Socrates

La neve non ha mai portato bene alla Juventus. Contro il Galatasaray perdemmo 1-0 su un campo rovinato dalle ruspe. A Poznan la Juve di Del Piero fece 1-1.

L'unico che non teme il freddo é ovviamente l'olandese Koopmeiners. Anche dalle nostre parti gli inverni sono molto rigidi.

Se é quella che immagino, sono d'accordo.

Certo ma stasera in queste condizioni atmosferiche si poteva fare un'eccezione e giocare come altre squadre in champions. Che desolazione!

Se stasera interrompono la partita finiamo di giocare a mezzanotte con -10 gradi. Era cosí difficile giocare alle 18:45 come l'Ajax e il Galatasaray? Perché alle 21 al circolo polare artico?

Spalletti: Juventus at a ‘disadvantage’ compared to Bodo/Glimt in Champions League Luciano Spalletti believes that Juventus are at a disadvantage ahead of their Champions League tie away against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday evening, largely due to the below-freezing temperature and artificial pitch at the Aspmyra Stadion in Norway. The Bianconeri are still looking for their first Champions League win of the season, having picked up draws against Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal and Sporting CP and a 1-0 loss against Real Madrid so far this campaign. With just three points to their name so far, Juventus sit outside of the knock-out places as things stand, in 26th place, two above Tuesday’s hosts, who have drawn two and lost two of their opening four matches in Europe this term. ............ “Let’s take things one at a time, because it’s been made out that we’ve had a disaster. The players did not do as badly as everyone has made out. I was the first one to admit that we have to do more, and get ourselves out of this. We have to use the resources we have and make use of our qualities. I’ve seen the desire of this team.” Turning his attention to Tuesday’s test against Bodo/Glimt, Spalletti said: “The pitch and climate are a disadvantage. I’m lucky enough to have worked abroad. The air you take in is different, it’s so cold and we’re not used to it. It’s a matter of habits that are different to ours. “Our desire needs to make up for this gap that exists between the two teams. They’re very good at identifying players, it’s not just the pitch and the cold. They have a lot of value and have done well in international competition.” ............ “We have to get used to the weather tomorrow, not make too many mistakes, and play well ourselves. We have done well at punishing teams, but we also have to create space and make it ourselves. We need to be looking beyond the first pass, we have to improve on that and I expect us to do so.” “The pitch and the climate are a disadvantage,” Spalletti replied. “It’s a real difficulty because of the bounce, the way the ball behaves. That could definitely cost us, but we will deal with it. We’ve all had fears before, we face up to them and adapt. The pitch affects us, but we want to put in our own good performance.” ............ “They play well, but I speak directly with my players. They have to understand that tomorrow is a very difficult game. We’ve seen it all, along with our match analysts. Pace makes the difference, but we’re already alert to that and want to be at the top. We don’t want to play easy games, we want to play difficult matches, adapt and receive recognition because of it.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-juventus-disadvantage-vs-bodo-glimt/

Official Juventus squad vs Bodo/Glimt: Three defenders missing Juventus have released the official matchday squad that made the trip to Norway to take on Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday. The Bianconeri have thus far failed to register a win in the Champions League this season. They began their campaign with back-to-back draws to Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal, before suffering defeat to Real Madrid. In their most recent European outing, they were held at home by Sporting CP. Therefore, this will be a must-win match for Luciano Spalletti’s men, who can ill-afford another disappointing result. ............ On Monday afternoon, Juventus made the trip to Scandinavia, and the club’s official website released the squad list. As reported this morning, Federico Gatti has been struggling with the flu, and his absence has now been confirmed. With the 27-year-old out of action, Spalletti’s backline has been pared down to the bone, as Gleison Bremer has yet to recover from his meniscus surgery, while Daniele Rugani still requires additional time on the treatment table. ............ In addition to the three defenders, Juve’s third-choice goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio is also out with an injury. He has been replaced by Juventus Next Gen goalkeeper Matteo Fuscaldo. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-squad-vs-bodo-glimt-three-defenders-missing/

