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Le sconterá in coppa Italia

Secondo me, Allegri non é sereno ed é meglio non mandarlo in panchina in queste condizioni.

Non contano nulla ma si rischia che Allegri perda di nuovo la testa contro Thiago Motta. Non vogliamo mica correre un rischio del genere?

Si sa se Allegri siederá sulla panchina contro il Bologna di (guarda caso) Thiago Motta, il possibile suo successore? Personalmente se io fossi Giuntoli non gli permetterei di guidare la squadra contro Bologna e Monza. Allegri non é sereno e calmo in questi suoi giorni finali alla Juve. Per evitare ulteriori problemi, direi di sospenderlo e affidare la panchina a Landucci.

La prossima partita é contro il Bologna di Thiago Motta. Non so se mi spiego.

Ma tanto ci odiano tutti in Italia

Sta per entrare il recordman Alex Sandro!

Esce Dusan

Palo esterno della Dea

The probable Juventus lineup for Coppa Italia final – Who will replace Locatelli? Tonight, Juventus and Atalanta will lock horns in the Coppa Italia final at the Stadio Olimpico in Roma. The Bianconeri will have the opportunity to end their three-year trophy drought, while La Dea will be eager to earn their first piece of silverware under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini. So how will Max Allegri line up his men for the big occasion? The Juventus boss will maintain his tried-and-tested 3-5-2 formation. ............ In the middle of the park, Weston McKennie and Adrien Rabiot will operate as box-to-box midfielders, but the big question remains who will replace Manuel Locatelli in the Regista role? Hans Nicolussi Caviglia is the natural replacement since he has interpreted the role of the deep-lying playmaker on some occasions this season. However, the report leaves room for other options, like Danilo, Fabio Miretti, or even Rabiot shifting to a deeper role. Juventus Probable XI (3-5-2): Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Weah, McKennie, Nicolussi Caviglia, Rabiot, Cambiaso; Vlahovic, Chiesa. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-probable-juventus-lineup-for-coppa-italia-final-who-will-replace-locatelli/

The official Juventus squad for Coppa Italia final: Veteran duo returns ............ Max Allegri received a significant boost as club captain Danilo returns to the squad after missing the weekend due to a muscular problem. Alex Sandro is also included after overcoming a similar issue. Moreover, there were some concerns regarding Kenan Yildiz who sustained a blow to the shoulder on Sunday, but the teenager has apparently managed to shake it off. On the other hand, Mattia De Scilgio remains out with an injury, while Manuel Locatelli will be dearly missed while he serves a one-match ban. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-official-juventus-squad-for-coppa-italia-final-veteran-duo-returns-photo/

Allegri previews Coppa Italia final vs Atalanta, discusses Locatelli’s replacement On the eve of the Coppa Italia final, Juventus coach Max Allegri held his pre-match press conference, discussing a variety of topics. ............ This may well be his last chance as well, as he looks increasingly likely to depart at the end of the season. Despite the club’s recent disappointing results, Allegri remains optimistic, insisting the morale is high, especially following Champions League qualification. “We’re coming to this final in a good state, with the certainty of playing in the Champions League next season, with qualification achieved with two matchdays left in the season,” noted Allegri. “Going back to tomorrow evening’s match, it will be a good game, it will take a lot of heart on the pitch from the lads, we’ll need to win as many duels as possible. Tomorrow we’ll leave everything we have on the pitch, with lucidity and calmness.” “Atalanta, whom I congratulate on deservedly reaching the final of the Europa League, are a team with great technical qualities. “A difficult challenge awaits us, there will be complicated moments in the match, but we will have to be good at managing them with patience and calmness. ............ “We have great respect for our opponents, but matches must be won on the pitch and we must have the conviction that we are capable of bringing home this cup. If our opponents are better, we will congratulate them at the end of the game.” ............ “To participate in the finals is not for everyone, that alone is an important achievement. Now that we are there we will do everything to win it. “This trophy has very important value. In the last three years, we have played two Coppa Italia finals, including this one, so hopefully we can win it this time. In once-off games, it’s the details that make the difference. ............ Finally, Allegri didn’t confirm Hans Nicolussi Caviglia as a replacement for the suspended Manuel Locatelli, but only one of the options. “Nicolussi Caviglia is doing well, but in general we are all well. Between this evening and tomorrow morning, I’ll make the final assessments because the game could last even longer than 90 minutes. “If Hans doesn’t play, I’ll think about an alternative solution given the absence of Manuel Locatelli.” Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/allegri-previews-coppa-italia-final-vs-atalanta-discusses-locatellis-replacement/

