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“I used to work on the roofs” – Gatti recalls labor days, dreams of Euro 2024 After scoring back-to-back winners, Federico Gatti has rightfully cemented himself as the ultimate toast of the town at Juventus. ............. The former Frosinone man is dreaming of joining Luciano Spalletti’s squad for next summer’s Euro 20204. “The goal is to earn a spot in the national team for next summer and then win something with Juventus,” proclaimed the centre-back. ............. “I worked at the market, I loaded crates of fruit and vegetables. I was also a window fitter and a bricklayer. I worked on the roofs. “Yesterday, my mother and father were sitting next to my girlfriend, and they were enchanted. They were overwhelmed by emotion. They were even happier than me.” The defender has now scored three goals for Juventus since the start of the season. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/i-used-to-work-on-roofs-gatti-recalls-labor-days-dreams-of-euro-2024/

Tuttosport reveals “Mister X” – The January signing who can give Juventus Scudetto boost A report in the Italian press claims Juventus have identified Georgiy Sudakov as their main target ahead of the January transfer session. The Shakhtar Donetsk star is the “Mister X” who can give the Bianconeri a lift in the title race. The Turin-based giants are only a couple of points behind arch-rivals Inter in the Serie A standings in what is panning out to be a two-horse race. The newspaper feels that the 21-year-old would offer Max Allegri as an extra weapon in their daunting mission to overtake the Nerazzurri who certainly possess the strongest squad in the league. ............ The report adds that Sudakov would cost Juventus a figure between 25 and 30 million euros, while the two clubs should be able to reach a formula that satisfies both parties. The Ukrainian primarily plays as an attacking midfielder. This would allow Allegri to switch from a 3-5-2 formation to a slightly more attacking 3-4-1-2 line-up. ............ Nevertheless, the Bianconeri would have to make a sacrifice to balance the books, and this would likely be Samuel Iling-Junior. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tuttosport-reveals-mister-x-the-january-signing-who-can-give-juventus-scudetto-boost/

Rabiot Mother Rubbishes Reports About New Juventus Deal Adrien Rabiot has been recently rumored to have made up his mind about staying at Juventus for at least another season. However, her mother and agent has come out to proclaim that wasn’t the case. “I completely deny the news spread by the sports press last Thursday about Adrien’s renewal with Juventus. He hasn’t made any decision about his future. He’s exclusively focused on the pitch and this season.” “There are no ongoing discuss with any club. Even though I got angry when I saw the first-page news and the article, which is nothing more than a journalistic invention, I decided to answer only today to avoid interfering with his match.” ................. Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/rabiot-mother-rubbishes-reports-about-new-juventus-deal/

Gatti’s father reveals EPL offers: “He only wanted Juventus, he has the desire of Djokovic” The father of Juventus defender Federico Gatti feels his son is well-suited to Premier League football. Yet, his only desire is to play for the Bianconeri. ............. In recent weeks, he rose to stardom for his solid displays at the back in addition to scoring back-to-back winners against Monza and Napoli. The player’s father is proud of his son who has established himself as a pillar in a team filled with hardworking players. “Is Juventus a workers’ team? Yes, I like this aspect. This is a team that is trying to restart after difficult years,” said Ludovico Gatti. “I love thinking about the players who are taking center stage: McKennie who is redeeming himself, Rabiot who until two years ago was opposed by everyone, and finally Bremer, who in his second year with Juventus is having an incredible campaign. “This year, Juve is a unified block. This can be seen on the pitch. Allegri did an enormous job.” ............. “In the summer, a couple of English clubs wanted him. I always thought that the Premier League was a type of football that suits him well. “But my son sees it differently, he only wanted Juventus. He did very well, he never liked transfers against his will, like when Toro gave him away at the age of 14 and then Alessandria didn’t think he was up to the task. ............. “He was born as a striker, then the stages of his journey made him take a step back. However, he always had an uncommon desire to reach the top, even when he was playing in the lower leagues. ............. “His role model is Djokovic. He has the same hunger. He admires him a lot, especially for his desire to win additional titles. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/gattis-father-reveals-epl-offers-he-only-wanted-juventus-he-has-the-desire-of-djokovic/

