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Rocchi prendi e porta a casa. All'estero si lamentano ufficialmernte dei tuoi arbitri scarsi ...... o corrotti? L'unica spiegazione possibile é che il Lille abbia pagato sottobanco Guida e Pairetto per farsi aiutare. Non capisco come si possa comprendere questo doppio errore. L'Atletico ha perso dei soldi essendo stato sconfitto "grazie" ai due arbitri italiani. Intanto Rocchi dovrebbe sospendere Guida e non fargli arbitrare il derby d'Italia. In ogni caso non sará sereno e rischia di fare ulteriori errori. Ma in Italia, gli arbitri non si toccano e si tende a far finire sempre tutto a tarallucci e vino. All'estero si ragiona in maniera un pó diversa. Sono perfettamente d'accordo con la denuncia alla Uefa da parte dell'Atletico Madrid. E se viene fuori qualcosa, che i due vengano radiati.

How will Juventus lineup against Inter amidst injury problems? This Sunday, Inter and Juventus and lock horns at San Siro for the first Derby d’Italia of the season. However, Thiago Motta will have limited options at his disposal due to the growing number of injuries among his ranks. ............ Michele Di Gregorio will return in goal despite Mattia Perin’s superb heroics in the losing effort against Stuttgart. ............ Federico Gatti should reignite his partnership with Pierre Kalulu, while Nicolo Savona maintains his role at right-back and Andrea Cambiaso replaces Juan Cabal on the opposite side. In the middle of the park, Manuel Locatelli should reclaim his spot in front of the defense following his decent cameo in Europe. ............ Khephren Thuram could earn his third start in a row, while Weston McKennie features in a more advanced role due to Koopmeiners’ absence. Finally, Dusan Vlahovic will lead the line as he remains the solitary option for the role in Milik’s continued absence. The Serbian will be supported by Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz on the wings. . Juventus Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-will-juventus-lineup-against-inter-amidst-injury-problems/

Juventus eye Udinese striker as potential Dusan Vlahovic’s backup Juventus are currently on the lookout for Dusan Vlahovic’s backup after Arkadiusz Milik’s recovery time proved longer than expected, and they reportedly set their eyes on one of Serie A’s most prolific Italian strikers. ............ Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca is among the players followed by Juventus, who are reportedly monitoring his progress before considering whether to make a move for him in the winter. The Old Lady’s football director Cristiano Giuntoli rates Lucca highly since his time at Serie B outfit Pisa, and the name of the 24-year-old has remained on his wishlist, as he considers him an ideal reinforcement for Juventus. However, Udinese paid almost €9m to make the striker’s move to the Bluenergy Stadium from Pisa permanent last summer, and they’d like to keep him at least until the end of the season to see his price tag raise. Therefore, only an extremely lucrative offer could persuade them to do otherwise. ............ He’s currently the third-best Italian scorer in the league ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-udinese-striker-lucca-vlahovic-backup/

Depleted Juventus could be reduced to 17 outfielders against Inter Juventus are reportedly facing a major injury crisis as Thiago Motta may only have 17 outfielders for the big showdown against Inter. The Bianconeri will travel to Milano to take on the reigning Italian champions at San Siro on Sunday night. This will be one of the most anticipated clashes of the Serie A campaign, but Juve will arrive to the clash in less-than-ideal shape. Motta will only have 17 players at his disposal in addition to the goalkeepers, with Douglas Luiz joining the list of absentees. The Brazilian has luckily avoided an injury as revealed by the results of the tests conducted on Wednesday, nevertheless, the club are unlikely to risk him this weekend. ............ Moreover, Teun Koopmeiners is unlikely to recover in time for the Derby d’Italia. The Dutchman suffered a fractured rib during the Champions League contest against RB Leipzig before the international break. He initially tried to shake it up but could only last for 45 minutes in the ensuing contest against Cagliari. ............ Furthermore, Nico Gonzalez will also miss the clash against Inter as he won’t be able to recover in time from his muscle injury. The Argentine has been out of action since picking up this knock in Leipzig. These absentees are added to Gleison Bremer who tore in Anterior Cruciate Ligament and will probably remain out of action until the end of the season, as well as Arkadiusz Milik who recently underwent knee surgery and isn’t expected to return before December. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/depleted-juventus-could-be-reduced-to-17-outfielders-against-inter/

