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Il PSV giocherá fra poco senza il portiere titolare argentino Benitez che é tornato a casa per la nascita di suo figlio. Giocherá il secondo portiere Drommel.

Late twist for PSV as main goalkeeper leaves Turin ahead of Juventus clash PSV Eindhoven will have to do without their goalkeeper Walter Benitez in tonight’s Champions League opener against Juventus. The 31-year-old arrived in Turin yesterday alongside the rest of the Dutch host. However, he had to leave Italy for personal reasons. According to a statement published by the official PSV website on Tuesday, Benitez returned home upon his son’s birth. Walter Benitez left the team’s hotel in Turin this morning. ............ While this is certainly a jubilant occasion for the Argentine, his coach Bosz has been left without his main custodian for tonight’s big showdown. The Dutch manager will have to resort to his backup goalkeeper Drommel. The latter is a 27-year-old goalkeeper who has been playing his trade at the club since making 2021. It remains to be seen if this unexpected twist will have a negative effect on the Dutch champions, and whether Dusan Vlahovic and company will gain a significant advantage. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/late-twist-for-psv-as-main-goalkeeper-leaves-turin-ahead-of-juventus-clash/

Thiago Motta & Nine Juventus players to make Champions League debuts Today is a special day for football fans around the globe, as the Champions League in its new format is finally upon us. In the curtain raiser, Juventus will host PSV Eindhoven at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This encounter will mark the Old Lady’s much-anticipated return to Europe’s elite club competition following a forced year-long hiatus. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri are making their way back with a rather inexperienced squad, led by a managerial staff with no European background. ............ Nine players are still waiting to make their debut in the prestigious tournament. The list includes new signings Michele Di Gregorio, Juan Cabal Douglas Luiz and Vasilije Adzic. Moreover, Andrea Cambiaso is also looking forward to making his Champions League bow. Naturally, newly promoted youngsters Nicolo Savana, Jonas Rouhi and Samuel Mbangula never had the chance to feature in the tournament. The same goes for Kenan Yildiz who has been part of the senior squad since last season, but the club had been banished from all European competitions in the aftermath of the Plusvalenza and Prisma investigations. For his part, Thiago Motta won the competition as an Inter player back in 2010, but has yet to make his debut in the dugout. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-nine-juventus-players-to-make-champions-league-list-revealed/

Champions League Preview: Juventus vs PSV – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Almost two years removed from their last appearance in the competition, Juventus will be making their much-anticipated return to the Champions League on Tuesday when they host PSV Eindhoven at the Allianz Stadium in the curtain raiser of the competition in its new format. This will also be a special occasion for Thiago Motta who will be making his bow in Europe’s elite club competition. The Bianconeri were guided to the tournament by their former coach Massimilano Allegri, but the Italo-Brazilian certainly earned his dues by leading Bologna towards a historic qualification before parting ways with the Emilians at the end of last season. ............ Match Preview Juventus The Bianconeri started their campaign on a bright note, shrugging aside Como and Verona by three unanswered goals. However, they lost some of their steam by settling for two goalless draws against Roma and Empoli in their last two outings. These less-than-inspiring displays suggest that the players still have a long way to go to master the Motta tactics, while the manager is still experimenting with his squad. He’s been seemingly torn between deploying big-money signings like Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz, and giving the opportunities for those he deems in better physical condition. But while the Serie A schedule can be forgiving, the same cannot be said about the Champions League, as each of the eight group-stage fixtures will make a large difference in the table. Hence, the Old Lady cannot afford to start on the wrong foot, especially with more complicated fixtures around the corner. PSV The reigning Dutch champions have been a real rampage since the start of the season. They have won each of their first five fixtures in the Eredivisie with a terrifying aggregate score of 20-3. ............ Team News Motta almost has a full squad to choose from following the return of Timothy Weah and Khephren Thuram, but Francisco Conceicao will remain on the sidelines for a few more weeks, while Arkadiusz Milik’s absence leaves Dusan Vlahovic without a natural understudy. On the other hand, the Dutch champions will have to do without former Napoli winger Hirving Lozano who’s dealing with a muscular problem, as well as former Roma right-back Rick Karsdorp while Armando Obispo and Sergino Dest remain doubtful. Juventus vs PSV Potential Line-ups Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Gonzalez, Yildiz, McKennie; Vlahovic PSV (4-3-3): Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Til, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Tillman Juventus vs PSV Prediction At this point, it feels as if Motta is more concerned about keeping his unbeaten streak intact rather than going full throttle to earn a positive result. Therefore, Juventus might end up sharing the spoils once more. Prediction: Draw Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/preview-juventus-vs-psv-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven: Preview and Prediction Italian giants Juventus are making a comeback to the UEFA Champions League after a one-year absence from the competition. They will look to get started in the best possible way with all three points against PSV Eindhoven, who will be eyeing an upset on the first matchday. ............ Juventus Thiago Motta’s team received a major boost as Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah are both back in the mix. But, the Old Lady might be without the services of Francisco Conceicao, who is struggling with a calf injury. The home team will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, where Michele Di Gregorio will be in goal. Pierre Kalulu and Juan Cabal will be the full-backs, while Federico Gatti will feature in the heart of the defence alongside Gleison Bremer. In the centre of the park, Manuel Locatelli will pair up with Nicolò Fagioli. Not only will they look to shield the backline, but the duo will also look to ensure they have a strong base to attack from. Andrea Cambiaso and Kenan Yıldız will provide width to their attacks, while Teun Koopmeiners will feature as the number 10. He will be the chief creator behind star striker Dušan Vlahovic. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cabal; Locatelli, Fagioli; Cambiaso, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic PSV Eindhoven ............ Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Til, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Tillman Key Stats PSV Eindhoven have won each of their five league outings this season. Juventus have been unbeaten in the league but they have played out a draw in their last two outings. Two-time champions Juventus missed out on the UEFA Champions League last season after an 11-year-long run in the competition. PSV Eindhoven made it to the round of 16 last time out, and they will look to improve on it. The Old Lady are all set to make a record 24th appearance in the competition, three more than rivals AC Milan. Player to Watch Dusan Vlahovic The 24-year-old Serbian striker has had an impressive start to the new season as he has found the back of the net on two occasions in his first four outings. Vlahovic will look to carry on in a similar fashion when Juventus take on PSV in their first UEFA Champions League outing of the season. Prediction Juventus 2-0 PSV Eindhoven The Dutch club have had a phenomenal start to the new season as they have won each of their first five league games. But they might still struggle against the Italian giants. While Juventus have played out a draw in their last two league outings, they will still be confident about securing a positive result against PSV. The Hard Tackle predicts an easy 2-0 win for the home team. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/09/16/juventus-vs-psv-eindhoven-preview-and-prediction/

