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Siamo comunque sempre alle solite. Contro squadre chiuse in difesa non riusciamo a trovare varchi.

Perfino quegli scarsoni del Pisa

Gli vogliamo far fare gol?

Si scalda Milik

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Openda mangione

Yildiz alla Del Piero ma non va

Quello che dicono i loro corregionali viola

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Il secondo lo faranno a noi?

Preview: Pisa vs Juventus Following the victory over Roma on Matchday 16, the Juventus Men's First Team are on the road to face Pisa on Matchday 17 of the Serie A season. The Tuscan side sit in the relegation zone heading into the match. Let’s get up to speed ahead of Saturday evening’s 20:45 CET kick-off. ............ Only against Cremonese (17) and Piacenza (16) have Juventus played more matches in the top flight without ever suffering a defeat than against Pisa (14, 10W, 4D). All of the last nine matches between these two teams in Serie A have seen both sides score, with 37 goals in total, an average of over four per match. The last Serie A match between these two teams in Pisa ended 1-5 on 13 January 1991: Pierluigi Casiraghi scored a hat-trick and Roberto Baggio scored twice (the last Juventus player to score away against Pisa in the top flight). Diego Simeone, the current coach of Atletico Madrid, scored for the Tuscan side in that match. After scoring only three goals in their first five away games against Pisa in Serie A, Juventus have scored nine goals in their last two; the Tuscan side have never scored more than one goal in these seven games. Pierre Kalulu is one of five outfield players to have played the most minutes in Serie A this season. He has played 1,440 minutes, and is joined in the top five by Pisa player Simone Canestrelli. Among the players who have played at least 270 minutes in Serie A this season, Manuel Locatelli is the one who touches the ball the most on average per 90 minutes (95); in addition, Locatelli is second only to Luka Modric (970) for successful passes (933). ............ Opposition Focus Pisa have failed to score in nine matches in this league season, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers (10) and Real Oviedo (13) performing worse in the five major European leagues currently underway. Pisa have scored just one goal at home in this league season, fewer than any other team in the five major European leagues and their respective second divisions in 2025/26. ............ Read more -> https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/preview-pisa-vs-juventus-26-12-25

Serie A: Pisa vs. Juventus – Probable line-ups Serie A action returns on Saturday and is headlined by Juventus’s away trip to Pisa, where Luciano Spalletti and his team will have an opportunity to lift themselves into the top four. Here is a look at how today’s teams could line up. Pisa drew 2-2 away against Cagliari last time out in Serie A, and pre-match reports suggest that Alberto Gilardino will stick with the same starting XI. ............ Juventus picked up a massively important 2-1 win over Roma last weekend, but lost goalscorer Francesco Conceicao in the process. He and Juan Cabal are expected to be unavailable against Pisa, along with Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Gatti and Daniele Rugani. ............ Weston McKennie had also been a doubt earlier this week, but has since returned to training and is expected to be part of the Bianconeri matchday squad. With no Rugani or Gatti in defence, Spalletti is likely to go with a back three of Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer and Teun Koopmeiners again. Sky Sport Italia suggests that it will be either McKennie or Fabio Miretti to start in the advanced midfield role alongside Kenan Yildiz in the absence of Conceicao. Lois Openda was on the scoresheet against Roma last time out, but Jonathan David is still in contention to keep hold of his starting spot. Kick-off is due at 19.45 GMT. ............ Pisa (3-5-2): Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bonfanti; Toure, Piccinini, Aebischer, Hojholt, Angori; Meister, Tramoni. Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; McKennie, Yildiz; David. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-pisa-vs-juventus-probable-line-ups/

