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Juventus want to keep versatile star but expect him improve his game Juventus would be happy to keep Timothy Weah beyond the current campaign, even though the latter must take his game up a notch. ............ The 25-year-old has featured in a host of playing roles this season between the reigns of Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor. In addition to his original roles as a winger, he also played as a centre-forward, a full-back and now a wingback, both on the left and right flanks. However, the American’s recent display against Lecce came under scrutiny, especially following Tudor’s public chastising. While the manager didn’t mention any names, he simply admitted he wasn’t happy with the performances of his substitutes. In addition to Weah, Randal Kolo Muani, Andrea Cambiaso, Francisco Conceicao and Nicolo Savona all come off the bench. ............ Tudor’s scolding wasn’t necessarily directed at Weah, whose display was a class above the others’. Juventus appreciate the winger for his versatility and discipline. He is also showing his adaptability, which should allow him to fit in almost any system. . That being said, they believe he still has large margins for improvement, so they expect him to raise his levels in order to become a true protagonist at the club. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-keep-timothy-weah-improve/

Tudor made Juventus training demand after 2-1 Lecce victory Juventus picked up an important 2-1 victory over Lecce in Serie A over the weekend, but Igor Tudor was not completely satisfied with what he saw from his players, explaining that he was ‘not happy’ with the second half substitutes, which led to a decision to call the first team squad back in early on Sunday. ............ Tudor postponed Juventus’s scheduled day off on Sunday, and brought his players back in for a recovery session and debrief instead. The break for the Bianconeri players was not completely cancelled, though: They will reportedly have a day off on Monday instead. ............ However, speaking at his post-match press conference, Tudor insisted that he wasn’t pleased with what he saw from his second-half substitutes, telling the media: “We have to grow quickly. Excuses are for everyone.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-made-juventus-demand-after-2-1-lecce/

Three reasons why Juventus could confirm Tudor at the end of the season While Juventus are keen to secure a place in the Champions League next season, Igor Tudor knows fully well his job is on the line. ............ Tudor’s contract only runs until the end of the season, but it includes a renewal option in favour of the management. Obviously, this clause would only be triggered if the 46-year-old succeeds in guiding the club towards Europe’s elite club competition, but it should be noted that the club doesn’t have the obligation to activate it, as it is merely optional. ............ The first factor is the most obvious one: results. After all, this aspect is at the very essence of any sport. Since taking over from Motta, Tudor managed to halt the free fall, and has thus far collected seven out of nine possible points. The second aspect is tactical balance. The Bianconeri are looking more solid at the back, but they’re also going forward with numbers, while also making swift transitions, something that we rarely witnessed with Motta. Finally, Tudor has been a major upgrade on his predecessor in terms of communication. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/three-reasons-why-juventus-could-confirm-tudor-at-the-end-of-the-season/

Juventus ready to reject lucrative EPL offers for Kenan Yildiz on one condition Juventus are reportedly willing to resist hefty offers for Kenan Yildiz in the summer, although this could depend on one key factor. ............ Igor Tudor immediately restored his status as an automatic starter, placing him in a more central role behind the striker. The teenager responded by scoring two brilliant goals in his three outings under the Croatian. ............ Juventus are now keen to maintain Yildiz amongst their ranks, even though they expect to receive lucrative offers from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. ............ Champions League qualification as an elemental factor in this particular case. In other words, reaching Europe’s elite club competition would unlock major economic rewards for the club, which, in essence, would allow them to resist the temptation to cash in on the coveted wonderkid. On the other hand, missing out on the Champions League would leave them in a vulnerable place from a financial standpoint, thus opening the door for the departure of the Turkiye international, as well as other prized assets. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-ready-to-reject-lucrative-epl-offers-for-kenan-yildiz-on-one-condition/