Juventus vs. Atalanta match preview The Coppa Italia final is the only game remaining that has anything riding on it for Juventus. It’s one last chance to win a trophy this season. Somehow, some way, a team that has the league form of a relegation battler has advanced to the Coppa Italia final and can actually win itself a trophy in less than 24 hours from now. It is no mystery who that team is, either. The thing is, though, that team — one that has drawn five straight league fixtures — is going to be facing a team that is in a very different kind of state than their own. ............ In what is looking more and more like Max Allegri’s last chance to get a trophy as Juventus manager, Juventus heads into the Coppa final against red-hot Atalanta in the kind of form that makes you think they have very, very little chance of actually coming away with their first trophy in the Allegri 2.0 era. On that night, Juventus had a manager with much better hair than Allegri ever had, but faced this same Atalanta side that they will be facing on Wednesday night at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Some of those faces are still around from Juve’s 2021 Coppa win at the Mapei Stadium, while many have left. But even with the struggles that Andrea Pirlo’s one season as manager saw take place, there wasn’t any kind of extended run of form that is nearing an entire half-season like we’re seeing right now. As much as you can try and tell yourself “it’s a one-off and anything can happen in those kinds of situations,” it’s impossible to ignore just how bad Juve has been no matter who htey have faced for this extended period of time. It’s impossible to ignore the fact that both teams will be without very important figures in their respective lineups thanks to yellow cards picked up in the second leg of their respective semifinal ties. Atalanta will be without their big man up front, Gianluca Scamacca, who can probably stake claim to being one of the most in-form strikers in Europe at the moment. Scamacca has been involved in 22 goals this season — one of three Atalanta players who can boast about that kind of production — and has surged into being the frontrunner when you try and answer the question “Who should Italy’s No. 9 be at the Euros?” that we all wondered about just a couple of months ago. On the other side of things, Juventus will be without Manuel Locatelli after his yellow card against Lazio — which, as you can probably guess, will have a whole lot of folks wondering what Allegri is going to do considering options are very much limited unless he does the like-for-like replacement routine and gives Hans Nicolussi Caviglia one of the biggest starts of his young career. ............ TEAM NEWS As a reminder: Because of his yellow card in the second leg of the semifinals against Lazio, Locatelli will be suspended for the Coppa Italia final. That’s not good. Allegri hinted at Hans Nicolussi Caviglia being the one who will step in for Locatelli just like he has on a handful of occasions this season, but said he still needs to “make final assessments” before determining if HNC will be starting or not. On the injury front, Kenan Yildiz some sort of knock to his shoulder against Salernitana over the weekend. The young Turk has been called up by Allegri, but it seems unlikely that he will be able to have any sort of role other than the one he had a few days ago. After partially training with the group on Monday, both Danilo and Alex Sandro have been called up to face Atalanta. Danilo, who spoke at Tuesday’s press conference, said he’s completely recovered and ready to go. According to reports on Tuesday, Allegri tested out a 3-5-2 with Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling-Junior as Juve’s two wingbacks, with Andrea Cambiaso kicking inside to play as more of a central midfielder — somewhere he has been deployed a couple of times in recent weeks. This will be the last game Juventus plays before Nicolo Fagioli is eligible to return to the field. His suspension ends on May 19, the day before Juve are set to face Bologna in their final road game of the season. Mattia De Sciglio is the only Juventus player not called up due to injury. JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH One might expect for yours truly to go with the very obvious pick — you know, the guy who will likely be stepping in for the suspended guy at a very important position on the field. ............ So, please, large shouldered Brazilian man with the strong jawline, we need you to be at your best more than ever before if Juve want even a fighter’s chance at beating Atalanta. I understand that Bremer’s job might be “a little” easier with there being no Scamacca in the lineup for Atalanta on Wednesday night, but that doesn’t mean La Dea are going to be something totally different or suddenly change the way they play against a Juventus side that you would expect will come out with a defense-first mindset. ............ MATCH INFO When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy. Official kickoff time: 9 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 8 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 3 p.m. Eastern time, 12 p.m. Pacific time. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/5/15/24154643/juventus-atalanta-2024-coppa-italia-final-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Preview: Atalanta vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction Wednesday is the day of reckoning in the Coppa Italia as Atalanta and Juventus look horns in the 2023/24 final at the Stadio Olimpico. A piece of history beckons for both teams who head to the capital to carve their names out in Italian football’s folklore. Atalanta’s fifth game in a fortnight comes amidst a purple patch. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side will contest Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final this time next week after overcoming Marseille in the semi-finals. ............ Left in pole position to capture a berth in next season’s Champions League group stages, Atalanta turn to Coppa Italia duties, seeking their first title since 1962/63. Standing in their way is none other than record-time champions Juventus. The 14-time winners squeezed past Lazio in the semi-finals to earn a chance to lift their first piece of silverware since 2021. However, the atmosphere around the Turin camp is anything but healthy. Adrien Rabiot’s stoppage-time equalizer in last weekend’s 1-1 home draw against an already relegated Salernitana didn’t save Juventus from another round of whistles from the home fans. As the Bianconeri faithful demand Massimiliano Allegri’s head on a platter, not even a record-extending 15th Coppa Italia crown would guarantee the Italian a stay beyond the summer. Losing this game, on the other hand, would almost certainly be the detriment of the ex-Milan coach. Match Preview Atalanta What most Atalanta fans thought they wouldn’t testify to in their lifetime could soon become a reality. Two grand finals in seven days could shape the history of this proud Bergamo club and their tactical genius, Gasperini. ............ Juventus In contrast to Atalanta’s superb sequence, Juventus can’t catch a break. As aforementioned, Allegri’s men failed to beat one of the worst teams in recent Serie A history. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. To better understand the depth of the crisis, you must look at Juventus’ recent points tally. They’ve only claimed 15 across the last 15 Serie A rounds, with their five latest league outings ending all square. As if that’s not devastating enough, Juventus only netted four goals across those five matches. However, they boast unparalleled experience in high-stakes showdowns. It’s their 22nd appearance in the Coppa Italia final, and if anyone knows how to win a title, it’s Juventus. The catch is that they must do it on hostile turf, which has lately been their Achilles heel. Not since January have Juventus won a competitive fixture on the road. In fact, they’re winless on their last eight domestic travels (D4, L4). Team News De Ketelaere’s stunning performance against Roma should settle Gasperini’s nerves after losing Gianluca Scamacca for this contest due to suspension. Other than the Italian striker, Atalanta will be without Emil Holm, Sead Kolasinac, and Rafael Toloi. As for Juventus, Mattia De Sciglio and Kenan Yildiz are the only definite absentees. Alex Sandro and Danilo returned to training on Monday and could make the squad on Wednesday, though neither should feature in Allegri’s starting XI. Atalanta vs Juventus Potential Lineups Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Marco Carnesecchi; Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, Berat Djimsiti; Davide Zappacosta, Ederson, Marten de Roon, Matteo Ruggeri; Teun Koopmeiners, Ademola Lookman; Charles De Ketelaere. Juventus (3-5-2): Wojciech Szczesny; Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Daniele Rugani; Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic; Federico Chiesa, Dusan Vlahovic. Atalanta vs Juventus Prediction Despite another embarrassing performance at the weekend, we wouldn’t dare to write Juventus off before the kick-off. However, Atalanta are in far better shape, plus the incentive of conquering the Coppa Italia after 61 years is too powerful to be overlooked. While Juventus carry a reputation as big-game specialists, it’s Atalanta’s time to climb to the podium. Prediction: Atalanta Win Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/preview-atalanta-vs-juventus-team-news-lineups-prediction/

