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Kenan Yildiz shines in Champions League debut, earns praise from Del Piero Young Juventus star Kenan Yildiz made a memorable Champions League debut, scoring a spectacular goal and earning high praise from club legend Alessandro Del Piero. The 19-year-old Turkish forward spoke after the match, expressing his excitement and satisfaction with the team’s performance. “I’m a bit nervous now,” Yildiz said with a laugh. “The goal? I slept very well last night. We played a great match, and I’m happy. Andrea made his run on the left and helped me with the goal.” ............ Alessandro Del Piero, who was watching the match, offered glowing praise for the young talent: “He’s very good with his first touch and at taking on opponents. He has a very precise and powerful shot, placing it where no one can reach. It was a spectacular goal in how he conceived it. Congratulations to him. He’s taken on the responsibility of wearing the number 10 shirt, and he needs to be supported and given time. He has quality and is showing what he should be displaying.” ............ Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/kenan-yildiz-shines-in-champions-league-debut-earns-praise-from-del-piero/

Player Ratings: Juventus 3-1 PSV Eindhoven – Nico Gonzalez and Yildiz steal the show Di Gregorio 6 – ............ Kalulu 6.5 – A strong start with a nice through ball down the right flank. Great cross-field pass a few minutes later. Solid defensively. Gatti 6.5 – ............ Bremer 6.5 – ............ (57′ Danilo 6) Cambiaso 6.5 – A pure inverted fullback. His movements towards the middle of the park helped Juventus build-up, especially in the opening stages. Locatelli 6.5 – ............ (57′ Thuram 6) McKennie 7 – He completed the Juventus midfield starting for the first time this season and scored after just 27 minutes. Helped the team defensively in the second half. (75′ Douglas Luiz 6) Nico Gonzalez 8.5 – The Argentinean inspired McKennie’s goal and found the net for the first time in a Bianconeri shirt in the second half. Try to catch him if you can. (69′ Weah 6) Koopmeiners 6.5 – Swapped positions with Yildiz at times. Started as an attacking midfielder. Sometimes, he moved on the left wing, and other times, he dropped into the middle of the park to start the attack. Yildiz 8.5 – The Turkish talent became the youngest Juventus goal scorer in the Champions League, beating his idol Alessandro Del Piero and scoring a goal that will make the ex-No.10 proud. Received a deserved standing ovation when he was subbed off. (69′ Fagioli 6) Vlahovic 6.5 – ............ Coach: Motta 7 – An excellent performance. Juventus were always in control, as their coach wanted, even if they conceded their first goal this season in the final second. PSV: Drommel 6; Ledezma 4.5, Flamingo 5, Boscagli 4.5, Dams 5 (77′ Junior 5.5); Til 5 (62′ Lang 5.5), Schouten 5, Veerman 5 (62′ Saibari 6); Bakayoko 6, L de Jong 4.5 (77′ Pepi 5.5), Tillman 5. Coach: Bosz 5 Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-v-psv-player-ratings-nico-yildiz/

Kenan Yildiz inspires Juventus to Champions League win over PSV Juventus earned a 3-1 win against PSV on their return to the competition, marking Thiago Motta’s first European game as a manager. Juventus started brightly, meeting fans’ expectations following a two-game goal drought. They were too much for their visitors to handle, with Kenan Yildiz looking dangerous from the start. The Turkish youngster eventually opened the scoring for the Bianconeri in his first Champions League start for the club. ............ One of Nico Gonzalez' runs set up Weston McKennie to add a second goal. At halftime, Juve had launched their Champions League campaign with a fantastic first half. Juventus’ dominance earned them another goal shortly after the break, as Gonzalez opened his account for the club. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/kenan-yildiz-inspires-juventus-to-champions-league-win-over-psv/