Hiddink previews Juventus-PSV clash: ‘Motta will play attacking football, not like Allegri, who used to put a London bus in front of the goal’ Ahead of the Juventus-PSV Champions League match, legendary Dutch coach Guus Hiddink shared his insights on the upcoming fixture. Hiddink, who led PSV to Champions League glory, offered his perspective on both teams’ current form and key players. “Juventus is called to erase the bad international image following the one-year disqualification from European competitions. They must show their face. The team will be highly motivated, as will their fans. The ownership has profoundly modified the corporate structure and technical staff: from management to the coach and players. It’s a break with the past.” ............ “I’m not a fortune teller, but I hypothesize that my compatriots might at most snatch a draw, although in football anything is possible. PSV plays a bit ‘naively’ in Europe, attacking yes, but with too much innocence, ingenuity.” ............ “Motta appeals to me; after all, he’s Brazilian, one who plays attacking football like us Dutch. Not like Allegri, who used to put a London bus in front of the goal, a double-decker bus I mean. Football is a spectacle, offensive, goals. It must bring joy to the fans.” Hiddink had high praise for Juventus’ new signing, Koopmeiners: “I am convinced that the transfer to a high-profile club like Juventus will allow him to make the final leap in quality and become a key element of the ‘Oranje’ National team. He is very strong physically, has technique and personality, sees the game. He can reach a very high level.” ............ Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/hiddink-previews-juventus-psv-clash-juventus-will-be-highly-motivated/

Motta to drop Koopmeiners for Juventus vs PSV – Replacement revealed Juventus coach Thiago Motta could decide to omit Teun Koopmeiners from the starting formation against PSV Eindhoven. The Bianconeri will begin their Champions League campaign by hosting the Dutch champions at the Allianz Stadium in Tuesday’s early kickoff. But following Saturday’s disappointing showing in Empoli, the Juventus coach could make some tweaks in the lineup, especially in the middle of the park. ............ Dusan Vlahvic remains the only option in attack, so he will maintain his role despite his poor weekend showing. However, there could be some changes in the supporting cast behind him. Koopmeiners won’t start against his compatriots in midweek. The club’s most expensive summer signing is still working on finding his best physical condition and forging chemistry with his new teammates. Therefore, the former Atalanta man will start on the bench, allowing Kenan Yildiz to play in a more central role behind Vlahovic. Koopmeiners will be replaced by the versatile Weston McKennie. In addition to Koopmeiners, Juve’s second most expensive summer signing, Douglas Luiz, will also be benched after failing to impress at the Castellani. The Brazilian will make way for fellow newcomer Khephren Thuram who will reportedly join Manuel Locatelli in the double pivot. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-to-drop-koopmeiners-for-juventus-vs-psv-replacement-revealed/