COPPA ITALIA FINAL PREVIEW | ATALANTA V JUVENTUS On Wednesday a new Coppa Italia champion will be crowned, and next season that team will wear the ‘Coccarda’ winner’s patch, as Serie A giants Juventus take on Atalanta. Inter won the trophy last year, defeating Fiorentina thanks to a Lautaro Martínez double in the final. This season they may have won the league, but Italy’s domestic final returns with two new competitors: Atalanta and Juventus. It’s fair to say that the form of both teams couldn’t be more different coming into this clash. Juventus are on a dismal run and have just three wins from 17 games in all competitions. Atalanta on the other hand have six wins from their last seven games, their only draw in that period coming away to Marseille of course; part of an aggregate victory that has sent them to a first ever European Cup final in Dublin this month. Atalanta beat Roma 2-1 at home on Sunday night, which gave them a firm grip on Champions League qualification, but it also confirmed that Juventus would play in Europe’s premier competition next season. Despite that, Juventus drew at home to relegated Salernitana on the same day. Their fanbase is fuming and their coach Massimiliano Allegri looks like he will be off in the summer. Thiago Motta of Bologna has been tipped to replace him, but Bologna will be in next season’s UCL too, so perhaps he would be mad to jump onto what seems like a sinking ship. Juventus are still Juventus though, and we are talking about a football match of 90 minutes. Atalanta have won the national trophy once before in 1963, but Juventus are record winners having won it 14 times, and five times in the last nine years. ............ Juventus defeated Atalanta in the 2021 Coppa Italia final too. 2-1 was the final score. Juventus were a better side back then, and the Atalanta team has almost completely changed too, but in a cup final with the nation watching, some clubs might always feel more comfortable than others. ............ If Atalanta are to unleash a historical giant killing on a team, who at the moment they certainly have the beating of, then perhaps there will never be a better opportunity than now. La Dea are dancing in dreamland as Juventus find themselves stuck in the mud. Atalanta will be wary of Juventus’ quality though, even if it has been dormant for a while. The Old lady will be more than aware of how good Atalanta have been this season themselves. The sides already drew twice against each other in the league, so don’t expect there to be much between them in this cup final. However Atalanta are too good to not create chances against this Juve team, enough to win the game, let’s see if they can take them. Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2024/coppa-italia-final-preview-atalanta-v-juventus/