ALESSANDRO PALMIERI https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Football_Club_1992-1993 Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Torino Data di nascita: 06.01.1975 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1992 al 1993 Esordio: 29.04.1993 - Amichevole - Caratese-Juventus 2-3 0 presenze - 0 reti

Allegri: Juventus DNA is about getting results through hard work and effort Coach’s comments after Juve pull off another close win Juventus rolled to yet another single-goal victory, this time against Napoli, to hop to the top of the Serie A league table once again. The Bianconeri have been doing well keeping pressure on Inter Milan with a series of wins, and until the Nerazzurri beat Udinese on Saturday Juve will stay top. Speaking after the game, coach Massimiliano Allegri was pleased with the result. “I have a group of lads who work hard. What we need to do is slow things down, not always try to make it one-touch football. We should control the ball better in some moments of the match.” ............ “We can even say in the locker room that we have the ambition to win the Scudetto, but you need to get results. There’s no point talking about what might be, we need to focus on what is. The more we play like this, the more we get these results, the more we keep clear of fifth place and the more we keep up with the leaders who at this moment are the strongest team in the league. ............ Defender Federico Gatti epitomizes the model of Juventus that Allegri preaches. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/12/9/23994423/juventus-1-0-napoli-serie-a-match-recap-reaction-allegri-comments-inter-milan-league-leaders

Juventus 1 - Napoli 0: Initial reaction and random observations Juventus wins another by Max Allegri’s favorite scoreline even though it’s actually a little surprising that it ended that way. So much of the first two years of Max Allegri’s comeback to Juventus was marked by how ineffective his team was in the bigger games domestically and in Europe. Dropped points here, dropped points there, and nothing but frustration upon frustration stacked up like overdue library books that hadn’t been returned yet. ............ That latest came Friday night at the Allianz Stadium. And say what you wanna say about the current state of Serie A’s reigning champions, Napoli still pose a threat for any team that they’re matching up against. Those threats gave out a few scares, but it was Juventus that proved to be the only team to find the back of the net, with Federico Gatti scoring his second game-winning goal in as many games to give the Bianconeri the 1-0 win in Turin, their first victory over Napoli since the spring of 2021. Gatti’s header, off a near-perfect cross from Andrea Cambiaso, and some very good defending in the second half meant that Juventus got back to where they were this time a week ago — atop the Serie A standings and eagerly awaiting to see what Inter does during the weekend. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS I still have no idea what, exactly, Kvaratskhelia was trying to do on that breakaway chance that he absolutely skied into the curva. I’m not the only one. I am still thinking about Cambiaso’s cross. That thing was a thing of beauty. I said it before and I say it again, even though he’s playing out wide on the right in a position in which he’s not totally used to, he’s just continuing to do things to help Juve win rather than being a total detriment to the squad. That’s the kind of consistency Juve need. Wojciech Szczesny made one save in the first half. It was maybe one of the best saves he’s made in the last couple of years. Holy smokes. And because there was an offside ruling on Giovanni Di Lorenzo, it won’t even technically count as a save. It’s still a save in my personal record book, Tek. I will always remember it. Bremer had six clearances and three tackles against Napoli. Considering how things went in Naples a little less than a year ago, I’ll take that every single time. Federico Chiesa had three key passes and it could have been a lot more. The dude hasn’t scored a goal in a decent amount of time, but he’s making things happen. And he’s just so damn fun to watch in the open field when he’s either putting his head down on the counter or trying to crush the soul of the defender in front of him. There’s now 12 points between Juventus and fifth place. The goal of this season was to finish in fourth place. No matter what you think of Juve’s title chances, having a nice cushion between the Champions League and not being in the Champions League next season is pretty nice. Now, to continue this busy December and only try to add to that. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/12/9/23993985/juventus-napoli-2023-serie-a-matchday-15-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Juventus Player Ratings vs Napoli: New Chapter in Gatti Fairytale Juventus (3-5-2) Wojciech Szczesny – 7 Although he only had a single big save to make, the Pole’s stop against Giovanni Di Lorenzo will probably go down as the save of the week. Almost gifted Victor Osimhen the equalizer with a poor throw, but was spared the blushes by the offside flag. Federico Gatti – 8 The former Serie D player enjoyed yet another magical night at the Allianz as he pulled off the winner with a towering header. He also managed to keep Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at bay in what was a sensational performance. Gleison Bremer – 6.5 The Brazilian was guilty of abandoning his teammates at the back and surging forward which ultimately gave Kvara a golden chance to equalize. But aside from that blemish, it was a great display against Osimhen in particular. Danilo – 7 The Juventus captain was always there to support Bremer in his feud against Osimhen all while winning his own duel against Matteo Politano with ease. Andrea Cambiaso – 7 A courageous display from the former Genoa man who wasn’t afraid of taking on his marker on the wing or getting involved in a skirmish against Kvaratskhelia. Provided the assist for Gatti with a wonderful cross. Weston McKennie – 6.5 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 ............ Adrien Rabiot – 6.5 ............ Filip Kostic – 6.5 ............ Dusan Vlahovic – 6 The Serbian should have taken his shot quicker before allowing Natan to block him from close range. Almost scored in the second half but his first-time shot was denied by the post. But a decent outing overall before it ended with a knock. Federico Chiesa – 6.5 An energetic display from the former Fiorentina man who teed up Vlahovic with a glorious pass. He was a thorn in Napoli’s side with his terrifying runs. Substitutes Arkadiusz Milik – 6 ............ Moise Kean – N/A Alex Sandro – N/A Daniele Rugani – N/A Samuel Iling-Junior – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-napoli-new-chapter-in-gatti-fairytale/