Yildiz beats Del Piero becoming youngest Champions League goal scorer for Juventus Kenan Yildiz not only emulated Alessandro Del Piero with a stunning Champions League curler against PSV Eindhoven but also became the youngest goal scorer in the competition for the Bianconeri, beating the former Italy international. Yildiz gave Juventus the lead in the first half of their opening 2024-25 Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven at the Allianz Stadium. Del Piero had scored his first Champions League goal in a similar fashion in 1995 in an away game at Borussia Dortmund, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the competition for the Serie A giants. However, Yildiz didn’t only emulate the club legend and his role model, but he also beat him, becoming the youngest player to score for Juventus in the Champions League. ............ Del Piero was 20 years and 308 days old when he scored that iconic goal in Dortmund, while Yildiz found the net at 19 years and 136 days. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/yildiz-youngest-juventus-scorer-champions/

Lo pagano bene per applaudire ......

Vlahovic non ne azzecca una

MCKENNIE 2-0

10 - KENAN YILDIZ

Bakayoko sta facendo vedere i sorci verdi a Cambiaso

Il PSV giocherá fra poco senza il portiere titolare argentino Benitez che é tornato a casa per la nascita di suo figlio. Giocherá il secondo portiere Drommel.

Late twist for PSV as main goalkeeper leaves Turin ahead of Juventus clash PSV Eindhoven will have to do without their goalkeeper Walter Benitez in tonight’s Champions League opener against Juventus. The 31-year-old arrived in Turin yesterday alongside the rest of the Dutch host. However, he had to leave Italy for personal reasons. According to a statement published by the official PSV website on Tuesday, Benitez returned home upon his son’s birth. Walter Benitez left the team’s hotel in Turin this morning. ............ While this is certainly a jubilant occasion for the Argentine, his coach Bosz has been left without his main custodian for tonight’s big showdown. The Dutch manager will have to resort to his backup goalkeeper Drommel. The latter is a 27-year-old goalkeeper who has been playing his trade at the club since making 2021. It remains to be seen if this unexpected twist will have a negative effect on the Dutch champions, and whether Dusan Vlahovic and company will gain a significant advantage. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/late-twist-for-psv-as-main-goalkeeper-leaves-turin-ahead-of-juventus-clash/

Thiago Motta & Nine Juventus players to make Champions League debuts Today is a special day for football fans around the globe, as the Champions League in its new format is finally upon us. In the curtain raiser, Juventus will host PSV Eindhoven at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. This encounter will mark the Old Lady’s much-anticipated return to Europe’s elite club competition following a forced year-long hiatus. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri are making their way back with a rather inexperienced squad, led by a managerial staff with no European background. ............ Nine players are still waiting to make their debut in the prestigious tournament. The list includes new signings Michele Di Gregorio, Juan Cabal Douglas Luiz and Vasilije Adzic. Moreover, Andrea Cambiaso is also looking forward to making his Champions League bow. Naturally, newly promoted youngsters Nicolo Savana, Jonas Rouhi and Samuel Mbangula never had the chance to feature in the tournament. The same goes for Kenan Yildiz who has been part of the senior squad since last season, but the club had been banished from all European competitions in the aftermath of the Plusvalenza and Prisma investigations. For his part, Thiago Motta won the competition as an Inter player back in 2010, but has yet to make his debut in the dugout. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-nine-juventus-players-to-make-champions-league-list-revealed/