Round 17: Pisa vs. Juventus match preview Just like that, we’re down to the final 90 minutes of Juventus football for the 2025 calendar year. It’s been quite the eventful year — which is not news to anybody who has even casually followed the happenings surrounding this squad, who has coached it and who has been there to try and assemble a winning roster. But as 2025 comes to a close, there’s something that might be a different kind of feeling starting to grow at Continassa. ............ As Juventus get set to head to Pisa for the final fixture of 2025, Luciano Spalletti and Co. have built what feels a decent amount of positive momentum after big wins over Bologna and then Roma. Those are two wins against teams in front of them in the Serie A standings that have gotten Juve right back into the mix in the race for the top four. With last Saturday’s win over Roma, Juventus are now all of one point behind the team they beat in their final home fixture of 2025. And if things fall in the right kind of way this coming weekend, then Juventus could very well finish the calendar year in 2025 as a much more favorable schedule arrives before some huge fixtures both domestically and in Europe toward the end of January. But to get the chance to say that, Juve need to take care of business against a Pisa side that has just one win to their name this season. Then again, the last time we saw Juventus face a team like that was right after the final international break of 2025, and we all know how that turned out when Juventus faced Fiorentina at the Franchi. ............ But Pisa are far from that level, and if not for Fiorentina’s massive struggles this season they would be sitting at the bottom of the league table. It’s to the point where the speculation about just how much longer Alberto Gilardino — who took over for former Italian national team teammate Pippo Inzaghi after he got the club promoted and decided to head to Palermo — actually has on the job if this current run of form continues into the new year. They’ve got the worst goal differential in the league. They’ve got the third-worst attack in Serie A, scoring just 12 goals in their first 16 games of the season. In their last five games since their only win of the season, they’ve allowed eight goals and only picked up two points. (Ironically, one of those two draws came against Sassuolo). In short, this is the definition of a game in which Juventus just need to take care of business against a provincial side this weekend. Plus, with the way the schedule is this weekend, Juve will be the only one of the teams in the top five playing on Saturday, so they’ll be able to sit back Sunday and Monday and potentially see those four teams in front of them drop points and have things become even more crowded. Which is saying something considering the simple fact there’s only four points between Juventus in fifth and Inter Milan at the top of the table (and with a game in hand). Regardless of what the standings look like, this is Spalletti’s chance to truly continue to build off the recent results and performances and go into the new year feeling pretty good about where this team is at. The win over Roma was the kind of result in which it left Spalletti saying the following afterward: “Winning while learning something new is a double leap in knowledge. It’s victories that give you confidence and teach you something.” The confidence of this team certainly does appear to be growing — especially when you can imagine where it was at when Spalletti first showed up in late-October. Now it’s all about taking it into 2026. A win over Pisa — and maybe even one by a few goals! — will certainly be able to carry things over into the new year and continue this push for a spot in the top four. TEAM NEWS Spalletti did not hold a pre-match press conference on Friday so it’s still somewhat unsure where some players are at in terms of their availability for the trip to Pisa. That said, we do know this when it comes to Friday training at Continassa: Weston McKennie will be available after his visit to J Medical coming out of the win over Roma. The same is maybe not so set in stone when it comes to Francisco Conceição and Juan Cabal, with both players training separately ahead of departure to Tuscany. Teun Koopmeiners will return to the squad after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation during Juventus’ win over Roma this past weekend. That’s an important note because Daniele Rugani — who came on for the final half-hour of Juve’s win over Roma — will be out for at least a month due to a muscle injury in his right leg. Rugani’s agent has subsequently said that the Italian center back played through the pain in the final minutes against Roma. ............ JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH As I logged on this morning to finish up this piece, I noticed that the predicted lineups were not expecting the player I wanted to go with here to actually be in the starting lineup against Pisa. So, because of that, we’re going purely off predicted lineup vibes, and that means the Plan B pick gets moved up a position. ............ Yes, the predicted lineups don’t have Loïs Openda in the starting lineup. Instead, it could very well end up being Jonathan David up front against a team in which Juventus are much likely to have a ton of possession against, which could very well render some of the speed that Openda brings to the table rather limiting. But since we’ve talked plenty about David over the last month or so, then we’re going with the fellow member of CONCACAF. Yes, we’re talking Weston McKennie, a player who is playing quite well. The American midfielder-turned-wingback has been a strong performer of late under Spalletti, a manager who has clearly unlocked something in him that Igor Tudor wasn’t able to during the first couple of months of the season. ............ The thing about McKennie is that this has become the latest act in a story at Juventus that we’re all well aware of at this point. There’s no need to rehash it, but it’s important to note that he is essentially playing for his next contract right now. That is a big deal, and especially for a player who has found a manager who can get the best out of him again and is giving him some continuity after so many months of just being moved around the field from week to week. No matter how versatile he is, that has to help him at least find some sort of comfort level. And it’s clearly paying off. As we head into the final days of 2025, McKennie is very much playing his best ball of the season. In his last four appearances (all starts), McKennie has a goal and two assists, and that most recent assist could very well have been a goal if not for a very good Mile Svilar save. This is what McKennie can do at his best — and I feel safe in saying we’re starting to see his best again under Spalletti. ............ MATCH INFO When: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Where: Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. local time in Italy and across Europe, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 1:45 p.m. Central time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/34837/pisa-juventus-2025-serie-a-matchday-17-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