Spalletti contemplating three tactical changes as Juventus prepare for Bodo/Glimt Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is set to ring the changes ahead of the crucial Champions League contest against Bodo/Glimt. The Bianconeri already have their back against the wall, as we’ve already reached the midway point of the group stage, and they remain without a win. However, their mission in Norway won’t be easy, as they’ll be playing on a synthetic pitch against a physically strong opponent. ............ Spalletti admitted that he intends to make some adjustments to the team, without specifying whether this will concern the personnel or the tactical shape. ............ The first potential change is a rather drastic switch from the current 3-4-2-1 into a four-man backline. Spalletti has been teasing this change in the past few weeks, so it remains to be seen if he’s finally willing to pull the plug on Igor Tudor’s system and unveil his own formation. Juan Cabal’s return from injury could be essential for this tactical switch. The second potential change could concern the shape of the attack. In Florence, the manager opted for a rather reserved lineup, with Weston McKennie joining Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic upfront. However, the source believes that the 66-year-old will be seeking additional flair in the final third. Hence, one between Francisco Conceicao and Edon Zhegrova could get the nod, forming an attacking trio with the Serbian striker and the Turkish star. Finally, the third suggested change also concerns the attack. GdS believes Spalletti could go for a more adventurous approach by fielding Yildiz behind two strikers, most likely Vlahovic and Lois Openda. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-contemplating-three-tactical-changes-as-juventus-prepare-for-bodo-glimt/

Juventus defender Federico Gatti risks missing out Bodo/Glimt match Juventus may have to do without Federico Gatti for the all-important Champions League fixture against Bodo/Glimt. The Bianconeri will travel to Norway on Monday to take on their next European foes on Tuesday evening. ............ Although Bodo/Glimt might sound like a relatively easy opponent on paper, they have been causing problems for some of Europe’s most esteemed clubs over the past few years, including Roma and Lazio. It should be noted that the Scandinavians play on an infamously slippery synthetic pitch, making it a real nightmare for their visitors. While it remains to be seen how Juventus will fare against the Norwegians, Gatti could be set to stay behind. The 27-year-old has been struggling with the flu over the past few days. ............ The final training session on Monday will shed some light on the player’s condition. If he were to show up in an improved state, he could receive a call-up. Otherwise, he would remain at Continassa. Despite the recent returns of Lloyd Kelly and Juan Cabal, Gatti’s absence would leave Luciano Spalletti with a depleted backline, as Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani remain on the sidelines. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-defender-federico-gatti-risks-missing-out-bodo-glimt-match/

Not only Vlahovic – Another Juventus player confronted Fiorentina supporters In addition to the shameful slurs towards Dusan Vlahovic, Fiorentina fans also hurled abuse at Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova. The two clubs share one of the most heated rivalries in Italian football. Sadly, the Tuscan supporters have a tendency to cross the line with despicable acts, like celebrating the death of 39 Juventus fans in the Heysel tragedy. Saturday’s clash at the Artemio Franchi was hardly different, as it was marred by deplorable racial insults towards Vlahovic, who always receives a hostile reception from his former supporters. ............ Zhegrova had an altercation with abusive Fiorentina fans while warming up under the stands during the second half. The source reveals that insults were hurled at the Kosovar, but the source doesn’t reveal whether they had a racist nature. In either case, this provocation prompted a response from the player, who refused to stay quiet. ............ Interestingly, the report reveals that Luciano Spalletti intervened to put an end to the clash. The Juventus manager came out of his technical area, reprimanding Zhegrova for his reaction with a piercing glare and a finger gesture. The 66-year-old’s action earned him a round of applause from the Fiorentina fans, who were apparently amused by the scene. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/dusan-vlahovic-juventus-edon-zhegrova-fiorentina/

Why Juventus have doubts about bringing Brozovic back to Serie A Juventus might be desperate for midfield reinforcement, but they reportedly have their reservations about Marcelo Brozovic. The Bianconeri’s lack of depth and quality in the middle of the park has been one of the team’s most glaring issues since the start of the season, as Damien Comolli and Co. failed to address this department last summer. ............ Since finding top-notch profiles available in January can be a daunting task, Juventus have been considering various solutions. Some even claimed the club might contemplate re-signing 35-year-old Miralem Pjanic, who is currently a free agent. Moreover, Brozovic is one of the names that have been heavily linked to Juventus, despite his renowned past at Inter. ............ The Croatian had been playing his trade at Al-Nassr since the summer of 2023. However, his contract with the Saudi Pro League giants will expire at the end of the season. ............ But Comolli has his doubts about signing Brozovic. The player’s age isn’t the main issue, but rather the fact that he’s been playing his football in a slower league for more than two years now. Hence, the Juventus CEO is unsure about Brozovic’s ability to cope with the pace of the Italian top flight, not to mention the Champions League. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-doubts-signing-marcelo-brozovic/