Champions League Preview: Juventus vs PSV – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Almost two years removed from their last appearance in the competition, Juventus will be making their much-anticipated return to the Champions League on Tuesday when they host PSV Eindhoven at the Allianz Stadium in the curtain raiser of the competition in its new format. This will also be a special occasion for Thiago Motta who will be making his bow in Europe’s elite club competition. The Bianconeri were guided to the tournament by their former coach Massimilano Allegri, but the Italo-Brazilian certainly earned his dues by leading Bologna towards a historic qualification before parting ways with the Emilians at the end of last season. ............ Match Preview Juventus The Bianconeri started their campaign on a bright note, shrugging aside Como and Verona by three unanswered goals. However, they lost some of their steam by settling for two goalless draws against Roma and Empoli in their last two outings. These less-than-inspiring displays suggest that the players still have a long way to go to master the Motta tactics, while the manager is still experimenting with his squad. He’s been seemingly torn between deploying big-money signings like Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz, and giving the opportunities for those he deems in better physical condition. But while the Serie A schedule can be forgiving, the same cannot be said about the Champions League, as each of the eight group-stage fixtures will make a large difference in the table. Hence, the Old Lady cannot afford to start on the wrong foot, especially with more complicated fixtures around the corner. PSV The reigning Dutch champions have been a real rampage since the start of the season. They have won each of their first five fixtures in the Eredivisie with a terrifying aggregate score of 20-3. ............ Team News Motta almost has a full squad to choose from following the return of Timothy Weah and Khephren Thuram, but Francisco Conceicao will remain on the sidelines for a few more weeks, while Arkadiusz Milik’s absence leaves Dusan Vlahovic without a natural understudy. On the other hand, the Dutch champions will have to do without former Napoli winger Hirving Lozano who’s dealing with a muscular problem, as well as former Roma right-back Rick Karsdorp while Armando Obispo and Sergino Dest remain doubtful. Juventus vs PSV Potential Line-ups Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Gonzalez, Yildiz, McKennie; Vlahovic PSV (4-3-3): Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Til, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Tillman Juventus vs PSV Prediction At this point, it feels as if Motta is more concerned about keeping his unbeaten streak intact rather than going full throttle to earn a positive result. Therefore, Juventus might end up sharing the spoils once more. Prediction: Draw Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/preview-juventus-vs-psv-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven: Preview and Prediction Italian giants Juventus are making a comeback to the UEFA Champions League after a one-year absence from the competition. They will look to get started in the best possible way with all three points against PSV Eindhoven, who will be eyeing an upset on the first matchday. ............ Juventus Thiago Motta’s team received a major boost as Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah are both back in the mix. But, the Old Lady might be without the services of Francisco Conceicao, who is struggling with a calf injury. The home team will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, where Michele Di Gregorio will be in goal. Pierre Kalulu and Juan Cabal will be the full-backs, while Federico Gatti will feature in the heart of the defence alongside Gleison Bremer. In the centre of the park, Manuel Locatelli will pair up with Nicolò Fagioli. Not only will they look to shield the backline, but the duo will also look to ensure they have a strong base to attack from. Andrea Cambiaso and Kenan Yıldız will provide width to their attacks, while Teun Koopmeiners will feature as the number 10. He will be the chief creator behind star striker Dušan Vlahovic. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cabal; Locatelli, Fagioli; Cambiaso, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic PSV Eindhoven ............ Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Til, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Tillman Key Stats PSV Eindhoven have won each of their five league outings this season. Juventus have been unbeaten in the league but they have played out a draw in their last two outings. Two-time champions Juventus missed out on the UEFA Champions League last season after an 11-year-long run in the competition. PSV Eindhoven made it to the round of 16 last time out, and they will look to improve on it. The Old Lady are all set to make a record 24th appearance in the competition, three more than rivals AC Milan. Player to Watch Dusan Vlahovic The 24-year-old Serbian striker has had an impressive start to the new season as he has found the back of the net on two occasions in his first four outings. Vlahovic will look to carry on in a similar fashion when Juventus take on PSV in their first UEFA Champions League outing of the season. Prediction Juventus 2-0 PSV Eindhoven The Dutch club have had a phenomenal start to the new season as they have won each of their first five league games. But they might still struggle against the Italian giants. While Juventus have played out a draw in their last two league outings, they will still be confident about securing a positive result against PSV. The Hard Tackle predicts an easy 2-0 win for the home team. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/09/16/juventus-vs-psv-eindhoven-preview-and-prediction/

