tim Weah and Weston McKennie - to salvage a point. Thiago Motta's men therefore fell seven points behind leaders Napoli, having ended yet another game all-square. Juventus have now drawn no fewer than 16 of 30 league matches in 2024 - that is more than any other club across Europe's top five leagues. In fact, one more stalemate on Saturday would see them equal a longstanding club record of 17, set back in 1956, but Motta will be intent on stopping that trend and securing maximum points. Ahead of their final two fixtures leading into the next international break - away to Lille and then at home to city rivals Torino - Juve are therefore targeting a 14th win from 18 league meetings with Udinese over the past decade. ............ Team News Juventus coach Thiago Motta may make a handful of changes to his team this weekend, amid a busy schedule, so Derby d'Italia star Kenan Yildiz and fit-again midfielder Teun Koopmeiners may be considered for starts. While long-term absentees Bremer and Arkadiusz Milik are unavailable, Nico Gonzalez is nearing a return and Douglas Luiz could be back in action after a thigh problem. Due to a lack of alternatives, Dusan Vlahovic - Juve's six-goal leading scorer in Serie A - is rarely rested and will continue to lead the line up front. ............ Udinese possible starting lineup: Okoye; Kabasele, Bijol, Giannetti; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Zarraga, Zemura; Bravo; Lucca Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Cambiaso, Kalulu, Gatti, Cabal; Locatelli, McKennie; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Weah; Vlahovic We say: Udinese 1-2 Juventus It is not easy to get the better of Udinese on home turf - where they have lost only once this term, conceding less than one goal per game - but Juventus are due a win and have history on their side. The Turin giants have dominated this all-Bianconeri contest down the decades and have enough firepower to come out on top - providing they can keep the back door shut. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/udinese/preview/preview-udinese-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_556913.html

Journalist urges Motta to end the constant rotations Thiago Motta’s dynamic and unpredictable approach at Bologna made his team challenging to counter, as he frequently rotated players and adjusted lineups based on form and specific match demands. Now at Juventus, Motta has carried this philosophy forward, selecting players he believes are best suited for each match. While this adaptability worked well early on, Juventus has begun to struggle, with inconsistent results against teams they were expected to defeat, leading to criticism over his reluctance to establish a more consistent starting lineup. One of Motta’s vocal critics is journalist Fabio Ravezzani, who argues that Juventus’ experimentation period should conclude in favour of a stable and well-defined team. Ravezzani expressed his concerns: “It is clear that the period of experiments at Juve must end. We need to understand who is a starter and who is not with minimal rotation. Then we need to protect the defense a little more. Creativity is fascinating, but to win you need solid certainties. That’s all. Motta will learn, hopefully.” Motta’s rotational tactics were well-received initially, as Juventus’ unpredictability made it difficult for opponents to prepare against them. However, recent performances suggest that the constant rotation may be affecting the team’s cohesion, making it challenging to build chemistry and defensive stability. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-urges-motta-to-end-the-constant-rotations/

When Nico Gonzalez & Douglas Luiz will return for Juventus Juventus coach Thiago Motta will be looking to welcome back Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz to the fold in the next few days. ............ Gonzalez and Luiz are also nearing their respective returns to action. ............ The Argentine winger should be available for next Tuesday’s Champions League contest against Lille. Motta’s troops will fly to France on Monday, and the 26-year-old is aiming to receive a call-up. The former Fiorentina star has been out of action since picking up a muscle injury in the away UCL fixture against RB Leipzig. On the other hand, Luiz could return even earlier than Gonzalez, reveals the source. In other words, the Brazilian midfielder is hoping to shake off his slight muscle problem ahead of Saturday’s Serie A contest against Udinese. ............ With Gonzalez and Luiz returning to the squad, Gleison Bremer and Arkadiusz Milik will remain the only absentees. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/when-nico-gonzalez-douglas-luiz-will-return-for-juventus/

Former Juve player insists Motta is meeting expectations so far Juventus’ inconsistent start to the season under new manager Thiago Motta has led to mixed reviews and growing criticism from fans, despite the team remaining unbeaten in league play. Motta, in his first season at the helm, has drawn attention for his fresh approach and new tactical ideas, which have earned him praise following certain games. However, the team’s struggle to convert draws into victories has raised questions about whether Juve is progressing or merely repeating last season's pattern, where they also had an excessive number of draws. ............ Following the Parma match, former Juventus player Davide Lanzafame defended Motta’s approach, urging patience and emphasising the progress made. Lanzafame said, “I really like his philosophy, I think the start of the season is in line with expectations considering a new team. There is a lot of room for improvement; Juventus remains one of the big teams that has the most. Starting from Yildiz and up to Savona and Mbangula. As a spectator, for me Motta is doing a great job.” Lanzafame’s comments highlight Motta’s youth-centric philosophy, with an emphasis on developing emerging talents like Yildiz, Savona, and Mbangula. This approach is meant to secure long-term success, even if the immediate results have been a blend of mixed outcomes and growing pains. However, for many fans, the frequent draws feel reminiscent of last season’s frustrations, making it difficult to see tangible progress. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-juve-star-insists-motta-is-meeting-expectations-so-far/