Top-scoring Federico Gatti sends Juventus back to the top of Serie A Federico Gatti was Juventus’ hero as the Bianconeri defeated Napoli tonight, returning to the top of Serie A. Some people claim that Juve is too afraid to play attacking football and to attack their opponents, but that wasn’t the case in this game. From the beginning, the Bianconeri threatened Walter Mazzarri’s side, and the game was very open. ............ The Bianconeri continued to threaten Napoli at the start of the second half and got their reward when Gatti scored six minutes after the break, thanks to a fine assist from Andrea Cambiaso. He is now the top-scoring defender in Serie A. Juve is one of the hardest teams to break down, and once they had their noses in front, Napoli knew it would be hard to score. That was the case as the Bianconeri defended well and ensured Napoli found little joy from attacking them. Max Allegri’s men did not have much appetite to attack during the second half and were content to allow Napoli to have most of the ball, but the Partenopei could not find a goal. ............ Juve earns another narrow victory and continues to march toward winning the title. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/top-scoring-federico-gatti-sends-juventus-back-to-the-top-of-serie-a/

Federico Gatti's header sinks Napoli and sends Juventus back to Serie A summit Juventus have returned to the Serie A summit after Federico Gatti's second-half header saw them beat Napoli 1-0 in Turin. The result marks a fifth 1-0 win in seven games for Massimiliano Allegri's side, who now move above Inter Milan for the time being, before the Nerazzurri face Udinese tomorrow. Gatti was the matchwinner last weekend, and repeated the trick here, albeit, in slightly less dramatic circumstances following his 94th-minute strike at Monza. Napoli had the best of the first-half action, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia guilty of missing a gilt-edged opportunity, before Juventus started the second period strongly and found the all-important goal and held on in classic Allegri style. ............ The host's only real clear chance of the first half fell to Dusan Vlahovic, but the Serb struggled to get proper control of the ball, allowing Natan to get in the way of his eventual effort on goal, before Weston McKennie fired over from an overhead kick on the rebound. Napoli were then guilty of two huge misses, firstly from Kvaratskhelia just before the half-hour mark, as the entire Juve defence were dragged over towards Victor Osimhen, and the striker held the ball up expertly before finding the Georgian, but through one-on-one, he inexplicably fired over the top. More suspect defending from the Bianconeri gifted Napoli another opening, as skipper Di Lorenzo found himself with the goal at his mercy after Bremer's clearance cannoned back off Gatti, but Szczesny was on hand to make a fantastic stop. After surviving some major scares in the opening 45 minutes, Juventus took advantage early in the second half by taking supremacy of the game themselves, starting with Vlahovic striking the post, and even though McKennie was flagged off in the build-up, replays suggested it was incredibly tight. However, within two minutes Allegri's side found their goal, and it was once again from an unlikely source, and the same source as last week's winner, as Gatti rose highest above Di Lorenzo and Amir Rrahmani to head home Cambiaso's cross for his third of the season. With Allegri often the master of grinding out 1-0 wins, Juventus almost instantly dropped significantly deeper to protect their lead, despite there still being the majority of the second half still to play. ............ However, the home crowd were given an almighty scare on 70 minutes, when Szczesny's casual pass out was intercepted by Politano, who found Osimhen, and with the goalkeeper in no man's land, the Nigerian rounded him and slotted into the empty net, only to see the linesman's flag deny him. ............ The result leaves Juve a point clear of Inter having played a game more, but they will play first again next weekend too, when they travel to Genoa on Friday. ............ Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/result/gattis-header-sinks-napoli-and-sends-juve-back-to-serie-a-summit_530948.html?t=123987456&s=zero