Paganini hits out at Juventus duo: “The two of them combined can’t make a top-notch striker” Italian journalist Paolo Pagnini tore into Juventus summer signings Jonathan David and Lois Openda, whose disappointing displays have encapsulated the club’s poor summer campaign. ............ Unfortunately for Juventus, neither David nor Openda has been able to deliver the goods upfront. Canada’s all-time goal-scorer netted on his club debut against Parma, but hasn’t found the back of the net since. On the other hand, the Belgium international has yet to open his account in Turin. ............ In fact, Dusan Vlahovic, whom the club tried to offload last summer, has cemented himself as the ultimate choice upfront. Although the Serbian’s performances have left much to be desired, he has at least managed to bag six goals this season. ............ For his part, Paganini argued that this Bianconeri side doesn’t possess the required personnel to put matches to bed, while lambasting David and Openda, who were only introduced in the 88th minute. “You need quality players to win matches. Nothing new there. Juventus got their summer transfer window wrong,” wrote the Italian journalist. “David and Openda combined don’t even make one top-level striker.” ............ “And yet, the most glaring gap is still in midfield,” he concluded. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/paganini-juventus-david-openda-combined/

Preview: Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups Still seeking their first victory in this season's Champions League, both Bodo/Glimt and Juventus sit in the elimination places ahead of Tuesday's clash at Aspmyra Stadion. A single point separates the two winless sides, with fallen giants Juve just ahead of the Norwegian champions. Match preview Following two dramatic draws - 4-4 against Borussia Dortmund and 2-2 versus Villarreal - Juventus were edged out by Real Madrid on matchday three; they then failed to beat Sporting Lisbon earlier this month, under new management. Despite dominating the shot count on home turf, Juve had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Portuguese champions, after Dusan Vlahovic drew them level late in the first half. Including Sporting's early strike in Turin, the Bianconeri have conceded in seven consecutive Champions League matches since January - at an average of two goals per game - which highlights the extent of their malaise. Looking back even further, the two-time continental champions have won only twice in their last 12 UEFA fixtures - and just once across their last dozen away games at Europe's top level. Furthermore, Juve have made a stuttering start to life under new boss Luciano Spalletti, having failed to relaunch their ailing Serie A campaign on Saturday, when visiting rock-bottom Fiorentina. Though they led through a superb Filip Kostic strike just before the break, Spalletti's side were held to a disappointing draw at Stadio Franchi, and any dreams of a Scudetto challenge are growing ever more distant. Having won only two of their last 13 outings across all competitions - including one under caretaker coach Massimo Brambilla - Juventus are still stuck in crisis mode. ............ Bodo/Glimt Champions League form: D D L L Bodo/Glimt form (all competitions): W W L L W W Juventus Champions League form: D D L D Juventus form (all competitions): L W W D D D Team News Following the 1-1 draw with Fiorentina on Saturday, Spalletti hinted at making several changes to Juve's starting XI in midweek, citing the need to use his whole squad amid a packed schedule. Top scorer Vlahovic could therefore make way - having recently returned from international duty nursing an adductor problem - leaving Lois Openda and Jonathan David to vie for selection up front. While Juan Cabal and Lloyd Kelly are both back in action, the Bianconeri are still missing Brazilian defender Bremer, whose fellow centre-back Daniele Rugani has just been ruled out by a muscular injury. ............ Bodo/Glimt possible starting lineup: Khaikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Moe, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Cabal; Zhegrova, Yildiz; David We say: Bodo/Glimt 1-1 Juventus The conditions in northern Norway can be difficult to adapt to - both freezing temperature and plastic pitch - so Juventus may see their wait for a Champions League victory extended. Bodo/Glimt are always dangerous at their notorious headquarters, so the hosts can collect at least one more point on Tuesday. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/bodo-glimt/champions-league/preview/bodoglimt-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_586270.html