Perin delighted with new Juventus contract: “A very important day for me” Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin is thrilled to extend his collaboration with the club until June 2027, expressing his delight with a post on social media. The 31-year-old initially joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2018, coming in as a replacement for the legendary Gianluigi Buffon. However, the iconic goalkeeper returned a year later, which pushed Perin back to his original club Genoa on loan. He then rejoined the ranks in 2021 following Buffon’s second exit, resuming his role as Wojciech Szczesny’s understudy. This summer, Michele De Gregorio has inherited the starting gloves from the Pole, but Thiago Motta has been giving Perin some playing time despite being a back-up, and the latter has been repaying his trust with astounding displays between the sticks. With Di Gregorio serving a one-match ban, Perin started the Champions League contest against Stuttgart ............ On the following day, the former Genoa man penned a new deal, thus extending his contract (which was set to expire at the end of the season) until June 2027. Perin revealed his great joy with a post on social media, thanking the club directors for their trust. “We all wanted this badly. Thank you, Juventus!” posted the Italian custodian on his Instagram account. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/perin-delighted-with-new-juventus-contract-a-very-important-day-for-me/

“Sorry to lose like this.” Perin sends a message to Juventus fans Mattia Perin stood out as the sole bright spot for Juventus during their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Stuttgart last night. Throughout the match, he faced an onslaught from a determined Stuttgart attack that exploited the gaps in Juve’s defence, forcing him into action repeatedly. His performance was nothing short of heroic, as he made a series of crucial saves, including an impressive penalty stop that kept Juventus in the game longer than they likely deserved. ............ After the match, Perin took to Instagram to express his disappointment and optimism. He posted several images from the game and wrote: “Sorry to lose like this but we look ahead with confidence. We are a compact and young group with big margins. Thank you for your constant support!” This message underscores the determination within the squad to bounce back from this setback, reflecting a sense of unity despite the challenging circumstances. Unfortunately, Perin’s standout performance raises concerns about the overall state of the team. For a club with Juventus’ pedigree, it is troubling when the goalkeeper is the only player who can hold his head high after a match. It highlights deeper issues within the squad, as the rest of the team struggled to match his intensity and skill on the pitch. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/sorry-to-lose-like-this-perin-sends-a-message-to-juventus-fans/

Khephren Thuram looks forward to facing his brother on Sunday Juventus and Inter Milan will clash this weekend in the highly anticipated Derby d’Italia, and one of the intriguing storylines surrounding the match is the potential face-off between the Thuram brothers—Khephren and Marcus. Both players find themselves on opposite sides of this historic rivalry, with Khephren joining Juventus this season while Marcus has already made a name for himself at Inter Milan, contributing to their league title victory last season. For Khephren, the game presents an exciting opportunity to showcase his talent and cement a spot in the Juventus starting lineup, especially amid the club’s current injury challenges. ............ Khephren expressed his anticipation for the upcoming match, sharing how playing against his brother on such a stage is a realisation of a childhood dream. He stated, “I’m really happy and proud as a professional, it was what we dreamed of as children. It’s something big but the most important thing is the match, we will play against Inter, a great team, and we have to do our best and play a great match in Milan”. ............ Securing a victory against Inter would be a significant morale boost for Juventus and an important step in maintaining their unbeaten record in Serie A. For Khephren, making a mark in the Derby d’Italia would be a perfect way to announce his arrival on the big stage, while Marcus will be eager to help his team extend their impressive form. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/khephren-thuram-looks-forward-to-facing-his-brother-on-sunday/

Danilo’s night to forget proves why Motta has sidelined him Danilo’s role at Juventus has come under intense scrutiny following the team’s 1-0 loss to Stuttgart, where the Brazilian’s performance left much to be desired. ............ Motta has gradually started to phase Danilo out of the regular starting lineup, favouring other defenders who are seen as stronger options. However, with the recent injury to Gleison Bremer, Danilo found himself back in the starting eleven, including in the crucial Champions League fixture against Stuttgart. Unfortunately, the opportunity to demonstrate his continued worth to the team did not go as planned. The Brazilian was involved in a series of errors that contributed to Juve’s downfall. He was at fault for Stuttgart’s disallowed goal, which was overturned by VAR, and later conceded a penalty that resulted in his dismissal from the match after receiving a second yellow card. His rash challenge not only left Juve with ten men for the remainder of the game but also further highlighted his declining form. “It was a night to forget and just shows why the Brazilian probably no longer belongs at Juventus.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/danilos-night-to-forget-proves-why-motta-has-sidelined-him/