Damning figures prove Juventus defense is in free fall since Bremer injury At the start of the season, Juventus were envied for their resolute defense by their peers in Italy and Europe. Nevertheless, the situation has drastically changed following Gleison Bremer’s devastating injury. ............ With the Brazilian out of action, Thiago Motta has been left with a defensive department that contains Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu and Danilo. The coach was initially reluctant to play the club captain, but has been forced to do so in recent weeks. The 33-year-old poor showings at the back suggest the coach may have had a valid point when he decided to keep him on the bench. Last night’s Serie A encounter against Parma confirmed Juve’s vast troubles at the back, as they failed to contain Fabio Pecchia’s men who scored twice and could have added more. The Juventus backline also lost its serenity as showcased by Danilo’s comments following the second Parma goal which was caught on camera. “But where were you?!”, said the skipper while blaming Gatti for his absence. ............ When Bremer was still healthy, the club only conceded a single goal in seven matches across all competitions this season, a late consolation goal for PSV Eindhoven. On the other hand, the Bianconeri have allowed 10 goals in six fixtures following Bremer’s injury. This includes the four goals conceded in the thrilling Derby d’Italia against Inter, as well as last night’s two strikes scored by Parma. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/damning-figures-prove-juventus-defense-is-in-free-fall-since-bremer-injury/

Five issues Motta must resolve to rescue his first Juventus campaign After a promising start to the campaign, Juventus have been encountering some difficulties over the past few weeks. ............ Journalist Giovanni Albanese calls for Juventus and Motta to take immediate action to salvage the campaign before it’s too late. Albanese highlights five issues that have been haunting the Bianconeri, especially in recent weeks. First, the journalist urges Motta to rotate his starting lineup more often, as the team appeared tired both physically and mentally in the midweek contest against Parma. ............ Second, Juventus must find a solution to their injury woes. While suffering knocks (like Teun Koopmeiners’ fractured rib) remains unavoidable, the amount of muscle problems that Motta’s men sustained thus far this season has been worrisome. As for the third point, Albanese tackles what is arguably the most pressing issue for the club at the moment: The leaky defense. ............ The journalist then talks about the squad management which has been far from perfect. Andrea Cambiaso even admitted that the players were a bit lazy against Parma. ............ Finally, Motta must attempt to dispel the tactical confusion. While the team is showing promising signs at times, there are other occasions when they appear to be short of ideas. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/five-issues-motta-must-resolve-to-rescue-his-first-juventus-campaign/

Thiago Motta Identifies Juventus Key Issue After Parma Draw Juventus lived up to their tag as ‘stalemate specialists‘ on Wednesday night, sharing the spoils with Parma in a goal-glutted 2-2 draw. It wasn’t the result Thiago Motta had hoped for before the kick-off following a breathtaking 4-4 stalemate at Inter last weekend. ............ After overseeing a sixth draw in ten Serie A outings this season, the new Juventus manager addressed the media with a damning verdict. “We’re allowing too many counterattacks to our opponents,” Motta said. “We were trying to provoke errors from the opposition, but instead we conceded goals. “When we have the ball in the final third, we need to manage it well,” the Juventus boss continued. “We must finish our actions effectively to maintain team balance and prevent the opponent from counterattacking.” “In many moments we did well, in many others we didn’t. This is why we conceded so much to Parma. We need to have more patience.“ Juventus only conceded once in the first eight Serie A matches this season. But Motta’s men have since capitulated six times in only two games, as Gleison Bremer’s absence due to injury starts to take its toll on the Turin giants. . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/thiago-motta-identifies-juventus-key-issue-after-parma-draw/

Motta explains why he benched Yildiz against Parma Kenan Yildiz’s brace, which savaged a 4-4 draw for Juventus in the Derby d’Italia, was not enough to earn him a start in his side’s 2-2 draw against Parma, as coach Thiago Motta admitted he saw the Turkish talent as an ‘ideal’ substitute on the occasion. The 19-year-old came on seconds before the 60th-minute mark against the Gialloblu replacing Timothy Weah but failed to impact the final stretch of the game as his manager was hoping for. ............ “Weah played well at the San Siro and today, too, scoring a goal,” Motta told Sky Sport Italia after the match. “By coming on later, with a more open game, Kenan was the ideal player to create situations, even dropping deep. “I also liked Thuram and Koopmeiners. Today, we needed to stretch the pitch; we did it many times. Yildiz has freedom in the last meters, but it was normal for us today to want to stretch the pitch against such a closed team.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/motta-explains-yildiz-bench-parma/

Cambiaso admits wrong Juventus attitude against Parma: “We were a bit lazy” Juventus fullback Andrea Cambiaso makes a frank admission following his team’s disappointing draw against Parma. The Bianconeri fans who flocked into the Allianz Stadium were expecting a routine victory over the struggling Serie A newcomers. However, the visitors stunned them by taking the lead in the first three minutes. ............ For his part, Cambiaso started the evening at right-back before switching to his original role on the left when Nicolo Savona came in for Juan Cabal. ............ “We didn’t interpret the match well. Today we were a bit lazy in preventive marking and we allowed several counterattacks to very fast players like Parma’s,” said the former Genoa man in his post-match interview via the official Juventus website. “We were a bit too hasty when we got into the final third, we needed to read those situations a bit better. We need to get to know each other better, we are a new team that needs to come together gradually and grow every day so we can all think and play the same way.” ............ Juventus will now turn their attention towards Saturday’s trip to Udine which will be followed by a Champions League clash against Lille on French soil on Tuesday. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/cambiaso-admits-wrong-juventus-attitude-against-parma-we-were-a-bit-lazy/