What we learnt from Juventus’ win against Lecce Juventus claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lecce in their most recent Serie A fixture, a result that will no doubt bolster their confidence as they aim to maintain momentum in the final stretch of the campaign. The win was particularly significant, considering they had failed to secure all three points in the reverse fixture earlier this season. With signs of improvement beginning to emerge under Igor Tudor, the Bianconeri are showing promise. Below are several key observations from the encounter. Juventus are regaining their ability to retain possession ............ Against Lecce, there was a noticeable improvement in the team’s ability to circulate the ball and maintain control of the game. Juventus dictated the tempo for large periods, demonstrating confidence and precision with their passing. This marked shift suggests that Tudor’s tactical adjustments are beginning to have a positive influence on the squad’s overall approach. A free Kenan Yıldız enhances Juventus’ attacking fluidity Kenan Yıldız continues to thrive under Igor Tudor’s leadership, and it is evident that the freedom afforded to him is unlocking another level in his game. Against Lecce, his movement and unpredictability in the final third consistently unsettled the opposition’s defence. Particularly during the first half, Yıldız’s roaming role allowed him to exploit spaces and create several opportunities, reaffirming that when he is not restricted to a fixed position, Juventus’ attack becomes far more dynamic and difficult to defend against. ............ Dusan Vlahović remains a concern within Tudor’s system While Igor Tudor has shown a willingness to place his trust in Dusan Vlahović, the Serbian striker appears to be struggling to adapt to the current tactical setup. Vlahović’s form in front of goal has been underwhelming, and his lack of impact in this match further raises questions about his suitability for the role he is being asked to play. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-we-learnt-from-juventus-win-against-lecce/

Juventus seeking Renato Veiga discount as Chelsea set their price Juventus would like to keep Renato Veiga beyond his current loan spell, but they’ll be hoping to negotiate a lower price with Chelsea. ............ However, the original agreement between Juventus and Chelsea doesn’t include an option to buy, so as things stand, Veiga is set to return to Stamford Bridge in the summer. But there could be another round of negotiations on the horizon, as all parties are apparently open to finding an accord that would keep the Portugal international in Turin. ............ The Premier League giants are hoping to receive a transfer fee in the region of €20 million to part ways with the young defender. Chelsea certainly have a strong leverage on the situation thanks to a contract that runs until June 2029. Nevertheless, Juventus will be hoping to convince the Blues to lower their asking price. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-seeking-renato-veiga-discount-as-chelsea-set-their-price/

Latest updates on Koopmeiners & McKennie following injury scares On Saturday, Juventus were left with a couple of concerns following their win over Lecce, as Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie had apparently picked up knocks. As reported earlier in the day, the Dutchman headed straight to the locker room after being hauled off in the middle of the second half in order to receive immediate treatment. ............ Koopmeiners left the pitch with a sore Achilles tendon. Moreover, McKennie, who accompanied him out of the game in the 67th minute, was complaining of muscle fatigue. As the source reveals, the two midfielders’ conditions were evaluated on Sunday morning at Continassa, and the assessment was rather positive. The duo are now expected to undergo therapy over the next few days in addition to differentiated work in training before rejoining their teammates in the preparation for next weekend’s contest against Parma. ............ Therefore, the shouldn’t be any alarm bells at Continassa, as Koopmeiners and McKennie should both recover in time for the trip to Parma, and they might even be fit enough to play from the get-go. The Bianconeri will clash heads with the Crociati at the Ennio Tardini on Monday, April 21st, so the Netherlands international and the USMNT star will be afforded an extra day to recover. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/latest-updates-on-koopmeiners-mckennie-following-injury-scares/

Tudor gives Juventus locker room dressing-down; Here’s who infuriated the manager Juventus manager Igor Tudor had a go at some of his players after the 2-1 victory over Lecce on Saturday evening. ............ Although he admitted he was pleased with the victory, the 46-year-old wasn’t impressed with his substitutes. In the second half, Dusan Vlahovic was hooked off for Randal Kolo Muani, while Teun Koopmeiners left his place on the pitch while carrying a knock, with Andrea Cambiaso taking his place. Timothy Weah’s introduction completed the triple change, as he replaced his compatriot Weston McKennie in a direct swap. Later on, Francisco Conceicao was brought in for Nicolas Gonzalez, while Nicola Savona was a late substitution, coming in for Kenan Yildiz when Juventus were trying to repel a late Lecce onslaught. With the exception of Savona who was only on the pitch for a few minutes, the second-half substitutes failed to inspire, as the team looked increasingly worse as the contest wore on, as the Giallorossi pulled one back and almost grabbed an equalizer. ............ The former Verona and Lazio manager didn’t throw anyone under the bus in his post-match interview, but admitted his dissatisfaction with the substitutions. “I didn’t like the substitutes’ displays. I said it before in the locker room and I’ll repeat it here. “With the five substitutions, you now change half the team, and therefore, you have to be ready. I understand everything because I was a player too, but you have to grow quickly and put the team before everything.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-gives-juventus-locker-room-dressing-down-heres-who-infuriated-the-manager/