“A Juventus without a soul.” Romeo Agresti damning verdict on Juventus loss Juventus experienced their first defeat of the season with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Stuttgart in the Champions League, revealing that the team remains vulnerable to inconsistency. The Bianconeri had shown promising signs earlier in the campaign, including a gutsy victory over RB Leipzig with only ten men on the field. However, against Stuttgart, the men in black and white were outplayed and failed to live up to the expectations of their fans, who anticipated a more convincing performance at home. ............ The Bianconeri’s substitutes, who were brought on to change the game’s course, failed to make an impact. Journalist Romeo Agresti highlighted these shortcomings, stating: “Juventus were defeated for the first time this season, and the Bianconeri’s unbeaten run was interrupted by Stuttgart, who deservedly won at the Allianz Stadium thanks to a late goal by El Bilal Touré in injury time. A Juventus without a soul, extremely passive in which nothing was saved. Not even Thiago Motta’s substitutions were saved; substitutions that did not bring the desired results, on the contrary. Only Mattia Perin allowed Juventus to lose by just one goal and not by a greater deficit.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/a-juventus-without-a-soul-romeo-agresti-damning-verdict-on-juventus-loss/

Carlo Nesti says Juventus defence is finally showing that it misses Bremer Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season in a 1-0 loss to Stuttgart, as the Germans outplayed the Bianconeri throughout the match. The scoreline could have been worse if not for the heroics of goalkeeper Mattia Perin, who made several key saves, including stopping a penalty, to keep Juventus in the game. Stuttgart controlled the match from start to finish, dictating the tempo and testing the Juve defence repeatedly. The Bundesliga side even had a goal disallowed before they eventually broke the deadlock in added time. The Bianconeri struggled to gain a foothold in the match, with their defence overwhelmed by Stuttgart’s relentless attacking pressure. Juventus’ inability to cope with the onslaught was evident, and some have suggested that the absence of their key defender Gleison Bremer played a significant role in the team’s struggles. ............ Journalist Carlo Nesti stated: “The first significant fact is that the main resource, namely the defensive phase, is starting to take note of Bremer’s serious absence. If it hadn’t been for a gigantic Perin, the Germans would have flooded. By defensive phase, I don’t just mean Savona, Danilo, Kalulu, and Cabal, but also the poor filter of the midfield, without any tacklers.” ............ While the loss exposed some weaknesses, it also presented an opportunity for other defenders to step up in his absence. Should they fail to impress, the club might look to strengthen their backline in the upcoming transfer windows. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-says-juventus-defence-is-finally-showing-that-it-misses-bremer/

Fallo di mano del giocatore del Lille. Guida concede il rigore ai francesi! Errore clamoroso di Pairetto al VAR che non corregge il connazionale. Ma questi sono del mestiere?

Mattia Perin rinnova fino al 2027!

