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Juventus vs AS Roma: Preview, kick-off time Serie A Matchday 3 has some fantastic fixtures, but it can be argued that the penultimate game of the weekend is the best of the lot with AS Roma travelling to the Allianz Stadium to face Juventus. ............ Juventus vs AS Roma: Predicted line-ups For Motta, there is no reason to change anything – after all, why change a winning formula. There are no absences to report this weekend so the new head coach is not being forced to make any changes. Nevertheless, there could be some changes made on the bench with Pierre Kalulu, Douglas Luiz and Nicolas Gonzalez all looking to get on the pitch for their new club. ............ Juventus predicted XI vs AS Roma (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Bremer, Cabal; Fagioli, Locatelli; Cambiaso, Yildiz, Mbangula; Vlahovic. AS Roma predicted XI vs Juventus (4-3-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Soule; Dovbyk. Serie A: When does Juventus vs AS Roma start? Kick-off in the Serie A Matchday 3 fixture of Juventus vs AS Roma is set for 20:45 CEST, local time in Italy, on Sunday, September 1. For viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the game will start at 19:45 BST. That is 14:45 EDT / 11:45 PDT in the United States. ............ Read more -> https://total-italianfootball.com/juventus-as-roma-preview-kick-off-time-where-to-watch-tv-online-serie-a-24-25/

Caressa explains why Juventus result against Roma this weekend will be important Juventus has started the season in fine form, winning both of their league games against Como and Verona. However, many believe that results against opponents of that calibre won’t be the true measure of the team this season. ............ However, their next match against AS Roma will be their toughest challenge yet this season. Juve will feel that this is a must-win game, and securing a victory against Roma will make others take them seriously. Pundit Fabio Caressa has discussed the upcoming fixture and Juve’s progress, stating that this is a must-win game for the Bianconeri to prove they are truly back: “I believe that match could tell us a lot about the future path of Thiago Motta’s team. If Juve win, they will arrive at the break with nine points out of nine and that would already be a strong signal to all the other Scudetto contenders .” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-explains-why-juventus-result-against-roma-this-weekend-will-be-important/

Why Juventus gave up on Sancho from Manchester United Juventus have given up on signing Jadon Sancho from Manchester United, according to reports in Italy, having already secured enough reinforcements. ............ Juve did not want to pay more than half his €10m per season salary and would’ve preferred a dry loan without any option to buy. In addition, they had already signed Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceicao for the wings, with Next Gen youth player Samuel Mbangula impressing in Serie A so far this season. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/why-juventus-gave-up-sancho-manchester-united/

Marco Tardelli discusses Motta’s arrival and similarity to Giovanni Trapattoni Thiago Motta has made an impressive start as Juventus manager, and Marco Tardelli has compared his arrival to that of Giovanni Trapattoni. Tardelli, who played for Juventus between 1975 and 1985, worked with Trapattoni during his time at the Turin club. ............ The former midfielder is now one of the most innovative managers in the game, and he has significantly changed Juventus’ approach to playing. The defensively-minded team of last season has been transformed into a fast-paced, offensive unit, leaving some supporters amazed at how quickly the team has adapted to this new style. While there is still work to be done to fully transform the team, Tardelli insists that this period reminds him of Trapattoni’s arrival. He said: “During these matches we saw a team with a very precise game and the will to follow the suggestions of their coach, excellent both in the offensive and defensive phase despite the absence of players due to injury and reasons related to the market. I am very confident because I see a group that plays while having fun, that knows how to be on the pitch, that allows little to the opponent . I lived this experience when Trapattoni arrived at Juventus very young and full of hope with the total trust of all of us.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/marco-tardelli-discusses-mottas-arrival-and-similarity-to-giovanni-trapattoni/

Former Juventus star compares Locatelli to Thiago Motta as a player Manuel Locatelli has looked in brilliant shape in Juventus’ matches this season, and the midfielder is now being compared to Bianconeri manager Thiago Motta. Motta was a gifted midfielder in his playing days, and his undeniable talent earned him moves to top clubs like Barcelona, Inter Milan, and PSG. He was an intelligent player on the pitch, and those who watched him consider him one of the finest midfielders of his generation. ............ It seems he has transformed Locatelli, who is looking sharper and more involved in Juve’s matches. ............ However, he now appears to be on the path to revival, and former Juventus star Domenico Marocchino has compared him to his current manager. He said: “Locatelli looks a lot like Thiago Motta on the pitch. In fact, the player has been protected in this first part of the season. And before removing him, the coach will think carefully”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-juventus-star-compares-locatelli-to-thiago-motta-as-a-player/

