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Official: Six Juventus players out as Spalletti names squad list for Coppa Italia game Six Juventus players are unavailable for tonight’s Coppa Italia game against Udinese, including goalkeeper Mattia Perin. Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has named his squad list for tonight’s Coppa Italia game against Udinese in Turin. ............ The list of available players does not include the likes of Carlo Pinsoglio, Gleison Bremer, Daniele Rugani, Dusan Vlahovic, Arkadiusz Milik and Mattia Perin. The latter had started Juventus’ last two games against Bodo/Glimt and Cagliari. ............ The Juventus squad list for tonight’s game includes NextGen players Stefano Mangiapoco, an Italian goalkeeper, and Brazilian centre-back Pedro Felipe, both 21. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/6-juventus-players-out-squad-coppa-italia/

Spalletti will make personnel changes for the Udinese game Luciano Spalletti is set to manage his first Coppa Italia game as the new Juventus manager when the Bianconeri take on Udinese today. Despite an inconsistent start, the club still have opportunities to compete for several trophies, and this match offers a chance to build momentum. Juventus have shown that they remain one of the top clubs in the world, though performances this season have frequently fallen short of expectations. ............ Following back-to-back wins, Juventus face a crucial test against Udinese. The team will be expected to advance, as elimination in their opening Coppa Italia fixture would be a significant setback. Spalletti’s task is to maintain focus and ensure the team performs to their capabilities while managing the demands of competing on multiple fronts. The manager has been working to improve consistency and has demonstrated an ability to respond positively to the team’s challenges this season. Given the intensity of Juventus’ schedule, Spalletti plans to manage player workload carefully. Some key players are likely to be rested for the Coppa Italia match to preserve fitness for other competitions. ............ Spalletti outlined his strategy for the fixture, stressing the importance of giving players space while ensuring readiness. He said, “We should expect some changes. It’s only been a few hours, and we’ve struggled physically and mentally. Also, because the entire team is working consistently and consistently, it’s right to give them space.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-will-make-personnel-changes-for-the-udinese-game/

Coppa Italia: Juventus vs. Udinese – probable line-ups Juventus will look to Jonathan David and Lois Openda in tonight’s Coppa Italia Round of 16 tie against Udinese. It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. ............ In the first game without the Serbian, Luciano Spalletti will pick Openda and David in attack, and Vasilije Adzic will start as an attacking midfielder. Or Francisco Conceiçao, rather than Adzic, will support Openda and David up front. Federico Gatti, Lloyd Kelly and Juan Cabal are expected to start in a three-man defence, while Teun Koopmeiners will likely get the nod in central midfield alongside Fabio Miretti. Khephren Thuram and Kenan Yildiz are expected to start on the bench, resting ahead of next weekend’s Serie A match against Napoli. ............ Udinese have travelled to Turin without Thomas Kristensen and Hassane Kamara. The visitors are also expected to rotate massively, leaving Keinan Davis and Nicolò Zaniolo on the bench. ............ Juventus vs. Udinese – probable line-ups Juventus (3-4-1-2): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Joao Mario, Koopmeiners, Miretti, Kostic; Adzic; David, Openda. Udinese (3-5-2): Sava; Goglichidze, Solet, Palma; Ehizibue, Miller, Piotrowski, Ekkelenkamp, Modesto; Bravo, Buksa. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-udinese-probable-line-ups-watch-on-tv/