Juventus deny Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s claims over ECA return Despite gradually distancing themselves from the controversial European Super League project, Juventus are reportedly unwilling to rejoin the ECA (European Club Association). Hundreds of European clubs are members of this organization, but the Bianconeri left along with fellow Super League rebels Real Madrid and Barcelona. Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli served as the head of the organization but swiftly resigned from his post following the infamous Super League announcement in April 2021. ............ On Thursday, ECA president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (more renowned as the president of Paris Saint-Germain) claimed that the Serie A giants could be aiming for a return to the organization. “If Juventus stop what they are trying to fight for, which I think is a stupid project, they are always most welcome,” said the Qatari businessman. ............ Nevertheless, Juventus have rapidly denied this story, insisting that the club isn’t considering a return to ECA at the moment. “Juventus FC is not assessing the possibility to rejoin ECA at the moment,” stated the club’s press office in an email to Reuters. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-deny-nasser-al-khelaifis-claims-over-eca-return/

Prosecutors demand a four-year ban for Paul Pogba Shocking news for Paul Pogba states that prosecutors have concluded their investigation into his failed drug test and recommended that he be banned for four years. ............ The Bianconeri have moved on and are already targeting a midfielder to replace the Frenchman, but they would have hoped for a smaller punishment. Pogba defended himself and tried to prove that he had the substance in his body out of carelessness and is waiting for prosecutors to make their decision. ............ Investigations have concluded and the prosecutors have recommended a four-year ban on the former Manchester United man. This will be a significant blow and would simply mean he will retire from the game on a low note. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/prosecutors-demand-a-four-year-ban-for-paul-pogba/

Rabiot prefers to sign just a one-year deal at Juventus Adrien Rabiot is considered a crucial player for Juventus, and the club is determined to keep him in their squad. Although Rabiot had the option to leave as a free agent in the summer, Juventus insisted on retaining him, and he subsequently signed a new one-year deal. ................. While Rabiot has expressed his affection for staying in Turin, reports suggest that he is not yet ready to commit to a long-term contract. Juventus is pushing for Rabiot to sign an extension for at least three more seasons on the same terms. However, the report indicates that Rabiot is inclined to extend his deal for just one more year, signalling a potential short-term commitment at this stage. ................. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rabiot-prefers-to-sign-just-a-one-year-deal-at-juventus/

