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Juventus readmitted to ECA after failed Super League revolt Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after the Serie A club's failed bid to create a continental Super League, the organisation's chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Thursday. ............ Italy's most successful club, Juve abandoned the ECA in order to push for the so-called European Super League, which was launched in April 2021 but quickly collapsed after fan anger and threats from governing bodies UEFA and FIFA. "I am pleased to welcome Juventus back to our family. Now, all top division clubs in over 20 countries are ECA members," Al-Khelaifi, who is also president of Paris Saint-Germain, said during the ECA's General Assembly in Athens. ............ Read more -> https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241010-juventus-readmitted-to-eca-after-failed-super-league-revolt

Juventus CEO confirms talks with Pogba’s entourage, drops hint on the player’s future Juventus CEO Maurizio Scanavino revealed that the club is in talks with Paul Pogba’s representatives regarding the player’s future. ............ The Frenchman has been completely out of action since September 2023, but his suspension has been recently reduced from four years to 18 months, so he will be eligible to play by March 2025. Nevertheless, most indications suggest the player’s next appearance won’t be in the black-and-white stripes. ............ Although he didn’t explicitly confirm the management’s intentions, Scanavino hinted towards a divorce while admitting the two parties are currently in talks to find a solution, and noting how the Frenchman has been out of action for a considerable amount of time. “We are talking to his entourage,” said the Juventus CEO. “Pogba is a great player and he can certainly still play. However, for two years, he has not played due to injuries and suspensions. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-ceo-confirms-talks-with-pogbas-entourage-drops-hint-on-the-players-future/

Lele Adani explains the best position for Koopmeiners to play Lele Adani believes that Teun Koopmeiners is being played out of position at Juventus, as the Dutch midfielder adjusts to life at his new club. Koopmeiners arrived at Juventus as one of the most highly regarded midfielders in Europe, with several clubs expressing interest before he ultimately joined the Bianconeri. Despite his reputation, finding his rhythm at the club has been more challenging than expected. ............ Adani argued that Koopmeiners has been deployed in the wrong position, suggesting that this may be limiting his effectiveness on the field. He said: “He is not suited to the role of attacking midfielder. He must be more like Nico Paz, with the same energy and ability with Gasperini’s exhilaration to arrive in transition, with pace and nastiness, and score 10 goals. Juve struggle in tight spaces and we have not seen them in this situation yet. Koop is not Riquelme, so he must move laterally from the opposing midfielder to have more options. If he receives the ball in front, he does not have eyes in the back of his head.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/lele-adani-explains-the-best-position-for-koopmeiners-to-play/

Juventus eyeing January move for PSG’s Skriniar Juventus are considering a January move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar. The Slovak international, who earns €10 million per year plus bonuses, has only played 111 minutes so far this season for the French club. Juventus’ sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is exploring the possibility of a loan deal for Skriniar. The Turin club’s interest in the former Inter Milan star has been piqued by his lack of playing time at PSG, where he has fallen down the pecking order under manager Luis Enrique. ............ Juventus are facing a defensive crisis following a serious injury to Gleison Bremer. With only three natural center-backs available, the club are looking to reinforce its backline in the winter transfer window. Skriniar’s experience and quality make him an attractive option for the Bianconeri. However, any potential deal would hinge on PSG’s willingness to let Skriniar leave on loan and potentially contribute to his substantial wages. Juventus currently lacks the budget for expensive transfers and would only consider a loan move with an option to buy. ............ Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-eyeing-january-move-for-psgs-skriniar/

Juventus winger expected to return from injury for Lazio showdown Juventus should receive a timely boost ahead of their clash against Lazio, as Timothy Weah is tipped to make his return to action. ............ The 24-year-old then made a couple of appearances off the bench before picking up an ankle problem that ruled him out of action in the last two weeks. ............ The New York City native has been showing signs of improvement in recent days. Therefore, the source tips him to receive a call-up for the first Juventus fixture after the international break. The Bianconeri will host Lazio at the Allianz Stadium on October 19th. This will be an important boost for Thiago Motta who will have to do without the influential Francisco Conceicao. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-winger-expected-to-return-from-injury-for-lazio-showdown/

