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Juventus’ demands could scupper Kean’s move to Fiorentina Moise Kean is pushing to leave Juventus in this transfer window as he lacks game time at the Allianz Stadium. The striker has been pushed further down the pecking order by the emergence of Kenan Yildiz. The Turkish teenager is now one of the finest players in their squad and will continue to get game time at the Allianz Stadium. Juve acknowledges that Kean needs to play and has opened the door for the Azzurri star to leave them this month. ............. Juve has no issues with sending the striker to Florence, but they are asking for a 3 million euro loan fee in return. This could complicate the transfer because Fiorentina thinks the fee is too much for them to pay for a player for just six months. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-demands-could-scupper-keans-move-to-fiorentina/

COPPA ITALIA SQUAD LIST | JUVE-FROSINONE ........... SQUAD LIST 1 Szczesny 3 Bremer 4 Gatti 5 Locatelli 6 Danilo 9 Vlahovic 11 Kostic 12 Alex Sandro 14 Milik 15 Yildiz 16 McKennie 17 Iling-Junior 20 Miretti 22 Weah 23 Pinsoglio 24 Rugani 27 Cambiaso 36 Perin 41 Nicolussi Caviglia 47 Nonge Boende 50 Hasa Read more -> https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/coppa-italia-squad-list-juve-frosinone

Juventus vs. Frosinone match preview Juventus will face another provincial club with a chance to get to the Coppa Italia semifinals at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday night. It’s not necessarily playing the same team twice within the span of four days, but Juventus’ opponents in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals are very much somebody they’ve seen very recently. Instead of a couple of days, this time around it’s a couple of weeks. And in those couple of weeks, things have not gotten any better for Juventus’ group of young loanees as the rest of the Frosinone squad. ........... Frosinone’s upset win over Napoli in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 has proven to be one of the few results that have gone Eusebio Di Francesco’s way over the last six weeks. That win over Napoli in the last round of the Coppa Italia is the only victory Frosinone has recorded in its last seven games. They’ve not only see the goal scoring record slow down, but they’re leaking goals at an even quicker rate than they were at the beginning of the season. ........... TEAM NEWS Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli — still suspended. Mattia De Sciglio and Moise Kean — still out injured. Federico Chiesa and Adrien Rabiot will also miss out on Thursday’s game due to their respective ailments. Both have trained away from the group so far this week. Andrea Cambiaso has recovered from the flu. but Allegri said the Italian fullback/wingback is unlikely to be in the starting lineup. Same goes for Samuel Iling-Junior, who also trained away from the group on Tuesday after picking up a slight calf injury coming out of the win over Salernitana over the weekend. Dusan Vlahovic, while himself coming down with the flu and missing training on Tuesday, is still expected to be available against Frosinone, according to Allegri. Allegri said that his only starting lineup decision in defense is between Danilo and Daniele Rugani. This will be Max Allegri’s 400th game as manager at Juventus. That’s a lot of games. ........... Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/11/24029413/juventus-frosinone-2024-coppa-italia-quarterfinals-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