Celsi says Vlahovic has now improved his sense of responsibility Dusan Vlahovic is one of the players Thiago Motta inherited at Juventus, and the manager is banking on him. Vlahovic has faced questions about his future at Juve, and just a year ago, he was offered to Chelsea in exchange for Romelu Lukaku. ............ Juve is having a brilliant start to this season, and the men in black and white are benefiting from Vlahovic’s contributions, as he has already scored twice in as many games. ............ He knows he has to be more responsible, and pundit Mimmo Celsi says the Serbian is now more responsible on and off the pitch. He said: “Vlahovic? He seems to me to be a player who has also matured in his sense of responsibility.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-vlahovic-has-now-improved-his-sense-of-responsibility/

Juventus Champions League draw could have been a lot worse The draw for the 2024/25 Champions League has been made and we now know the teams that Juventus will be facing in the first league phase. These are the teams that Juventus will face in the first league phase. Man City Home Leipzig Away Benfica Home Club Brugge Away PSV Home Lille Away Stuttgart Home Aston Villa Away ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-champions-league-draw-could-have-been-a-lot-worse/

OFFICIAL: Federico Chiesa joins Liverpool Liverpool has officially confirmed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus on a permanent transfer, pending international clearance. The 26-year-old Italian international, previously with Fiorentina, joins the Reds for a fee reported to be around €15 million. Chiesa has signed a four-year contract at Anfield, which will keep him with the club until the summer of 2028. Expressing his excitement about the move, Chiesa stated, “I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player. When Richard Hughes called me and said, ‘Do you want to join Liverpool?’ – and the coach called me – I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans.” ............ Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/official-federico-chiesa-joins-liverpool/

Juve and Motta ready to show Serie A credentials against downbeat Roma Two consecutive 3-0 wins against modest opposition have shown a clean break with the stodgy football of old and have given Motta the look of someone made for big club coaching. But for all Juve's fancy new football, Como and Verona are not any sort of barometer for a team's Scudetto credentials like Roma -- a club supposed to be challenging for Champions League football -- even if Motta has refused to entertain any early title talk. "We've only played two matches, even if we've done very well because we've won both and played very well," Since then the signing of star Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta for more than 60 million euros has been completed, another powerplay in a busy summer transfer window for Juve who last won Serie A four years ago. Roma should in fact be a much less tricky proposition than previously thought as Daniele De Rossi deals with a horrible opening couple of weeks to his first full season in charge of his boyhood club. ............ Loudly booed off by over 67,000 supporters after a first ever home defeat to Empoli last weekend, a trip to Juve is the last ting De Rossi needed as he deals with the trickiest situation he's had since replacing Jose Mourinho in January. Less than a year separates De Rossi and Motta in age but the former is a managerial novice compared to the latter, who at 42 is already in his fourth job having also coached Genoa, Spezia and Bologna. ............ Read more -> https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240829-juve-and-motta-ready-to-show-serie-a-credentials-against-downbeat-roma

Condó explains why Juventus is now at the same level as Inter Milan Although Juventus is always considered one of the favourites to win Serie A every season, the Bianconeri were not expected to do much this term. For three seasons, they have been behind Inter Milan in terms of development, quality and stability. ............ However, Juve has started this campaign well, and their two wins from as many games have put them in a good position to win Serie A this season. It is still early days, but after watching their two matches, pundit Paolo Condò reckons they are now at the same level as Inter Milan and both clubs are better than the rest. ............ “Despite the club having spent a lot on the market, most of the purchases arrived rather late, so Motta started working with the players he had available, who are mostly second-string, but despite this, we saw a Juve on the pitch that was capable of entertaining and controlling the game . For this reason, I put the Bianconeri, next to Inter, a step above all the others , given that last year the Nerazzurri won the Scudetto by a landslide and despite this, they have further strengthened themselves”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-explains-why-juventus-is-now-at-the-same-level-as-inter-milan/