Juventus confirm Koopmeiners fractured his rib – Which matches will he miss? Juventus have released an official statement confirming Teun Koopmeiners has indeed suffered a rib injury that will rule him out of action. The Dutchman has been reportedly struggling with this issue since the Champions League contest against RB Leipzig, but it only came to light when he left the pitch at the interval last Sunday against Cagliari. ............ The midfielder arrived at the J|Medical Centre on Thursday morning to undergo the required medical tests, and the medical staff detected a fracture. “Following the persistence of the painful symptoms experienced at the end of the first half of the match against Cagliari, Teun Koopmeiners underwent diagnostic examinations this morning at J|Medical that showed the presence of a slightly dislocated fracture of the second right anterior rib,” reads the note posted on the official Juventus website. ............ While the source didn’t offer any speculations regarding the player’s return date, we expect him to skip the first encounter after the international break against Lazio. ............ Moreover, Koopmeiners will be doubtful for the following Champions League contest against Stuttgart on October 22nd, and more importantly, the Derby d’Italia showdown versus Inter on October 27th. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-confirm-koopmeiners-fractured-his-rib-which-matches-will-he-miss/

Sports judge refuses to overturn Conceicao’s red card Francisco Conceição had hoped that a sports judge would overturn the second yellow card he received against Cagliari, allowing him to play in Juventus’ next match. However, despite replays suggesting the referee may have made a mistake, as there appeared to be contact, the decision has not been reversed. The sports judge has upheld the second yellow card, meaning Conceição will miss Juventus’ next game and has also been fined 2,000 euros. ............ This incident has reignited discussions among those who feel that Juventus is sometimes unfairly targeted by referees due to the club’s long-standing success. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/sports-judge-refuses-to-overturn-conceicaos-red-card/

Motta to use McKennie in a new role against Lazio Juventus could be without several key players when club football resumes, as they prepare to face Lazio next weekend. ............ As Juventus plans for the match, one key player will be Weston McKennie. The American has gone from the verge of leaving the club to becoming a vital player once again. So far this season, he has primarily played as a central midfielder under Thiago Motta. However, McKennie is likely to be deployed in a different role against Lazio, with Motta reportedly planning to use him as a right winger. The coach believes McKennie could be crucial in limiting the impact of Nuno Tavares, who has been in excellent form, providing numerous assists this season. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-to-use-mckennie-in-a-new-role-against-lazio/

Will Koopmeiners recover before Juventus match against Lazio? Teun Koopmeiners’ injury has become a major concern for Juventus, especially after the Dutchman withdrew from international duty with the Netherlands during this break. ............ The Bianconeri have already lost Gleison Bremer and Nicolas Gonzalez to injuries, and the last thing they need is another key player sidelined. ............ Juventus remains optimistic about his recovery and expects him to be available for the Lazio match. The report suggests that his decision to pull out was more precautionary, aimed at preventing the injury from worsening rather than due to its severity. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/will-koopmeiners-recover-before-juventus-match-against-lazio/

Former ref wants VAR to intervene on second yellow cards after Conceicao sending off Francisco Conceição’s second yellow card for simulation against Cagliari remains the main talking point from the match. The Juventus winger was deemed to have dived, leading the referee to send him off. But was the decision correct? Replays showed that there was indeed contact between Conceição and the Cagliari defender, and many pundits believe the referee made a significant mistake. ............ Former referee Graziano Cesari has suggested that a VAR review could have helped clarify the situation. However, since it was a second yellow card, current rules do not require a VAR review for such decisions. Cesari said: “Simulation when it is such is unacceptable, but so is the fact that the VAR cannot intervene on the double yellow. We must find a solution immediately otherwise the mistakes will be destined to repeat themselves”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-ref-wants-var-to-intervene-on-second-yellow-cards-after-conceicao-sending-off/

Ma un giorno verrá sconfitto anche lui dalla morte e il suo potere avrá fine. Il potere terreno é effimero. Guai a coloro che credono di essere immortali e invincibili. Grande sará la loro miseria quando questa breve vita sará terminata.

Vaciago chastises Juventus-Cagliari referee: “Players like Conceicao must be protected” Italian journalist Guido Vaciago wasn’t a fan of Livio Marinelli’s performance during yesterday’s Serie A outing between Juventus and Cagliari. The match official awarded a spot-kick for each team following a VAR review, and both were considered dubious. Nevertheless, the most controversial call in the 1-1 draw was showing Francisco Conceicao the second yellow card for simulation. ............ The Italian journalist feels that such antics will cause harm to Serie A as a whole. “Players like Francisco Coinceiçao need to be protected,” argued Vaciago. “Yesterday, this wasn’t the case, because the terrible Marinelli did exactly the opposite of what he was supposed to do. “Conceiçao suffered five fouls, was continuously mistreated by the Cagliari defenders and he tolerated it, without ever showing a card. “But when Conceiçao committed a foul, he immediately showed him the yellow card and then concluded in glory with the non-existent booking for simulation that cost the expulsion (and therefore the disqualification) of the Portuguese. “If a league like ours, in which champions are scarce and the spectacle suffers, does not protect the players who dribble their man and ignite the imagination of the fans, we can calmly prepare for a not-too-slow extinction of the already cracked myth of Serie A. “And the presumptuous Marinelli can be proud of having given his deleterious contribution, with that indignant rush of someone who is going to punish murder, without the humility to ask or review. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vaciago-berates-juventus-cagliari-referee-players-like-conceicao-must-be-protected/