Serena blasts referees following revoked Juventus penalty: “Have you ever played football?” Legendary Italian striker Aldo Serena slams the officiating team in charge of Saturday’s contest between Fiorentina and Juventus after the controversial penalty incident. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Dusan Vlahovic, who was a target of shameful racial abuse from the home crowd at the Artemio Franchi, thought he had won a spot-kick early on. The Serbian was about to skip past Pablo Mari after a deft backheel. However, the Spanish defender grabbed hold of the Serbian striker, and the two men were then involved in a physical tussle that ended with both going to the ground. ............ Serena noted that Mari was the one who instigated the physical tussle, and didn’t even have the intention to play the ball. Therefore, the 65-year-old insists that the Bianconeri should have been awarded a spot-kick. “For me, the intention is the first thing that counts. Pablo Mari ignores the ball and goes after Vlahovic to stop him,” said the former Inter, Milan and Juventus striker. “Then he starts holding him almost simultaneously, with Vlahovic trying to defend himself by doing the same. Have they ever played football? Even on the amateur level?” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/aldo-serena-referees-juventus-penalty/

Juventus defenders continue to neglect Chiellini’s advice as proven by Fiorentina strike Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini had offered the current a valuable piece of advise, one that has yet to be taken to heart. The 41-year-old, who currently serves as the club’s Director of Football Strategy, is universally regarded as one of the best defenders in his generation. ............ Therefore, ahead of the league contest against Atalanta in late September, Chiellini had urged the players to be more aggressive and confrontational in these situations. “I think we must work to show the players that in this type of situation, it is important to be aggressive as much as possible, but not to go too deep,” said the former Juventus captain. And yet, Rolando Mandragora’s super strike on Saturday proves that the Bianconeri players have yet to fully absorb this concept. ............ However, two of their former players combined to deliver a sensational equaliser, with Moise Kean setting up Mandragora who fired an outrageous shot from long range. While the quality of the shot is undeniable, most fans and observers would agree that the Juventus players were too complacent and casual, allowing the Viola midfielder too much time and space to inflict the damage. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-defenders-continue-to-neglect-chiellinis-advice-as-proven-by-fiorentina-strike/

Marelli says VAR breached the protocol on revoked Vlahovic penalty Former Serie A referee Luca Marelli believes the VAR had no reason to intervene when the referee had awarded a spot-kick for Juventus against Fiorentina. ............ The contest thus ended in a 1-1 draw, but it also had its fair share of controversial incidents, and as expected, Dusan Vlahovic was at the very centre of it. The Serbian bomber received a hostile reception from his former supporters, with a section of them hurling racial slurs in his direction, which prompted a warning from the referee. The 25-year-old was eager to respond by piling more misery on the Viola, and he thought he had won a spot-kick in the 13th minute. ............ Vlahovic was about to skip past Pablo Mari following a clever backheel, but two men engaged in physical battle, and the Spaniard appeared to have dragged the striker to the ground. While match official Daniele Doveri immediately pointed to the spot, he was then called by the VAR to review the incident, and eventually decided to overturn the decision and award the foul to Fiorentina. ............ “Doveri awarded the penalty on the pitch and then overturned it. For me, these are situations where you shouldn’t step in,” said Marelli during his post-match appearance. “Both players are holding each other — the first hold is by Pablo Marí and it starts outside the box, but what matters is where it ends; then Vlahović grabs him in return. So what’s the issue? “The on-field review. It was an on-pitch assessment — maybe it would’ve been better not to blow the whistle in the first place, but once he did, why did VAR intervene? The severity has to be judged by the referee. “From my point of view, it would’ve been better not to whistle, but once he did, why was there an on-field review? In my view, that goes well beyond the protocol,” concluded the retired referee. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/marelli-var-breached-the-protocol-on-revoked-vlahovic-penalty/

Rocchi, ma Doveri e Guida

Da quello che ho capito, il problema di Joao Mario é che non sa difendere e per un terzino la cosa non é da poco. É insomma piú bravo se deve attaccare che se deve difendere. Ecco perché Tudor gli preferiva Kalulu come quinto di centrocampo.

