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Spalletti ponders Juventus tactical switch after defensive collapse and Bremer’s injury Several sources in Italy claim that Luciano Spalletti will switch to a three-man defence in the next Serie A match against Como, following Gleison Bremer’s injury and a poor defensive record that has seen the Bianconeri concede 13 goals in the last four games. ............ The Bianconeri host Cesc Fabregas’ side at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday, and they’ll be forced to cope without Bremer, who suffered a minor muscle injury against Galatasaray on Tuesday. Juventus have won just one of their last five games, losing three and drawing once. Federico Gatti already replaced Bremer against Galatasaray and is expected to feature in the Bianconeri XI against Como as well. Teun Koopmeiners and Lloyd Kelly will complete the Old Lady’s backline against Como. ............ The only other centre-forward in the team, Lois Openda, started on the bench against Galatasaray and Weston McKennie was used as a false nine. According to reports, Openda and McKennie both have a chance to start in attack against Como, even if Kenan Yildiz is also an option for Spalletti. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-juventus-tactical-switch-collapse/

Antonio Cabrini believes Spalletti can help Juventus get back to winning With Juventus now struggling to secure consistent victories, uncertainty has emerged regarding Luciano Spalletti’s long-term future at the club. For much of his tenure, the team appeared on course to compete strongly for major honours, including a push for the Italian Cup and a credible challenge for the league title. However, recent weeks have brought disappointment, with elimination from the Coppa Italia and the prospect of a Champions League exit looming. Spalletti became Juventus’ third permanent manager since last year, highlighting the instability that has affected the club’s technical leadership. There is a growing sense that continuity is required if Juventus are to rebuild effectively and return to sustained success. Nevertheless, in modern football, managerial security is often determined by results, and Spalletti’s position may now depend on performances in the remaining fixtures of the season. ............ Although the club hierarchy continues to place trust in Spalletti, the downturn in results could influence their long-term assessment. A decision on his contract may ultimately be shaped by whether the team can stabilise and demonstrate clear progress before the campaign concludes. Should Juventus opt for change, they would begin the search for a coach capable of delivering renewed competitiveness and restoring confidence. ............ Antonio Cabrini has voiced his support for the current manager. He said, “I really like Spalletti as a coach: he could be the right name to relaunch Juve. If there’s planning and continuity, yes, we can aim to start a significant cycle. But it takes time to build something solid.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/antonio-cabrini-believes-spalletti-can-help-juventus-get-back-to-winning/

Bournemouth defender Senesi sends positive signals as Juventus offer revealed Bournemouth defender Senesi is open to joining Juventus as a free agent next summer and has sent ‘positive signals’ to the Bianconeri in recent weeks. ............ The Argentine’s contract with Bournemouth runs out this coming June, and the 28-year-old tops Juventus’ defender shortlist for 2026-27. The report claims that Juventus will offer Senesi a salary between €4m and €5m per season until 2029 or even 2030. ............ Back in January, other Italian sources reported Juventus’ interest in Senesi, suggesting that the Bianconeri would make their move to sign him on a free transfer at the end of the season. According to the report, Juventus will also work on Pierre Kalulu’s contract extension and listen to offers for Federico Gatti. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/bournemouth-senesi-positive-signals-juventus/

Thierry Henry says Italian teams have problems after Champions League losses The three Italian sides involved in the first leg of the Champions League play-off round all suffered defeats, prompting Thierry Henry to question the current state of Italian football. Juventus were beaten by Galatasaray and Atalanta by Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, while Inter Milan were overcome by Bodo Glimt in Norway. Defending Serie A champions Napoli failed even to qualify for the play-off stage, adding to concerns about the strength of the league’s representatives in European competition. ............ Serie A is widely regarded as one of the top five leagues in world football, and Italian clubs have received praise in recent years. Inter Milan reached the Champions League final in 2023 and 2025, standing out in Europe under Simone Inzaghi. They currently sit at the top of the Serie A table, yet their defeat to Bodo Glimt has intensified scrutiny. ............ Henry expressed little surprise at the results. He said, “Are you surprised by these defeats? This is the current state of Italian football. Look at Bodo’s recent results, both home and away. Italian teams are having serious problems; are they so confident they can come back in the second leg? I wouldn’t take it for granted; it will be interesting to see how they try to come back in the second leg. When even the national team struggles to reach the World Cup three times, something is clear.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thierry-henry-says-italian-teams-have-problems-after-champions-league-losses/