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Gatti rues Cagliari draw: “No excuses, It could return to haunt us” Juventus stand-in captain Federico Gatti insists his team cannot offer any excuses for dropping points at home against Cagliari. The Bianconeri shared the spoils for the fourth time this season, and the third at home. Despite taking an early lead through a Dusan Vlahovic spot-kick, they failed to put the match to bed. ............ For his part, Gatti feels these two squandered points could return to haunt the Old Lady at some stage during the campaign. “There are no excuses for the result,” said the 26-year-old in his post-match interview. “These are home games that must be won, we threw away two points that could return to haunt us in the long run.” ............ “Bremer will be missing because he is one of the best defenders in the world. It’s a major loss, so we all have to give more for him, for the team, for the club and the fans. “You can’t draw a game like that, but this result must help us mature”. “I’m sorry for the unbeaten run, but even more for the result as well as for Francisco’s expulsion. He’s a very important player for us and we can’t fall into these mistakes. We must all improve.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/gatti-rues-cagliari-draw-no-excuses-it-could-return-to-haunt-us/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Cagliari: Douglas Luiz Impedes the Old Lady Again Juventus (4-2-3-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 6 ............ Nicolò Savona – 6 A solid performance from the Juventus youngster. Although he didn’t have a major impact in attack, he did well to limit the danger of Tommaso Augello and Ziti Luvumbo. Pierre Kalulu – 6.5 The Milan loanee was largely untroubled at the back. Looked sharp and composed as ever. Federico Gatti – 6.5 The Juventus captain prevailed in most of his duels, especially against Roberto Piccoli. He also did well to push his teammates forward. Andrea Cambiaso – 6 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 Juventus looked much more solid with the former Sassuolo man on the pitch. He did well to shield the backline and pile pressure on the opposition. Khephren Thuram – 6 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 5 The Portuguese winger saw much of the ball but didn’t produce his usual scintillating dribbles. Left Juventus with a man down after receiving a second yellow card for simulation. Teun Koopmeiners – 6 The former Atalanta man won back possession in dangerous areas on several occasions and combined well with Vlahovic. However, his final touch is still leaving much to be desired. Samuel Mbangula – 5.5 The young Belgian formed a triangle with Cambiaso and Thuram, but hardly made himself noticed. Dusan Vlahovic – 6 A mixed bag from the Serbian who converted the spot-kick expertly, but should have bagged at least another goal, especially when he found himself in front of an open net. Substitutes Nicolò Fagioli – 6 A decent showing from the Italian who kept the ball rolling in midfield, but not quite as influential as his most recent showing against Leipzig. Weston McKennie – 5.5 ............ Douglas Luiz – 5 For the second match in a row, the Brazilian gave away a spot-kick after entering the pitch in the second half. His early-season struggles are leaving Juventus fans puzzled. Danilo – N/A Kenan Yildiz – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-cagliari-douglas-luiz-impedes-the-old-lady-again/

Thiago Motta: “We managed the game instead of attacking. Vlahovics’ miss? It happens to everyone” Juventus manager Thiago Motta expressed his disappointment following his team’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari, highlighting missed opportunities and a lack of attacking intent. The Bianconeri led for most of the match but conceded a late equalizer, marking their first goal allowed in Serie A this season. Motta began by analyzing the team’s performance: “We controlled the game in the first half, but we managed instead of attacking. In the second half, we created chances but didn’t finish them. There was always a feeling that Cagliari could get back into the game. We did almost everything ourselves.” Addressing Dusan Vlahovic’s missed opportunity, Motta showed understanding: “You don’t say anything to strikers in such situations, it’s a game situation. It happens. There are other things we need to do better to compete and continue growing in our journey.” ............ Regarding Douglas Luiz conceding another penalty, Motta stressed the importance of collective effort: “We’ll need to give even more every day. Both him and everyone else, there will be positive things for him in the future as well.” ............ Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/thiago-motta-we-managed-instead-of-attacking-vlahovic-it-happens-to-everyone/