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Juventus vs Frosinone Calcio: Preview and Prediction Favourites Juventus will face off against Frosinone Calcio with a Coppa Italia semi-final spot on the line Frosinone Calcio will be eyeing a third Serie A scalp when they travel to Turin to take on Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter final on Thursday night. The minnows saw off Pisa in the Round of 64 before overcoming Torino in extra time in the Round of 32. However, their standout performance came in the Last 16, where they stunned defending Serie A holders SSC Napoli by an emphatic scoreline of 4-0. Meanwhile, Juventus entered the competition only in the Round of 16 and made short work of Salernitana, winning the tie 6-1. Once again at home, Massimiliano Allegri’s men will aim to book their spot in the final four of the competition. The most successful team in Coppa Italia history, Juventus have secured the trophy 14 times. They have failed to make it to the semi-finals just once in the last nine years and will hope to face off against AS Roma or SS Lazio in the final four. With defending champions Inter Milan knocked out, Juventus will have their eyes on a first Coppa Italia since 2021. ........... Team News & Tactics Juventus Juventus will be without Adrien Rabiot, who is out injured. Massimiliano Allegri will also be bereft of the Moise Kean and Mattia De Sciglio, both of whom are also set for a spell on the sidelines. It is not all bad news as Manuel Locatelli returns from suspension. More so, Federico Chiesa and Andrea Cambiaso have recovered rom a knee injury and illness, respectively, to return to contention for the game. Allegri is expected to retain his 3-5-2 formation for the match. Mattia Perin should start in goal ahead of first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He should be protected by the back three of Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani and Gleison Bremer. Cambiaso and Kostic should provide the width with the trio of Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli and Fabio Miretti holding the fort in the middle of the park. Kenan Yildiz and Arkadiusz Milik should get the nod in attack. Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Perin; Gatti, Brember, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Miretti, Kostic; Yildiz, Milik Frosinone ........... Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Turati; Monterisi, Okoli, Bonifazi, Lirola; Mazzitelli, Barrenechea, Harroui; Soule, Jorge, Ibrahimovic Key Stats Frosinone have never ever defeated Juventus in their history, drawing one and losing the remaining six clashes. Juventus have won the Coppa Italia 14 times in their history, more than any other side in the competition. Frosinone are already enjoying their best ever run in the Italian Cup this season. Should they win, it will be their first ever semifinal appearance in Coppa Italia history. This is the first meeting between Frosinone and Juventus in the Coppa Italia. Juventus are making their 17th straight appearance in the Coppa Italia. Player to Watch Arkadiusz Milik The Polish international is behind Dusan Vlahovic in the pecking order but has the minerals to make a real difference for Juventus on the field. Vlahovic is likely to start on the bench, paving the way for Milik to make an impact. The 29-year-old has scored a mere two goals and one assist in 19 games across all competitions. While the numbers are not prolific, his ability is unquestioned and against Frosinone, he has the ability to prove to Massimiliano Allegri that Juventus have a scorer they can rely on. Prediction Juventus 2-0 Frosinone Calcio Juventus are in form at the moment, while Frosinone are going through a rut. Given the difference in quality between both the teams, Juventus are the heavy favourites for the match-up. Having defeated Napoli, can lightning strike twice for Frosinone? It appears unlikely. With home support to boot, it is difficult to see anything other than a comfortable win for the Bianconeri. ........... Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/01/11/juventus-vs-frosinone-calcio-preview-and-prediction/

Serie A teams meet to decide if they should reduce the number of teams Juventus, along with other Serie A teams, is convening today to deliberate on the future of the competition. Serie A stands among the top five football leagues globally, alongside the Premier League, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga. Notably, Serie A, along with La Liga and Bundesliga, currently features 20 clubs, a number that might undergo a reduction. Speculation has been circulating for weeks that the Italian top-flight teams are considering a reduction to 18 clubs, and this matter will be under discussion during today’s meeting. ........... Juventus, being one of the prominent teams in the country, is likely less concerned about the number of teams it faces. The rationale behind contemplating a reduction in the number of teams is the increasing workload on footballers, with more games per year. This situation is anticipated to intensify with the introduction of the new Champions League and Club World Cup competitions. ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/serie-a-teams-meet-to-decide-if-they-should-reduce-the-number-of-teams/

Pavan tips Juventus to triple the value of Djalo within two years Massimo Pavan has expressed confidence in Juventus’ ability to enhance the market value of Tiago Djalo as the club closes in on securing the defender. Juventus appears poised to outmanoeuvre Inter Milan and add Djalo to their squad for a fee this month, despite the player being set to become a free agent in the summer. The Bianconeri have been tracking Djalo for several months, engaging in competition with Inter Milan for his signature. ............ “If Djalò is well in a year and a half, Juventus will have tripled their investment. The Portuguese defender has proven, at Lille, to be an interesting prospect with great potential.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pavan-tips-juventus-to-triple-the-value-of-djalo-within-two-years/

SAUDI ARABIAN CLUBS INTERESTED IN JUVENTUS’ FILIP KOSTIC Juventus are awaiting a big offer from Saudi Arabia for Serbian wing-back Filip Kostic. Juventus are looking to offload a few players from their ranks and the operation includes the name of Filip Kostic. The Bianconeri expect a high-value offer from one of the Saudi Arabian clubs for the Serbian international as there was interest from them last summer. ............ Apart from Kostic, Juventus are progressing to loan out Moise Kean to either Fiorentina or Monza in the next few days. The Old Lady is waiting to see their squad depth after transfer operations and depending upon circumstances, will negotiate with Toronto FC to sign Federico Bernardeschi on a loan deal. Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2024/saudi-arabian-clubs-interested-in-juventus-filip-kostic/

