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Juventus contact Liverpool after getting the green light from Chiesa Juventus are reportedly making concrete progress in their quest to bring Federico Chiesa back to the Allianz Stadium. The Italian winger spent four years in Turin before being sold to Liverpool in August 2024. His departure became inescapable after being infamously omitted from Thiago Motta’s squad. The player’s entourage had also failed to reach an agreement with Cristiano Giuntoli on a new contract. ............ Chiesa’s lack of playing time at Anfield will certainly encourage him to leave, and Juventus have emerged as a surprising destination in recent days. As reported earlier today, the Bianconeri will have to be patient, as the Premier League winners are unlikely to release him before Mohamed Salah’s return from the African Cup of Nations, which will conclude on January 18. ............ Juventus have received an initial green light from Chiesa, who expressed his openness to return to Turin. Therefore, the Bianconeri moved to the next stage, opening an initial dialogue with Liverpool. Juventus have enquired about Chiesa’s availability for the second half of January, as they hope to bring him back on an initial loan deal. Albanese adds that the 28-year-old was a favourite of Luciano Spalletti since their time together at the Italian national team, when the manager described the attacker as the country’s football equivalent of Jannik Sinner. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-contact-liverpool-after-getting-the-green-light-from-chiesa/

Juventus open discussions over sensational Chiesa return Monday’s reports claim that Juventus have opened discussions regarding a potential return for Federico Chiesa, who was exiled from the Bianconeri first-team squad less than 18 months ago. The January transfer window is open and underway, and reports in the early stages of January claim that Juventus are looking to add to their attacking department this month. ............ Juventus have now opened discussions over a potential deal for Chiesa in January. These are said to be exploratory talks to gauge the feasibility of a deal with Liverpool in January. Chiesa has had to wait patiently for opportunities at Anfield. He played for just 104 minutes in the Premier League last term after struggling to make his way back to full fitness after a turbulent pre-season. ............ The 28-year-old has begun to earn more trust on Merseyside this term, and has already doubled his Premier League appearances and minutes played at the half-way point of the 2025-26 campaign. And, with injuries and international call-ups to contend with, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be open to letting Chiesa leave in January. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-open-discussions-over-chiesa-return/

Juventus add Serie A trio to striker’s shortlist, including an old Spalletti pupil Juventus are reportedly keeping tabs on three Serie A strikers as they’re beginning to seriously consider signing a centre-forward in January. The Bianconeri will be without Dusan Vlahovic for another two months, while Arkadiusz Milik hasn’t played a competitive match for more than a year and a half. Moreover, Jonathan David and Lois Openda have been struggling for goals since joining the club in the summer, and yet, Luciano Spalletti has been forced to field one of them in the starting lineup every week. ............ In recent days, the Serie A giants have been linked with Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth, as well as a possible return for Federico Chiesa. But three Serie A players have landed on the shortlist, beginning with Mateo Pellegrino, who is considered the favourite option for Marco Ottolini. The new Juventus sporting director also shares an excellent rapport with Parma CEO Federico Cherubini, having worked together for four years in Turin. However, the deal remains complicated, as the Crociati value the 24-year-old Argentine at €30 million, and they intend to keep him until the end of he season. ............ Pellegrino is an old-fashioned No.9, blessed with a large frame and a deadly finishing touch. The same applies to Artem Dovbyk, who was one of LaLiga’s most prolific bombers during his time at Girona, but has now fallen out of favour at Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma. ............ Finally, the Turin-based newspaper claims that Juventus could even consider reuniting Spalletti with old Roma pupil, Edin Dzeko. The 40-year-old returned to Italy last summer, signing for Fiorentina, but the deal hasn’t worked out for either party. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-pellegrino-dovbyk-dzeko-shortlist/