Hiddink previews Juventus-PSV clash: ‘Motta will play attacking football, not like Allegri, who used to put a London bus in front of the goal’ Ahead of the Juventus-PSV Champions League match, legendary Dutch coach Guus Hiddink shared his insights on the upcoming fixture. Hiddink, who led PSV to Champions League glory, offered his perspective on both teams’ current form and key players. “Juventus is called to erase the bad international image following the one-year disqualification from European competitions. They must show their face. The team will be highly motivated, as will their fans. The ownership has profoundly modified the corporate structure and technical staff: from management to the coach and players. It’s a break with the past.” ............ “I’m not a fortune teller, but I hypothesize that my compatriots might at most snatch a draw, although in football anything is possible. PSV plays a bit ‘naively’ in Europe, attacking yes, but with too much innocence, ingenuity.” ............ “Motta appeals to me; after all, he’s Brazilian, one who plays attacking football like us Dutch. Not like Allegri, who used to put a London bus in front of the goal, a double-decker bus I mean. Football is a spectacle, offensive, goals. It must bring joy to the fans.” Hiddink had high praise for Juventus’ new signing, Koopmeiners: “I am convinced that the transfer to a high-profile club like Juventus will allow him to make the final leap in quality and become a key element of the ‘Oranje’ National team. He is very strong physically, has technique and personality, sees the game. He can reach a very high level.” ............ Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/hiddink-previews-juventus-psv-clash-juventus-will-be-highly-motivated/

Motta to drop Koopmeiners for Juventus vs PSV – Replacement revealed Juventus coach Thiago Motta could decide to omit Teun Koopmeiners from the starting formation against PSV Eindhoven. The Bianconeri will begin their Champions League campaign by hosting the Dutch champions at the Allianz Stadium in Tuesday’s early kickoff. But following Saturday’s disappointing showing in Empoli, the Juventus coach could make some tweaks in the lineup, especially in the middle of the park. ............ Dusan Vlahvic remains the only option in attack, so he will maintain his role despite his poor weekend showing. However, there could be some changes in the supporting cast behind him. Koopmeiners won’t start against his compatriots in midweek. The club’s most expensive summer signing is still working on finding his best physical condition and forging chemistry with his new teammates. Therefore, the former Atalanta man will start on the bench, allowing Kenan Yildiz to play in a more central role behind Vlahovic. Koopmeiners will be replaced by the versatile Weston McKennie. In addition to Koopmeiners, Juve’s second most expensive summer signing, Douglas Luiz, will also be benched after failing to impress at the Castellani. The Brazilian will make way for fellow newcomer Khephren Thuram who will reportedly join Manuel Locatelli in the double pivot. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-to-drop-koopmeiners-for-juventus-vs-psv-replacement-revealed/

Juventus to scout young PSV striker in Champions League opener This evening, the Juventus directors in the stands will be keeping a close eye on PSV Eindhoven’s up-and-coming striker Ricardo Pepi. The 21-year-old has been developing his game under the guidance of Peter Bosz since joining the Dutch giants in 2023. ............ Cristiano Giuntoli and company will be scouting the USMNT star with an eye for a future transfer. The Bianconeri could even go hunting for a new striker as early as January. ............ Therefore, Juventus eventually kept Arkadiusz Milik as a backup for Dusan Vlahovic, but could decide to make some changes to their personnel upfront as soon as they get the chance. So it remains to be seen if Pepi will be among the considered profiles for the role. The El Paso native might be young but has already assembled significant experience at both club and international levels. He has already made 30 caps for the USMNT, bagging ten goals in the process. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-to-scout-young-psv-striker-in-champions-league-opener/

Guus Hiddink: «Sono arrivati tantissimi giocatori, alcuni in chiusura di mercato cioè solo un paio di settimane fa. Bisogna dare il giusto tempo all’allenatore per far quadrare tutti i meccanismi. Motta mi piace, del resto è un brasiliano, uno che gioca all’attacco come noi olandesi. Non come Allegri che metteva un pullman londinese davanti alla porta, un bus a due piani intendo dire. Il calcio è spettacolo, offensiva, gol. Deve dare allegria ai tifosi. E comunque Thiago costruisce squadre solide curando molto anche la fase difensiva. Nelle prime 4 giornate della Serie A la Juventus non ha subìto nessuna rete. Lui da giocatore era un bravo centrocampista, si notava subito la sua intelligenza in campo».