Tudor has already dispelled Motta’s mentality by banishing a word at Juventus Although he’s only returned to the club less than a month ago, Igor Tudor has already made his presence felt at Juventus, as portrayed by the club’s first three displays under his stewardship. The 46-year-old knows the club inside out, having spent the bulk of his playing days in Turin. He also served as Andrea Pirlo’s assistant manager during the 2020/21 campaign. ............ But in addition to changing the mood at Contanissa, Tudor’s arrival also prompted a major tactical overhaul. The new manager has already erased the word ‘horizontal’ from the club’s vocabulary. During Motta’s ill-fated stint, Juventus often struggled to advance the play, instead settling for sterile horizontal passes that left their supporters frustrated. ............ But with Tudor now in charge, the team is no longer wasting time in possession, but instead opting for a direct approach, launching the ball forward with vertical plays. This noticeable change was illustrated by Juve’s two goals against Lecce on Saturday night. Kenan Yildiz’s winner over Genoa a couple of weeks ago was also a perfect depiction of the team’s new mentality. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-has-already-dispelled-mottas-mentality-by-banishing-a-word-at-juventus/

New injury scare for Juventus as midfielder leaves the pitch carrying a knock Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners reportedly left the field with a physical issue on Saturday night. The Dutchman marked his return to the starting lineup by scoring the opener in the 2-1 win against Lecce, thus raising his tally to three goals in Serie A since joining the club in the summer. ............ Koopmeiners left the pitch with a grimace as he seemed to be struggling with a physical problem. Moreover, the former Atalanta man didn’t join his teammates in the dugout, but headed straight to the locker room in order to allow the medical staff to have an immediate look. ............ The initial signs suggest the Netherlands international may have sustained a muscle problem. Therefore, he’ll be expected to undergo clinical tests in the coming tests to reveal the extent of this issue. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/new-injury-scare-for-juventus-as-koopmeiners-leaves-the-pitch-carrying-a-knock/