Preview: Sassuolo vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups After letting two points slip through their grasp at the weekend, Juventus will seek an immediate response when they visit mid-table Sassuolo on Tuesday. Making for a frustrating start to 2026, both sides were held to a 1-1 draw by Serie A strugglers last time out. Match preview Aiming to start a new year as they finished the last, resurgent Juventus sought their fifth straight win when welcoming Lecce to Turin on Saturday evening - but they ultimately came up short. Following three consecutive league victories - plus another in Europe - Juve coach Luciano Spalletti was even open to discussing a Scudetto challenge, while their visitors from down south were merely fighting for survival. However, the hosts conceded a goal against the run of play in first-half stoppage time, before Weston McKennie’s first Serie A strike of the season hauled them level just after the break. Jonathan David - who had hit the woodwork with an early header - then clipped a weak penalty straight at Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone; finally, Kenan Yildiz struck the post and Lois Openda blazed over. While Spalletti, whose initial contract expires at the end of this season, has led the Bianconeri’s recent revival - posting seven wins from eight to end 2025 - his talk of a title push appears to be wishful. On Tuesday, his side will aim to avoid losing more ground to their top-four rivals, with several clubs still chasing Champions League places. ............ Sassuolo Serie A form: L W D L D D Juventus Serie A form: W L W W W D Juventus form (all competitions): L W W W W D Team News Since arriving in Turin, Spalletti has sprung plenty of surprises - both in terms of setup and selection - so it remains to be seen whether Juventus make changes. After his calamitous spot-kick against Lecce, David could make way for Openda, with last term’s top scorer Dusan Vlahovic still on the treatment table. Juve are also missing injured centre-backs Daniele Rugani and Federico Gatti, but utility man Teun Koopmeiners offers an additional option in defence. ............ Sassuolo possible starting lineup: Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Cande; Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone; Fadera, Pinamonti, Lauriente Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Concecicao, Yildiz; Openda We say: Sassuolo 1-1 Juventus Having beaten Lazio and Atalanta - and drawn 2-2 with AC Milan - Sassuolo have already proven they can compete. While their form has tailed off in recent weeks, Juve are improving - but the brittle Bianconeri still have obvious flaws. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/sassuolo/preview/sassuolo-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_589152.html

Juventus put their plans to sign West Ham midfielder on ice Juventus are no longer in a hurry to land West Ham United midfielder Guido Rodriguez, who is reportedly eager to make the move to Turin. The Serie A giants could decide to enhance Luciano Spalletti’s squad this January, even though the bulk of their transfer plans will have to wait until the summer. ............ Since the start of the season, the midfield has been identified as the club’s poorest department in terms of numbers. Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram have been the main options, whether under Igor Tudor’s guidance or with his successor, Spalletti. But with Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie shifted all over the pitch, Fabio Miretti has at times been the only option off the bench. Therefore, many observers expect Juventus to recruit a new midfielder this month, and Rodriguez has been identified as the most plausible solution. ............ The 31-year-old has been relegated to the bench under the orders of West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo. And with his contract expiring at the end of the season, the Argentine could be available on a cut-price deal. ............ Rodriguez is eager to seal a tranfer to Juventus, but the Italian giants have decided to bide their time. As the Turin-based newspaper explains, new Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini would like to calmly assess every possible move before deciding to proceed. The source describes the former Genoa director as a calm and collected operator who knows how and when to take action. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-halt-plans-west-ham-guido-rodriguez/

Boost for Juventus as tests rule out injuries for two regular starters Juventus have received positive news on Sunday afternoon, as Francisco Conceicao and Lloyd Kelly have avoided injuries. ............ Having missed last weekend’s trip to Pisa due to a slight physical problem, the Portuguese winger’s return to the lineup made for a pleasant pre-match surprise. However, he was replaced by Edon Zhegrova at the break. As reported this morning, Conceicao once again felt some discomfort in his left thigh, which prompted his premature exit. ............ Therefore, the 23-year-old reported to the J|Medical Centre on Sunday to undergo the necessary clinical tests. Conceicao was also joined by Kelly, who felt pain in his right thigh, although he was able to grit his teeth and remain on the pitch for the duration of the contest. According to correspondent Marco Baridon, the tests have ruled out muscle injuries for both players. ............ While Luciano Spalletti and his staff can breathe a sigh of relief, Conceicao and Kelly might not necessarily be available for the midweek trip to Sassuolo. With only 48 hours separating us from Tuesday’s Serie A contest, there might not be enough margins for recovery. Hence, Juventus could simply decide to leave the Portuguese winger and English defender behind in Turin to avoid any risks. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-tests-injuries-francisco-conceicao-lloyd-kelly/