Preview: Juventus vs Napoli – Team News, Lineups & Prediction Allianz Arena sets the stage for a blockbuster Serie A showdown between title-bidding Juventus and defending champions Napoli. Friday’s top-four six-pointer in Turin could shape the home side’s Scudetto quest but also prove a turning point for the out-of-sorts title holders. ............ Since almost every side broke its teeth at their home fortress this season, Juventus fans have every reason to look forward to this encounter. Before an evenly-contested 1-1 Derby d’Italia draw against Inter, Bianconeri had won five consecutive home league outings by a combined score of 9-2. It gives them a legitimate reason to hope for the best. Napoli’s state of mind is quite the opposite following a dreadful 3-0 home defeat to Inter last weekend. Walter Mazzarri’s return to the helm has failed to produce the desired effect. After marking his touchline debut with a gutsy 2-1 win at Atalanta, the veteran manager has overseen back-to-back defeats. ............ Match Preview Juventus Defensively sound, Juventus have only conceded nine times in the opening 14 Serie A rounds. But after failing to keep a clean sheet in their last two league matches, Bianconeri can’t take anything for granted. With that said, Allegri’s men have only capitulated four times in their six top-flight games on home turf. That steady backline has played a pivotal role in an unbeaten league record in Turin (W5, D2). However, Napoli’s upcoming visit will test their defensive resolve, especially considering Juventus have gone winless in their last two Serie A meetings at home (D1, L1). That puts them on the brink of an unwanted feat. You’d need to go back to 1995-1998 for the last time Juventus failed to win three consecutive home league clashes against Napoli. ............ Team News In addition to Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba, who remain suspended for breaching betting rules and failing a drug test, Juventus will be without Mattia De Sciglio and Timothy Weah. But Alex Sandro and Danilo are back in the fold, though both should start on the bench. As for Napoli, Mathias Olivera and Mario Rui are on the sidelines injured, leaving Juan Jesus as the only remaining left-back option. Mazzarri is more concerned about Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s fitness status, with the Partenopei captain dealing with a muscle problem. Juventus vs Napoli Potential Lineups Juventus (3-5-2): Wojciech Szczesny; Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Daniele Rugani; Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, Nicolussi Caviglia, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic; Federico Chiesa, Dusan Vlahovic. Napoli (3-4-3): Alex Meret; Amir Rrahmani, Leo Ostigard, Natan; Matteo Politano, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Piotr Zielinski; Giacomo Raspadori, Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Juventus vs Napoli Prediction Given the high stakes, this contest has all the makings of a tepid, low-scoring affair. Against this backdrop, three of the last five league encounters between Juventus and Napoli have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring, highlighting the potential for an action-packed duel. But we’re more inclined to believe in a share of the spoils, though we can’t exclude the possibility of both teams troubling the scoreboard. Prediction: Draw Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/preview-juventus-vs-napoli-team-news-lineups-prediction/

Max Allegri determined to win a trophy before parting ways with Juventus After weathering the storm last season, Massimiliano Allegri maintained his job as Juventus head coach despite a public uproar asking for his head on a plate. ................. Nevertheless, the Turin-based giants are currently leading the Serie A table – albeit temporarily – despite having a decent but not spectacular squad on paper. In recent days, some circulating reports have claimed that the Livorno native could put an end to his tenure at the club by the end of the season. Nevertheless, the Roman newspaper believes that the coach is hellbent on winning a trophy before bidding the Old Lady farewell. The 56-year-old has yet to lift a trophy since making his return to the club in the summer of 2021. ................. The former Cagliari and Sassuolo manager is one of the most decorated coaches in his generation having won the Scudetto title on six occasions between his stints at Milan and Juventus. Allegri is genuinely considering an exit in June despite having another year on his contract. ................. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/max-allegri-determined-to-win-a-trophy-before-parting-ways-with-juventus/

Juventus forge a plan to maintain the services of Adrien Rabiot Week after week, Adrien Rabiot continues to establish himself as a pillar at Juventus. ................. On Friday, the 28-year-old delivered his finest performance of the campaign thus far. He scored the opener with a powerful header before dragging his side over the finish line with an assist for Federico Gatti’s dramatic winner. ................. But for the second year in a row, the Bianconeri are running the risk of losing the midfielder’s services. Last season, the two parties agreed on a renewal at the eleventh hour, but it was merely a one-year deal. Therefore, the player is once again running on an expiring deal. ................. So while the Bianconeri aren’t able to offer him a pay rise amidst their financial difficulties, they’ll be looking to reward him with a long-term contract valid for at least three seasons. The hierarchy is working on convincing the French international to linger in Turin and become a “Bandiera” (club symbol) regardless of whether Allegri is staying put or not. ................. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-forge-a-plan-to-maintain-the-services-of-adrien-rabiot/