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Juventus 2 - Lecce 1: Initial reaction and random observations For much of the second half Saturday night, I was sitting in my recliner just hoping Juventus could score a third goal and basically put the nail in the coffin of any sort of grandiose Lecce comeback hopes ............ Unfortunately, Door No. 2 was there in the final minutes at the Allianz Stadium. The thoughts of “Don’t do this again, Juventus!” certainly flowing through your head or even popping up on your phone when a text comes in from a Juve friend. I had it happen. ............ Juventus saw their comfortable 2-0 halftime lead against Lecce turn into anything but that when the relegation battlers cut said Bianconeri advantage in half just a couple of minutes before stoppage time. The thoughts crept in, memories of what happened so many times under Thiago Motta returned in an instant, and the very potential of another “here we go again” moment came back to the fore. It was all there ... until it wasn’t. Juventus didn’t fully engage in another late-game blowup against Lecce, as Igor Tudor did what Motta’s squad couldn’t — record a win, this one of the 2-1 variety, rather than dropping points for a second time this season against one of the worst teams in Serie A that hasn’t won in 2 1⁄2 months. ............ Juventus were flat dominant in the first half Saturday night. It wasn’t just because Teun Koopmeiners scored a goal that was very reminiscent of what he did at Atalanta last season all of 96 seconds into the game. It wasn’t just because Kenan Yildiz capped off a beautiful passing combination to double Juventus’ lead 12 minutes before halftime. A lot of the good things that Juve did against Roma was the same against Lecce — they were direct, they pressured the opponent and won the ball back high up the field, they created some quality chances. It was all very positive. Plus, they did what they weren’t able to do against Roma last weekend: add onto their lead. With how well the first half went, you kinda figured another goal was on the way because Juve were playing a game in which it felt like Lecce really had no answer for. Sure, Lecce nearly tied the game moments after the Koopmeiners opener, but that’s about all they did of note during the opening 45 minutes. But that third Juventus goal never happened — and left the door open for potential late-game silliness. Juve weren’t as good as they were in the second half as they were to open the game. Be it a case of them going into cruise control or something else entirely, it’s hard to say. Lecce’s goal was one of the toughest shots of the night — it had an xG of 0.03 and needed to be hit perfectly to beat Michele Di Gregorio at the far post. But there was no reason for them to be a situation where they needed to hang on at the very end and sweat out this win. None. ............ All of this is to say that Juventus, with the win, are now in third place in the Serie A table, taking advantage of things being so tightly packed between third and eighth that getting three points can see you leapfrog a couple of teams just like that. Considering Atalanta and Bologna play each other in Sunday’s lunchtime fixture, it’s hard to say that Juve’s third-place standing will last for more than the next 15 or so hours. ............ It’s just another sign that Tudor’s doing what he was brought in to do — steady a very rocky ship and just pick up as many points as he can. That’s now seven points out of a possible nine in three games under Juve’s caretaker manager, so there’s not much more you could ask from somebody who was so clearly willing to help out a club he loves when it was needed. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Dusan Vlahovic may not be scoring any goals these days, but against Lecce he most certainly was setting things up for his teammates. That’s now three assists in three games for Vlahovic under Tudor. He’s now tied for the team lead in assists on the season. I can’t say that I had that on my bingo card when Juve hit mid-April, but here we are, my friends. ............ Speaking of guys who need to some good vibes to go their way, that goal right off the bat from Koopmeiners had to feel good. Like really, really good. Dude has had a tough season and you could just see that he was playing with some confidence and freedom again. That’s the version of Koopmeiners that Juventus signed last summer, and hopefully it’s the one that we see a few more times before the 2024-25 season comes to an end. The passing on the Yildiz goal. That’s the good stuff. Yildiz scoring goals is also pretty dang fun. He should keep doing that like he’s done in two of the first three games under Tudor. Two Yildiz goals, two wins for Juventus with Tudor. I like the sound of that. Through 30 minutes, Juventus had 67% of the possession. That’s less than last week at the same point in time of the proceedings. Slackers. Juventus had 69% possession in the first half. You know what that is. ............ Igor Tudor loves to quickly tossed the ball back to one of his players for an instant restart off the throw-in and it will never not make me laugh now. He’s a very intense guy on the sidelines — and you feel like that’s what this Juventus team needed at this delicate moment — and the way he wants to just get on with things after the ball goes out of play is fun. And also pretty entertaining since we’ve now seen it in every one of his games as manager. Khephren Thuram ... that boy good. Manuel Locatelli attempting a whopping 128 passes and completing 91% of them ... that’ll play. Yeah, that’ll do just fine. Keep that going, Manu. ............ In hindsight, he big did that early Di Gregorio save right at the near post end up being? Yeah, pretty important. Juventus won. They’re in third place for the next few hours. Good start to the weekend. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/4/12/24406967/juventus-lecce-2025-serie-a-matchday-32-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Locatelli sees new ‘energy’ at Juventus, while Kenan Yildiz has warning Manuel Locatelli says ‘the energy has changed’ at Juventus under Igor Tudor, while Kenan Yildiz warns ‘it is a must’ they qualify for the Champions League. The Bianconeri continued their positive streak with new coach Tudor, seeing off Genoa and Lecce, with the 1-1 draw away to Roma. Dusan Vlahovic failed to find the net, but he did provide the assists for both Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz in the first half, as Juve put together some well-worked team moves. ............ “We are happy for the win, it was hard late on when they pressed us, but we’re pleased,” Kenan Yildiz said. “It is important to go into the Champions League, it is a must, so we have to continue our work and give our best, as always.” ............ “The energy has changed, we approach games with a lot of positive energy and that is what we need to keep doing. We had the chances to kill the game off earlier and conceded an avoidable goal, but we’re on the right track,” Locatelli said. “I saw it as more of a physical issue than anything else, as towards the end we lost sharpness and made avoidable mistakes. However, we brought home three fundamental points for us.” ............ “The Champions League spot is our objective, we must do everything to achieve it and win every game we have remaining.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/locatelli-see-new-energy-juventus-kenan-yildiz/