Coppa Italia Preview: Juventus vs. Udinese Just as was the case a year ago, the Coppa Italia is popping up on Juventus’ schedule a little earlier than we had become accustomed to in previous seasons. We can almost certainly thank the extended Champions League league phase fixture list for that, with the early days of January providing no bit of respite for players who have already put thousands of minutes on their bodies as the midway point of the season arrives. So while we get another midweek fixture to begin the month of December’s slate of games, it’s not in the Champions League. It’s the Coppa Italia. ............ In what is becoming more of the reality of Juventus this season, the Coppa Italia is looking like the most realistic chance Juventus have at competing for silverware this season. Serie A? Not unless something seriously changes soon. Champions League? HA! Now that’s funny! But the Coppa Italia, that’s the wild card this season. And to actually have a chance and prevent what happened last season when Juve were ousted by a team that ended up getting relegated to. Serie B, Luciano Spalletti’s squad will first have to try and get past Udinese on Tuesday night at the Allianz Stadium. Yes, the same Udinese squad that Juventus beat in the hours before Spalletti was officially hired to replace Igor Tudor. So maybe Juve should bring in Massimo Brambilla for the night just like they did back in late-October and see if he can replace the good mojo he had five or so weeks ago? ............ Should Juve beat Udinese on Tuesday night? Yes, because these Round of 16 ties are always going to favor the bigger club. But it’s not like Udinese is coming back to Turin for the second time in a little over a month on some kind of horrendous run o form. They’ve won two of their four games since facing Juventus, and those two losses came to two of the more talented teams in Serie A in Atalanta and Bologna on either side of the November international break. And dare we say where Udinese currently sits in the Serie A table? Yeah, let’s just go ahead and do it: in ninth place and all of five points behind seventh-place Juventus. So, that is no layup. We’ve seen Juve play relegation battlers at this stage of the Coppa Italia before, but not this season. There will be squad rotation for one team, but the other side will be playing with house money as they face the giants of Turin. Just like we said the first couple of rounds that Juve played last season, the goal here is to avoid disaster and just move on. They did that once, but not twice. Let’s just not repeat any sort of that history. TEAM NEWS The big news of the day on Monday: Dusan Vlahovic will be out for (at least) three months due to an adductor injury he picked up against Cagliari over the weekend. At his pre-match press conference, Spalletti not only confirmed the injury, but said he expects Vlahovic to be out “two or three months” — which is more than Juve’s initial announcement told us. That means for the next few months, it will be up to Jonathan David and Loïs Openda to lead the line. Spalletti said that Mattia Perin won’t be part of the squad to face Udinese because “he’s slightly fatigued” after starting against Bodø/Glimt and Cagliari within the span of four days. That means Michele Di Gregorio, who is coming off being sick for much of the past week, will be back in goal for Juventus. ............ JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH The early games of the Coppa Italia for Juventus always mean one thing: squad rotation. So while we don’t know for sure how much rotation will be happening, it’s going to be something that plenty of folks will be quite interested in seeing as we get closer to starting lineups coming out. All that being said, I feel pretty safe in one guy getting a start against Udinese on Tuesday night. When it comes to Fabio Miretti’s role on this Juventus squad, it’s clearly become obvious that Spalletti is very much a fan of the young Italian midfielder. Just look at what Spalletti had to say about Miretti during Monday’s pre-match press conference: That is a lot of praise for a player who Spalletti has only been working with for about a month. Miretti’s loan spell at Genoa has proven to be the right move for him personally, as he’s returned to Juventus both physically stronger and also somebody who just benefited from the consistent playing time that he received. We saw it before his injury in the preseason, and we’re seeing it again now that he’s back to being healthy and available for a manager like Spalletti who has a history of doing some good things with young players of Miretti’s age. ............ MATCH INFO When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 9 p.m. local time in Italy and across Europe, 8 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 3 p.m. Eastern time, 2 p.m. Central time, 12 p.m. Pacific time. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/34248/juventus-udinese-2025-coppa-italia-round-of-16-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

“I hope” Massimo Pavan discusses a Juventus without Vlahovic Juventus face a challenging period following the injury to Dusan Vlahovic, who could be unavailable for up to two months. His absence places significant responsibility on Lois Openda and Jonathan David, both of whom arrived in the summer and were expected to play major roles in the team’s attacking development. The club had even considered offloading DV9 during the last transfer window, believing that David possessed the qualities needed to replace him. However, the Canadian has struggled for form, a situation that enabled Vlahovic to reclaim his status as first choice under successive managers. ............ Luciano Spalletti showed immediate confidence in Vlahovic upon his arrival, keeping David on the bench. Yet the current circumstances mean that both Openda and David must now shoulder the responsibility of leading the line. With Vlahovic sidelined, the focus turns to whether the pair can deliver the goals needed to keep Juventus competitive. Their opportunity has arrived, and supporters are keen to see how the attacking duo respond during this crucial period. ............ Analysts have echoed the concern surrounding the team’s ability to cope without Vlahovic. Massimo Pavan remarked, “Vlahovic’s absence is a huge blow, but in the summer some people said he should be sold, so… now we will do without him, and if he is out for a long time and David and Openda do not start scoring, in a month we will have to think about someone to bring in. I hope David and Openda wake up, or that they wake up.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/i-hope-massimo-pavan-discusses-a-juventus-without-vlahovic/