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Pisa SC vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Juventus arrive in Tuscany on Saturday evening with momentum finally back on their side, looking to close the year on a high after months of uncertainty and internal recalibration. Once drifting dangerously between ambition and underachievement, the Bianconeri now sense an opportunity to turn recovery into real momentum as they face a Pisa side battling for survival. What was once a turbulent campaign is slowly beginning to resemble a revival. Since the managerial change earlier in the season, Juventus have rediscovered rhythm and resilience, stringing together a run that suggests stability is returning to Turin. The early weeks under new leadership were uneven, but recent results point to a clear upward trend. Juventus have now won three consecutive matches across all competitions, including two statement victories in Serie A that have re-established their credentials among Italy’s elite. Back-to-back league wins over direct rivals have underlined their resurgence. Most recently, they followed up a gritty success in Bologna with a composed victory over Roma in Turin, a match in which they combined defensive discipline with clinical attacking play. Goals from Francisco Conceicao and Lois Openda sealed the win, with the latter finally opening his Serie A account in emphatic fashion. That victory marked their sixth win in seven matches across all competitions, a sharp contrast to the frustrating run of draws that had previously stalled their progress. The turnaround has also boosted their European campaign, where qualification for the knockout stages now appears increasingly likely. Juventus currently sit fifth in the league table, just four points behind leaders Inter Milan. While the Scudetto race remains crowded, the Bianconeri are once again close enough to apply pressure, especially if their momentum continues through the festive period. History offers little comfort to Pisa ahead of this encounter. The Tuscan side have never beaten Juventus in top-flight competition, failing to do so in 14 previous meetings. Their last home clash against the Turin giants dates back more than three decades, when Roberto Baggio and Pierluigi Casiraghi inspired a dominant 5-1 Juventus victory. ............ Team News & Tactics Pisa SC ............ Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bonfanti; Toure, Vural, Piccinini, Aebischer, Angori; Tramoni, Meister Juventus Juventus travel to Pisa with growing confidence, buoyed by a recent upturn in results and increasing tactical clarity under their new leadership. Unlike their hosts, the Bianconeri are not dealing with significant international absences, but they do remain without a couple of key squad members due to injury. Recent weeks have seen Juventus grow more compact and assertive, particularly in central areas, with the midfield unit offering greater protection to the back line. That structural improvement has allowed the attacking players greater freedom, leading to a notable increase in chance creation and goal output. Juventus are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 system, a shape that has brought balance between defensive security and attacking fluidity. Michele Di Gregorio is set to start in goal, providing calm distribution and reliability between the posts. The back three should consist of Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, and Lloyd Kelly. Bremer anchors the defence centrally, using his physical presence and aerial dominance, while Kalulu and Kelly provide mobility and cover on either side, allowing Juventus to defend wide spaces effectively. Across midfield, Weston McKennie is expected to operate on the right flank, offering energy, pressing, and late runs into the box, while Andrea Cambiaso fills the left-sided role, tasked with providing width and support in advanced areas. In the central midfield pairing, Manuel Locatelli will dictate tempo from deep, supported by Khephren Thuram, whose ball-carrying ability and physical presence help drive Juventus forward through transitions. Ahead of them, Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz are likely to operate as the two attacking midfielders, drifting between the lines and linking play with the lone striker. Their movement is key to unsettling defensive blocks and creating overloads in central areas. Leading the line, Openda is expected to spearhead the attack. His pace, pressing intensity, and willingness to run in behind give Juventus a constant threat, particularly on the counter-attack. Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Openda Key Stats Juventus are unbeaten in their last 14 top-flight meetings with Pisa, winning 10 of those encounters and drawing the remaining four, underlining a historically dominant head-to-head record. Pisa have scored just one home goal since returning to Serie A, highlighting their struggles at the Arena Garibaldi despite competitive performances. Juventus have won six of their last seven matches across all competitions, collecting more victories in that stretch than they managed across the previous 16 fixtures combined. The Bianconeri have conceded fewer than one goal per game over their last eight matches. Pisa have taken just one point from their last four league fixtures, while Juventus have collected 18 points from the same period. Player to Watch Jonathan David Although not always the headline name, Jonathan David remains one of the most intelligent and efficient forwards in European football, and his presence could prove decisive in this encounter. The Canadian international thrives on movement rather than physical dominance, constantly finding pockets of space between defensive lines and punishing even the slightest lapse in concentration. David’s greatest strength lies in his timing. He excels at arriving late into dangerous areas, often ghosting between centre-backs or drifting into channels where defenders lose track of him. This makes him particularly dangerous against teams that defend deep but lose structure during transitions, a scenario that Pisa have struggled with throughout the season. What also elevates David’s threat is his ability to contribute beyond goals. He links play intelligently, presses from the front with discipline, and creates space for teammates through unselfish movement. Against a Pisa backline that has shown vulnerability when pulled out of shape, his mobility and sharp decision-making could be decisive. ............ Prediction Pisa SC 0-2 Juventus Juventus arrive with momentum, structure, and far greater clarity in their play, while Pisa continue to struggle for consistency and goals, particularly at home. The contrast in squad depth, tactical discipline, and confidence is difficult to ignore, especially given Juventus’ recent defensive solidity and growing efficiency in front of goal. Pisa may show early resistance and energy, but sustaining that intensity over 90 minutes against a side as composed as Juventus will be a significant challenge. Once the visitors settle into their rhythm, their superior movement and control in midfield should begin to tell. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/12/26/pisa-sc-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Jonathan David needs as much time as Juventus has given Dusan Vlahovic Jonathan David is already being labelled a Juventus flop, with some reports suggesting that the club could consider selling him as early as January. Such claims underline how quickly the narrative around the forward has shifted since his arrival, despite the relatively short time he has spent in Turin. ............ There have also been reports of an incident in which teammates did not invite David out for dinner, a detail that has further fuelled speculation that his time at Juventus may be shorter than initially expected. Juventus signed him as one of the finest strikers in France, and he arrived with the expectation that he would provide goals and immediately strengthen the attack. However, that impact has not yet materialised, leading to increasing scrutiny from fans and commentators. The club soon realised that David would require time to adapt to the demands of Serie A. As a result, he found himself spending more time on the bench, while Juventus once again relied heavily on Dusan Vlahovic. This situation was not what the club had envisioned, particularly as Vlahovic was widely expected to leave in the summer, with David seen as a potential replacement. Juventus are now reportedly relieved that Vlahovic did not attract a suitable suitor, given David’s slow start. ............ Despite the criticism, it is far too early to give up on David. It is disappointing that some supporters appear to have forgotten how long it took Vlahovic himself to prove that he could be relied upon. Even now, Vlahovic has not consistently reached the same heights he achieved at Fiorentina, which originally persuaded Juventus to sign him. Nevertheless, the club showed patience and never abandoned him during difficult periods. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/jonathan-david-needs-as-much-time-as-juventus-has-given-dusan-vlahovic/