Juventus to scout young PSV striker in Champions League opener This evening, the Juventus directors in the stands will be keeping a close eye on PSV Eindhoven’s up-and-coming striker Ricardo Pepi. The 21-year-old has been developing his game under the guidance of Peter Bosz since joining the Dutch giants in 2023. ............ Cristiano Giuntoli and company will be scouting the USMNT star with an eye for a future transfer. The Bianconeri could even go hunting for a new striker as early as January. ............ Therefore, Juventus eventually kept Arkadiusz Milik as a backup for Dusan Vlahovic, but could decide to make some changes to their personnel upfront as soon as they get the chance. So it remains to be seen if Pepi will be among the considered profiles for the role. The El Paso native might be young but has already assembled significant experience at both club and international levels. He has already made 30 caps for the USMNT, bagging ten goals in the process. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-to-scout-young-psv-striker-in-champions-league-opener/

Guus Hiddink: «Sono arrivati tantissimi giocatori, alcuni in chiusura di mercato cioè solo un paio di settimane fa. Bisogna dare il giusto tempo all’allenatore per far quadrare tutti i meccanismi. Motta mi piace, del resto è un brasiliano, uno che gioca all’attacco come noi olandesi. Non come Allegri che metteva un pullman londinese davanti alla porta, un bus a due piani intendo dire. Il calcio è spettacolo, offensiva, gol. Deve dare allegria ai tifosi. E comunque Thiago costruisce squadre solide curando molto anche la fase difensiva. Nelle prime 4 giornate della Serie A la Juventus non ha subìto nessuna rete. Lui da giocatore era un bravo centrocampista, si notava subito la sua intelligenza in campo».

Italian press berates Di Bello for failing to send off Empoli striker following heabutt on Gatti Match official Marco Di Bello was criticized for his performance on Saturday evening, especially for his handling of the incident between Empoli striker Pietro Pellegri and Juventus defender Federico Gatti. ............ The Juventus captain pulled off several key interventions, including one that earned him a headbutt from Pellegri who momentarily lost his temper. But while the Bianconeri faithful expected nothing less than a straight red card, Di Bello sufficed with a yellow card. ............ The Italian press insists that Di Bello should have sent off Pellegri immediately. However, the VAR wasn’t able to intervene, because the incident wasn’t extremely violent. But as the source notes, had the match official given the Empoli man his marching orders, the VAR certainly wasn’t going to ask him to review the call. Juventus fans will remember how Arkadiusz Milik was sent off the last time they played Empoli, arguably for a lesser infringement. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/italian-press-berates-di-bello-for-failing-to-send-off-empoli-striker-following-heabutt-on-gatti/

“Thiago Motta should be given time” – Capello highlights what Juventus still lack Legendary Italian football manager Fabio Capello insists Thiago Motta needs time to implement his ideas on this new Juventus side. The expectations in Turin soared after two convincing 3-0 wins over Como and Hellas Verona, with many identifying the Old Lady as Inter’s main Scudetto rivals. However, the last two goalless draws suggest the new coach still has much work to do, especially following last night’s uninspiring display in Empoli. ............ Capello argues in Motta’s favor, urging fans and pundits to give him additional time before passing judgments. “Thiago Motta should be given more time to work,” wrote Capello in his editorial. “Juve is a team in the making, they have made many signings. There are many new faces and finding the right mix straight away is not easy.” ............ “However, to get a result you need more quality, more pressing, more speed. And all this was Juventus were missing against Empoli.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-should-be-given-time-capello-highlights-what-juventus-still-lack/

Tardelli slams Vlahovic: “He’s becoming a problem” Juventus and Italy legend Marco Tardelli had a few but unsavory words to say when commenting on Dusan Vlahovic and his latest showing. The Serbian managed to score a brace against Hellas Verona in the second round of the season, but his last two displays against Roma and Empoli were sub-par. ............ After the match, Tardelli offered a blunt analysis of the situation. The 1982 World Cup hero feels the striker has now become a nuisance for Thiago Motta’s side, noting how he’s failing to prove decisive. “Vlahovic is becoming a problem for Juventus,” said the 69-year-old during his appearance on Domenica Sportiva. “He is never decisive when needed,” he added. A large section of fans and pundits blamed former Juventus coach Max Allegri for failing to maximize the striker’s capabilities. So with a new manager in town along with new teammates, this could be a vital campaign for the Serbian, as he won’t have too many alibis to justify any shortcomings, especially since he’s the highest-paid player in Serie A. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-legend-slams-vlahovic-hes-becoming-a-problem/