Juventus finalize last details, close deal for Lille defender Tiago Djaló It looks as though Juve are only a few steps away from bringing in their first January signing of the season. It looks like Juventus’ new sporting chief has swooped in and snatched a potential transfer target away from Inter for the first time since coming to Turin. And while it may not be to the financial scale as the one two summers ago, it’s still very much a good development. So go ahead and chalk one up for Cristiano Giuntoli over Beppe Marotta. That’s because Juventus have closed the deal for Lille defender Tiago Djaló, according to reports out of Italy on Tuesday. While Inter were trying to have the 23-year-old Portuguese center back be their latest Marotta free transfer and bring him in over the summer, Juve swooped in and offered Lille an immediate sum of cash with the potential for more down the road. Juventus will pay an initial fee of €3.5 million with another €3.5 million in bonuses for Djaló, who will sign a 4 1⁄2-year contract with the Turin giants. Lille will also receive 10% of any future sale, according to reports. Djaló, who still hasn’t made his official comeback after suffering a major knee injury last March, will reportedly be in Turin for his medical exams at some point next week. ............ Now that Djaló is just a couple of steps away from being a Juventus player, how he fits into Max Allegri’s puzzle for the rest of the season is going to be quite the interesting thing to watch. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/10/24032414/tiago-djalo-juventus-losc-lille-cristiano-giuntoli-2024-serie-a-ligue-1-january-transfer-rumors

Why is Moise Kean now down the pecking order at Juventus? Moise Kean was confirmed as one of the four strikers by Juventus at the start of the season, with the club choosing not to offload him permanently or on loan. Despite returning from Everton with high expectations, Kean has faced challenges in finding his form and scoring goals for Juventus this season. While Max Allegri has maintained confidence in Kean, the Italian striker has struggled to make a significant impact. Now, Juventus is reportedly considering sending Kean out on loan during the current transfer window. Kean is facing competition from emerging talent Kenan Yildiz, a Turkish striker who has impressed recently. Yildiz’s emergence has pushed Kean down the pecking order, and he is set to receive more playing time at the expense of his teammate. The report suggests that Kean may need a successful loan spell to regain a place in the Juventus team. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-is-moise-kean-now-down-the-pecking-order-at-juventus/

Luciano Moggi praises Allegri and his young Juventus team Luciano Moggi has expressed admiration for Juventus’ performance this season, commending Max Allegri for doing an excellent job despite the team’s limitations. Despite not making significant moves in the transfer market at the start of the season, Juventus has emerged as one of the favorites to win Serie A and the Italian Cup. Although Inter Milan has been considered a more equipped team and has maintained its position at the top of the standings for much of the season, Juventus has successfully prevented them from becoming runaway leaders, akin to Napoli’s dominance last season. As the current situation stands, it is highly likely that Juventus will secure a place in the Champions League next season, barring any unforeseen loss of form. Achieving this outcome was not widely expected at the beginning of the season, but according to Moggi, Juventus has performed brilliantly and exceeded expectations. .............. “Very important victory which leads them to duet against a stronger team, if the match continues until the end it is a credit to the team and the new air that exists of wanting to win and not lose. Credit goes to a coach who is highly criticized but who bears fruit with a young project.” .............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luciano-moggi-praises-allegri-and-his-young-juventus-team/

Rabiot suffers another injury problem for Juventus Adrien Rabiot is currently sidelined with an injury, which will force him to miss Juventus’ Coppa Italia match against Frosinone. Despite the setback, the Frenchman has been a pivotal player for the Bianconeri this season, having signed a one-year contract extension at the Allianz Stadium in the summer. Juventus has been appreciative of Rabiot’s contributions and is actively pursuing a new long-term contract with him. His presence on the team sheet is highly valued when he is fit, making his absence a disappointment for the team. Rabiot hopes to recover in time for the Serie A game against Sassuolo following the Frosinone match. Additionally, there are concerns about the fitness of Federico Chiesa ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rabiot-suffers-another-injury-problem-for-juventus/