The second half of the season will define Juventus campaign more than any other time Juventus have picked up good form in recent weeks, with the players appearing to fully buy into what Luciano Spalletti has been communicating since his arrival. The improvement has been noticeable, particularly given the difficult circumstances surrounding his appointment. Spalletti joined the club after the season was already underway and without the benefit of a full pre-season to properly assess his squad or implement his ideas in detail. Despite those limitations, he has managed to maximise the time available on the training ground and has quickly established a clearer structure and identity. ............ Juventus already possess some of the finest players in Italy, and Spalletti’s influence is helping them perform closer to their true level. As he continues to understand their strengths and limitations, there is an expectation that he will extract even more value from the group. This growing familiarity between coach and players suggests that the team’s upward trajectory is sustainable rather than temporary. With that in mind, it is reasonable to predict a strong second half of the season for Juventus. Importantly, this improvement does not necessarily depend on new signings in the January transfer window. ............ Spalletti is demonstrating that he understands how to keep players focused and motivated over long periods. His experience at the highest level is evident in how Juventus have responded to setbacks and maintained intensity across recent matches. That ability to manage momentum will be critical as the season progresses and pressure increases. If the manager continues to meet expectations and the current trend holds, Juventus should remain competitive until the end of the campaign. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-second-half-of-the-season-will-define-juventus-campaign-more-than-any-other-time/