Graziani Appalled by Juventus duo: “Never seen two players play so poorly” Legendary Italian striker Francesco Graziani was shocked by the abysmal displays of Juventus duo Jonathan David and Lois Openda against Cagliari. The Canadian and Belgian strikers have been misfiring since they arrived in Turin in the summer. While the fans were hoping that the two strikers had turned the page after scoring against Bodo/Glimt last Tuesday, they produced another woeful showing on the weekend against Cagliari. ............ “I criticised Luciano the other week because he made some late substitutions and brought the attackers on in the 88th minute,” began Graziani during his appearance on La Nuova DS. “Today I understand why he did it in the 88th minute. Because Openda and David were absolutely not present, not available. “They have bad concepts. You have to fight, you have to attack and help a team that’s struggling. In defence, you come back, you sacrifice yourself. The two of them weren’t in touch, and above all, they were soft. “I’ve never seen two players play so poorly at the same time.” ............ Unfortunately for Spalletti, he will have to do without Vlahovic for several months due to a serious injury. Hence, David and Openda have been presented with a golden opportunity to prove their worth, with the manager forced to give them additional playing time. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/graziani-juventus-jonathan-david-lois-opend/

Spalletti reveals why he has kept Juventus duo on the bench Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti explained the reasons behind benching the club’s two summer signings, Edon Zhegrova and Joao Mario. Since the start of the season, all four new arrivals have been falling short of expectations. Jonathan David and Lois Openda have only scored three goals between them, but at least they have been getting opportunities, whether as starters or coming off the bench. ............ On Monday, Spalletti was asked about the duo who might finally get the opportunity to start a match when Juventus host Udinese in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 on Tuesday. The manager insisted that the Bosnian winger’s absence is due to his long layoff, as he has only recently returned from an injury he suffered with Lille last season. “Zhegrova is coming off a long injury and is a player who is a lively force,” said the 66-year-old in his pre-match press conference on Monday. ............ “When he gets going, he can explode at any moment, with the ball at his feet. He has that sort of flair that makes you wonder what he’ll pull off next. “But people often compare this style of football to the old one, saying that number 10s have disappeared, but we must also take into account the opponents’ strength. “Edon needs to extend his range of action. Given his condition, I think it’s more suitable to introduce him more during the game.” ............ “Joao Mario is technically skilled. He’s a good player, who knows how to make decisions and how to build confidence with the team and on the ball. “He’s a bit less built like a sprinter; I want to get to know him thoroughly.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-juventus-zhegrova-joao-mario-playing/

Has Perin already usurped Di Gregorio in Spalletti’s pecking order Italian journalist Sandro Sabatini believes that Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti has already changed the goalkeepers’ hierarchy, with Mattia Perin overtaking Michele Di Gregorio. ............ The former Napoli and Italy boss entrusted Di Gregorio with the starting gloves upon his arrival in Turin, but he replaced him with Perin in Juve’s latest two matches against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League and Cagliari in Serie A. ............ Spalletti justified his selection by stating that Di Gregorio has been struggling with a stomach issue, which required some rest. However, Sabatini isn’t buying this explanation. The TV presenter feels that Perin is considered a more trustworthy option, not just by the manager, but everyone else at he club. “Based on the individual performances, Perin has earned a starting spot, even though Spalletti tried to pass it off as gastroenteritis, which debilitated Di Gregorio for a day,” argued Sabatini in a video. “I think, with the utmost respect and admiration for Di Gregorio, that at this time, for many reasons, including his experience at Juventus, Perin is considered more reliable by his teammates, the coach, and even the fans.” While Tuesday’s Coppa Italia tie won’t serve as a clear indicator, the truth should come out on Sunday, when Juventus travel south to take on their rivals Napoli in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Serie A season. If Spalletti decides to give Perin the nod on that occasion, then Sabatini’s theory will be virtually confirmed. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/mattia-perin-usurped-michele-di-gregorio-juventus-luciano-spalletti/

Vlahovic could be out for as much as 5 months at Juventus There is some confusion over how long Dusan Vlahovic will be out for at Juventus, as Luciano Spalletti said a minimum of 2-3 months, but Sky Sport Italia report that could be as long as 5 months. ............ The statement from the club notes that “further medical consultations will be necessary to determine the appropriate treatment.” This will inevitably affect the recovery time, as Vlahovic will see a specialist and then decide along with the Juve medical staff whether or not to opt for a surgical intervention. ............ Coach Spalletti said in his press conference today that it will take at least two or three months for a full recovery, but this might be over-optimistic. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/report-vlahovic-could-be-out-for-5-months/