Juventus 0 - Stuttgart 1: Initial reaction and random observations The first loss of the season is here, and it comes on a night in which Juventus were clearly not as good as their opponent. There were a few moments where you thought that maybe, just maybe, Juventus could get something out of Tuesday night’s Champions League matchup against Stuttgart even though they were very much not up to snub with their German opposition. Juve were bending but not breaking, with a whole lot of that due to the fact that Mattia Perin was simply playing out of his mind in goal. Even down to 10 men, they bent as much as you could, only for Perin to literally save them once again. ............ Juventus’ unbeaten run to begin the Thiago Motta is now something we will talk about in the past tense, my friends. Juve were able to hold on for 91 minutes against a team they were very much not playing as well as, but substitute El Bilal Touré — who is only loan from Atalanta — finished off a ping-pong-like combination of passes from Stuttgart outside the Juventus box to give the German side their long-sought 1-0 lead and the win over Motta’s side at the Juventus Stadium. It was the kind of result, based on how each team performed, that was certainly the right kind of outcome. Because, let’s face it, Juventus did not play well at all outside of a few moments in the second half when things looked like they were finally starting to turn for the better. But they didn’t, and somebody like Perin was left to kick the water bottle just to the left of his goal out of utter frustration rather than be mobbed by his teammates because Juve somehow scraped through with a point in a game they probably shouldn’t have gotten a result in. To add a little more salt in the wound: This marked Stuttgart’s first win in the Champions League since 2009 and Juve’s first loss this season after going 10 games unbeaten in all competitions. ............ Since we like to have fun with stats around here, let’s roll this out: Stuttgart’s xG was 2.44 Juventus’ xG was 0.24 That ... that’s not good. That’s not good at all. Stuttgart, in a lot of ways, controlled the game from start to finish. And in a season in which shot creation — as well as shot finishing — has been one of the biggest problems, those cries for something to change for the better won’t be quieted down much when you like and see Juve’s first shot on goal didn’t happen until the ... checks notes ... 67th minute off the right foot of Kenan Yildiz. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATION ............ Perin finished with nine saves. Nine! That’s almost as many (10) as Michele Di Gregorio has made in his eight starts this season in all competitions. It’s also a clear sign of just how much Juventus was living on the edge for much of the night. Sure, a few of those saves were not all that challenging for a keeper of Perin’s skill level, but surrendering that many shots on goal just shows Stuttgart were more than just a little effective in how they were able to create opportunities in the final third. ............ This game (and result) very much magnifies the fact that Motta does not have an alternative to Dusan Vlahovic that he can turn to when the game is calling for it. Vlahovic was not good against Stuttgart, sure, but there’s also little that Motta could do to try and fix that in the second half. Right now, it’s just feeling like Motta is seeing if anything can stick as a Plan B to Vlahovic when things aren’t working for the big Serb. I’m guessing Francisco Conceição didn’t have the legs to go a full 90 as to why Motta decided to pull him when he did? It’s just kinda ironic that it came literally seconds after he went on one of his best runs on the night, drew a foul and showed his explosive ability to make things happen in quick fashion. Juventus completed just one of the 15 crosses they attempted. Not good! ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/10/23/24276910/juventus-stuttgart-2024-champions-league-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Juventus Player Ratings vs Stuttgart: Perin Heroics Undone by Danilo Blunder Juventus (4-2-3-1) Mattia Perin – 8 The Italian only started due to Michele Di Gregorio’s suspension, but proved to be more than a worthy replacement. Pulled off a series of magical saves, including one from the spot, but could do nothing against Toure’s close-range riffle. Nicolò Savona – 5 ............ Pierre Kalulu – 6 A mixed bag from the Frenchman who produced a series of vital interventions, but was also lackluster on other occasions. He could have arguably done better on the winner. Danilo – 4 The Juventus captain did himself no favors with Motta who gave him a rare starting opportunity by earning a red card for back-to-back fouls, including one that resulted in a spot-kick. He was also slow to react to Deniz Undav’s movement on the disallowed goal. Juan Cabal – 5.5 ............ Khephren Thuram – 5.5 ............ Nicolò Fagioli – 5.5 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 5.5 An underwhelming display from the Portuguese who found little joy on the right wing. Weston McKennie – 5 ............ Kenan Yildiz – 5.5 The Turkish teenager had another forgettable evening on the left flank, as he couldn’t quite dribble past his markers or influence the match in any shape or form. Dusan Vlahovic – 5 Though it wasn’t his fault, the Serbian hardly saw the ball for as long as he lasted on the pitch as his teammates failed to provide him with any sort of support. Substitutes Manuel Locatelli – 6 The Italian certainly added some much-needed composure and balance to the Juventus midfield following his introduction. Andrea Cambiaso – 6 The fullback lit up the right flank alongside Weah. Timothy Weah – 6 An obvious upgrade on Conceicao, as he managed to cause Stuttgart problems with his pace. Vasilije Adzic – N/A Jona Rouhi – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-stuttgart-perin-heroics-undone-by-danilo-blunder/