Journalist insists it is too early to brand Chiesa a fragile player Due to his prolonged injury in 2022 and the recurring minor physical issues, Federico Chiesa has been perceived as a player with persistent physical problems. The Azzurri star has played a crucial role for Juventus this season, consistently delivering strong performances whenever he takes the field. However, concerns linger about his long-term fitness, given his history of injuries. ............ Journalist Guido Vaciago contends that Chiesa does not experience injuries frequently enough to be deemed a fragile player. “There are players who compromise their careers due to injuries because they don’t have the right continuity. To say that about Chiesa we have to wait. He has his fragility but he has also had these problems for a year. Let’s wait for this to be repeated for several seasons to say that he is a fragile footballer. When he has played he has always been one of the best, like against Salernitana in the Italian Cup.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-insists-it-is-too-early-to-brand-chiesa-a-fragile-player/

Aldo Serena reveals where the difference between Juventus and Inter lies Former Inter Milan and Juventus star Aldo Serena has unveiled the disparity between the two clubs. As Juventus and Inter currently contend for the Serie A title, the Bianconeri have defied expectations to stay in the race. Despite Inter possessing the league’s most formidable squad and being overwhelming favourites for the championship, they are only two points ahead of Juventus, who have managed to stay close in the league standings. Week after week, the Bianconeri grind out tough results to keep Inter within striking distance. It appears that the title race this season will go down to the wire, and Juventus remains resilient. ........... “Does the ranking reflect the performances of Juve and Inter in Serie A? Yes, I think the ranking is right. Inter is the strongest team, which has the strongest players and has played better than the others for now. Juventus, on the other hand, hasn’t played well in certain periods, but they are a tough team with great players. The difference between the two teams is in midfield.” ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/aldo-serena-reveals-where-the-difference-between-juventus-and-inter-lies/

Giuntoli is closing in on his first signing as a Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is poised to make his first signing as Juventus’ sporting director. He joined the Bianconeri in the summer following a successful tenure at Napoli. During the summer, Juve did not make many signings, but Giuntoli played a role in offloading several players from their squad. The only signing made by the Bianconeri was Timothy Weah, and Giuntoli was not in charge of that transfer, having arrived at the club when the deal was virtually complete. Since then, he has been actively working on various transfers, and his first signing will be Tiago Djalo. The Lille defender has been a key figure at the Ligue 1 club in recent seasons, although he has missed this term due to a serious injury and is nearing a return to full fitness. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/giuntoli-is-closing-in-on-his-first-signing-as-a-juventus-director/

Stats show Vlahovic is doing better than Lukaku In the summer, Juventus aimed to offload Dusan Vlahovic and replace him with Romelu Lukaku. The Bianconeri have not been satisfied with the Serbian frontman since he joined the club and had expected him to score more goals. During his time at Fiorentina, Vlahovic was considered one of the world’s best strikers and attracted the attention of several clubs. Juventus believed he would perform well for them, so they added him to their squad. ............ Lukaku has scored eight league goals, whereas Vlahovic has scored seven. Despite this, the Serbian has played fewer minutes than the Belgian, resulting in Vlahovic averaging a goal every 153 minutes, while Lukaku scores every 170 minutes. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/stats-show-vlahovic-is-doing-better-than-lukaku/

“He has a phenomenal trait” – Juventus legend Barzagli reveals what makes Allegri special Legendary Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli highlights the characteristic that differentiates Max Allegri from other managers. The Bianconeri coach has been under great scrutiny since his return to the club in 2021, especially last term. Nevertheless, the 56-year-old managed to maintain his composure, and while his team has been hardly delivering sensational displays, few can argue against the results. Juventus have collected 46 points at the halfway point of the season. ............ For Barzagli, Juve’s secret this season lies in the solidity and cohesion of the group. “The group is the secret weapon for Juventus. The players have revealed it on several occasions, most recently Szczesny,” said the retired defender. “This is a team that has desire and hunger, and they want to play together. You can see how everyone rejoices in the ninetieth minute and after the match. “There is cohesion. Everyone can continue to dream and hope to remain in this team.” ............ “Allegri has always been challenged in difficult moments. I had a great rapport with him, he was my coach. “I have always defended him, he has a phenomenal trait that no one else has: he doesn’t succumb to problems and doesn’t give himself alibis. “Last season, he took total responsibility. This term, despite the absence of important players, it’s never been a problem. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/he-has-a-phenomenal-trait-juventus-legend-barzagli-reveals-what-makes-allegri-special/

Allegri praises Juventus attack after defeating Salernitana Max Allegri has admitted that Juventus’ attack has improved recently after they defeated Salernitana this evening. Juve found their opponents harder than they were when both clubs met in the Italian Cup days ago. However, Juve still managed to win, even though they needed a late winner to earn the points. ........... “Lately we attack the goal better, we finish better. We have improved this, however we have worsened the defensive phase.” ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/allegri-praises-juventus-attack-after-defeating-salernitana/