Tudor reveals he asked Juventus players for tactical ‘preference’ Igor Tudor reveals he asked his Juventus players where they prefer to play and ‘went with their sensations’ as well as bringing his own very different approach to Thiago Motta. ............ This evening saw two well-worked early goals with Dusan Vlahovic providing the assists for both Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz, but a late Federico Baschirotto header on a free kick made it a surprisingly nervy finale in Turin. “We could’ve killed it off earlier, the last 10 minutes were bad. Khephren Thuram gave the ball away, then we conceded that goal and the lads got anxious,” Tudor said. “I don’t want people to think we’re unhappy with the result, we should take it as a lesson to be learned, also from the players who came off the bench. They need to give something more. “It was a good performance overall for 87 minutes, the first half very good, then some tension set in when they scored, but it’s fine. We go forward.” ............ “Koop needed a goal, he had a good game, I saw his legs and his mind working better today. He is on the right track,” said the coach. “Dusan sacrificed himself for the team, he had chances that he usually puts away, but it’s fine, he provided two assists for his teammates.” ............ “Psychologically it was a bad moment, as they went out of the Champions League and Coppa Italia, were coming off two really heavy defeats, so that’s obvious. Physically, every coach demands different things from his players, training sessions work well for some styles of football and not others,” explained the coach. “For the football I like, clearly there is a very particular physical preparation that is required, as I like more pace and covering the width of the field. You can win in many different ways, we each have our own, and naturally we train based on the style we’re after.” ............ When Andrea Cambiaso came off the bench, he was placed on the right flank, with Tim Weah going to the left. “Timothy prefers to play on the left, while Andrea I think actually does better on the right. It is how they feel most at ease, so I asked them and went with their sensations.” ............ “It was a lovely goal, that I can say, and we had two or three training sessions on how to develop those moves. It is important for me to work on these concepts that the players can enjoy, then it is up to them to bring their quality to the game.” ............ Considering the improvement, is Tudor thinking beyond the end of this season and to potentially extending his contract? “I always answer the same way, I am very happy to be on the Juventus bench, I take it one day at a time and that is all.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-asked-juventus-players-tactical-prefer/

Serie A | Juventus 2-1 Lecce: Koopmeiners back on track too Juventus got back to winning ways with Dusan Vlahovic providing assists for the well-worked Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz goals, beating Lecce 2-1. ............ It took barely 100 seconds to break the deadlock, as Dusan Vlahovic weighted his through ball perfectly for Koopmeiners, who got down the left to drill in the left-foot angled drive from eight yards. It was the ideal way to celebrate his return to the starting XI. Lecce responded immediately, as Nikola Krstovic’s daisy-cutter from distance bounced off the upright, with Michele Di Gregorio also ready on the rebound. ............ The second Juventus goal was a wonderful team move. Khephren Thuram surged forward, completed a give and go with Kenan Yildiz, then Vlahovic laid it off for the Turkish talent to sweep into the far bottom corner with the inside of the right boot from the edge of the area. Nico Gonzalez saw his chest and volley go wide on the Locatelli dinked pass, then Falcone got down for a crucial one-handed save on Lloyd Kelly’s angled drive, doing enough to stop Vlahovic turning in the rebound. ............ Andrea Cambiaso came off the bench and forced a very difficult one-handed Falcone save with his left-foot scorcher from outside the box. Di Gregorio had to come flying off his line to deny Ante Rebic after a Thuram error gifted the Lecce chance late on. The visitors got one back to set up a tense finale in Turin, as Thorir Helgason whipped a free kick into the box for the acrobatic Federico Baschirotto header, which looped in beyond Di Gregorio’s fingertips. It became surprisingly nervy, with Helgason just failing to get control of the Konan N’Dri pull-back from the by-line. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-juventus-2-1-lecce-koopmeiners-back/