Atalanta vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Atalanta and Juventus will meet in this season’s edition of the Coppa Italia final, with both sides eager to win silverware this season. Atalanta could yet have an historic end to their current season, with probably two trophies to show for their cause, the first of which will see them clash with Juventus. Gian Piero Gasperini has one foot in the Coppa Italia final and the other in the Europa League Final, as they take on Bayer Leverkusen in the latter. In the Coppa Italia showdown, Atalanta meet Juventus, and with a win, the manager can provide the squad with a boost of confidence ahead of the big European night that awaits them later in the month. La Dea also took a big step towards automatic Champions League qualification, with a stellar win over top-five rivals Roma at the weekend. It is an essential game against Juventus in the Coppa Italia final. Atalanta lost against the same opposition in this fixture three years ago. While they will want revenge, Gasperini will be more concerned about actually winning the tie, as Atalanta have lost in four separate finals since winning the trophy back in 1963. Juventus will have wanted to enter such a crucial game, which also happens to be their last chance to win a trophy this season in better form. The Bianconeri have struggled for relevance throughout 2024 and continued that trend when they only managed a draw with already-relegated Salernitana. The dropped points have cast doubt on their credentials to hold on to their third-place spot, with Bologna now overtaking them there. Fellow Coppa Italian finalists Atalanta are not too far away from catching them in fourth place, as Juvetus’s season threatens to end in absolute misery. ............ Team News & Tactics Atalanta Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman; De Ketelaere Juventus The availability of critical defenders Danilo and Alex Sandro boosted Massimiliano Allegri’s squad. However, only the former might start this game, with the other likely to sit on the bench. Federico Gatti and Gleison Bremer will start alongside Danilo in the Bianconeri’s back three. Juventus will also have Timothy Weah available after the wing-back served a one-game suspension in the weekend’s draw against Salernitana. The one significant change will be the selection of Mattia Perin for the goal, with Allegri having been consistent in choosing him in cup games this season, as Wojciech Szczesny will have to step aside for a bit. Other than that, Juventus do not have many problems and could even include young attacker Kenan Yildiz in their squad if he recovers from a shoulder problem. Allegri will name a familiar side, with Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic leading the line for Juventus against Atalanta in the final. Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa Key Stats Atalanta has lost four Coppa Italia Finals since winning the competition in 1963. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions. Juventus have only three victories in their last 17 games across all competitions. Juventus will lift the Coppa Italia for the 15 time should they overcome Atalanta. ............ Prediction Atalanta 2-1 Juventus Three wins in their last 17 games showcase how badly Juventus have fallen off their perch this season. This is a team that was firmly in the Serie A title chase at the start of the year. Massimiliano Allegri will now be in a desperate mood to win the Coppa Italia. But the Juventus manager must have hoped for another opponent than the in-form Atalanta. The Bergamo outfit have proven their worth on all fronts, and they will now want to use this momentum to get their hands on the Coppa Italia trophy. This is a chance Gian Piero Gasperini will want to take advantage of, as Atalanta have the form and confidence to down even a team like Juventus, something they might do. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/05/15/atalanta-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Allegri & Gasperini prepare for their 29th battle – Who has the upper hand? Max Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini will be sitting in opposite dugouts for the 29th time when Juventus and Atalanta lock horns in the Coppa Italia final. The big showdown will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday night. Both managers will be hungry for silverware. Allegri has yet to lift a trophy since his return to Turin in 2021, while Gasperini is still seeking his first medal with La Dea. ............ Overall, the Bianconeri boss has the upper hand thanks to 12 victories over his colleague. Ten meetings ended in draws, while the Atalanta coach prevailed on six occasions. However, their most recent battles have been much more balanced. Since Allegri’s return to Juventus, each man has registered an away victory while four matches ended in draws. ............ Nevertheless, the Atalanta coach avenged himself by eliminating Allegri from the Coppa Italia in 2019 with a 3-0 victory that ended Juve’s four-year dominance over the competition. That being said, tomorrow’s clash could go down in history as the most significant chapter in this old rivalry. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/allegri-gasperini-prepare-for-their-29th-battle-who-has-the-upper-hand/

Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups Contesting the Coppa Italia final for the second time in four years, Atalanta BC and Juventus meet at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. Two members of Serie A's top six convene in the capital, where La Dea will seek a first major trophy since the 1960s and Juve aim to get back in the winners' circle after a rare lean spell. Match preview Approaching the climax of what could be an historic season at the Bergamo club, Atalanta are set to make their first appearance in the Coppa Italia final since losing to Juventus three years ago, when Federico Chiesa's second-half strike secured a 2-1 win for the Bianconeri. To date, the Nerazzurri's sole triumph in Italy's national cup came back in 1963, while they have lost four times in the final, with current coach Gian Piero Gasperini being in charge for both of the last two. ............ While the weight of history bears down on La Dea's shoulders, Juventus are also under pressure to return home with the cup: by their high standards, they are enduring an unacceptable trophy drought, having last lifted silverware when pipping Atalanta in 2021. Beaten by old foes Inter Milan one year later, the Bianconeri have been off the pace in Serie A for some time now, and this season's attempt at taking part in the Scudetto race simply came apart at the seams. Juve may have qualified for the Champions League after a one-year absence - with their place sealed on Sunday, by Atalanta's win over Roma - but a once-promising campaign is now in danger of descending into mediocrity. Having drawn each of their last five matches - most recently, being held at home by already-relegated Salernitana - Max Allegri's men are now fourth in the standings and some 25 points adrift of irrepressible Inter. ............ Team News Though he starred in Atalanta's semi-final second-leg triumph over Fiorentina, in-form striker Gianluca Scamacca also picked up a booking that means he must miss a final in his home city due to suspension. ............ Juventus have Brazilian duo Danilo and Alex Sandro available, after both returned to training on Monday; Timothy Weah is back from a one-match ban, and Federico Chiesa has recovered from an illness that saw him benched against Salernitana. Turkish teenager Kenan Yildiz also hopes to overcome a shoulder problem, but Mattia De Sciglio misses out through injury and midfield regular Manuel Locatelli is suspended. As Mattia Perin is Juve's cup goalkeeper, first-choice Wojciech Szczesny is set to step aside for the final. Atalanta BC possible starting lineup: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman; De Ketelaere Juventus possible starting lineup: Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Miretti, Rabiot, Kostic; Chiesa, Vlahovic We say: Atalanta BC 2-1 Juventus (after extra time) After over 60 years of waiting, Atalanta can celebrate Coppa Italia success again, as they are the more accomplished side and take some stellar form with them into Wednesday's final. Juventus have a reputation for producing the goods when it matters, but this time they may come up short on the big stage, having lost all momentum since suffering Derby d'Italia defeat in February. Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/atalanta-bc/coppa-italia/preview/preview-atalanta-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_543550.html

How Bologna are trying to convince Thiago Motta to stay amidst Juventus talks Juventus are currently working to bring Thiago Motta to Turin, but Bologna are still desperately trying to keep hold of their manager. The Bianconeri are increasingly likely to part ways with Max Allegri at the end of the season, even though his contract is valid for another year. As for Motta, his contract with the Rossoblu will expire in June, leaving him free to join a new club this summer. But everyone at Bologna is desperate to maintain Motta, starting from the club’s owner Joey Saputo, all the way down to the players. ............ Saputo will reportedly try to lock down the tactician with a new contract while offering him a pay raise, various bonuses and more power on the transfer market to avoid a similar scenario from last summer when the management rejected the coach’s requests. Moreover, the club’s historic qualification for the Champions League could be an additional incentive for Motta to stay. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-bologna-are-trying-to-convince-thiago-motta-to-stay-amidst-juventus-talks/