Condó slams ‘sloppy’ Juventus man: “You’re not a phenomenon” Italian journalist Paolo Condó roasted Juventus striker Jonathan David, who failed to convert from the spot against Lecce. The Canadian was relegated to the bench in favour of Lois Openda in recent weeks, but Luciano Spalletti decided to give him a starting berth on Saturday. ............ After the break, a lovely team action from Juventus culminated with Weston McKennie’s equaliser. However, the home side failed to find a winner, even when the referee awarded them a spot-kick. David, who won the penalty, decided to take it himself, with Kenan Yildiz’s blessing. However, the former LOSC Lille star sent a weak effort straight to the middle without the customary chip. Hence, the ball was easily blocked by Wladimiro Falcone’s trailing leg. Canada’s all-time goal-scorer tried to make amends later on, but the Lecce goalkeeper thwarted him once more. ............ “David was too sloppy on the penalty … as if he were a phenomenon, going to score a goal like a phenomenon,” said the veteran journalist in his post-match appearance. “I think the message we need to send to David right now is this: ‘we don’t think you’re a phenomenon; up to now, based on what you’ve shown, you’ve been a fairly modest centre-forward’. “When you’re given the opportunity to show your qualities, you have to put in 200% — mentally and technically. “On the technical side, I hope he knows how to take penalties better than that, but from a mental point of view… You simply cannot step up to take a penalty like that.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/paolo-condo-sloppy-jonathan-david-phenomenon-juventus/

Juventus sweating over Conceicao’s condition after new injury scare Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao may have suffered another injury setback during Saturday’s contest against Lecce, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The 23-year-old suffered a slight muscle issue in the 2-1 win over Roma a couple of weeks ago. While clinical tests ruled out a serious injury, the Portuguese star didn’t join his teammates on the trip to Pisa last weekend. Several sources had expected Conceicao to skip the first match of the year as well, but the player made a swift recovery and was given the nod from the first minute against Lecce. ............ Conceicao’s exit certainly prompted concerns among the club’s supporters, as Luciano Spalletti didn’t offer any reassuring words following the contest. In fact, several sources in the Italian press revealed that the problem that hampered the player against Roma reappeared on Saturday. ............ The former Porto and Ajax man felt some pain in the left thigh, and is now expected to undergo tests in the coming hours. Juventus are hoping that the results will once again rule out a muscle injury. However, Saturday’s outcome on the pitch suggests that Conceicao’s return to the starting lineup may have been premature. ............ Therefore, Spalletti and the technical staff would be wise to rest him in the coming fixtures, even if he’s deemed clinically cleared. It should be remembered that Dusan Vlahovic’s body had given several warning signs in the weeks that preceded his serious injury. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-francisco-conceicao-injury-scare/

Sacchi: Juventus need new signings after incomprehensible David miss Arrigo Sacchi has had his say on Juventus’s underwhelming draw at home against Lecce in Serie A on Saturday evening, and feels that the Bianconeri may need to dip into the transfer market to help Spalletti move away from the ‘incomprehensible’ Jonathan David and the misfiring Lois Openda. ............ Those aspirations have taken somewhat of a dent after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Lecce, as Inter could now move six points clear of the Old Lady with a game in hand if they are to beat Bologna on Sunday evening. ............ “This result is a demonstration that there are no easy challenges in Serie A,” Sacchi wrote in his column. “On the eve of the match, everyone was thinking about a fourth consecutive Bianconeri victory, bringing them back in the mix for that big target, but instead, Di Francesco’s team did the business thanks to their courageous conduct based on spirit, sacrifice and a pinch of luck. “Spalletti’s Juve did not make that leap in quality that was expected of them,” Sacchi continued. “That is despite the fact that there were numerous opportunities to score, including a penalty that was wasted by David with a truly incomprehensible shot. “I wonder how it is possible for a centre-forward who has not scored since the opening game of the season to shoot like that, with a chip that wasn’t even really a chip.” ............ “The first thing, which is evident to everyone, is the softness of the attack. David misses a penalty, Openda misses a fairly easy shot into an empty net towards the end. It makes me think that these are not the ideal offensive components for the way Spalletti wants to play. He’s an experienced coach who loves good football, but he still has to work a lot to get what he wants.” ............ “The directors will probably have to help him with some signings in the transfer window.” Sacchi wrote. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/sacchi-juventus-need-new-signings/