“We suffered” Motta admits Stuttgart deserved the win After Juventus’ disappointing 1-0 loss to Stuttgart in the Champions League, manager Thiago Motta acknowledged that their German opponents outclassed his side. Despite coming into the game aiming for a third consecutive win in the competition, the Bianconeri struggled throughout, with Stuttgart proving too strong and organised for them to handle. ............ Juventus found themselves unable to control the game, with the German side dictating the tempo and forcing the hosts to defend for extended periods. This frustrated Motta, as his team struggled to find any momentum or create significant chances to challenge the Stuttgart defence. Speaking after the game, Motta did not shy away from admitting that his team was second best. ............ “Losing is always annoying and nobody likes it. You have to digest it as soon as possible and then you leave it behind and move on. Today’s match was very tough for us and they deserved to win. We suffered their game for almost the entire match. We have to congratulate Stuttgart and accept the result and think about the next one,” Motta said. The defeat marks Juventus’ first of the season and serves as a wake-up call, highlighting areas that need improvement if they are to compete at the highest level. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/we-suffered-motta-admits-stuttgart-deserved-the-win/

Superb Mattia Perin unable to stop sloppy Juventus from losing to Stuttgart Juventus suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Stuttgart in the Champions League, with the Bianconeri’s first loss of the season coming dramatically. From the outset, Juve found themselves on the back foot, with Mattia Perin making a crucial save just three minutes into the match to keep his side level. Despite knowing Stuttgart’s capabilities after their impressive showing against Real Madrid, Juventus seemed unprepared for the relentless pressure applied by the German side. Stuttgart dominated proceedings, both in possession and in their pressing game, while Juve struggled to find their rhythm. ............ The warning signs continued as Undav had a goal disallowed for a handball in the buildup just before halftime. Juventus’ response was minimal, with Francisco Conceicao’s attempt to create a moment of individual brilliance being one of their few chances. The lack of creativity in the final third meant that Juve rarely troubled the Stuttgart defence. Stuttgart continued to pile on the pressure in the second half, with Perin making a series of fine saves to deny Enzo Millot and Demirovic. Despite the goalkeeper’s heroics, Juventus’ struggles worsened when Danilo received a red card after giving up a penalty, reducing them to ten men. Perin, however, produced yet another stunning save to keep Juve in the game. Just when it seemed Juventus might escape with a draw, El Bilal Toure struck in stoppage time, finally giving Stuttgart the lead their performance deserved. Although Juve pressed desperately for an equaliser in the dying moments, they couldn’t find a breakthrough, ultimately falling to their first defeat of the campaign. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/superb-mattia-perin-unable-to-stop-sloppy-juventus-from-losing-to-stuttgart/

Mattia Perin monumentale contro lo Stoccarda

Palo dei tedeschi

Juventus could use two creative midfielders against Stuttgart Juventus is set to face Stuttgart in their third Champions League group-stage match, following a strong start with victories over previous opponents, including a hard-fought win against RB Leipzig. ............ Today’s encounter against Stuttgart promises to be challenging, particularly given Stuttgart’s solid form, which included a commendable performance against Real Madrid in their previous group game. Motta is reportedly opting for a more creative approach in midfield to counter Stuttgart’s threat and exploit any weaknesses in their setup. The Juventus manager is likely to deploy both Nicolò Fagioli and Douglas Luiz as dual playmakers, aiming to maximize the team’s creativity. The two midfielders will alternate in the playmaking role, providing flexibility and ensuring that Juventus can exploit spaces and openings in Stuttgart’s defensive structure. ............ The decision to utilise Fagioli and Luiz in this dual creative setup is not just about adding attacking flair. The midfield will need to strike a balance between creativity and defensive solidity. With Stuttgart’s capacity to launch rapid counterattacks, Motta’s midfield configuration must also include defensive responsibilities to prevent leaving the backline exposed. ............ The Bianconeri will need to be disciplined and take advantage of the home-field atmosphere to gain an edge. Juventus must convert their chances efficiently, especially since their opponents have already shown resilience against one of Europe’s elite teams. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-could-use-two-creative-midfielders-against-stuttgart/