Juventus prepare contract for Thiago Motta – The salary revealed Juventus have reportedly chosen Thiago Motta to replace Max Allegri in the dugout next season, and have already prepared a contract for the young manager. The 41-year-old made history this season by guiding Bologna towards the Champions League for the first time ever. Nevertheless, the Italo-Brazilian could be heading towards the exit door, as his contract with the Rossoblu expires at the end of the season. Moreover, the Bianconeri are keen to appoint Motta as a replacement for Allegri whose cycle has obviously reached its expiry as evidenced by the club’s disastrous run since February. ............ Cristiano Giuntoli has thus prepared a two-year contract for the Bologna coach with an option for a third season. The former Inter and PSG midfielder would earn 3.5 million euros as net wages per year if he chooses to accept the offer. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-prepare-contract-for-thiago-motta-the-salary-revealed/

Caressa insists: “Allegri’s fate at Juventus is sealed regardless of Coppa Italia final” Italian journalist Fabio Caressa believes the writing is already on the wall for Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri. ............ “Even if there is no official statement yet, Allegri’s fate is sealed, regardless of the Coppa Italia final,” said Caressa. ............ “It’s a choice that Juve has probably made for some time now even if nothing has been officially communicated to the coach yet. It will happen at the end of the season. ............ “It is known that Thiago Motta is close to Juventus, there may have been talks. They cannot sign the contract now but there is an agreement in principle. “However, Motta has not yet officially communicated anything to Bologna. The Rossoblu are convinced that Thiago will eventually leave even if they’re still hoping he changes his mind.” Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/caressa-insists-allegri-fate-at-juventus-is-sealed-regardless-of-coppa-italia-final/

Maresca referee for 2023-24 Coppa Italia Final Fabio Maresca is the referee who will officiate Wednesday’s Coppa Italia Final between Atalanta and Juventus. The match kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). ............ Maresca has been assigned as the referee for this Coppa Italia Final, assisted by Bindoni, Tegoni and fourth official Mariani. In the VAR booth are Valerio Marini and Aleandro Di Paolo. ............ His record with Juventus is of 11 wins, two draws and four defeats, including a recent 1-0 loss to Roma with Moise Kean sent off in March 2023. Atalanta have experienced nine victories, four stalemates and two losses with Maresca. Gianluca Scamacca and Manuel Locatelli are suspended for the big match. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/maresca-referee-for-2023-24-coppa-italia-final/

Juventus sweating over Kenan Yildiz condition – Danilo & Sandro towards recovery Juventus teenager Kenan Yildiz sustained an injury scare leaving his availability for the Coppa Italia final in great doubt. The squad resumed training straight away on Monday despite playing on Sunday evening against Salernitana in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. ............ However, Yildiz had to skip Monday’s training session altogether due to a shoulder knock that he received during yesterday’s match. The 18-year-old’s condition will be assessed tomorrow, as the club hopes that he manages to shake it off in time ahead of the trip to Rome. On the other hand, there are positive updates concerning the conditions of club captain Danilo and his compatriot Alex Sandro. ............ On another note, Juventus will be without Manuel Locatelli who will miss the clash due to a yellow-card suspension. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-sweating-over-kenan-yildiz-condition-danilo-sandro-towards-recovery/

Juventus Secure Champions League Berth But Nobody Is Impressed Juventus mathematically secured a place in the UEFA Champions League for next season, but once again left everyone – including their own supporters – unimpressed at what they had witnessed. Playing at home against a Salernitana side who sat rock bottom of Serie A, the Bianconeri should have been able to deliver a comfortable result, particularly given the subpar nature of the visitors. Indeed, the side from Salerno – who had seen their relegation to Serie B confirmed two weeks earlier – had gone 17 games without a win, and had recorded just two victories across the entire campaign. Yet despite having not won a game since December 30, they jumped out to a 1-0 lead after just 27 minutes of action in Turin and even though Juve would grab a 91st minute equaliser, it was not a convincing result in any way. ............ Atalanta’s win over AS Roma later on Sunday means that the capital club now cannot catch Juve in the race for Champions League places, but the Italian press were distinctly unimpressed by the manner in which the Old Lady has qualified for UEFA’s elite competition. ............ Read more -> https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamdigby/2024/05/13/juventus-secure-champions-league-berth-but-nobody-is-impressed/