Spalletti opens up on penalty debacle, new Juventus formation: “I thought it’d make you happy” Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti discussed some of the most interesting takeaways from his side’s disappointing 1-1 draw against Lecce. The Bianconeri entered the new year riding a five-match winning streak across all competitions. However, the purple patch reached a sudden halt on Saturday, as they failed to beat the resilient Salentines at home. ............ After maintaining Igor Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 formation over the last two months, Spalletti unleashed a 4-2-3-1 system against Lecce, and he felt it paid dividends, despite what the final result suggests. “Happy is not the right word. It’s difficult for me to say that, but I’m trying not to be devastated by the result that came out of it. Happiness is something different,” said the 66-year-old in his post-match press conference. “Over my coaching career, many things have happened to me, but I try not to dwell on it or torment myself by thinking only about that, because it hurts. Then I go home and try to prepare tomorrow’s training as well as possible. “If Juventus play many matches like this, in the long run we’ll end up with the result we deserve, beyond the incident that went against us and cost us points along the way.” ............ “Tonight we played in a 4-2-3-1, and I thought it’d make you all happy (referring to the journalists). Instead, you’re sad. “McKennie today played as an attacking midfielder and was rewarded because he knows how to do these things very well. Among his many roles, this is one of the ones he performs best.” The biggest talking point from the contest was Jonathan David’s abysmal spot-kick. The Canadian sent a weak shot to the middle, and it was blocked by Wladimiro Falcone’s trailing leg. ............ “It’s always the same discussion. Those who didn’t take it could have missed it as well. David is a penalty taker because he knows how to take them; Locatelli can take them too, and so can Yildiz. “Then there’s also the emotional side, because taking a penalty carries a big responsibility. Whether the players allowed him to take the penalty is something I’ll find out tomorrow, but I won’t go against that decision because David is a designated penalty taker. I don’t blame that choice. “We played a good match. There’s no need to put in prison either the one who decided to take the penalty or the one who left it.” ............ “We have to score earlier, because in the first five minutes we got there four times. The penalty is one incident, a close-range chance is another. We put 10–15 balls into the area just behind the six-yard box… it should have gone that way. “In the first five minutes on the bench, we were looking at each other (perplexed). David, from a metre and a half out, hit the goalkeeper’s leg… these are important details. Kenan has already hit the inside of the post twice, and the ball has gone across the face of goal. “That’s something we have to accept and move on, hoping this failure to win doesn’t affect the players mentally.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-opens-up-on-penalty-debacle-new-juventus-formation/