Dominant Juventus sees off Lecce despite late scare from the visitors Juventus secured a vital 2-1 victory over Lecce this evening, keeping their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League very much alive. In a tightly contested Serie A campaign, results such as this are crucial, especially against opponents they were previously unable to beat. Having been held to a draw by Lecce in the reverse fixture, the Bianconeri were well aware that this was a match they needed to win. ............ Juventus signalled their intent from the outset, with an early breakthrough setting the tone. Within the opening two minutes, Teun Koopmeiners opened the scoring, bringing the Allianz Stadium to life and offering the perfect start for the hosts. However, Lecce, known for their unpredictability and resilience, almost responded immediately, coming close to levelling the score. Despite this, Juventus remained dominant and continued to press forward, looking to extend their lead. ............ It was evident that the team had begun to fully embrace Igor Tudor’s tactical philosophy. The cohesion and urgency in their play suggested a renewed sense of belief under the new manager. That momentum was rewarded when Kenan Yildiz found the net to double the advantage. The young attacker, thriving under Tudor’s leadership, added another impressive moment to his growing highlight reel. ............ Despite their control, a third goal proved elusive, and Juventus were made to stay alert until the final whistle. Lecce managed to reduce the deficit through a set-piece, with Federico Baschirotto scoring from one of their few clear opportunities. The goal arrived too late to change the outcome, but it served as a reminder that concentration must be maintained throughout. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/dominant-juventus-sees-off-lecce-despite-late-scare-from-the-visitors/

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McKennie among 13 players named in illegal gambling probe United States midfielder Weston McKennie is among 13 soccer players being investigated for illegal online betting in Italy, according to widespread media reports. A new investigation by Milan prosecutors stems from evidence given by Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Fagioli in 2023. Both then served lengthy bans, ruling them out for most of last season, after agreeing to plea bargains that also included therapy for a gambling addiction. ............ The duo are also named in the new investigation, along with Fagioli's then-Juventus teammate McKennie and nine other current or former Serie A players, as well as Leeds defender Junior Firpo. There is no evidence that the other players ever gambled on soccer matches but their names emerged from depositions given by Tonali and Fagioli and analysis of their devices. ............ The players are being investigated for using illegal platforms for online poker and betting on other sports. As such they do not risk a ban but instead a maximum fine of 250 euros ($284) from Italian authorities. ............ . Read more -> https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/44644944/usa-weston-mckennie-players-italy-illegal-gambling-investigation

Juventus vs. Lecce match preview Igor Tudor’s first two games as Juventus’ caretaker manager has seen him face a much-improved Genoa side before squaring off against one of Serie A’s most in-form clubs in Claudio Ranieri’s Roma. It was very much not a simple task to try and undertake — and that’s even before you consider what happened in the couple of games before he stepped in for Thiago Motta. But over the next couple of weeks, Tudor has, in theory, a very soft spot in the schedule where he and Juventus can rack up some valuable points. ............ The first of those opponents of that ilk Juventus will face comes Saturday night against a Lecce side that sits in 17th place entering Matchday 32, all of two points above the drop zone and very much not in the kind of form that says that won’t find themselves in an even more precarious situation a few weeks from now if that continues. ............ While Juventus face a relegation battler in the form of Lecce, here’s what else is going on around the battle for the top four this weekend: Fourth-place Bologna face third-place Atalanta Sixth-place Lazio face seventh-place Roma Just like we said last weekend, those are two games that Juventus are very much a potential beneficiary of depending on how their own result goes. Juve’s draw with Roma was offset by Bologna’s draw with Napoli 24 hours later, so that stayed the same. But, as we know, a win in Rome could have meant pulling even with Atalanta in third on points and having fourth place all to themselves. ............ The race for the top four is going to dominate the conversation over these final seven games of the 2024-25 season. From third place to eighth place, there’s only a six-point margin. Any sort of slip-up and you’re at risk of losing at least a spot or two in the table because of how tightly packed things currently are. That means these next three games for Juventus, starting with Lecce’s visit to Turin on Saturday night, are just so incredibly important to try and maximize. Tudor knows it. That’s why he’s rolling out the line that Juve are approaching each of these final seven matchdays like they’re a final. It’s another step in the mindset reset that he’s had to undertake as part of trying to get Juventus back on track enough to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League next season. ............ Lecce, on top of being in 17th place and just above the relegation zone, are in pretty rough form. They’re winless in their last eight games, with five losses in their last six games. Their only draw over that six-game span came in last weekend’s big relegation six-pointer against Venezia. They haven’t won a game since Jan. 31 when they beat Parma — who Juve face two Mondays from now — at the Tardini. On paper, that is a game that Juventus should win basically every single time it’s on the schedule. But, as we know, that’s not what happened the last time these two teams played back on the first day of December. And that’s before that, while struggling mightily at the moment, Lecce are fighting for their Serie A lives over the next six weeks — and that always has the potential for an interesting kind of night. ............ TEAM NEWS The biggest piece of injury news coming out of Tudor’s pre-match press conference was that of the status of Khephren Thuram, who appears to have picked up some sort of muscle discomfort in training and is now a question mark for Saturday’s game. Tudor didn’t completely rule out the 24-year-old Frenchman, with a decision to come in the hours before facing Lecce. Somebody who will definitely miss out on facing Lecce who are new to the injury list are Samuel Mbangula and Mattia Perin, who Tudor said he hopes to have back for the April 21 trip to Parma. ............ Three Juve players are a yellow card away from having to serve a one-game suspension: Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso and Timothy Weah. JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH In the two games under Tudor, we’ve seen some good things and some potentially discouraging things that still linger from the days of Thiago Motta. It’s been a little bit of both, and that can be boiled down to how some players have performed under their new manager as well. ............ Kenan Yildiz was the star of the show against Genoa, helping Tudor kick off his time as Juventus manager in a winning kind of way. Against Roma, though? Not so much, with the 19-year-old starlet unable to replicate that same kind of performance from a week earlier. ............ Lecce’s got one of the worst goal differential figures in Serie A at minus-28. They’ve allowed 23 goals in their 15 games away from home so far this season. They’ve only recorded three shutouts away from home this season, with the most recent one coming in a scoreless draw against last-place Monza. This is the long way of saying that seeing Yildiz cook against Lecce is something that is certainly possible with the defense he will be going up against and something Juve needs to see happen as we continue to see Dusan Vlahovic struggle to do positive things in front of goal. ............ MATCH INFO When: Saturday, April 12, 2025. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/4/12/24402782/juventus-lecce-2025-serie-a-matchday-32-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