Why Koopmeiners chose no.8 shirt for Juventus ............ During his first interview, the 26-year-old explained why the no.8 shirt is so important to him. “It’s a really important number for me. I wore it all the time when I was a youngster. I also wore it at my first club in Holland. “I told Juventus that it’s a really important number for me, and they said I could have it.” The Juventus no.8 shirt has been left vacant since the departure of former Wales international Aaron Ramsey. The most famous player to wear the shirt in the 21st century was Italy international Marchisio, who kept the same number for nine years between 2009 and 2018. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/why-koopmeiners-chose-juventus-no-8-shirt/

Every word from Koopmeiners first Juventus interview: ‘I’m here to win things’ New Juventus signing Teun Koopmeiners has explained that he wants to be part of a successful, winning, attack-minded team after officially completing his transfer from Atalanta on Wednesday evening. Koopmeiners officially joined Juventus in a permanent deal from Atalanta on Wednesday evening at a total cost of €60.7m including add-ons and bonuses. “I’m really happy to be here. It’s been a dream of mine for a long time. I’m really, really happy,” he said in his first interview with the club. “For me Juventus is the biggest club in Italy. Everything I have seen from the club and the squad is beautiful; the jersey, too. With the way the team play, with the history, the club are the best in Italy for me. “As I said, I’m really happy to be here and to play with these players and for this coach, I’m really pleased.” ............ “I saw both games,” Koopmeiners said. “I’m really happy that we got six points, and that we’re top of the league. I’m also happy because it’s clearly a team that wants to attack. The team has scored six goals, so it’s a really good start.” Describing his best qualities as a player, the Dutchman added: “I like scoring goals for the team, making assists as well of course. I want to do anything I can to help the team, even in defence. I like to run and play at a high tempo. I’m here to win things with this club. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/every-word-koopmeiners-first-juve-interview/

Deadline Day Roundup: Djaló’s Roma deal collapses, Kostic staying at Juve for now It ended up being a very quiet final day of the summer transfer window for Cristiano Giuntoli and Juventus. The biggest question as Juventus headed into the final day of the summer transfer window was an obvious one: Could they really, after everything that they’ve done over the past week and couple of months, actually sign Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho. A move for Sancho, the once-incredibly hyped English teen star, would have meant adding another talented winger to a roster that has already added two very talented players over the last seven days. But what Friday brought us was that Sancho did end up changing clubs. He just didn’t change his address for the next nine or 10 months (at minimum) to something in Turin. ............ Tiago Djaló heads to Rome but doesn’t sign with Roma You had to figure something was up when Djaló — who has all of one Juventus appearance to his name since signing with the club in January — was more than a little cryptic when asked about signing with Roma after undergoing his medicals. “I don’t want to talk now. I’ll do it later on,” Djaló told reporters. ............ It turned out that Djaló was basically parked in a hotel in Rome as Roma worked on trying to get other deals done. Ultimately, all of the waiting caused the deal for Djaló to collapse and leaving a player in which Juventus was hoping to potentially loan out on the final day of the window now coming back to Turin with a bit of an uncertain future. ............ Filip Kostic wants to try and fight for a spot at Juventus What was lacking was Kostic’s approval to go ... anywhere other than the club that currently employs him. It didn’t matter if it was a big from Southampton in the Premier League or a big-money contract from Saudi Arabia, Kostic reportedly turned down pretty much every club that was even in the slightest bit interested in signing the 31-year-old Serbian winger who is coming off a tough 2023-24 campaign in which he didn’t score a goal and recorded just four assists, his lowest total since 2017-18. Reports out of Italy just before the deadline arrived said that Kostic instead wants to try and convince Motta that he can be a contributor to this season’s squad. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/8/31/24232306/deadline-day-roundup-juventus-tiago-djalo-filip-kostic-joseph-nonge-luis-hasa-2024-serie-a-transfers