Kalulu pleased with his display vs Empoli, praises fellow Juventus defender New Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu was satisfied with his own performance against Empoli, even though his team left much to be desired. The Bianconeri registered their second goalless draw in row, returning home with only a single point to show from their Tuscan venture. ............ Kalulu made his first start at Juventus as a right-back. While he didn’t have many forays, he looked solid at the back. ............ “What didn’t go right? Not scoring a goal,” said Kalulu in his post-match interview. “These things can happen, there were however many positive takeaways, so we continue to work hard. “When you are Juventus, you must always try to win. Now calmly, with the coach and the staff, we’ll analyze this match in detail.” “Gatti He did very well, especially with that last intervention. I’m also happy with my performance as a starter. “Now we think about the Champions League. PSV won’t be an easy opponent.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/kalulu-pleased-with-his-display-vs-empoli-praises-fellow-juventus-defender/

Official: Juventus announce the return of Giorgio Chiellini Juventus have published an official statement confirming the return of legendary club captain Giorgio Chiellini in a back-room role. The 40-year-old spent 17 years of his career serving the club’s cause on the pitch. He cemented his place as one of the finest defenders in the history of both Juventus and the Italian national team. ............ Juventus have now announced that the Euro 2020 hero has been appointed to a managerial role focusing on relations with national and international football institutions. The Tuscan will also reunite with his twin brother Claudio who acts as the CEO of Juventus Next Gen. ............ “Giorgio Chiellini has returned to Juventus, taking on a managerial role focusing on relations with national and international football institutions,” reads the club’s official note. “Chiellini never truly left the Bianconeri – his heart, soul and values have always remained connected to the club, both on and off the field. “As of September 16, he will serve as Head of Football Institutional Relations. “Giorgio will report directly to CEO Maurizio Scanavino, representing the club in his new managerial role. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-announce-the-return-of-giorgio-chiellini/

“Juve creates little” Harsh but fair media criticism of Juventus after goaless draw Juventus played out a dull goalless draw against Empoli this evening, in a performance that won’t linger long in the memory of their players. The men in black and white struggled to connect during key moments of the play and found Empoli too well-organised to break down. ............ After the match, Calciomercato wrote: “After the one at home with Roma, Juventus collects another in Empoli. Motta’s Bianconeri provide a disappointing performance at Castellani-Computer Gross and stumble into another misstep. The goals conceded remain zero, but this time, too Juve creates little and does not break through. Vlahovic and his teammates climb to the top of the table alone but could be overtaken tomorrow by the other leaders, including Inter.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juve-creates-little-harsh-but-fair-media-criticism-of-juventus-after-goaless-draw/

Thiago Motta: ‘Not the result Juventus wanted’ Thiago Motta reacted to Juventus’ goalless draw against Empoli this evening, admitting that it was not the result they had hoped for. The Bianconeri had already entered the international break following a goalless draw against AS Roma. ............ A lack of chemistry among Juventus’ top players was evident, and ultimately, they were unable to secure the win. After the game, Motta acknowledged that the result was disappointing but emphasised that his team performed well overall. He said: “We go home with a point, it’s clear that it’s not what we want, certainly the result wasn’t what we wanted before the match, but the performance of the boys was a good performance at this time and we have to continue to grow on this”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/good-performance-motta-insists-juventus-played-well-against-empoli/