Italian press berates Di Bello for failing to send off Empoli striker following heabutt on Gatti Match official Marco Di Bello was criticized for his performance on Saturday evening, especially for his handling of the incident between Empoli striker Pietro Pellegri and Juventus defender Federico Gatti. ............ The Juventus captain pulled off several key interventions, including one that earned him a headbutt from Pellegri who momentarily lost his temper. But while the Bianconeri faithful expected nothing less than a straight red card, Di Bello sufficed with a yellow card. ............ The Italian press insists that Di Bello should have sent off Pellegri immediately. However, the VAR wasn’t able to intervene, because the incident wasn’t extremely violent. But as the source notes, had the match official given the Empoli man his marching orders, the VAR certainly wasn’t going to ask him to review the call. Juventus fans will remember how Arkadiusz Milik was sent off the last time they played Empoli, arguably for a lesser infringement. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/italian-press-berates-di-bello-for-failing-to-send-off-empoli-striker-following-heabutt-on-gatti/

“Thiago Motta should be given time” – Capello highlights what Juventus still lack Legendary Italian football manager Fabio Capello insists Thiago Motta needs time to implement his ideas on this new Juventus side. The expectations in Turin soared after two convincing 3-0 wins over Como and Hellas Verona, with many identifying the Old Lady as Inter’s main Scudetto rivals. However, the last two goalless draws suggest the new coach still has much work to do, especially following last night’s uninspiring display in Empoli. ............ Capello argues in Motta’s favor, urging fans and pundits to give him additional time before passing judgments. “Thiago Motta should be given more time to work,” wrote Capello in his editorial. “Juve is a team in the making, they have made many signings. There are many new faces and finding the right mix straight away is not easy.” ............ “However, to get a result you need more quality, more pressing, more speed. And all this was Juventus were missing against Empoli.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-should-be-given-time-capello-highlights-what-juventus-still-lack/

Tardelli slams Vlahovic: “He’s becoming a problem” Juventus and Italy legend Marco Tardelli had a few but unsavory words to say when commenting on Dusan Vlahovic and his latest showing. The Serbian managed to score a brace against Hellas Verona in the second round of the season, but his last two displays against Roma and Empoli were sub-par. ............ After the match, Tardelli offered a blunt analysis of the situation. The 1982 World Cup hero feels the striker has now become a nuisance for Thiago Motta’s side, noting how he’s failing to prove decisive. “Vlahovic is becoming a problem for Juventus,” said the 69-year-old during his appearance on Domenica Sportiva. “He is never decisive when needed,” he added. A large section of fans and pundits blamed former Juventus coach Max Allegri for failing to maximize the striker’s capabilities. So with a new manager in town along with new teammates, this could be a vital campaign for the Serbian, as he won’t have too many alibis to justify any shortcomings, especially since he’s the highest-paid player in Serie A. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-legend-slams-vlahovic-hes-becoming-a-problem/

Kalulu pleased with his display vs Empoli, praises fellow Juventus defender New Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu was satisfied with his own performance against Empoli, even though his team left much to be desired. The Bianconeri registered their second goalless draw in row, returning home with only a single point to show from their Tuscan venture. ............ Kalulu made his first start at Juventus as a right-back. While he didn’t have many forays, he looked solid at the back. ............ “What didn’t go right? Not scoring a goal,” said Kalulu in his post-match interview. “These things can happen, there were however many positive takeaways, so we continue to work hard. “When you are Juventus, you must always try to win. Now calmly, with the coach and the staff, we’ll analyze this match in detail.” “Gatti He did very well, especially with that last intervention. I’m also happy with my performance as a starter. “Now we think about the Champions League. PSV won’t be an easy opponent.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/kalulu-pleased-with-his-display-vs-empoli-praises-fellow-juventus-defender/