Stefano Lombardi says Juventus deserve an Oscar for their transfer dealings Juventus has had a successful transfer window, bringing in players like Nicolas Gonzalez, Khephren Thuram, Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners, and Michele Di Gregorio, among others. ............ Motta can feel confident that he has been provided with the players he needs to succeed, and few Serie A clubs have outperformed Juve in the transfer market this summer. When asked which club deserved an Oscar for their summer dealings, agent Stefano Lombardi picked Juve. He said: “Market Oscar? To Juventus who moved very well. And watch out for Napoli, they will come out well”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/stefano-lombardi-says-juventus-deserve-an-oscar-for-their-transfer-dealings/

Video: Over 300 Juventus fans wait for Koopmeiners’ medical Teun Koopmeiners will undergo medical tests with Juventus today and over 300 fans are waiting for the Dutch midfielder outside the J Medical. ............ The Netherlands international will arrive in Turin in the coming hours to undergo medical tests with the Old Lady and complete a permanent transfer from Atalanta. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/video-over-300-juventus-fans-wait-koopmeiners/

Atalanta wants to keep Koopmeiners and their delay tactic could work in their favour Juventus’ biggest obstacle in their pursuit of Teun Koopmeiners may not be a competing club, but Atalanta themselves. La Dea is fully aware of the value they hold in the Dutch midfielder and remain determined to keep him despite Juventus’ persistent interest. Juve has been tracking Koopmeiners since last season, with their intention to sign him being one of the worst-kept secrets in Italian football. Koopmeiners is reportedly eager to make the move to Turin and has been taking steps to push through the transfer. He is currently in a self-imposed medical exile from the team. ............ Despite Koopmeiners’ desire to leave, Atalanta views him as a crucial part of their team and is reluctant to let him go. The delay in responding to Juventus’ offer appears to be partly due to their hope of convincing him to stay. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/atalanta-wants-to-keep-koopmeiners-and-their-delay-tactic-could-work-in-their-favour/

Koopmeiners presents another medical certificate as he waits for Juventus transfer Teun Koopmeiners remains determined to leave Atalanta and is pushing for a move to Juventus. The Dutch midfielder has been on strike for at least a week, having submitted a medical certificate claiming he is unfit to train or play for Atalanta. La Dea is frustrated with his actions but remains firm in their stance that they won’t sell him for less than their asking price. ............. However, the first medical certificate Koopmeiners submitted has expired, and he has now sent a new one in. He continues to insist that he is unfit to train or play for Atalanta, as he remains focused on forcing a move to Juventus, who are eager to add him to Thiago Motta’s squad. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/koopmeiners-presents-another-medical-certificate-as-he-waits-for-juventus-transfer/

Atalanta give Koopmeiners the green light to join Juventus – Figures & details revealed Atalanta have reportedly agreed to relinquish Teun Koopmeiners who can finally complete his long-awaited Juventus transfer. The arrival of Lazar Samardzic in Bergamo proved to be the turning point in this long soap opera. The Serbian has completed a move from Udinese to Atalanta. And with a direct replacement already secured, La Dea has now given the green light to Koopmeiners’ move. ............ The Old Lady will spalsh 15 million immediately while another 35 million will be paid through installments over the next four years. Moreover, the Orobici can expect to collect 7 million euros in easily achievable bonuses. ............ As for personal term, Juventus and Koopmeiners have long agreed on a five-year contract which would see the player collect 4.5 million euros per year as net wages. ............ The Netherlands international is expected in Turin between Tuesday and Wednesday to undergo his medical tests before signing the contract. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/atalanta-give-koopmeiners-the-green-light-to-join-juventus-figures-details-revealed/

Juventus finally reaches an agreement with Atalanta over Koopmeiners Juventus is closing in on Teun Koopmeiners, having reportedly reached an agreement to sign the Dutch midfielder. Atalanta has been tough in negotiations for several weeks, insisting that they need a replacement before allowing him to leave. ............ Juventus has agreed to pay €52 million plus an additional €6 million in bonuses. Koopmeiners has also agreed to a five-year contract with the Bianconeri, where he will earn €3.5 million net per season. The player has been eager for this transfer and will be pleased to see it finally moving forward. The clubs are expected to exchange documents in the coming days, with his arrival at the Allianz Stadium to be officially announced soon. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-finally-reaches-an-agreement-with-atalanta-over-koopmeiners/