Juventus player ratings vs Fiorentina: Kostic’s strike only worth one point After the November international break, Juventus picked up from where they left off, settling for another disappointing draw against one of their rivals. Filip Kostic silenced the purple crowds at the Artemio Franchi with a sublime effort from long range. However, Rolando Mandragora outdid him with an absolute screamer that earned the struggling Viola a valuable point. ............ Juventus XI (3-4-2-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 5.5 The goalkeeper didn’t have an awful lot to do in Florence, but was left stranded for the goal. He also had some nervy moments on the ball. Pierre Kalulu – 6 ............ Lloyd Kelly – 6 On his return from injury, the former Newcastle man was entrusted with the daunting task of man-marking Moise Kean. Although he inevitably had some scary moments, it could have been significantly worse. Teun Koopmeiners – 5.5 ............ Andrea Cambiaso – 5.5 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 The Juventus captain bailed his teammates at the back on a few occasions, and also produced some lovely through balls, including the one that prompted the revoked spot-kick. Khephren Thuram – 5.5 ............ Filip Kostic – 6.5 While it wasn’t a vintage display by any means, the winger took his shot brilliantly, giving Juventus a crucial lead, one they failed to protect. Weston McKennie – 6 ............ Kenan Yildiz – 5 Perhaps the Turkish youngster was lacking the required support, but it was one of his poorest displays in a Juventus shirt. Aside from one promising run in the second half, he produced little to nothing. Dusan Vlahovic – 6 While this may look like a generous rating, it should be remembered that the Serbian was taken off his game by the shameful racial abuse he received from his former supporters. The striker should have done better after working himself into a one-on-one situation with De Gea. However, many would argue that he deserved a spot-kick for Pablo Mari’s challenge. Substitutes Fabio Miretti – 6 ............ Juan Cabal – 5 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 7 The Portuguese was easily Juve’s ultimate source of danger, but perhaps wasn’t granted enough time to change the outcome of the match. Jonathan David – N/A Lois Openda – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-fiorentina-kostics-strike-only-worth-one-point/

Fiorentina 1 - Juventus 1: Initial reaction and random observations Well, at least Luciano Spalletti has found some continuity with his new squad. The problem is that the continuity has involved the same kind of results that they guy he replaced was getting. Saturday night in Florence provided Spalletti and Juventus the chance to start the post-international break run of games entering the new year with some momentum. Instead, what took place against last-place Fiorentina was the same kind of disappointing performance and result that we have seen all too often from this squad over the last couple of years. Rather than look like the better side and have the result speak to that fact, Juve struggled against a desperate yet also winless Fiorentina squad in a 1-1 draw at the Franchi that saw Spalletti drop points for the third straight outing after winning his debut on the first day of November. ............ This is not one of those performances under Spalletti that leaves you feeling at least somewhat optimistic about things because they were a bit unlucky. Not at all. They just weren’t very good at all against Fiorentina. Should they have kept the penalty Dusan Vlahovic rightfully earned in the first half? Yes, of course. Then again, Vlahovic should have also scored in his 1-on-1 with David de Gea that ended up with the Juve No. 9 blasting a shot into the side netting. Juve also probably should have been losing when Moise Kean blasted a shot off the crossbar in the first half, so maybe sometimes these things even out in some kind of weird way. ............ But, the problem is, they keep drawing against teams in which they shouldn’t. It was a problem under Thiago Motta, it was then a problem under Igor Tudor, now it’s becoming a problem under Spalletti. This wasn’t like the Derby della Mole in which Fiorentina had their goalkeeper on a generational heater and de Gea was stopping everything that came his way with miraculous save after miraculous save. When it was all said and done, de Gea had to make all of — drum role, please! — three saves. That’s it. That is what Juve’s attack was capable of on Saturday night. For as good of a shot Filip Kostic unleashed on the goal right before halftime that put Juve up 1-0, there wasn’t much else that Spalletti’s squad did that had us thinking they were going to be capable of scoring more than that. Juventus outshot Fiorentina by a comfortable 17-11 margin, but so many of those shots were either blocked out just completely off target. That’s where Spalletti has so much work to do — and one wonders just what he actually can do to improve it. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS At some point, Fiorentina supporters will stop hurling racist remarks toward Vlahovic. The problem is, I feel like that day will be when Vlahovic retires and never has to step foot in the Franchi again. I mean, when your club captain is basically walking over to the curva and begging you to stop saying racist insults toward a player who hasn’t worn a Fiorentina jersey for nearly four years now, that’s not good — at all. This is happening every single time Vlahovic comes back to the Franchi. It’s just gotta stop, man. I know it won’t because it keeps happening, but it’s gotta stop. Again, I want to say this: VAR is idiotic for overturning that penalty Vlahovic earned. He made Pablo Mari looked absolutely stupid, Mari got caught trying to scramble and recover, and hauled Vlahovic down in the process. Was there contact from Vlahovic, too? Yeah, but come on … that’s a PK. That being said, Dusan … just shoot the ball before the guy charging toward you on a breakaway actually makes contact with you. More dribbling just makes the angle tougher to finish. One could say, though, that the highest paid player in Serie A should finish that regardless. And you know what? That’s fair! ............ Kenan Yildiz had 18 touches in the first half. Kenan Yildiz finished with 41 touches against Fiorentina. Both of those two numbers are just not good enough for a player like Yildiz who has become such an important part of the Juventus attack and general level of success. Hey, if Kostic wants to do that more often, then that’s fine. Seriously, though … that was one hell of a shot — and especially from distance. As I saw the replays of it, I kept thinking of how it was kinda like an outswinging corner kick with the movement on the ball. As much as de Gea made a dive for it, the ball was both moving away from him because Kostic hit it with his left foot but also destined for the far corner. Just well-hit ball that was perfectly placed. Because Kostic played, here’s a mention of his crossing: 1-for-6. ............ Spalletti waiting until the 88th minute to bring on both Loïs Openda and Jonathan David sure was a choice. And I don’t know what the point of it was other than taking off a clearly exhausted Yildiz and Vlahovic. With stoppage time, they had six minutes max to try and do something to get the lead back — and that’s just not much time at all to even really get on the ball at all. ............ Good to see Fabio Miretti have a positive impact off the bench. Now if only we could see that continue into the future and he gets some more playing time. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/34036/fiorentina-juventus-2025-serie-a-matchday-12-final-score-result-initial-reaction-and-random-observations