Vlahovic Top, Kostic Flop – Italian press hand ratings for Salernitana vs Juventus Despite finding themselves trailing at the interval, Juventus still managed to pull off a slim victory over their hosts Salernitana. The Granata were adamant about proving a point following their 1-6 humiliating defeat at the Allianz Stadium in the Coppa Italia on Thursday. ........... Therefore, the two goal-scorers received the highest grades in the player ratings of the major Italian news outlets (mostly 7/10). On the other hand, Filip Kostic earned the lowest notes (5/10) for a hollow first-half display. Max Allegri decided to haul him off after the break, which proved to be a wise decision, especially with Iling-Junior producing the goods. So here are all the ratings for Juventus players Tuttosport – Szczesny 6, Gatti 5,5, Bremer 6, Danilo 7, Weah 6, Mckennie 6, Nicolussi Caviglia 6, Rabiot 6, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 7, Yildiz 6,5, Rugani 6, Iling Junior 7, Milik 6, Miretti 6, Allegri 6,5 Corriere dello Sport – Szczesny 6,5, Gatti 5,5, Bremer 6, Danilo 6,5, Weah 5,5, Mckennie 6,5, Nicolussi Caviglia 5,5, Rabiot 6,5, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 7, Yildiz 6, Rugani 5,5, Iling Junior 7, Milik 5,5, Miretti 6, Allegri 6,5 giornalaccio rosa dello Sport – Szczesny 6,5, Gatti 5,5, Bremer 6,5, Danilo 6,5, Weah 5,5, Mckennie 5,5, Nicolussi Caviglia 6, Rabiot 6,5, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 7, Yildiz 6,5, Rugani 6, Iling Junior 6,5, Milik 5,5, Miretti 6, Allegri 6 Calciomercato – Szczesny 6,5, Gatti 5, Bremer 5,5, Danilo 6,5, Weah 6, Mckennie 6, Nicolussi Caviglia 5,5, Rabiot 6,5, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 6,5, Yildiz 6, Rugani 6, Iling Junior 7, Milik 6, Miretti 6, Allegri 6,5 Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vlahovic-top-kostic-flop-italian-press-hand-ratings-for-salernitana-vs-juventus/