Player Ratings: Juventus 1-1 Cagliari – Wasteful Vlahovic, Douglas Luiz disaster Douglas Luiz caused a penalty kick for the second game in a row at Juventus, while Dusan Vlahvic scored his fifth goal in a week but missed an incredible chance in the second half, minutes before Cagliari‘s equaliser. ............ They had taken the lead in the first half with Vlahovic’s fifth goal in three games, but the Serbian could have made it six in the second half when he pounced on a rebound but sent the ball wide with Simone Scuffet unable to get on the ball. Cagliari left the ball to Juventus, finishing the match with 26% possession. ............ Juventus 1-1 Cagliari – player ratings Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Savona 6 (70′ Danilo 5.5), Kalulu 6.5, Gatti 6.5, Cambiaso 5.5; Locatelli 6 (62′ McKennie 5.5), Thuram 5.5 (62′ Douglas Luiz 4.5); Conceicao 5, Koopmeiners 6 (46′ Fagioli 6), Mbangula 5 (77′ Yildiz 5.5); Vlahovic 5.5. Coach: Motta 5.5. Best Juventus players: Kalulu and Gatti 6.5 – Juventus can still rely on a solid defensive partnership despite Gleison Bremer’s injury. However, it wasn’t enough to keep a seventh consecutive clean sheet in Serie A. Lowest Juventus rating – Douglas Luiz 4.5 – Another appearance as a substitute and another penalty kick caused. This time, it was clear as he came steaming into Roberto Piccoli. A €50m signing in the summer. A disaster, for now. Coach: Thiago Motta 5.5 – Juventus were a bit tired after Wednesday’s victory in Leipzig. Kenan Yildiz rested, Teun Koopmeiners was not fully fit and was replaced at the break. Despite Vlahovic’s big chance in the second half, Juventus didn’t create much more. Cagliari: Scuffet 6.5; Zappa 6.5, Mina 7, Luperto 7, Obert 6.5; Makoumbou 6.5 (65′ Marin 7), Adopo 6.5 (77′ Deiola); Zortea 6 (77′ Mutandwa 6), Viola 5.5 (57′ Gaetano 6), Augello 6 (57′ Luvumbo 6.6); Piccoli 7 Coach: All. Nicola 6.5. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-1-1-cagliari-player-ratings-vlahovic/

Video – Watch Vlahovic and teammates dedicate goal to Bremer Dusan Vlahovic gave Juventus the lead against Cagliari this afternoon with a penalty and immediately dedicated the goal to his injured teammate, Gleison Bremer. The Brazilian defender sustained a long-term injury earlier this week during Juventus’ Champions League match against RB Leipzig, and it appears he may miss the rest of the season. ............ After scoring, Vlahovic quickly ran to the touchline, grabbed a Juventus shirt with Bremer’s name on it, and held it up in tribute. It was a heartwarming moment that showed how much the team cares for their injured teammate. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/video-watch-vlahovic-and-teammates-dedicate-goal-to-bremer/

Two penalties and a red card as Cagliari earns a point at Juventus Juventus dropped two points in a frustrating 1-1 draw against a resilient Cagliari side this afternoon. The in-form Bianconeri started the match as the dominant team, aiming to build on their two-game winning streak. Their early pressure paid off when they were awarded a penalty, which Dusan Vlahovic converted to continue his fine run of form. After taking the lead, Juventus pushed for a second goal, with Teun Koopmeiners coming close, but the Cagliari goalkeeper made a crucial save. ............ Despite their dominance, Juventus couldn’t add to their lead before halftime. Cagliari defended well, but Juventus’ inability to capitalise on their chances also played a role in the lack of a second goal. ............ Juventus failed to score again, and their missed chances came back to haunt them. Razvan Marin equalized for Cagliari from the penalty spot after a poor tackle by Douglas Luiz. Things worsened for Juventus when Conceição received a second yellow card for simulation and was sent off. Despite being down to ten men, Juventus continued to dominate but couldn’t find the winner, leaving them to settle for a draw and shared points with their visitors. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/two-penalties-and-a-red-card-as-cagliari-earns-a-point-at-juventus/

Juventus monitoring Bologna defender ahead of January window Gleison Bremer’s injury is likely to prompt Juventus to sign a new defender in January, with Bologna’s Sam Beukema now on their radar. The Bianconeri have been linked with various defensive options as they prepare for life without their Brazilian workhorse. ............ Juventus is closely monitoring Beukema, who has been impressive for Bologna. The Old Lady believes the 25-year-old Dutchman would fit well into Motta’s system and significantly strengthen their squad as they aim to finish the season strongly. A January approach for Beukema appears to be on the cards as Juventus looks to navigate the challenges posed by Bremer’s absence. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-monitoring-bologna-defender-ahead-of-january-window/