Pavan reacts to Gianluca Rocchi’s admission of refereeing mistakes against Juventus Refereeing controversies continue to dominate discussions in Serie A, with inconsistencies in decision-making drawing criticism from players, fans, and analysts alike. The introduction of VAR was intended to bring greater fairness to football by reducing human errors, but even with technology, controversial calls persist. The situation has sparked frustration, especially among Juventus fans, who feel aggrieved by specific decisions against their team. The controversy surrounding Francisco Conceição’s red card against Cagliari remains a sore point. The winger was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in what many believed was a harsh decision. Italian referees’ chief Gianluca Rocchi acknowledged that the call was “excessive,” admitting that mistakes have been made this season. ............ Massimo Pavan, an outspoken critic, has highlighted the inconsistent use of VAR and decision-making standards in favour of or against Juventus. Pavan noted the inconsistency between the analysis of incidents. He said, “When I hear Rocchi saying that they didn’t analyze Pellegri’s intervention, we understand everything… when I hear it happened a few weeks ago in an Empoli-Juventus match, but we didn’t analyze it, it was a head-to-head and we decided to stick with the decision on the pitch, I get a few annoying and negative feelings. So on an episode in favour of Juve, you analyze it and it creates a mess, in one against, you don’t analyze it and everything is passed over in hushed silence, good… no?” ............ For now, players and coaches seem resigned to the fact that officiating errors are part of the sport, hoping to minimise their impact on results. The hope is that, as technology and training continue to evolve, refereeing decisions will become more consistent and transparent, ultimately improving the game. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-reacts-to-gianluca-rocchis-admission-of-refereeing-mistakes-against-juventus/

Juventus Ready to Invest to Keep Conceiçao Permanently Juventus are satisfied with what they have seen with Francisco Conceiçao and have already started negotiating with Porto to acquire him. The ongoing loan deal doesn’t have an option to buy, but the attacker will have a €30M release clause next summer. According to Sky, the Bianconeri will end up signing him permanently for about €33/34M. They shelled out €7M to have him this campaign, wages included. He has appeared four times so far, missing a few games due to a thigh problem, scoring twice and providing one assist. ............ That’d be quite the disbursement, considering they’ll pay €35M for Nicolas Gonzalez in the same role, but his early showings justify it. ............ Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-ready-to-invest-to-keep-conceicao-permanently/

Juventus vs VfB Stuttgart: Preview and Prediction Juventus will be aiming to continue their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League campaign when they host VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday. Thiago Motta has made some significant strides towards confirming his status as one of the current elite managers in the game. Juventus have picked up form of late and are climbing towards title contention in Serie A while starting their Champions League campaign with a perfect record as they get set to host VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Stadium tonight. ............ Motta will want a third consecutive win in the Champions League when they host VfB Stuttgart. In doing so, he will become the third Juventus manager to win his first three games in the competition while joining the likes of Fabio Capello and Marcelo Lippi. VfB Stuttgart do not have a good enough record against Italian opposition, and this will be their first-ever competitive match against Juventus. ............ Team News & Tactics Juventus Thiago Motta will miss several of his stars, including summer arrivals Nicolas Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, and Michele Di Gregorio. The latter will have to serve a suspension following his red card against RB Leipzig, while the other two have thigh and rib issues, respectively, that rule them out of the VfB Stuttgart tie. Weston McKennie is in line to return following a muscular problem sustained on international duty. Motta may not include the USMNT star immediately, as he does have other options to use there, with Manuel Locatelli and Nicolo Fagioli the preferred choices in central midfield. With Gleison Bremer out for the season, Motta is still finding the right partnership, at least until January, when he can use the transfer window to find solutions. For this clash, Federico Gatti and Pierre Kalulu are well-placed for the central defensive role, while Mattia Perin will replace the suspended Di Gregorio in goal. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Perin; Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cabal; Locatelli, Fagioli; Cambiaso, Yildiz, Mbangula; Vlahovic VfB Stuttgart ............ Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Nubel; Stenzel, Rouault, Chabot, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Stiller; Millot, Undav, Leweling; Demirovic Key Stats Tuesday’s match will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Juventus and VfB Stuttgart. Juventus are unbeaten in 16 games across all competitions. Only Bayern Munich (69.9%) and Manchester City (67.6%) have averaged more possession than Stuttgart (65%) in the UEFA Champions League this season. Indeed, the German club’s average of 76.5% against Sparta Praha last time out was the highest of any team in a single game in the competition this term. VfB Stuttgart have won just one of their 11 major European games against Italian opposition (D4 L6), winning 1-0 against Torino in the UEFA Cup in September 1979. ............ Player to Watch Jamie Leweling The Stuttgart winger is getting the recognition he deserves, as he took his big German national team opportunity with both hands. On his debut for the Bundesliga team, Leweling scored the winner against the Netherlands, which will keep him in Julian Nagelsmann’s mind for some time to come. ............ Prediction Juventus 2-1 VfB Stuttgart Stuttgart will have to bring their A-game to Turin when they continue to search for their first win in this season’s Champions League. However, the task is a big one considering the quality of their opponents, although Sebastian Hoeness’s side does boast a healthy attacking unit to trouble the Juventus defence. Juventus have progressed steadily into an attractive football team under Motta, unlike the one that played for Massimiliano Allegri. Currently, they are one of the in-form sides in Europe. They will likely continue their unbeaten run and maintain the 100% record in the Champions League this season, as the Bianconeri are expected to take three points against Stuttgart. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/10/21/juventus-vs-vfb-stuttgart-preview-and-prediction/