Juventus 1 - Lecce 1: Initial reaction and random observations Maybe it’s my mind failing me, but I’m having trouble remembering a game in which Juventus just flat-out dominated in the same way that they did against Lecce on Saturday yet didn’t come away with three points. I don’t know what other way to say it. ............ Juventus didn’t just outshoot Lecce by a wide margin at the Allianz Stadium. They didn’t just dominate possession, the big chances in front of goal, the total xG figures and just about every other statistic that you can throw out there that would make you think this was a potential runaway win. But in the latest chapter of “Things Juventus Do To Cost Them Points” we have the latest prime of example of arguably the biggest thing that has held this club back as they’ve become a battler for the top four in Serie A and not much more than that — shooting themselves in the foot and being their own worst enemy. It didn’t matter if it was Andrea Cambiaso gift-wrapping Lecce their only goal of the night right before the half or Jonathan David seeing his second-half penalty saved that would have given Juventus the lead, the Bianconeri’s 1-1 draw was every bit the frustrating evening that didn’t seem possible after watching just how strong they came out of the blocks against one of Serie A’s relegation battlers. It looked like it would only be a matter of time before Juventus took the lead and raced off into the distance to claim a win. There was just one thing missing: a goal. And you definitely wouldn’t have thought that it would be Lecce, the team that didn’t even force a save out of Michele Di Gregorio the entire night, taking the lead right before the halftime whistle. Yet there we were as the second half kicked off and Juventus were having to chase the lead because of Cambiaso’s absolutely stunning cross-field passes that basically handed Lecce their best scoring chance of the night and the opening goal in the first minute of first-half stoppage time. ............ The completely out-of-form David, just did another thing to remind us how he’s currently a shell of the player we saw for much of his time at Lille in Ligue 1. It was a PK that was deserved and VAR got right for a change, but it’s also an attempt from the spot that could have given Juventus the much-needed lead in a game that would have seen them go back into the top four. Instead … It just makes you want to scream because of how much Juventus did to put themselves in position to win this game. Luciano Spalletti had his team come out like gangbusters and they created as many chances as we’ve seen them record within the first 10-20 minutes of a game in what feels like a good while. They finished with four times as many shots as Lecce. They even had a chance to win it at the very end when Kenan Yildiz’s bending shot went off the upright, but Loïs Openda’s attempt to put away the rebound went anywhere but where it should have. This is a draw that never should have happened. Even with David’s penalty miss taken out of the equation — and that’s not discounting it at all because there is no reason why you should be taking that bad of a shot no matter who the keeper is — Juventus should have scored more than a single goal. You don’t create 25 shots and only leave the field having scored a single goal. That is, like I said, why they had to chase the game in the second half. (Well, that and Cambiaso’s completely unforgivable cross-field pass that never was going to reach its intended target.) I just don’t know, man. This should have been a win 99.99% of the time. It’s just that 0.01% that took over. You wanna know why Juventus are going to be battling for the top four and probably not in a serious title race this season when they have the chance to prove all of us wrong? It’s because of stuff like this. It’s because of games like this. Everybody drops points in a few games they shouldn’t — that’s just the reality of this sport. Juventus, however, just seem to do it so much more often than those who are in front of them in the standings. And that’s why they entered the weekend in fifth place, not legitimately pushing the Milan clubs and Napoli for the Serie A title right now. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Those black jerseys. They will never disappoint me. They are just so pretty. ............ Meanwhile, Juventus on the whole, they will disappoint me a decent number of the times I watch them. That’s just the part of the fandom these last few years. Remember this time last year when Juventus were reportedly weighing up Manchester City potentially throwing in the neighborhood of €60 million for Andrea Cambiaso? Yeah? YOU REMEMBER THAT? Well, I’m guessing they’d be hard-pressed to get even half that amount for him now. Boy oh boy, these past 12 months have not been very good for a player who a lot of us thought might be a potential cornerstone kind of player going into the future. Now? It’s hard to say where the heck his form will go other than stay right where it has been for much of the past 12 months. I get why Spalletti and Yildiz let David take the penalty. I do, I really do. But man, sometimes you just gotta be the selfish one and let the best player on the team take something that’s very important rather than try and extend an olive branch to a player who’s struggling. Now is not the time for that — especially with so much potential chaos in the cards this weekend. After his first-half miss, you probably thought David was incredibly unlucky considering how the ball bounced after a really good scoring chance. After the penalty? Nah, that’s just a player who has the confidence level that’s close to zero. Kenan, take the penalties from now on. I don’t care who else is on the field. This is your team now. Take it. ............ Juventus had nine shots in the first 20 minutes of the game. This felt like a preseason friendly against somebody from Serie B during those first few minutes. Juventus recorded seven key passes — SEVEN! — in the opening 23 mintues against Lecce. Juventus had six corners in the opening 30 minutes. At the 40-minute mark, Juventus had recorded 12 shots. But, as you can probably guess, only two of those shots were actually on target. ............ I know Juventus have very little room to operate in January, but man … signing a striker feels like a really important thing that needs to happen if the opportunity presents itself. David and Openda just ain’t enough unless something seriously changes. Lost in all of this nonsense was the fact that Spalletti switched to a four-man defense. He did! I miss when Juventus’ midfield used to be good and consistent. You should not be drawing games in which Kenan Freakin’ Yildiz touches the ball 106 times. I still have no idea what Cambiaso was thinking with that pass that handed Lecce their goal. I really don’t. Filip Kostic came on in the 69th minute and touched the ball 46 times. FORTY-SIX TIMES! That’s insane. Wladimiro Falcone, one of the best names in Serie A right now, made a couple of really nice saves. Michele Di Gregorio, who looks like a viking and has a very deep voice, didn’t record a single save because Lecce barely had the chance to attack outside of their goal. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/35193/juventus-lecce-2026-serie-a-matchday-18-final-score-result-initial-reaction-and-random-observations