Spalletti previews Juventus vs. Udinese: ‘Would have preferred to have Vlahovic available’ Luciano Spalletti admits that he would have ‘preferred to have Dusan Vlahovic available’ for Tuesday evening’s Coppa Italia clash with Udinese, but is adamant that his team have to find a way to win in the cup, and that they need to do so by playing ‘beautiful’ football. ............ “We have to expect a few changes because we’ve struggled physically and mentally over the last few days. The whole group is working as best as possible and everyone deserves a spot.” And on Vlahovic specifically, Spalletti said: “As far as precise timings are concerned, you have to talk to the doctors, they’re the ones who know these things. As far as I’m concerned, he will be out of action for two to three months. “The football is a ball that bounces and spins, chances come and go. Now it’s a matter of grasping them and showing how to use them. Everything is possible, but I would have preferred to have (Vlahovic) available because he’s a big part of this team.” ............ “Obviously we have to win important games, but you have to be successful and play well, maybe even beautifully. Supporters have a fine palate here. Winning is not enough, you also have to play well. We will try to do both, but in the meantime, we’re starting to win games. “For us, at the moment, they’re all big tests. We want to give the supporters a better spectacle and bring good results. I don’t know who we’d face in the next round, I’m only thinking about this one.” ............ “Miretti is a man, not a boy. He has great timing, knowing when to take an extra touch, when to get it out of your feet and has the personality to go and create the unexpected. Good players know how to do the unexpected, and he knows how to do it. “It was good to try him in a different role to the one he played out on loan. He saw the ball from different perspectives and it served him well. I think his role is as a midfielder, but the fact that he knows how to adapt certainly helps the team.” ............ Spalletti said: “Zhegrova is coming off a long injury, but he’s a footballer, a lit fuse. When he starts, he could explode at any moment. He has that flair, you don’t know what he could do at any given moment. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/coppa-italia-spalletti-pre-juventus-vs-udinese/

Major blow for Spalletti as Juventus confirm Vlahovic suffered high-grade lesion Juventus will be without Dusan Vlahovic for a substantial period, as the striker’s serious injury has been confirmed. The Serbian hurt himself while attempting a shot on goal during the first half of Saturday’s Serie A contest against Cagliari. He left the pitch in visible agony, assisted by members of the medical staff. ............ However, Luciano Spalletti’s worst fears have now been confirmed, as the club has now released a statement revealing that Vlahovic has indeed suffered a high-grade lesion. “Following the muscle problem he suffered during the Juventus Men’s First Team match against Cagliari, Dusan Vlahovic underwent further radiological examinations at J|Medical this morning,” read the note published on the official Juventus website on Monday afternoon. “The tests revealed a high-grade injury to the muscle-tendon junction of the left adductor longus. Further medical consultations will be necessary to determine the most appropriate treatment.” ............ Nevertheless, Vlahovic will certainly remain out of action for several months (3?), forcing Spalletti to resort to the misfiring Jonathan David and Lois Openda, or even reinvent Kenan Yildiz as a False 9, as suggested by some pundits, including Hernanes. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/major-blow-for-spalletti-as-juventus-confirm-vlahovic-suffered-high-grade-lesion/

Giaccherini explains why Yildiz reminds him of Cristiano Ronaldo Emanuele Giaccherini compares Juventus superstar Kenan Yildiz to the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. Since bursting on the scene, the Turkish attacker has often drawn comparisons to Juventus icon, Alessandro Del Piero, who also happens to be his role model. The bond between the youngster and the 2006 World Cup winner only solidified when the former inherited the latter’s Number 10 shirt. ............ Nevertheless, Giaccherini picked up some similarities between Juve’s man of the hour and CR7. ............ “Yildiz is changing his style of play because his characteristics are also changing,” noted the former Juventus and Cesena player. “Last season, Yildiz used to dribble more; now he’s more of a striker. He reminds me a bit of Cristiano Ronaldo. For me, he’s a complete player.” “He’s certainly a top-notch player. He makes the difference and is as decisive as he was in the Champions League (against Bodo/Glimt).” ............ “It was important to show consistency and also put in a performance of real character. “The first 20 minutes weren’t great, but then the team responded with character and determination, which then created the conditions to score more goals.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-giaccherini-kenan-yildiz-cristiano-ronaldo/

McKennie already has one foot out the door Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie is reportedly edging closer to the exit door, with the club struggling to renew his contract. The American has been plying his trade in Turin since 2020, making him the most senior outfielder behind Daniele Rugani. ............ The USMNT star has been an almost automatic starter under Luciano Spalletti, who has been capitalising on the player’s immense versatility. The Texan has mostly been fielded as a wing-back, but also operated as an attacking midfielder, in addition to his original role in the middle of the park. But with his contract expiring at the end of the season, McKennie’s future remains shrouded in mystery. ............ McKennie is seeking a pay rise on his current €3 million yearly salary, but Juventus aren’t willing to meet his demands, at least at this stage of the negotiations. So, as things stand at the moment, the former Schalke star is more likely to leave Continassa at the end of the season than dwell beyond the summer. McKennie will be free to negotiate with any other club starting February, and even sign a pre-contract. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/weston-mckennie-leave-juventus-summer/