Juventus vs Inter Milan Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats Inter Milan vs. Juventus. The Derby d’Italia. First against second. It is always a big game, but this time it is even bigger. After the two-week international break hiatus, Serie A comes up with a very special marquee Sunday night fixture between the early front-runners for the Scudetto. It is an opportunity for Simone Inzaghi’s Inter to put their stamp on the title race against Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus, who are just two points behind the Nerazzurri going into the weekend. ............ Team News & Tactics Juventus A handful of Juventus players are in a race against the clock to be cleared fit to face Inter Milan. Alex Sandro, Weston McKennie, and Fabio Miretti all trained with the team, suggesting they have shaken off their respective knocks and should be ready for the Inter game. On the flip side, playmaker Manuel Locatelli is dealing with a rib problem that ruled him out of Italy’s Euro 2024 qualifiers and will probably miss the upcoming game, which could hand Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri an additional dilemma in the engine room this weekend as both Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli are suspended for the foreseeable future. ............ Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Miretti, Rabiot, Kostic; Chiesa, Kean Inter Milan Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi will be without the services of his starting centre-back pair, as both Benjamin Pavard (knee) and Alessandro Bastoni (calf) have been ruled out of Sunday’s derby clash. ............ Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Sommer; Darmian, De Vrij, Acerbi; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez Key Stats Juventus are buoyed by a seven-game unbeaten run, keeping six clean sheets and recording five consecutive wins. Juventus have won their last five matches in front of their fans, keeping three clean sheets in that run. Inter are the best offensive team in Serie A, with 29 goals in 12 games. Seven of the last eight meetings between these two Italian giants have featured two or fewer goals. Player to Watch Federico Chiesa ............ Prediction Juventus 1-0 Inter Milan Separated by just two points at the top of the table, Juventus and Inter Milan appear evenly matched at the moment and could be set to cancel each other out. Despite the obvious attacking quality on show, it is set to be a low-scoring clash. Not only are the stakes high, but defensively, these two have been the strongest so far in Italy by miles, with Inter Milan conceding only six times in 12 games and Massimiliano Allegri’s rock-solid Juventus breaching only seven times over the same stretch. In fact, keeping this title tussle low-scoring and fiery would be the Bianconeri’s best chance of coming out on top. With that in mind, the Hard Tackle predicts Massimiliano Allegri’s troops will grind out a 1-0 victory. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2023/11/25/juventus-vs-inter-milan-preview-probable-lineups-prediction-tactics-team-news-key-stats-7/

Max Allegri insists Juventus is playing against Serie A’s favourites this weekend Juventus manager Max Allegri is adamant that Inter Milan are the favourites to win Serie A this season as his team prepares to face the Milanese. While Juventus is perceived as having an inferior squad compared to Inter this season, they have managed to stay close to their rivals in the league standings. Juventus has capitalised on not playing in European competitions, securing victories in as many league games as possible, allowing them to remain in close contention with Inter at the top of the table. ............ Despite some pundits suggesting that Juventus has an equal chance to win the upcoming Derby d’Italia, Allegri is steadfast in his belief that his team is facing the favourites in the match. He said: “Tomorrow is a very important match for us, because it is part of the team’s growth journey. Tomorrow is a good match to play against the championship favourites. Coming from themselves.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/max-allegri-insists-juventus-is-playing-against-serie-as-favourites-this-weekend/

Simone Inzaghi insists he expected Juventus to be this competitive Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi insists that he expected Juventus to be this competitive, as the Bianconeri closely trail his team in the league table. As Juventus and Inter prepare to face each other in the first Derby d’Italia of the season, it is anticipated to be a closely contested match between two of the top clubs in Italian football. The performance of Juventus in the league has somewhat surpassed expectations, and they have the opportunity to be at the top of the league standings after the upcoming game. ............ Asked if he expected Juve’s season to be this good, he said: “Absolutely yes, Juventus clearly have a coach like Allegri and they are an excellent team. They always want to win, like Inter after all: they have huge ambitions and this year they have more time to prepare for the matches, we all know that he is a huge advantage. We don’t hide, we assume our responsibilities and it is a stimulus to improve ourselves every day. There are moments in which they say that the team to beat is Inter and others in which they say that we have weakened, but it depends always with results.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/simone-inzaghi-insists-he-expected-juventus-to-be-this-competitive/

