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David: ‘What hurt me the most, but I appreciate Juventus celebration’ Jonathan David reveals what ‘hurt me the most’ after criticism of the missed penalty, as he ‘appreciates’ the Juventus celebrations this evening after a goal against Sassuolo. The Bianconeri needed a boost after their disappointing weekend 1-1 draw with Lecce, where Jonathan David’s weak attempted Panenka penalty was saved. ............ “I think it’s a good goal, it comes at the right time for myself and the team,” David sayd. “At the end of the day, the most important thing is that we get back on the winning track.” When David scored, the entire squad ran over to celebrate the end of his 16-match Serie A goal drought, including coach Luciano Spalletti and the players who were on the bench. “Yeah, I saw him there. It’s a nice touch, everyone here is so supportive of me and the team, so it’s a great omen that everyone can celebrate together. I really appreciate this,” smiled the Canadian. ............ “What hurt me the most after the missed penalty was that it felt like a loss, even though we drew. That’s what hurt me the most, as winning is the most important thing. After that, I know the games come fast, so I try to pass to the next game and focus on that. “When I take penalties, I try to change and keep the goalkeeper guessing. I didn’t hit this one the way I wanted, and that’s why it didn’t go in.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/david-what-hurt-most-but-i-appreciate-juventus/

Player ratings: Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus: David redemption, defensive errors Jonathan David was awarded the player of the match award after providing an assist and a goal in just over a minute as Juventus picked up a 3-0 victory on the road against Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday night. ............ Sassuolo: Muric 6; Walukiewicz 5 (Odentahl n/a), Idzes 4, Muharemovic 4, Doig 5; Thorstvedt 6 (Fadera 5.5), Matic 6 (Lipani 6), Kone 5.5; Iannoni 5 (Vranckx 6), Pinamonti 5, Lauriente 5 (Pierini 6). Best Sassuolo player: - Coach: Fabio Grosso 4.5 – ............ Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Kalulu 7, Bremer 6, Koopmeiners 6; McKennie 6.5 (J.Mario 6), Locatelli 6, Thuram 6, Cambiaso 6 (Cabal n/a); Miretti 7 (Zhegrova n/a), Yildiz 7 (Adzic n/a); David 7.5 (Openda 6). Best Juventus player: Jonathan David 7.5 – What a brilliant way to respond after a difficult weekend for the Canada international. He earned his fair share of criticism after a particularly poor display against Lecce last time out, but bounced back with an assist and then a goal for himself within the space of two minutes in the second half, which didn’t just change the game, but ended it. A big breakthrough for David, who had not scored in Serie A since the opening weekend of the 2025-26 season. Coach: Luciano Spalletti – Juventus enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and looked threatening each time they ventured forwards in the first half. They were rewarded with a stroke of luck 17 minutes in, but it had felt like that goal was coming. It was a similar situation in the second half as well before it went 2-0 and then 3-0 in quick succession. Spalletti held his nerve to keep David on as well – his assistant had suggested subbing him off for Openda a few moments before the Canadian’s assist and goal. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/ratings-sassuolo-0-3-juventus-david-redemption/

Juventus thrash Sassuolo to earn first win of 2026 Juventus secured their first win of 2026 with a convincing 3–0 victory over Sassuolo, delivering a performance that underlined their quality. The Bianconeri were aware they faced a difficult task, given Sassuolo’s strong home record against them, and understood that a focused and authoritative display would be required to return to winning ways. Coming off a disappointing draw against Lecce, a match many expected Juventus to win, the emphasis was firmly on making amends. From the opening stages, Juventus played with intensity and purpose. ............ Juventus’ pressure was eventually rewarded when Tarik Muharemovic put the ball into his own net, handing the visitors the opening goal. The lead was deserved, as Juventus had dictated the tempo and forced Sassuolo into mistakes. They continued to press in search of a second goal, although the hosts responded by tightening their defensive shape to avoid further damage before the break. ............ Sassuolo emerged after the interval with renewed intent, sensing an opportunity to get back into the contest. However, Juventus remained composed and quickly reasserted its dominance. Their second goal arrived through Fabio Miretti, who finished well after being set up by Jonathan David. Momentum firmly swung in Juventus’ favour, and just a minute later, David added his name to the scoresheet to make it 3–0. That goal effectively ended the contest, allowing the Bianconeri to see out the remainder of the match with confidence and control. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-thrash-sassuolo-to-earn-first-win-of-2026/

Serie A | Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus: David breaks drought in style Jonathan David made up for last week’s error with a goal and assist as Juventus swept Sassuolo aside, plus Fabio Miretti and a Tarik Muharemovic own goal. The Bianconeri caught Roma in fourth place at the weekend, despite a disappointing 1-1 draw with Lecce. Jonathan David missed a dire penalty in that game, but kept his spot. ............ Kenan Yildiz robbed Sebastian Walukiewicz to really trouble Arijanet Muric with a powerful strike at the near post, Andrea Cambiaso firing the rebound onto the side-netting, then Khephren Thuram also tested the goalkeeper soon after. Juventus took the lead with a bit of luck, as Muric was off his line and unable to scramble back when Tarik Muharemovic deflected the Pierre Kalulu cross from the right into his own net. ............ Muric denied Thuram at the near stick after a quick passing move involving David and Cambiaso, then Fabio Miretti ballooned over off balance from 12 yards on a David roll across. Juventus finally made their dominance count when a long Michele Di Gregorio ball was knocked down and sent Miretti through, out-running two defenders to fire past the on-rushing Muric. ............ Moments later, Sassuolo were shaken and gave away a third. David pounced on the weak Jay Idzes back-pass and dribbled around Muric, keeping his cool to beat Sebastian Walukiewicz who had got back on the line. The entire Juventus bench ran on to celebrate with the Canadian, hitting back at rumours he had failed to bond with his teammates, as it was his first Serie A goal in 16 games. There was nearly a fourth too after another Sassuolo error in the box, but this time David fired over the bar. ............ Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus Muharemovic og 16 (J), Miretti 62 (J), David 63 (J) ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-sassuolo-0-3-juventus-david-enddrought/

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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/