Negotiations between Juventus & out-of-contract star will go down to the wire Juventus are still expected to resume their negotiations with Dusan Vlahovic, but the new round of talks could take place at the end of the season. The Serbian is currently running on an expiring contract, and many believe this will be his final campaign at the Allianz Stadium. ............ But sadly for Luciano Spalletti, he has now lost the centre-forward’s services to what appears to be a serious injury. The Serbian international is expected to undergo the required clinical tests at the J|Medical Centre on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. Nevertheless, the feeling is that the player could be ruled out of action for several months. ............ Vlahovic’s absence will also delay any planned contract talks between the club and the player’s entourage. Hence, the source believes that the striker’s fate will only be decided at the end of the season. The two parties will either make a remarkable turnaround and reach an agreement on a new contract (certainly with lower figures) or decide to part ways, allowing the player to join a new club as a free agent. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/contract-talks-juventus-dusan-vlahovic-wire/

Six Juventus players set to return to the starting lineup in Coppa Italia Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti will rotate his starting lineup for the Coppa Italia encounter against Udinese. The Old Lady will kickstart her cup campaign by hosting the Friulians at the Allianz Stadium in Turin for a Round of 16 tie. ............ The Bianconeri’s starting lineup against the Zebrette will feature a host of changes. The first is Federico Gatti, who fell ill in recent weeks, but should finally be able to reclaim his starting berth. ............ Juan Cabal will get the nod as well, although it remains to be seen if he’ll replace Teun Koopmeiners in the backline, or Andrea Cambiaso on the wing. Speaking of the wingback slots, the almost forgotten Joao Mario should finally get the opportunity to prove his worth for Spalletti. The Portuguese should start on the right flank. In the middle of the park, the manager is determined to field Fabio Miretti, who has recently won him over. ............ Edon Zhegrova could be fielded from the start, in addition to one between Jonathan David and Lois Openda, or potentially both. On the other hand, Mattia Perin should maintain his place between the sticks for the third match in a row, allowing Michele Di Gregorio additional time to recover from gastroenteritis. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/six-juventus-players-set-to-return-to-the-starting-lineup-in-coppa-italia/

Spalletti consider launching interesting Juventus attacking trio after losing Vlahovic Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti will have to come up with a new solution in attack, as Dusan Vlahovic could be out for a while. The Italian tactician had been heavily relying on the Serbian bomber since his arrival at the club, starting him on five out of six occasions. ............ Following his injury in the first half, Vlahovic was replaced by Jonathan David, who endured a rough night, culminating in boos and jeers from his own supporters at the Allianz Stadium. Moreover, Lois Openda didn’t fare much better in his late cameo. The two struggling summer signings were both on target in midweek against Bodo/Glimt, but they have only scored three goals between them since arriving in Turin. ............ As the source explains, the 66-year-old views Openda as a centre-forward who knows how to attack the space. On the other hand, David can operate as a second striker, as he’s capable of linking the lines. Moreover, Spalletti could seize the opportunity to launch Yildiz in a more central role, where he can pull the strings and act as a traditional Serie A number 10, commonly known as a Trequartista. In this case, Francisco Coneicao could pay the ultimate price, but he would still find space, reassures Albanese. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-consider-launching-interesting-juventus-attacking-trio-after-losing-vlahovic/

Albanese fires Yildiz contract warning: Why Juventus offer could fall short Juventus have been told to act swiftly and decisively to find an agreement with Kenan Yildiz and his entourage as soon as possible; otherwise, they could face serious repercussions. ............ Yildiz has now cemented himself as the biggest attraction at Juventus. However, his current salary of €1.7 million per season doesn’t truly reflect his immense status at the club. Therefore, both parties are keen to rectify the situation, but signing a new and improved contract that would tie the player to the club for years to come. However, the negotiations haven’t been completely straightforward, as the two sides still have a gap to bridge. ............ Journalist Giovanni Albanese said Juventus must accelerate their efforts on this front to avoid an undesirable situation. The club insider reveals that the Bianconeri are willing to offer the 20-year-old a contract worth €5 million per year. Nevertheless, this figure might no longer be sufficient to convince the player and his representatives, especially following his recent exploits. ............ Therefore, Albanese warns that Yildiz’s salary request could soar if he continues to deliver such scintillating displays. And with a host of rich Premier League giants lurking in the shadows, Juventus risk getting splashed out of the water. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/albanese-fires-yildiz-contract-warning-why-juventus-offer-could-fall-short/