Socrates

Kabasissi si é arrabbiato

Possiamo permetterci di tenere in panca Conceicao. Bravo Weah.

O di un film comico?

É autogol del portiere?

KEPHREN THURAM 0-1

Nel senso che dobbiamo essere aggressivi e attaccare la preda, come fa l'aquila. I canarini sono volatili inermi.

Preferisco essere un'aquila .......

Cominciamo a mangiarci i gol. Stavolta Thuram.

Vedrai che anche se dovesse soddisfarti oggi, ci sará in futuro qualche altra partita che ti deluderá. Siamo solo all'inizio di un percorso.

Questa é la saggezza che mi piace. Quelli che pensano allo scudetto in questa stagione, vanno incontro a delusioni e a sangue amaro.

Probable Juventus lineup vs Udinese: Koopmeiners back, Danilo dropped After dropping two valuable points at home against Parma, Juventus will be keen to rebound with a win against their hosts Udinese on Saturday. ............ Michele Di Gregorio is the favorite to start between the sticks, but Mattia Perin has a 40% to feature. This would be the 31-year-old’s first appearance since his heroics against Stuttgart in the Champions League 10 days ago. At the back, Nicolo Savona should start on the right side while Andrea Cambiaso returns to his original spot on the left, thus relegating Juan Cabal to the bench. At the heart of the backline, Danilo will be dropped following three disappointing outings, making way for Federico Gatti and Pierre Kalulu. In the middle of the park, Manuel Locatelli could start alongside Khephren Thuram. On the other hand, Weston McKennie could be the one to combine with the Euro 2020 winner, thus usurping the Frenchman for a starting berth. After making his return off the bench against Parma, Teun Koopmeiners is once again healthy, so the source tips him to start in Udine. ............ Francisco Conceicao should get a breather after back-to-back dynamic outings, so Timothy Weah could be moved to the right wing, as Nico Gonzalez remains unavailable. Moreover, Kenan Yildiz should return to the starting lineup as a left winger. Finally, Dusan Vlahovic remains the favorite to lead the line once more, but there’s a 40% chance that Samuel Mbangula will replace him. Juventus Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio (Perin); Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram (McKennie); Weah, Koopmeiners (Fagioli), Yildiz; Vlahovic (Mbangula). . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/probable-juventus-lineup-vs-udinese-koopmeiners-back-danilo-dropped/