Juventus player ratings vs Lecce: Cambiaso & David hamper the hosts Juventus started their year on a poor note, as they failed to beat Lecce at home on Saturday evening. The Bianconeri dominated the first half, and yet, it was the Giallorossi who snatched the opener just before half-time through Lameck Banda, thanks to Andrea Cambiaso’s horrific square ball. After the interval, Weston McKennie swiftly restored parity, but Jonathan David squandered a spot-kick with an abysmal attempt, thus costing his side two valuable points. ............ Juventus XI (4-2-3-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 5.5 The visitors only threatened the goalkeeper with one attempt on target, and he couldn’t come up with a save, although it wasn’t his fault. Pierre Kalulu – 6.5 A lively performance from the right-back who galloped up and down the flank. Set up Yildiz’s late chance. Gleison Bremer – 6 The Brazilian easily brushed off the threat of Francesco Camarda, who never had a sniff at the ball, but perhaps could have done better to block Banda’s goal. Lloyd Kelly – 6.5 ............ Andrea Cambiaso – 4.5 The left-back can be fabulous at times, but was instead sloppy on Saturday. Squandered an inviting chance to take the lead and gifted Lecce the lead with a terrible square ball. Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 ............ Khephren Thuram – 6 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 6 ............ Weston McKennie – 7 A good shift from the American who played as an attacking midfielder and produced the goods in the final third by scoring the equaliser. Connected well with his teammates, but his evening ended with a painful landing on his back. Kenan Yildiz – 7 The Turkish star got a fortunate assist to his name, but luck abandoned him in the dying embers of the match, as he saw his effort agonisingly crash against the post. Nevertheless, he remains Juve’s go-to player, the one capable of beating his man and forging something out of nothing. Jonathan David – 5 The Canadian won his side a spot-kick, but ill-advisedly went for the middle, so his weak effort was blocked by Wladimiro Falcone’s trailing leg. He tried to make amends, but the Lecce goalkeeper had his number. Another major opportunity wasted by the misfiring striker. Substitutes Edon Zhegrova – 6 The Kosovar swiftly made an impact by playing a crucial role in the equaliser, but he found little joy afterwards. Teun Koopmeiners – 5.5 ............ Filip Kostic – 6.5 ............ Lois Openda – 5 Could have done better on the rebound when the post denied Yildiz’s shot. Vasilije Adzic – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-lecce-cambiaso-david-hamper-the-hosts/

Quello che hai postato é lampante. Ma c'é qualcuno che pensa che la Juve possa lottare per lo scudetto? Per chi ha visto una cinquantina di anni di calcio come me, mi sembra evidente che non ne siamo all'altezza con i giocatori che abbiamo.

Giovanni Guardalà says its strange that Juventus did not beat Lecce Juventus dominated their match against Lecce this evening, yet the contest ended in a draw, a result that left the home side frustrated. Playing at the Allianz Stadium, the Bianconeri had been widely expected to secure a comfortable victory, especially after winning more demanding fixtures in recent weeks. Instead, they were forced to settle for a single point despite controlling much of the game. From the opening stages, Juventus imposed themselves and dictated the tempo, repeatedly pushing Lecce back into their own half. ............ Juventus are eager to return to the title race as quickly as possible, and achieving that aim depends heavily on securing consistent victories. Matches against teams like Lecce are regarded as opportunities to close the gap on the sides above them. Failing to capitalise on such fixtures can be costly, and this result was therefore a surprising setback. Although Lecce deserve credit for their organisation and commitment, Juventus created chance after chance and arguably merited more than they ultimately achieved. Their inability to convert opportunities into goals remains a concern, particularly given the dominance they displayed for long periods. Results like this have the potential to impact confidence within the squad, especially when the performance level does not translate into a win. ............ The match prompted strong reactions from observers, including Giovanni Guardalà, who struggled to understand how Juventus failed to claim victory. He said, “Today’s game is certainly a strange one, because Juventus dominated it from the first to the last minute, creating many chances, missing many chances, and then there was certainly a significant and serious incident, namely the penalty being allowed by teammates.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/giovanni-guardala-says-its-strange-that-juventus-did-not-beat-lecce/

Roma e Bologna hanno perso e noi abbiamo guadagnato un punto su entrambe. Per la Juventus attuale c'é da gioire. Le prime tre vanno troppo forte per noi.