Luigi De Agostini will not be surprised by a Juventus win in the Derby d’Italia Former Juventus and Inter Milan player Luigi De Agostini has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Derby d’Italia between the two clubs this weekend. In what promises to be one of the toughest matches for both sides, Juventus faces its biggest rival in Italian football. Despite not being as well-equipped as the Nerazzurri, Juventus has defied expectations, and under Max Allegri’s guidance, they are currently in a neck-and-neck race for the title with Inter. ............ Heading into the Derby d’Italia, Juventus is in good form, and Inter recognises that they are facing one of the strongest Juventus sides in recent terms. While some may believe Inter will secure an easy win against Max Allegri’s team, De Agostini insists on supporting the Old Lady over Inter. He said: “Juve or Inter? In this case I can only support Juve, of course. I spent five years here , the most important of my caree. At Inter, it was only a one-year parenthesis, the place had never really forgiven me and Schillaci our journey in black and white.” Adding: “What match do I expect? A very tight, hard-fought match . Inter actually have something more, but I think Juve have all they need to compete, I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see a Juventus victory.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luigi-de-agostini-will-not-be-surprised-by-a-juventus-win-in-the-derby-ditalia/

Di Canio insists Chiesa is a better player in a 4-3-3 system Paolo di Canio has shared his thoughts on Federico Chiesa’s performances for Juventus and the Italian national team. Chiesa, a key player for both club and country, has consistently performed well. However, at Juventus, Chiesa has been playing in a 3-5-2 formation where his natural wing position on the left of a 4-3-3 formation is not utilised. Despite this, he has adapted brilliantly to the demands of his role as one of the two strikers in the 3-5-2 formation. ............ Paolo di Canio said: “Chiesa is playing as a support striker but, as we saw with the national team, he needs space and ply wide. In a 4-3-3 system, Chiesa is an excellence. He has scored some goals playing in the middle, but sometimes he gets lost and does not make the best use of his pace.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-canio-insists-chiesa-is-a-better-player-in-a-4-3-3-system/

Di Canio insists Vlahovic is at fault for his poor scoring form Paolo di Canio has shared his thoughts on Dusan Vlahovic’s struggles at Juventus and placed the blame on the striker himself. Vlahovic joined Juventus as one of Serie A’s top strikers, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess at Fiorentina. ............ However, since his move to Juventus, Vlahovic has struggled to find the back of the net consistently and has not lived up to expectations. ............ Paolo di Canio believes that the striker himself is not capitalising on his time on the pitch. According to Di Canio, the responsibility for Vlahovic’s struggles lies with the player rather than the manager. He said: “Is it the player’s fault or the team’s fault? A few months ago, I would have answered 50/50, today I say 75% Vlahovic’s fault. If you are strong, however, frustrated you may be by the few scoring opportunities, you have to apply yourself; you have to commit yourself to manage the few balls that come your way. “In Florence, he was “on fire”, he always believed in it because he was very involved, he played with joy. With Juve, it’s obvious that everything is different, even in terms of pressure, but I discovered some fragilities in him, in his choices, in not being intelligent in terms of football when he encounters difficulties.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-canio-insists-vlahovic-is-at-fault-for-his-poor-scoring-form/

Locatelli offers Juventus hope of featuring against Inter Milan Juventus has received a boost on the fitness front as Manuel Locatelli has progressed in his recovery from an injury ahead of their game against Inter Milan. ............ This development is a significant boost for the Bianconeri, who have been keen to ensure his fitness. While it remains unclear whether he will be passed fit for the match, it is certainly encouraging news that he participated in training partially. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/locatelli-offers-juventus-hope-of-featuring-against-inter-milan/