Udinese vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Juventus will face Udinese under pressure from their hosts as well, as they are looking to climb up the table after a few disappointing results lately. Thiago Motta is in for a testing period of his Juventus career so far, with the manager growing under pressure to deliver the right results as they get set to lock horns with Udinese. The Bianconeri had a stellar start to the season, but in recent weeks, they have struggled and have yet to perform to the expected levels. Juventus have only one victory from their last five games in all competitions, and they have drawn their previous two league games, which has seen them drop down the standings. Last weekend, they managed a 4-4 draw to reigning champions Inter Milan and then another draw against Parma in midweek. Those dropped points have seen leaders Napoli open up a seven-point advantage over Juventus. Motta’s side are currently fifth in the standings, two points ahead of hosts Udinese. Hence, this clash on Saturday is pivotal for the Turin giants in the context of keeping pace with the current top order in Serie A. ............ Team News & Tactics Udinese ............ Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Okoye; Kabasele, Bijol, Giannetti; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura; Thauvin, Lucca Juventus Thiago Motta is boosted by the returns of key squad stars. Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners are expected to be fit for the trip to Udinese. Only the Dutchman might be considered for a start, but the Brazilian’s return will be a big plus point ahead of a busy schedule. Kenan Yildiz will be expected to start against Udinese. Motta will probably have a strong enough lineup, as he names some ultra-regular starters like Dusan Vlahovic, who has been somewhat overworked due to the lack of options that might cover for him. Motta could also decide to drop Danilo after some dismal performances over the last few games. Hence, Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti might form a partnership in central defence, with Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal in those full-back berths. Manuel Locatelli will continue in that solitary holding midfield role, with Weston McKennie and Koopmeiners expected to play further ahead. Timothy Weah has given himself another shot at a starting spot in the side, while Francisco Conceicao scheduled to feature on the right wing with Vlahovic leading the line. Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1): Di Gregorio; Cambiaso, Gatti, Kalulu, Cabal; Locatelli; Conceicao, McKennie, Koopmeiners, Weah; Vlahovic Key Stats Udinese have one victory in their last six Serie A encounters with Juventus. Udinese are five points behind Inter Milan and two points behind Juventus in the table after 10 games this season. Juventus are undefeated in their last 18 matches in Serie A. Juventus have 16 draws from 30 games in 2024, which is more than any other club in Europe’s top-five leagues. Juventus are targeting a 14th league win against Udinese in their last 18 matches. Player to Watch Timothy Weah Thiago Motta needed a player who could come out of the shadows and put in consistent performances, and Timothy Weah might be that star. After a stellar opening day performance against Como with a goal and assist to his name, the American has suffered from niggling injury issues, which have limited his appearances. However, starting again in the last two games, Weah scored a goal in the 4-4 draw against Inter Milan and then scored a goal and provided an assist against Parma. He is showing significant signs of consistent performances in this highly competitive Juventus attack, and while he will keep his place on the left flank for now, it is time for the attacker to show Motta again that he can be one of the leading players in the attacking third. Prediction Udinese 1-3 Juventus Juventus suffered from a problem early in the season when they managed to keep a lot of clean sheets but could not score either as games went to draws. They are persisting with a different problem now, as the drawn games are producing more goals to their names. However, the injury to Gleison Bremer has created an issue at the back. Udinese will likely take advantage of their leaky backline in this encounter on Saturday. However, they are susceptible to conceding more than they ideally should. Hence, this game has the hallmarks of a big Juventus victory, as Thiago Motta’s men aim to get closer to the top order in the Serie A standings. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/11/01/udinese-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Udinese vs. Juventus match preview: Time, and TV schedule After two very different kinds of draws, Juventus are back on the field with hopes of getting back to their winning ways. There reaches a point, no matter how you much patience you try to use, where the worries start to creep in about what you’ve been watching during the early portions of a new season. And I’m talking about the Radiohead version of “creep,” although that is a very thing to blast on your speakers while you try and forget about what Juventus did on the field a couple of days ago. The good vibes that came out of last weekend’s Derby d’Italia draw were very much not present on Wednesday night during Juve’s draw with a Parma side that entered the midweek fixture in 17th place and with just one win so far in their return to Serie A. For the first time since Thiago Motta took over, the boos rained down from the Allianz Stadium crowd. ............ So, here we are again, left to see if Motta’s Juventus can right the ship after another disappointing draw. They are very much the definition of inconsistent play at the moment — and it’s not like their sudden downturn defensively has helped things on that front. Now they’re heading off to Udine to face the team that is right behind them in the Serie A table — which, if you ask me, is something that speaks of how drawing six out of your first 10 league fixtures is a very ineffective way to stay toward the top of the standings. The 2024-25 season still has nearly three-quarters of the way to go. Juve’s got a long way to go and still plenty of chances to get back to where they’re expected to be with the kind of talent they brought in this past summer. But when you know they’re going to be without their top defender and they’re now suddenly struggling at the back, it’s hard to think that will be as good as they were when Juve were racking up shutouts and barely giving their goalkeepers anything to do most games. ............ . Udinese, who are two points behind Juventus, have been one of the biggest surprises to start the new season. They started out incredibly hot, including briefly staking claim to first place in the Serie A table. They’ve cooled off a bit since then, losing four of their last six after winning three of their first four fixtures. A key to Udinese success to begin the season has been how they’ve played on their home turf at the Friuli, with four wins in five games at home and that lone loss coming against Inter on Sept. 28. That essentially means that as much as Udinese staved off relegation a season ago, they are very much an improved squad even with their recent cooling off in form. It all equates to far from a straightforward kind of opponent to try and get back on track against. ............ TEAM NEWS The injured list is exactly what it was when Juventus faced Parma midweek, as Thiago Motta is without long-term absences Gleison Bremer and Arek Milik as well as Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz. After making his return from injury against Parma, Teun Koopmeiners is expected to slot back into the starting lineup when Juve face Udinese. It will be Koopmeiners’ first start since the Oct. 6 draw against Cagliari. ............ Who is at the very top of Juventus’ attack is a little bit unknown after Motta floated out the idea of potentially giving a rest to Vlahovic this weekend. It’s understandable considering Vlahovic leads Juventus in minutes played so far this season and has started all 13 games in all competitions. When talking about potentially giving Vlahovic a rest against Udinese, Motta added that “at this stage of the season the players aren’t tired, we all have to give something more.” ............ It’s a second straight call-up to the senior squad 18-year-old Spanish defender Javier Gil Puche, who is currently a part of Juventus’ primavera squad. Gil Puche, a 6-foot-3 center back, came to Juve from Alaves in the summer of 2023. ............ MATCH INFO When: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Where: Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy. Official kickoff time: 6 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 5 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 1 p.m. Eastern time, 10 a.m. Pacific time. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/11/2/24284262/udinese-juventus-2024-serie-a-matchday-11-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Thiago Motta hints at resting Vlahovic for the Udinese game With Juventus managing just one fit striker in Dusan Vlahovic, there is growing concern over his workload and the risk of burnout as he shoulders the team’s attacking responsibilities. Vlahovic has been indispensable for Juve, consistently featuring in the starting XI despite recent inconsistencies in front of goal. This situation has emerged following Arkadiusz Milik’s extended injury absence, which leaves Vlahovic as the sole striker available, especially after the club sold Moise Kean in the summer. Thiago Motta has expressed awareness of the need to manage Vlahovic’s game time to avoid wearing him down. When asked about potentially resting him in their upcoming match against Udinese, Motta responded: “Could Vlahović rest tomorrow? It could be, it’s a situation that we’ll evaluate today too, as we have the last training session. At this point in the season the players aren’t tired, they’re fine, we all have to give something more, do better. When the time comes, we’ll find the best solution to let Vlahovic rest.” ............ While Motta sees the importance of rest, he also emphasises that Vlahovic and his teammates are not yet fatigued and still have a duty to push harder. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-hints-at-resting-vlahovic-for-the-udinese-game/