Last-gasp goal pushes Juventus past Salernitana It didn’t look much like what happened midweek, but Juve were able to escape Salerno with three points. Three days after obliterating Salernitana in their Coppa Italia meeting, Juventus headed south for an instant rematch in Salerno. Things did not go as well. Just like Thursday, last-place Salernitana actually took the lead. This time it came at the end of the first half, after Juve dropped their guard on a quick counterattack. But whereas in midweek Juventus responded by completely overwhelming the worst team in Serie A so far this season, Sunday’s Juve found itself largely unable to make much happen in front of goal. Even when Salernitana went a man down when their own goalscorer saw a second yellow card, Juve weren’t so much as sniffing a shot on target. To their credit, Juve did manage to dig out two goals — one in the 65th minute and then a winner off a towering header by Dusan Vlahovic just as stoppage time began — to pull out a 2-1 victory. But to come that close to a game that would slide into the Monza and Maccabi Haifa level of unacceptable is of serious concern, as is Juve’s continued inability to get themselves past a set defense. As the first half of the season closes, Juve in a great position in the standings, but there are still problems that this club needs to fix. ........... It was Maggiore that woke the game up in the 39th minute. The move started when Gyömbér hit a long ball over the top for Sambia, who pulled it back to Tchaouna at the top of the box. Bradaric was waiting nearby, and Tchaouna’s layoff might’ve been for him, but it got past him and perfectly into the path of Maggiore, who had tons of space in the area. He controlled it with his first touch and then fired a bolt to the opposite post with his second, leaving Szczesny no chance. Through the first half, Juve had only generated five shots, none of which were on target. Allegri’s first attempt to change that came right out of the break, sending Samuel Iling-Junior to replace an ineffective Kostic. Four minutes into the second half, Juve really should’ve been level when Yildiz sent Rabiot down the left. The Frenchman’s cross was perfect but McKennie, who had made a great run through the box, only managed to glance the ball wide with the far post gaping. Two minutes later. Juve really ought to have been given a penalty when Gyömbér planted his shoulder into Vlahovic’s back, preventing him from jumping for a cross. There wasn’t even a VAR review, which wasn’t a good look for a refereeing system that has had some serious issues this weekend. Two minutes later, though, referee Marco Guida did do his job, showing Maggiore a second yellow card when he took out Rabiot as he charged toward the box. That left 37 minutes for Juve to turn the game around against 10 men. ........... It’s appropriate that Juventus got back into the match on a play that very nearly went down as an enormous mistake. Taking a free kick quickly, they worked the ball into the box on the right hand side, with Milik flicking it on for Weah toward the byline. His low cross went into a good position, but Vlahovic completely scuffed it. Luckily, said scuff went right to Iling-Junior, who took a touch to settle before smashing it into the roof of the net from 6 yards out. Juve had 25 minutes to reel in all three points, but they looked like they breathed a little bit too hard a sigh of relief after equalizing. ........... Juve managed to direct the flow of the game back toward the Salernitana goal for the most part after that, but the closest they came to scoring was an attempt by Iling-Junior to bend for the far post, but hit way too far wide. But just as the clock ticked into stoppages, the moment Juve needed finally came. It came from their captain and their superstar. Danilo stole the ball from Chukwubuikem Ikuwemesi and measured up a perfect cross for Vlahovic, who rose between Gyömbér and Fazio to bounce a bullet header into the net to give Juve three badly needed points as the andata came to a close. LE PAGELLE WOJCIECH SZCZESNY - 7. Didn’t have to make a ton of saves but the one on Bradaric’s long-range bomb was impressive, and he kept the box relatively clear throughout. FEDERICO GATTI - 5.5. ............ BREMER - 7. Four clearances, good passing out of the back. A solid game as usual. DANILO - 8. Another do-everything day for the captain. He led the team in touches (119), key passes (3), and tackles (4), was second amongst the starters with a 94.2 percent pass completion rate. His assist for Vlahovic was pitch-perfect. He continues to lead this team by example. TIMOTHY WEAH - 6. ............ WESTON McKENNIE - 6. ............ HANS NICOLUSSI CAVIGLIA - 5. A rough day for the youngster. ............ ADRIEN RABIOT - 6. Another game in the “very solid” category for the Frenchman, who contributed a key pass and buzzed around the attacking third. Should’ve had an assists had McKennie not botched his header. FILIP KOSTIC - 4.5. ............ KENAN YILDIZ - 5.5. Led the team in dribbles but wasn’t able to get things going in the final third against a parked bus. It’s only his fourth league game, so obviously there is a ton of room for growth, but these are the kinds of games the team will need his skills to help break these defenses down. DUSAN VLAHOVIC - 6. Credited with the least intentional assist in the history of mankind on the equalizer, and rose up when it mattered most for the goal. Beyond that, he was actually playing pretty poorly, but it’s the mark of a great striker to be able to break through with a goal even when you’re not having your best day. SUBS SAMUEL ILING-JUNIOR - 6.5. Took his goal excellently, and also had a pair of tackles defensively. Changed the nature of the attacks down the left with his dynamism. DANIELE RUGANI - 6. Solid in the back after coming on for Gatti. Made two tackles and two clearances, along with an interception. Brought most anything that came close to his side to a halt. ARKADIUSZ MILIK - 6. Again became the fulcrum around which Juve could operate in the attacking third. An underrated part of the game was his forcing the foul that Juve subsequently turned into the sequence that led to the equalizer. FABIO MIRETTI - 6. ............ JOSEPH NONGE - NR. His Serie A debut was nothing to write home about, but it wasn’t a disaster either. I’d love to see what this kids has got. MANAGER ANALYSIS Let’s start with what Max did well in this game. Chiefly, that’s his subs. He only had five outfield players available to him on the day, and used them all to great effect. Removing Kostic was a no-brainer, and Allegri should think hard about how many more starts he gets in the near future. Getting Gatti out of there, who was turning into the defender’s edition of LeRoy Jenkins, was a good idea as well. It was the timing of the changes that mentions special notion, as it very much bucks his unfortunate habit of waiting far too long to make changes until the sub has very little time to make an impact. These changes are ultimately what won Juve the match — Iling in particular — and deserve praise. However, this game exposed a serious weakness in Allegri’s current approach, and it’s one that’s going to increasingly come into play as the season progresses. Allegri still doesn’t have a real plan when it comes to breaking down a low block. While a lack of players with that kind of creativity is certainly one problem, it still feels like Allegri is just waiting for someone to have a massive individual moment to break the impasse, rather than finding a tactical solution ot the problem. Breaking teams down is going to be essential as the season goes on. Yildiz may go a ways toward fixing the problem, but he’s still young and needs developing, so heaping that all on him from the start is probably unwise. Individual brilliance will only go so far in a long season, and Allegri needs to find some way to counter a low block. LOOKING AHEAD Juve take on Frosinone on Thursday in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals, then welcome Sassuolo — the only team to have beaten them this season — to the Allianz on Tuesday night. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/8/24028947/salernitana-juventus-2024-serie-a-matchday-19-final-score-result-match-recap-analysis-dusan-vlahovic