Juventus sets a deadline to complete Koopmeiners deal Juventus is looking to finalise a move for Teun Koopmeiners as soon as possible after holding positive talks with Atalanta. ............ La Dea was initially keen to keep him, but after Koopmeiners refused to train with them, they have accepted that he can leave. Juve hopes to complete the transfer sooner rather than later, and the Bianconeri aim to sign him before their match against Como. The club wants to finalise the deal this week, ahead of their new campaign’s start against the newly promoted side on August 19th. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-sets-a-deadline-to-complete-koopmeiners-deal/

Juventus and Atalanta have Koopmeiners agreement Juventus and Atalanta have already reached an agreement for Teun Koopmeiners’ move to Turin, but La Dea must sign a replacement before giving the green light. Dutch midfielder Koopmeiners is on the verge of joining Juventus in a €55m deal. ............. Gasperini’s side are close to signing Marco Brescianini from Frosinone, but Celtic’s talent Matt O’Riley has been identified as the ideal replacement for Koop. Once and if the Danish midfielder moves to Bergamo, Koopmeiners will be allowed to join Juventus. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-atalanta-have-agreement-koopmeiners/

Juventus & Atalanta clear the air in positive Koopmeiners meeting Juventus and Atalanta reportedly held a positive summit on Sunday to resolve the recent controversy surrounding the Teun Koopmeiners affair. The Bianconeri have been pursuing the Dutchman for quite some time now and even managed to find an agreement with his entourage over personal terms. However, the Old Lady’s offers remain short of Atalanta’s asking price which is set at 60 million euros. ............ Atalanta made it clear that they have no issues with Juventus, but they would have preferred a different behavior from the player over the past few weeks. So now it’s up to Juve to forge an offer that meets Atalanta’s asking price, or at the very least, comes close to it. This could be a transfer fee of 50 million euros plus add-ons that can lift the sum to a figure close to 60 million. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-atalanta-clear-the-air-in-positive-koopmeiners-meeting/

Juventus prepares to make improved bid for Koopmeiners Juventus is set to make an improved bid for Teun Koopmeiners as the Bianconeri aim to conclude the transfer saga swiftly. Atalanta had initially stated that the Dutch midfielder was not available for transfer, but after Koopmeiners reportedly went on strike to force the move, the club is now looking to finalise a deal quickly. ............ Juventus is now ready to offer €55 million, including add-ons, for Koopmeiners. This figure is close to Atalanta’s valuation of €60 million for the Dutch midfielder. Juventus hopes that this offer will be sufficient to finalise the deal, as they wish to avoid further delays or complications in strengthening their squad. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-prepares-to-make-improved-bid-for-koopmeiners/

Koopmeiners goes on strike to force through Juventus move Juventus has received a boost in their bid to sign Teun Koopmeiners after the player informed Atalanta that he no longer wants to play for or train with them. Juventus and Koopmeiners have had an agreement on personal terms for months now, and the Dutchman is committed to playing for the Bianconeri this season. Despite this, Koopmeiners has been professional throughout pre-season, even participating in several matches for La Dea. ............ However, La Dea had expected Koopmeiners to remain available for selection until Juventus completed their move for him. The midfielder has now changed his mind and Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Koopmeiners no longer wants to play for the club. “Koopmeiners already has an agreement with Juve, doesn’t want to train with us. He’s stressed, he says. “He won’t play anymore and will stay out. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/koopmeiners-goes-on-strike-to-force-through-juventus-move/

Why Juventus is struggling to sign Todibo and Koopmeiners The two players Juventus are likely to sign before the transfer window closes are Teun Koopmeiners and Jean-Clair Todibo. The Bianconeri are keen on both players and are looking to finalise deals for them as soon as possible. ............ Todibo’s move is closely linked to that of Koopmeiners because the less money they spend on signing Koopmeiners, the more cash they will have left to secure Todibo. The report claims Juve will definitely sign Todibo on a loan-to-buy agreement. However, they must pay an initial loan fee, and that amount will impact their budget for Koopmeiners. As soon as they can complete the move for the defender, they will then make a move for Koopmeiners. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-juventus-is-struggling-to-sign-todibo-and-koopmeiners/