Juventus eye up Skriniar, Dragusin or Ismajli for defence With Gleison Bremer injured, Juventus are looking for a January reinforcement with options including Milan Skriniar from PSG, Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin and Empoli’s Ardian Ismajli. Bremer had been a rock in the Bianconeri defence until he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, which will take approximately six months to heal from. ............ The ideal is former Inter centre-back Skriniar, who is currently struggling for playing time at Paris Saint-Germain. However, on top of his refusal to leave Paris, the €8m per season salary and his fitness record are also concerns. Dragusin is also not getting much time on the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur, with just six appearances in all competition so far this season. The Romania international came up through the Juventus academy and was sold to Genoa for €9.7m, then six months later moved to Spurs for €25m plus bonuses. ............ The most likely option is therefore Ismajli, who has impressed at Empoli this season and just turned 28 in September. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-skriniar-dragusin-ismajli-for-defence/

É una partita rischiosa in effetti. L'Udinese in casa le ha vinte tutte tranne che contro l'Inter con cui ha perso.

É un difensore centrale spagnolo dell'Under-19 (non della Next-Gen dunque) della Juventus. Ha 18 anni ed é alto 1,92.

Serie A Preview: Udinese vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Bluenergy Stadium is the venue as Udinese and Juventus go head-to-head in Saturday’s high-stakes Serie A encounter. Both teams stuttered in the first midweek round of the 2024/25 campaign and will look to get back on track this weekend. ............ Despite extending an unbeaten league run at the beginning of his tenure at the Allianz Stadium with a frustrating 2-2 home draw against Parma on Wednesday, that wasn’t the outcome Juventus had in mind before the kick-off. USMNT duo Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah spared Juve’s blushes as they had to fight back twice to avoid defeat against the newcomers. Motta’s propensity for sharing the spoils has seen six of Juventus’ ten Serie A matches this season end all square (W4). Therefore, they languish seven points adrift of table-topping Napoli at the start of this matchday, rendering this trip a must-win affair. Match Preview Udinese ............ Juventus After capitulating just once in the opening eight Serie A rounds, Juventus have conceded six goals across their last two league fixtures, including a memorable 4-4 draw against Inter on their most recent league travel. It was only the second encounter in the Derby d’Italia’s storied history to produce 8+ goals. However, it was barely any comfort for Motta, whose men have gone winless in four of their last five outings in all competitions (D3, L1). Yet to lose on the road this season, Juventus’ away league games have fluctuated between draws and wins (W2, D2), a trend they’ll be keen to uphold on Saturday. Since they’ve won their last two top-flight meetings with Udinese on this ground without conceding, Juventus hope their solid past performances can help stabilize a defense that’s recently shown vulnerabilities. With Napoli relentlessly pursuing their second Scudetto in three years, a potential slip-up here would be a fatal blow for the visitors’ title bid. Team News ............ As for Juventus, Arkadiusz Milik, Paul Pogba, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Gleison Bremer remain unavailable for selection. But there’s good news for Motta. While Douglas Luiz is still recovering from a muscle strain, Teun Koopmeiners is back after a month-long spell on the sidelines with a broken rib. Udinese vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups Udinese (3-5-2): Maduka Okoye; Christian Kabasele, Jaka Bijol, Lautaro Giannetti; Kingsley Ehizibue, Sandi Lovric, Jesper Karlstrom, Oier Zarraga, Jordan Zemura; Iker Bravo; Lorenzo Lucca. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Michele Di Gregorio; Andrea Cambiaso, Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Juan Cabal; Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie; Francisco Conceicao, Teun Koopmeiners, Timothy Weah; Dusan Vlahovic. Udinese vs Juventus Prediction Udinese can be a thorn in anyone’s side at home. However, failure isn’t an option for Juventus, and we expect Motta’s team to pick up an all-important three points. We can also envisage a single goal separating the sides at full-time. Prediction: Juventus to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-udinese-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Former Parma star insists fans must be patient with Motta Juventus fans have become increasingly restless as Thiago Motta’s start to the season is marked by inconsistency, with a surprising number of drawn matches overshadowing their strong defensive record. ............ He introduced tactical flexibility and unpredictability to Juventus’s play, adapting lineups based on players’ form rather than a set formula. This adaptability looked promising, especially when Juventus managed to remain unbeaten despite a challenging schedule. Yet, as draws pile up — six in total so far — fans are starting to question whether Motta’s approach is delivering the progress they anticipated. ............ Yet, even with his fresh ideas, Juventus has dropped critical points in games that should have been winnable, including their recent draw against Parma. Although Juventus remains undefeated in Serie A, these results have stalled their position in the standings, where they currently trail Napoli and Inter Milan. Fans now worry that Motta’s rotation and lineup experimentation may be impacting consistency and leaving Juventus unable to find a winning rhythm. However, there are voices of reason encouraging patience. Parma legend Luigi Apolloni urged Juventus fans to trust the process, acknowledging that transformation takes time and warning against unrealistic expectations. Apolloni stated, “The fans want results right away, but it takes time. Today the quality in Serie A is still there. I don’t think we play too much, the games are more or less the same. It’s the pace that is more intense.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-parma-star-insists-fans-must-be-patient-with-motta/