Juventus fear €32m transfer blow as winger suffers new injury Juventus’ hopes of cashing in on Nico Gonzalez have been dealt a significant blow following the winger’s latest injury. The Bianconeri bought the Argentine from their arch-rivals Fiorentina in the summer of 2024, splashing circa €35 million to secure his services. ............ The former Stuttgart star began his Spanish experience on a positive note, cementing himself as a regular starter in Diego Simeone’s lineup. However, he’s been recently dealing with physical problems. The winger has sustained a new injury that will keep him on the sidelines for at least three weeks. Juventus now fear that the obligation to buy the clause might not be triggered. The agreement between the two clubs states that the Colchoneros would have to buy Gonzalez if he plays 45 minutes or more in at least 60% of the club’s LaLiga fixtures, which effectively equals 21 appearances. ............ At this stage, the Argentine international has made 18 appearances in Spain’s top flight, but only 13 have reached the required threshold of game time. Therefore, Gonzalez still has to play 45 minutes in at least eight other LaLiga fixtures. But with only 14 rounds left before the end of the season, and the player currently out with an injury, this prospect may have become a long shot. ............ In any case, Gonzalez remains tied to Juventus with a contract valid until June 2029. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-missing-out-nico-gonzalez-injury-atletico-madrid/

Juventus is interested in a move for Real Madrid star Juventus have been linked with a move for Antonio Rudiger, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Real Madrid are reportedly not planning to extend the German defender’s contract beyond the current campaign, meaning he could depart once his deal expires. Rudiger is widely regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation, and he is unlikely to be short of interest when he begins considering his next destination. Although Madrid continues to value his qualities, the club appear ready to move forward as part of a broader squad evolution. ............ Juventus are keen to strengthen their squad further and view experienced players as an important component of that process. While the Bianconeri are prepared to invest in key areas, they are also attentive to opportunities in the free agent market. Rudiger is among the players they would be eager to recruit if the opportunity arises. ............ However, Juventus may face stiff competition. Rudiger has also been linked with a potential move to Saudi Arabia, and if that interest materialises into concrete offers, it could complicate matters for the Bianconeri. Clubs in that market often possess greater financial resources, which may make it difficult for Juventus to compete in purely economic terms. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-is-interested-in-a-move-for-real-madrid-star/

Juventus identify Carnesecchi as desired Di Gregorio replacement, but Atalanta set hefty price Juventus are reportedly plotting a move for Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, but they’ve already been warned about the price tag. The Bianconeri have been tracking the 25-year-old for several years, particularly since his two-and-a-half-year loan spell at Cremonese. But in the end, the Italian shot-stopper returned to his parent club in 2023 and established himself as a regular starter under Gian Piero Gasperini. For their part, Juventus bought Michele Di Gregorio from Monza in the summer of 2024 to replace their longtime stalwart Wojciech Szczesny. ............ Many felt the 28-year-old should have done better against Lazio winger Gustav Isaksen, and his reaction to Andrea Cambiaso’s own-goal in the Derby d’Italia was too slow. On Tuesday, he shipped in five goals against Galatasaray, although he wasn’t the main culprit on most occasions. The Serie A giants are considering signing a new goalkeeper who can be an upgrade on the Inter youth product, with Carnesecchi at the top of the list. ............ The source reveals that Atalanta would only allow the Rimini native to leave for a considerable offer. Their asking price is said to be between €30 and €40 million. The Orobici would be willing to consider a swap deal, but only if it concerns the addition of a profile they truly appreciate. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-marco-carnesecchi-michele-di-gregorio/

Chiellini enquired about Galatasaray attacker who impressed him: “He never falls” Juventus Director of Football Strategy Giorgio Chiellini was reportedly blown away by Galatasaray forward Boris Yilmaz on Tuesday. The two clubs met in the first leg of the Champions League play-off round, and the contest ended in a shocking result. ............ “I watched Baris with admiration. He plays excellent physical play and tackles. You push him, you pull him, and he never falls,” the legendary defender reportedly said. “Just like Kenan Yıldız, he’s very strong. Players of this quality aren’t easy to find. He’s a player perfectly suited to the Italian league. “If the opportunity arises, we, as Juventus, should make an offer for him. At the end of the season, if the conditions are favourable, we will absolutely have to sit down with the Galatasaray management.” While it remains unclear if these were actual quotes on Chiellini’s part, the source insists that the latter went to request information about the player. ............ This season, the Turkiye international has thus contributed with eight goals and 12 assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. Yilmaz essentially plays as a left winger, but he can also feature in any other role in the final third, including a centre-forward. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-director-giorgio-chiellini-baris-yilmaz/