Fiorentina 1-1 Juventus – Spalletti defends Vlahovic & admits ‘we were too predictable’ Luciano Spalletti did not hide his frustration after Juventus came away from Fiorentina with only a point, insisting his side must “raise the level” if they want to stay on track for their ambitions this season. ............ Spalletti admitted the performance fell short of what he expects from a team pushing to compete at the top end of Serie A. “We were too predictable in the first half and made too many technical mistakes,” he said. “Those are errors we simply can’t afford because our level has to be higher. It was a difficult match against a side eager to react. Vanoli gives energy and aggression to his players: we know him well. But we’ve been chosen to do more, and we absolutely need to raise the level.” “As I’ve said, we must have the Scudetto fight as our ambition, that’s different from saying we’re already there. I believe we can give more than what we showed today. The silence in the dressing room tells me the players weren’t happy either, and I like that. Now we need to show a different level of football.” ............ “We found Yildiz too little. We kept the ball too often on the defensive perimeter, when we needed to skip a pass and play vertically. Yildiz was more central early on, then moved to the left, but we have to involve him more.” ............ Spalletti closed by condemning the hostile chants aimed at Vlahovic: “Dusan reacts in the right way, but socially we must stop going to the stadium to do things that have nothing to do with sport. The more this happens, the more we ruin the most beautiful game in the world.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/fiorentina-juventus-spalletti-defends-vlahovic/

Kalulu: Juventus must ‘kill games’ earlier after Fiorentina draw – ‘For me, it was a penalty on Vlahovic’ Pierre Kalulu admitted Juventus only had themselves to blame after letting Fiorentina back into the match on Saturday afternoon, insisting the team must become more ruthless when they take control of games. ............ “It was a difficult pitch and we made too many errors,” he reflected. “We tried until the end but it wasn’t enough. We know we have to improve, and we’re confident going into the next matches.” Kalulu avoided comparing tactical demands between coaching staffs, joking that he didn’t want to “say something stupid,” but stressed that Juventus need a sharper instinct when leading. “When we have an advantage over a team, we need to ‘kill’ the opponent more,” he explained. “We don’t always manage it, and that gives the other side hope. In Serie A you can’t afford those mistakes.” ............ “I need to watch it again, but for me Vlahović was pulled back,” he said. “For me, it was a penalty.” Kalulu dismissed suggestions that Vlahović had lost his composure. He instead pointed to the hostile atmosphere inside the stadium. “No, he wasn’t nervous,” Kalulu insisted. “He reacted to the chants – that’s normal for any human being. They’re ugly gestures to see and hear.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/kalulu-juventus-must-kill-games-fiorentina/

Io mi faccio un'altra domanda: Chi gliel'ha fatto fare a Spalletti di accettare la panchina della Juventus in queste condizioni? Dopo la brutta figura con la nazionale rischia grosso di farne un'altra a Torino.