Juventus 2 - Salernitana 1: Initial reaction and random observations Just when it looked like Juve might drop points against the team at the bottom of the Serie A table, it was Dusan Vlahovic to the rescue in stoppage time. It didn’t take long to figure out Sunday evening that this was going to be the kind of game in which Juventus had to try an answer against a Salernitana side that was going to sit deep in defense. That became even more of the case early in the second half when Giulio Maggiore, the same dude who was responsible for handing his team a 1-0 lead, was sent off after being shown a second yellow. That raised the question: Could Juventus take advantage of the man advantage and suddenly unlock a Salernitana defense that is statistically the worst in Serie A? The answer: They did. Just barely, but they did. For the second time in four days, Juventus recorded a come-from-behind victory over Salernitana. The one on Sunday was very much the polar opposite of the one we saw three days earlier in the Coppa Italia Round of 16, with a second-half comeback needed to dig out of a 1-0 hole and secure three points in Salerno. The comeback began through second-half substitute Samuel Iling-Junior tying things up with his first goal of the season. It was complete when Dusan Vlahovic, in the first minute of stoppage time, scored his second game-winning goal in the span of three weeks with a towering and thunderous header to give the 2-1 win over 10-man Salernitana to help Juventus keep pace with league leaders Inter Milan. ........... As Max Allegri warned his team of and mentioned during his pre-match press conference, this was not the same kind of game that we saw three days earlier in the Coppa Italia. This was a Salernitana side that had some of their best players back in the lineup after the midweek squad rotation. And, as we’ve seen plenty of times before, a Salernitana team that was happy to sit back and do what gives Juve a lot of problems — packing it in and forcing Allegri’s squad to break you down rather than hit you on the counter. ........... Even with the man advantage it wasn’t looking all that encouraging. Juventus recorded 18 shots against Salernitana on Sunday, but only three of them were actually put on target. The good thing about that? Two of them proved to be the second-half goals that won it for Juve, who are now back to just two points behind winter champions Inter as that Derby d’Italia at the start of February looms ever so massive in a few weeks. The last shot on goal, though, that was the most important of them all. Vlahovic’s header was just as good as the ball that Danilo sent into him. And it was the latest edition of Fine alla Fine that this team has displayed this season even when the overall product was not at the best level. ........... RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Here is a picture of Max Allegri in a beanie. I think it looks cool. Dusan Vlahovic is an intense fella when he’s on the field. Those celebrations both after the goal and after the final whistle only proved that. My goodness does he wear his heart on his sleeve when he’s out there. Good to see that he was rewarded again in this game for his recent uptick in form. Juventus’ bench had seven players available. Two were keepers. That’s not exactly plentiful options for Max Allegri to work with come the second half. At least no injuries happened. And as it turned out, Max ended up using every single one of those five outfield players off the bench. Those subs, especially the one we’re about to talk about, made sense. (Although, not sure about the Yildiz-for-Miretti swap for the simple reason of Kenan’s ability to make something out of nothing, but it all worked out in the end.) ........... Danilo’s cross on Vlahovic’s game-winning goal — bene, molto bene. That was a throwback to his fullback days. Just an assist that was put right on the money for its intended target. Something that was not so great? Juventus’ defending on the counterattack on Salernitana’s goal. It doesn’t take a tactical mastermind to see that leaving somebody wide open at the top of the box can end up in a bad way — and that’s exactly what happened. Juventus’ amount of possession through the first 10 minutes: 69%. Heh. Nice. ........... Another lineup question to ponder: Is Daniele Rugani better for this team right now than Federico Gatti? Consider the fact that it would push Danilo over to a more natural right sdie of the defense and it’s an interesting thing to ponder, folks. Who led Juve in touches? Danilo. Who led Juve in key passes? Danilo. Who had the best pass success rate of any Juve starter? Yeah, it was Danilo. ........... Quite the big day for the Juventus family: Men win late, Women win the Supercoppa late, Next Gen hang on late to beat our old “friend” Zdenek Zeman and Pescara. Not bad. Not bad at all, fam. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/7/24028784/juventus-salernitana-2024-serie-a-round-19-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