Spalletti changes attitude towards Juventus players after heavy defeat vs. Galatasaray Tuesday’s heavy defeat against Galatasaray led to a change in Luciano Spalletti’s attitude towards his Juventus players. Safe to say Juventus coach Spalletti is highly disappointed following a 5-2 away Champions League defeat against Galatasaray on Tuesday. ............ Spalletti appeared unusually shaken and uncommunicative when the team resumed training at Continassa the day after the match. The Italian tactician had praised his players in recent weeks, even after a 3-2 loss against Inter last weekend. However, since Tuesday, his mood and demeanour have shifted dramatically, prompting the coach to call on his players to reflect deeply and take full responsibility for their roles. Spalletti argued that it’s “useless to talk if actions don’t follow”, and, according to the report, the Tuscan tactician is considering a tactical switch in the upcoming games, with a possible return to a three-man defence. ............ The coach’s priority, however, remains rediscovering the team’s personality and strong spirit. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-change-attitude-juventus-players/

Preview: Juventus vs Como - prediction, team news, lineups One place apart in the Serie A standings, top-four contenders Juventus and Como will clash in Turin on Saturday afternoon. Fallen giants Juve lead their ambitious visitors by four points, but they are on the verge of an early European exit after a disastrous midweek trip to Turkey. Match preview With several Italian clubs struggling in Europe - Juventus among them - there will probably be just four Champions League places on offer this season, due to a declining UEFA coefficient. Juve made their life much tougher in two respects on Tuesday, as a 5-2 hammering by Galatasaray also leaves them with a mountain to climb in their Champions League knockout-phase playoff. The first leg in Istanbul was going well until half time, with Teun Koopmeiners bagging a brace to put the Bianconeri 2-1 up, but they crumbled under intense pressure during a one-sided second half. Substitute Juan Cabal capped a calamitous performance when he was sent off, and Napoli loanee Noa Lang helped himself to two goals as Gala sprinted towards the final whistle. That brought more disappointment for Juventus, who had previously gone five games unbeaten in Europe since Luciano Spalletti's November arrival, keeping three consecutive clean sheets. Just days earlier, they came away empty-handed from yet another classic Derby d’Italia, suffering a late 3-2 defeat to old foes Inter Milan at San Siro. Despite fighting back after going down to 10 men - with Pierre Kalulu being controversially dismissed - the Bianconeri were still beaten, denting their pursuit of a place in Serie A’s final top four. Still, sitting just one point below fourth-placed Roma - who they visit next week - Juve are undefeated on home turf this season, last losing a league game in Turin nearly 12 months ago. ............ Juventus Serie A form: W L W W D L Juventus form (all competitions): D W L D L L Como Serie A form: L W W D L D Como form (all competitions): W W D W L D Team News After limping out of Tuesday’s defeat with a thigh injury, Juve’s defensive rock Bremer could be sidelined; meanwhile, Kalulu must serve a ban, and his deputy Emil Holm is also unavailable. Changes will therefore be required at the back, while it remains to be seen if Spalletti's first-choice striker Jonathan David can overcome a groin problem: like fellow forwards Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik - both long-term absentees - he missed the trip to Turkey. Should David fail to recover, either utility man Weston McKennie or little-used Lois Openda would start as the Bianconeri’s lone frontman, supported by Kenan Yildiz. Yildiz and Como star Paz both feature in Serie A’s top five for attempted shots, but the latter must miss Saturday’s game due to suspension. ............ Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Gatti, Kelly, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, Cabal; Conceicao, Yildiz; McKennie Como possible starting lineup: Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Baturina, Rodriguez; Douvikas ............ We say: Juventus 2-2 Como Downcast by recent defeats - and missing several key men - Juventus may struggle to keep Como at bay, so a draw would be acceptable in the circumstances. Still unbeaten at home, Juve were initially solid under Spalletti, but they have just leaked 13 goals in four games; meanwhile, their visitors are starting to drop points. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/preview/juventus-vs-como-prediction-team-news-lineups_592290.html