Journalist accuses Juventus of overplaying the ball during matches ............ Motta’s hiring signalled Juventus’s desire to offer fans a more dynamic style of play while still competing at the highest level for trophies. However, the early months of Motta’s tenure have raised concerns, particularly as Juventus struggles to turn their possession into goals, resulting in a series of frustrating draws that have seen them fall behind Inter Milan and Napoli in the Serie A standings. The excitement around Motta’s appointment was grounded in his impressive tenure at Bologna, where his teams exhibited high-tempo, possession-focused football. However, Juventus fans, eager to see trophies return to Turin, are becoming increasingly concerned as Motta’s side appears to lack the clinical edge required to finish off winnable games. Despite playing a more attractive brand of football, the team has frequently overplayed, sometimes sacrificing direct, goal-oriented moves for intricate passing sequences that lack a decisive final product. This approach has resulted in a pattern of games where they dominate possession but fail to secure victories, leading to dropped points in critical matches. Journalist Paolo Rossi noted: “We have entered a phase in which every game can be won or lost with the same probability. But what is most evident is that we think much more about playing than about winning. So time slips away, in the game and in the season.” If Juventus is to challenge for the Serie A title, they must find a way to combine Motta’s emphasis on beautiful play with a more direct, goal-oriented approach. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-accuses-juventus-of-overplaying-the-ball-during-matches/

Should Juventus try the Fagioli-Mckennie midfield pairing against Udinese? Juventus faces a midfield selection challenge ahead of their match against Udinese, as injuries, notably to Douglas Luiz, have limited their options. With Teun Koopmeiners likely to start as an advanced playmaker in the number 10 role, manager Thiago Motta must select a defensive partnership behind him from a mix of midfielders, including Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Weston McKennie, and Nicolo Fagioli. ............ Motta is leaning towards pairing Fagioli and McKennie in central midfield. This duo proved effective in previous games against RB Leipzig and Genoa, where their partnership contributed to Juventus’s fluid and balanced play. Both players offer significant creativity and drive, but they are generally more attack-minded, which could expose the defence, especially with Koopmeiners operating further up the pitch. The absence of a more defensive player like Luiz or Locatelli could leave gaps in the midfield, making it challenging to contain Udinese’s attacks. Motta’s choices in this match will be essential, as Juventus aims to maintain competitiveness in Serie A. With several key players sidelined, his tactical adjustments and ability to maximise the potential of available players will likely determine the outcome. If Juventus can find the right balance in midfield, they’ll have a strong chance of securing a win against Udinese. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/should-juventus-try-the-fagioli-mckennie-midfield-pairing-against-udinese/

Motta knows why Juventus now concedes so many goals Juventus’s recent struggles on defence have underscored the impact of Gleison Bremer’s long-term injury. The Brazilian centre-back was instrumental in securing the backline early in the season, with the team managing to secure clean sheets and limit opponents’ opportunities. Since his absence, however, Juventus has faced defensive instability, most recently conceding six goals across two matches against Inter Milan and Parma. ............ Head coach Thiago Motta has acknowledged the need for defensive reorganisation, especially as Juventus prepare to face Udinese. ............ Motta stated, “We must do better collectively, be compact, help each other more. Regroup, be aggressive, leaving less space…and as little time as possible to counterattack and find spaces between the lines. Think about the play. Choose the best play. This is done as a team, each giving that little bit extra to not allow the opponent to feel comfortable on the pitch.” Motta’s strategic emphasis on collective effort and compact play aims to address Juventus’s defensive issues by encouraging tighter lines and increased support among players. His plan appears focused on disrupting opponents’ rhythm and minimising vulnerabilities, especially against Serie A teams capable of exploiting open spaces. This approach could help Juventus reduce the scoring chances of their rivals and put them in a stronger position to pursue trophies this season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-knows-why-juventus-now-concedes-so-many-goals/