“We never give up” Vlahovic reacts to Juventus win against Salernitana Juventus secured a victory against Salernitana this evening, courtesy of a late goal from Dusan Vlahovic. Despite being the dominant side, the Bianconeri faced an early setback as Salernitana took the lead, causing frustration for Juventus before they managed to equalise. The team exerted significant effort to secure the winning goal, and it finally arrived late in the game, thanks to Vlahovic’s crucial contribution. ........... Speaking after the match, Vlahovic emphasised the team’s commitment to playing until the final minute and ensuring they come out victorious: “We never give up, we will give everything until the end. Then we’ll see how it goes. Scudetto? There are still 18 games to play, it’s very long. Our goal is to get into the Champions League. Match by match, then we’ll see.” ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/we-never-give-up-vlahovic-reacts-to-juventus-win-against-salernitana/

Late Vlahovic strike earns Juventus all the points against stubborn Salernitana Just a few days after their impressive 6-1 victory in the Coppa Italia, Juventus faced Salernitana again, this time in Serie A, looking to secure another win. Salernitana seemed to have learned from their recent defeat and displayed a more resilient performance in the early stages of the game, determined to prove that they were not as vulnerable as they appeared days ago. The home side started strongly, maintaining good form throughout the first half. However, Salernitana, struggling in the relegation zone, faced a formidable Juventus side keen on asserting their championship aspirations. To the surprise of many, the home team took the lead in the 39th minute with an impressive strike from Giulio Maggiore. Heading into halftime, Juventus recognised the need to address the scoreline. Manager Max Allegri made two crucial changes at the interval, introducing Samuel Iling-Junior and Daniele Rugani. The former Chelsea prospect, Iling-Junior, made an immediate impact, levelling the score 20 minutes into the second half, taking advantage of Salernitana being reduced to ten men after their goalscorer was sent off. ........... In the first minute of added time, Dusan Vlahovic secured the winning goal for Juventus, further solidifying their pursuit of the Serie A championship. Overall, this was a satisfying, if not a convincing win. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/late-vlahovic-strike-earns-juventus-all-the-points-against-stubborn-salernitana/

Evidentemente, Pessotto in quel periodo "rimpiangeva" ancora nella sua mente i trascorsi sul campo di calcio e non era ancora pronto ad aprire una nuova fase della sua vita.

Ma sai, la depressione é una malattia spesso non considerata tale. Cioé tutti sappiamo che il tumore é una malattia oppure, che so, la cirrosi epatica. Per quanto riguarda la depressione si pensa che le persone affette si siano lasciate andare, come scrivi tu. É un male subdolo perché causato da uno sbilanciamento di alcuni neurotrasmettitori ma anche da fattori esterni negativi (perdita del lavoro, fine di una relazione, decesso di un familiare). Questi fattori sono legati fra loro: situazione difficile = scompenso psicologico/psichico. Gli sportivi non hanno problemi economici e hanno tutto quello che si possa desiderare. É vero, ma hanno una spada di Damocle sulla loro testa: il tempo che passa. Questo problema ce l'abbiamo tutti in realtá ma per loro la fine della carriera arriva molto presto. Hanno dedicato la loro vita allo sport fin da bambini ma sentono che a un certo punto della loro vita non possono piú fornire le stesse prestazioni come prima e allora devono ritirarsi. Il pensiero di questa "fine" diventa per alcuni talmente ossessivo che provoca scompensi psichici. Lo stesso vale anche per quelli che si sono ritirati e non trovano un'altra passione che riempia le loro vite com'era prima lo sport. In sintesi, tutti noi andiamo in pensione dopo i 65 anni. Gli sportivi terminano la prima parte (e la piú importante) della loro vita sui 35 anni, alcuni prima, alcuni dopo. Questo scompiglio puó provocare degli scompensi molto pesanti, come vediamo.