Champions League Preview: Juventus vs Stuttgart – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Brimming with confidence after another domestic triumph, Juventus turn to their UEFA Champions League commitments as Bundesliga strugglers Stuttgart touch down at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday. The stage looks all but set for Bianconeri’s third European victory in as many matches under new manager Thiago Motta. ............ Despite their inconsistency in front of goal in Serie A, Juventus are firing on all cylinders in Europe. Before scooping up three precious points on German soil, they hammered PSV Eindhoven 3-1 in Turin to kick off their first Champions League campaign since 2022/23. With out-of-sorts Stuttgart rolling into town, optimism is sky-high among Juve supporters. In addition to being thrashed by fellow Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich 4-0 at the weekend, the visitors have stuttered at the beginning of their first European campaign in over a decade. Following a 3-1 thumping at the hands of Real Madrid on matchday one, Sebastian Hoeness’ side could only manage a 1-1 home draw against Sparta Prague in the last round. ............ Match Preview Juventus As aforementioned, Juventus have got their Champions League journey off to a flyer. However, they failed to keep a clean sheet against Leipzig and PSV, something they’ve not got used to in Serie A since Motta replaced Massimiliano Allegri at the helm. A narrow win against Lazio solidified their sterling defensive record of just one goal conceded in the opening eight league rounds. Therefore, Juventus remain the best defensive side in Europe’s traditional top-five leagues. But another shutout isn’t a foregone conclusion. That’s because seven of their last eight Champions League fixtures have seen both teams score. Juventus fans probably wouldn’t mind seeing their side concede as far as they make it six consecutive victories against German opponents in major European competitions. If Motta’s men can achieve that feat, they’d swing their evenly-poised home record in all competitions this term into their favor (W3, D3). Stuttgart ............ Team News Juventus will be without several first-team stars tomorrow. Michele Di Gregorio is unavailable after picking up a red against Leipzig. Gleison Bremer, Nicolas Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, and Arkadiusz Milik are out injured, with Paul Pogba still on the sidelines due to a long-term ban. ............ Juventus vs Stuttgart Potential Starting XI Juventus (4-2-3-1): Mattia Perin; Nicolo Savona, Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Juan Cabal; Manuel Locatelli, Nicolo Fagioli; Andrea Cambiaso, Kenan Yildiz, Samuel Mbangula; Dusan Vlahovic. Stuttgart (4-2-3-1): Alexander Nubel; Pascal Stenzel, Anthony Rouault, Jeff Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstadt; Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller; Enzo Millot, Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling; Ermedin Demirovic. Juventus vs Stuttgart Prediction Several high-profile absences in the home camp could give Stuttgart an unexpected opportunity to end Juventus’ 14-game unbeaten home streak. However, we still have confidence in Motta’s charges to take care of business on Tuesday and extend their super home form with a win. Prediction: Juventus to Win Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/champions-league-preview-juventus-vs-stuttgart-team-news-line-ups-prediction/