Juventus 0 - Empoli 0: Initial reaction and random observations Juventus dropped points for the second time in the last three years when visiting the Castellani. And as much as Empoli played well — and they really did to continue their very good start to the 2024-25 season — it’s hard not to focus on what Juventus wasn’t able to do for the second consecutive game. And that’s score a goal. with Saturday night’s trip to Tuscany resulting in a scoreless draw with Empoli. And that’s score a goal. Or really come close to doing so outside of one or two big chances that couldn’t be put away. It looked a little something like this: Total number of shots: 15 Total number of shots on goal: 3 Juventus’ final XG figure: 0.68 Simply put, that’s not good enough. It’s not good enough in terms of what Juventus created. It’s not good enough in terms of what Juventus did — or, in this case, didn’t — when it comes to the quality of scoring chances they had. And it’s not good enough when it comes to actually seeing something put on frame, with Empoli keeper Devis Vasquez only making one really good save. (Yes, it was a very good one.) ............ This team has gone through such an overhaul that they deserve at least a decent amount of time to get things on order and truly show what they can do under Motta. But at the same time, they keep throwing out performances like this and there will be people smashing that same panic button or throwing out wild statements that I’m not considering right now. That’s just the nature of this whole thing where sometimes context of the situation is thrown out the window like you’re littering. Panic button or no panic button, though, what Juventus do on the European stage in a couple of days suddenly became a lot more of interest than it might have been a couple of hours ago just because of how sub-par this performance was. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Even with the scoreless draw, Juve moved top of the table again. Personally, I liked it when Juventus got a clean sheet and won. Clean sheet but there’s only one point that comes along with it? Unrelated: that first half was so drab. It was brutal. ............ Pietro Pellegri did get a yellow in relation for the headbutt. Oh, let me correct myself: Pellegri got a yellow for arguing with Gatti about it. There you go, Serie A refereeing! Way to make up for you initial mistake! Nico Gonzalez and Dusan Vlahovic both lost possession a team-high 13 times. One player had 46 touches, the other barely had 30. I think you can tell which one is which. Not great either way. When it comes to Vlahovic, we know that he is far from the perfect striker. That’s just facts. He’s not, as much as we’d love it, in the same class as that bulldozer in Manchester with the long blonde hair. Vlahovic is going to frustrate the hell out of us with missed chances no matter if Juventus win 3-0 like they did the first two games of the season or have scoreless draws like they’ve done in back-to-back games now. ........... Certain websites are already running headlines like “IS DOUGLAS LUIZ A FLOP?” and I just want to tell you to knock that crap off even though I know that will never happen. Maybe wait until a guy has more than one start at his new club under his belt? Maybe even 10? Maybe a full season’s worth? I don’t know. Douglas Luiz is a talented player and I look forward to him finding his footing at Juventus and then bringing back some receipts. That’s all I’m saying, friends. ............ Federico Gatti with twice as many defensive actions than anybody else in bianconero and a last-second tackle to save a potential goal? That’s my captain! ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/9/14/24244449/juventus-empoli-2024-serie-a-round-4-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Empoli 0-0 Juventus: Player ratings – Nico and Douglas Luiz disappoint Empoli: Vasquez 7.5; Goglichidze 6.5, Ismajli 7, Viti 6.5; Gyasi 6, Grassi 6, Henderson 6, Pezzella 7; Esposito 6, Maleh 6; Colombo 5. Best Empoli player: Vasquez 7.5 – As far as goalkeeping performances go, it doesn’t get much better than that, really. ............ Coach: Roberto D’Aversa 7 ............ Juventus: Perin 6; Kalulu 6, Bremer 6, Gatti 6.5, Cambiaso 6; Douglas Luiz 5, Locatelli 6; Nico Gonzalez 5, Koopmeiners 6, Yildiz 6; Vlahovic 6. Best Juventus player: Gatti 6.5 – The temporary Juventus captain put in a solid centre-back’s performance, and was alert right until the end, providing a fine recovery in injury time to keep the scores level. Gatti has matured in the Juventus shirt, and looked composed, commanding and ready to lead his teammates. Coach: Thiago Motta 5: – The Bianconeri coach fielded what, on paper, was not far off his strongest available XI, handing first league starts to high-profile summer signings Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz. It was only the first game back after the international break, and the first full game of the season for a few of their key players. That said, it didn’t quite click at the Castellani – Juventus were never really able to break down the strong Empoli defensive unit. They have gone from consecutive 3-0 wins to consecutive 0-0 draws. However, the Old Lady are still unbeaten, and a tally of eight points from a possible 12 is not a bad start. A testing week awaits. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-empoli-0-0-juventus-player-ratings/

Juventus play out a drab 0-0 draw with Empoli Juventus played out a goalless draw against Empoli this evening, failing to secure a win for the second consecutive game. Empoli started by defending well, frustrating Juventus by allowing them to pass the ball around midfield without creating real chances. ............ Despite having some of their biggest names on the pitch, the lack of familiarity among the players left Dusan Vlahovic isolated up front at times. ............ Juventus nearly took the lead immediately after the break when Vlahovic connected with a well-placed pass, but Vásquez once again pulled off a brilliant save. After failing to find a breakthrough, Motta made several substitutions, bringing on Khephren Thuram, Samuel Mbangula, Timothy Weah, and Nicolo Fagioli to push for a winner. The new arrivals injected more urgency into Juventus’ attack, but they still lacked the cutting edge to break down Empoli and score. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/match-report-juventus-play-out-a-drab-0-0-draw-with-empoli/

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