There is at least one loanee that Igor Tudor wants Juventus to keep Juventus currently have several players on loan within their squad, though not all have found favour under the guidance of new manager Igor Tudor. The coach has opted to move away from relying on certain individuals who played key roles during Thiago Motta’s tenure. In doing so, Tudor is focusing exclusively on players who he believes are capable of thriving within his tactical system. ............ However, this situation does not necessarily mean that all of Juventus’ loan agreements will be discontinued. While many of the loanees have yet to prove their worth to the current manager, there remains a window of opportunity for those who have made a strong impression. ............ One such player is Renato Veiga. Although his current loan deal does not include a purchase option, Juventus are reportedly eager to retain his services. The Portuguese midfielder has started both matches under Tudor thus far, and the manager is said to be keen on continuing to work with him, provided he remains in charge next season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/there-is-at-least-one-loanee-that-igor-tudor-wants-juventus-to-keep/

Juventus and Arkadiusz Milik will end their relationship in the summer Juventus and Arkadiusz Milik have reportedly reached an agreement to part ways at the end of the season, following a campaign marred entirely by injury for the Polish striker. This development comes after a disappointing year in which Milik failed to make a single appearance for the Bianconeri due to persistent fitness issues, ultimately forcing both parties to reevaluate their future together. ............ Juventus, under the assumption that Milik would recover in time for the start of the 2024/25 season, opted against signing a backup striker during the summer transfer window. This decision left them with limited attacking options, relying heavily on Dusan Vlahovic to lead the line. ............ Both Juventus and Milik have now accepted that a parting of ways would be in the best interest of everyone involved. Although his current contract runs until the summer of 2026, an agreement is expected to be reached that will facilitate his departure from the Allianz Stadium once the current campaign concludes. ............ From Juventus’ perspective, keeping an injured player with no guarantees of a return to fitness simply doesn’t make sense, as for Milik, the striker may look for a fresh start elsewhere, perhaps in a less physically demanding league or at a club willing to give him the time and resources to complete his recovery properly. The Polish forward still has a few years left in his career, and if he can overcome his fitness woes, he could yet make a valuable contribution elsewhere. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-and-arkadiusz-milik-will-end-their-relationship-in-the-summer/