What can Juventus still achieve this season? Juventus started this season with a chance to win three trophies, as they were competing in the Champions League, Serie A and the Coppa Italia. As one of the world’s largest clubs, the Bianconeri are expected to strive for success in every competition they enter, and this ambition shapes the mindset of both the players and their supporters. This expectation explains why the fan base is often confident that trophies are achievable whenever Juventus are involved in a major challenge. That optimism, however, began to fade as the campaign progressed. As the season started to unravel under Igor Tudor, it became increasingly unlikely that Juventus would secure any silverware before the end of the term. ............ When Luciano Spalletti was appointed as manager, the immediate objective appeared to be far more modest. The men in black and white were primarily focused on securing a place among the leading teams in the league rather than mounting serious trophy challenges. At that stage, stability and recovery were seen as more important than ambition. However, that outlook has since evolved. Juventus possess some of the finest players in their squad, and Spalletti has helped restore belief within the group. His influence has encouraged the players to think beyond recent disappointments and consider the possibility of achieving more than they have managed in the last few seasons. ............ Juventus have won only the Coppa Italia since the 2021/2022 season, a record that reflects a period of relative underachievement for a club of their stature. This context makes the current campaign particularly important, as questions remain about what they can realistically win this term. If Juventus maintain their current form, there is a sense that they could challenge for the league title. However, one outcome appears far more certain. The Coppa Italia represents a genuine opportunity for success, especially given the seriousness with which Spalletti is approaching the competition. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-can-juventus-still-achieve-this-season/

Spalletti must have a say in any new signings Juventus make Juventus appear to have imposed players on their last two managers, with Igor Tudor reportedly having almost no say in the players they signed. This approach highlighted a wider structural issue at the club, where recruitment decisions seemed disconnected from the needs and preferences of the head coach. Tudor was not afforded the same level of authority or respect as Luciano Spalletti, largely because he was viewed internally as a temporary appointment rather than a long-term solution. ............ The Bianconeri have worked hard to ensure their squad is in strong condition, and there is no doubt that the group contains quality. However, assembling a talented squad without fully considering the manager’s tactical needs does not make sense. Football teams succeed when recruitment aligns with a clear vision, and that vision is usually defined by the coach responsible for results. Without alignment, even good players can look out of place. Systems suffer, balance is lost, and responsibility becomes blurred. Juventus have experienced this in recent seasons, where mismatches between personnel and approach have contributed to inconsistency. ............ Now that the club has a highly experienced coach at the helm, there is a clear opportunity to correct course. Juventus must act on Spalletti’s requirements and prioritise signing players he genuinely wants to work with. He has already made effective use of the squad he inherited in Turin, which strongly suggests he would achieve even better results with players selected to suit his ideas. Juve have built a fine squad, and Damien Comolli holds sweeping powers over transfer decisions. Even so, there must be greater respect for the manager’s demands. Only the head coach truly understands which profiles are missing and which additions can elevate the team to the next level. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-must-have-a-say-in-any-new-signings-juventus-make/

How Spalletti stands out from Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor Igor Tudor replaced Thiago Motta in March, only for him to be replaced before the end of 2025. Juventus have now gone through three managers within the same calendar year, a situation that underlines the instability that has defined the club’s recent approach to leadership. Despite this turbulence, there is an expectation that the club will remain patient with Luciano Spalletti and allow him the time required to impose his methods. In modern football, managers are often judged solely on their most recent results, and Juventus are no exception. If wins do not arrive consistently, even the most respected coaches can find themselves under pressure. ............ As brutal as Juventus has been when it comes to hiring and firing managers, it has typically waited until situations became untenable before making decisive changes. Both Motta and Tudor were afforded time to reverse negative trends, and the club only acted once it became clear that results were unlikely to improve under their leadership. This pattern suggests that Juventus do not dismiss managers impulsively, but rather when confidence in recovery has clearly diminished. ............ In recent weeks, Juventus have performed well, and Spalletti has stood apart from his predecessors in one key area: experience. Under Motta or Tudor, a defeat often led to further dropped points, either through another loss or a draw. That inability to respond immediately proved costly. Spalletti, by contrast, knows how to manage setbacks. His experience allows him to steady the team and refocus quickly, ensuring that negative results do not spiral into prolonged downturns. This capacity to respond effectively has already made a noticeable difference. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-spalletti-stands-out-from-thiago-motta-and-igor-tudor/