Gigi Delneri explains why Juventus is behind Inter and recommends a signing Former Juventus manager Gigi Delneri has insisted the Bianconeri are behind Inter Milan for several reasons as both clubs prepare to meet in Serie A this weekend. Juve and Inter are the best two clubs in the Italian top flight and have been the most in-form sides in the league this term. ............ Delneri does not think so and said: “What is Juve missing to be at Inter’s level? The Nerazzurri have two strong players in each position, Juve lacks replacements. We need a shot in midfield like De Paul. Rodrigo is a very serious boy and perfect for the 3-5-2. He was born as an attacking midfielder. He also played as a winger with me, but then he adapted very well as a right midfielder in Udine.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/gigi-delneri-explains-why-juventus-is-behind-inter-and-recommends-a-signing/

Juventus vs Inter: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction One of the most iconic fixtures on the Serie A calendar plays out on Sunday as Juventus and Inter lock horns in the 185th edition of the famous Derby d’Italia. A mouth-watering showdown at the Allianz Stadium has all the makings of a top-table six-pointer, with only two points separating the arch-rivals ahead of the kick-off. Three years of pain and suffering could finally pay off this season as Juventus seem hellbent on wrestling back domestic dominance. Without the distraction of European football for the first time in more than a decade, Massimiliano Allegri’s men have gone from strength to strength at the start of the new league campaign. ............ Match Preview Juventus Despite an abysmal 2022/23 campaign, Juventus dispatched Inter in both league encounters last term without conceding. A 2-0 win in this corresponding fixture was their fourth in five Serie A meetings in Turin since 2018, three of which came ‘to nil.’ That puts an emphasis on defensive solidity that has been the backbone of Bianconeri’s success this season. In addition to only conceding seven times in Serie A in 2022/23, Juventus have pulled off six clean sheets in their last seven league outings. Allegri’s conservative approach has paid dividends, yet it doesn’t come free of charge. Defensive-minded philosophy has taken its toll in the front third, with the record-time Italian champions averaging just 1.58 goals per league game. Inter Inter avenged last season’s league fiasco against Juventus with a crucial 2-1 aggregate win in the Coppa Italia semi-finals en route to conquering the competition for the second campaign running. However, the Allianz Stadium hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for Nerazzurri over the past decade. They’ve only won once in their last 14 competitive games against their eternal rivals at this venue. Unlike his Juventus counterpart, Inzaghi has found a perfect balance between defense and attack. Not only are Inter the division’s most prolific side with 29 goals, but they’ve also conceded a league-low six. And it gets better on the road, where they’ve won all five Serie A matches via a combined score of 12-1, most recently overcoming Atalanta 2-1 in Bergamo. Player to Watch: Federico Chiesa Chiesa has four Serie A goals under his belt this season, but you’d need to go back to late September for the last time he rattled the net. But he might have rebuilt his confidence with a match-winning display in Italy’s 5-2 demolition of North Macedonia. Player to Watch: Lautaro Martinez Inter need a man for the big occasion, and the leading Serie A goalscorer fits the bill. With 12 goals, Martinez leads the scoring charts in Italy. He also boasts five goal contributions against Juventus (G3, A2). Team News Juventus head into proceedings plagued by injuries and suspensions. Danilo, Mattia De Sciglio, and Timothy Weah are still in the infirmary, while Alex Sandro and Manuel Locatelli are close to full recovery. As for Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli, it’s uncertain when they could return to action. ............ Juventus vs Inter Potential Lineups Juventus (3-5-2): Wojciech Szczesny; Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Daniele Rugani; Filip Kostic, Adrien Rabiot, Fabio Miretti, Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie; Federico Chiesa, Dusan Vlahovic. Inter (3-5-2): Yann Sommer; Matteo Darmian, Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi; Federico Dimarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Calhanoglu, Nicolo Barella, Denzel Dumfries; Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez. Juventus vs Inter Prediction It’s more than just bragging rights at stake here. A win would fire Juventus to the top of the tree, while Inter could go five points clear at the summit should they defy their perennial struggles in Turin. On that basis, it’s only fair to assume a keenly-contested, low-scoring encounter is in store. Prediction: Draw Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-vs-inter-serie-a-preview-potential-lineups-prediction/