McKennie urges Juventus to move on after Lecce draw: ‘You can’t think about missed chances’ Weston McKennie insisted Juventus must look forward rather than dwell on frustration after being held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce. ............ “I don’t think this match should scare us,” McKennie said. “We played a good game. We were missing the final pass and penalties can be missed by anyone. That’s football, you have to move on and focus on the next match.” ............ Asked whether it felt like a missed opportunity, McKennie struck a balanced tone. “Yes and no,” he explained. “Matches like this can help you move up the table, so of course you feel a bit frustrated. But you can’t think about missed chances. You have to keep going forward.” ............ “I’m always available for the coach and the team and I try to give 100 percent wherever I play. I like the trequartista role because you can help both defensively and offensively.” ............ The midfielder was keen to defend teammate David after the missed penalty, stressing the importance of unity within the squad. “He doesn’t have to apologise to the team,” McKennie said. “This is football. We have to support him and keep his head up. He shouldn’t think about it anymore, hopefully he’ll score in the next match.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/mckennie-juventus-to-move-on-after-lecce-draw/

Spalletti defends David after Lecce draw: ‘He’s a penalty taker and he takes them well’ Luciano Spalletti insisted Juventus produced a strong overall performance despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce, while firmly backing his players after the late penalty miss. ............ “We need to improve our choices in the box,” Spalletti said. “We put the ball into dangerous areas many times, both in the first and second half, but we never found the right touch to redirect it. That’s where we have to grow.” ............ Despite the frustration of dropping points, Spalletti was keen to highlight progress. “We played a good match, a very good match,” he added. “The result always makes the difference, of course, but there were clear steps forward in our performance.” The post-match discussion quickly turned to the missed penalty, but Spalletti rejected the idea of singling out individuals. He dismissed any controversy over who should have taken it, making his position clear. “David is a penalty taker and he takes them very well,” he said. “He made the right choice, going down the middle, he just didn’t lift it enough.” Spalletti also noted that others in the squad are capable from the spot. “Locatelli is a penalty taker. Yildiz is a penalty taker,” he explained. “These decisions are made in the moment, in the emotion of the game. It doesn’t work the way you think from the outside.” ............ While acknowledging the disappointment, Spalletti stressed that Juventus must now move on quickly. “This match is gone, we didn’t win it, we drew it,” he said. “But if we keep playing like this, we’ll win plenty of games. Now we have to make sure we take the next ones.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-defends-david-after-lecce-draw/

Bremer warns Juventus after Lecce draw: ‘These are the games that worry me’ Gleison Bremer admitted Juventus paid the price for a lack of sharpness after being held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce, despite dominating large spells of the match. ............ The Brazilian defender expressed frustration at the way Juventus allowed control of the game to slip. “These are the matches that worry me the most,” Bremer said. “Sometimes we relax and concede a goal out of nothing. When you’re dominating like that, you have to score straight away.” Juventus created chances but struggled to convert their superiority into goals, something Bremer believes ultimately changed the momentum. “We took too long to equalise,” he explained. “We created a lot, that’s true, but in the end we didn’t score enough and this is what happens.” ............ Bremer also addressed what he described as a recurring issue when Juventus are on top. “When we dominate, we start thinking we can score at any moment,” he said. “But it doesn’t work like that. One counter-attack, one mistake, like the one we made, and they score. Suddenly the whole game changes.” The defender also offered words of support for teammate Jonathan David, who endured a difficult moment during the match. Bremer was keen to underline the striker’s quality and character. “He’s a good guy and he works hard,” he said. “In training I always struggle to mark him because he has the movements of a strong player.” ............ Despite a missed penalty and an unlucky moment earlier in the game, Bremer remains confident in his teammate’s future. “He was playing well even before that,” he added. “He was unlucky, he hit the post and the ball fell to the goalkeeper. But he’s a good professional, and I’m sure things will go well for him going forward.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/bremer-warns-juventus-after-lecce-draw/