Yildiz set for bench role in Juventus vs Como: Spalletti chooses a replacement Kenan Yildiz will reportedly be relegated to the bench when Juventus host Como at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon. When the two clubs met earlier in the season, this was described as a clash between two of the most exciting young stars in the Italian top flight, in reference to Yildiz and Nico Paz. The Spaniard certainly prevailed in the duel, scoring a goal and providing an assist as the Lariani went on to win 2-0 in front of their home supporters. Curiously, the return fixture in Turin could start with neither player on the pitch. Paz will be serving a one-match ban, while the Turkish star could start in the dugout. ............ Yildiz had an underwhelming outing in his home nation on Tuesday, failing to inspire a Juventus side that endured a shocking second-half collapse and ended up losing 2-5 to Galatasaray in the first leg of the Champions League playoff round. ............ With Yildiz getting a breather, Spalletti is expected to give Jeremie Boga his full Juventus debut. The Ivorian joined the Bianconeri on loan with an option to buy from OGC Nice earlier this month, and has been considered Yildiz’s designated understudy. The source believes that the 29-year-old has now regained his best condition after spending a couple of months on the sidelines. The winger was among a group of Nice players who were attacked by the club’s ultras, which prompted a period of inactivity. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/kenan-yildiz-juventus-como-jeremie-boga/

Two Juventus new signings destined to leave next summer Juventus will reportedly part ways with Lois Openda and Edon Zhegrova after a disappointing first season in Turin. The Bianconeri had a largely disappointing summer transfer window. Only four new players arrived at Continassa, and none of them has managed to produce the desired impact. ............ Juventus have already decided to part ways with Openda and Zhegrova at the end of the season. Both players signed for the club on last summer’s deadline day. The Belgian was a last-gasp alternative for Randal Kolo Muani. They swiftly turned to Openda, signing him on loan with an obligation to buy from RB Leipzig for €45 million. ............ The 26-year-old has only scored two goals since the start of the season. This midweek, he was the only striker in the squad that travelled to Istanbul to play Galatasaray in the first leg of the Champions League playoff round, and yet, Luciano Spalletti kept him on the bench, opting to play without a centre-forward. As for Zhegrova, he is considered a gem with elusive technical skills, but Juventus signed him while he was still recovering from a serious injury. The Kosovar has yet to return to his pre-injury levels. The former Lille winger is only being used as a second-half substitute, even when Francisco Conceicao has been unavailable. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/lois-openda-edon-zhegrova-leave-juventus-summer/

At least six Juventus players not part of Spalletti’s future plans At least six Juventus players are not part of Luciano Spalletti’s plans for next season, should the Tuscan tactician stay in Turin. Juventus coach Spalletti has already identified the players who won’t be part of his project in 2026-27 if he remains at the club beyond the summer. ............ Lois Openda has surely disappointed Spalletti in training, as the Belgian has played just 87 minutes across eight appearances in 2026. Dusan Vlahovic and Jonathan David were injured against Galatasaray on Tuesday, yet Spalletti picked Weston McKennie as a centre-forward, rather than Openda. Juan Cabal had a terrible impact in Istanbul the other night, and according to giornalaccio rosa, the Colombia international is struggling to adapt to Spalletti’s style of play, especially when it comes to building up from the back. ............ Federico Gatti also struggled in Istanbul after being introduced from the bench, and will serve as a backup again next season if he stays in Turin. Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio has naturally attracted criticism as Juventus conceded 13 goals in their last four matches, while Vasilije Adzic and Edon Zhegrova have received reduced playing time in recent weeks. All these players are not expected to be part of Spalletti’s future plans if the Tuscan tactician remains in Turin next season. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/at-least-6-players-juventus-no-spalletti-plans/

Tacchinardi argues Allegri would avoided big defeat to Galatasaray Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi believes the team would have escaped with a better result against Galatasaray if they had Max Allegri in charge. The Bianconeri suffered an agonising defeat in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. In the first half, they turned the result upside-down thanks to Teun Koopmeiners’ brace. However, they fell apart after the break, partially due to Gleison Bremer’s injury. ............ Since his arrival in Turin in early November, Luciano Spalletti has been widely praised for the noticeable improvement in terms of results and performances. However, Tacchinardi argues that a pragmatic, defensive-minded manager like Allegri would have been able to mitigate the damage once his team was reduced to 10 men. “In the second half, you had to park the bus and clear the ball out of your area,” said the 50-year-old in his interview. “Instead, you end up conceding five… With Allegri, it would’ve finished 3–2.” ............ “In Milan, Juve played, ran, actually played football. I’m convinced no one slept after that match. The next day was the worst, because you had to travel immediately to Turkiye. This team has 11 players who can help you — the others can’t.” Finally, the former Juventus star is hoping that Koopmeiners’ brace proves to be the beginning of a more prosperous chapter. “Credit to Koopmeiners, I hope it’s a rebirth. He scored twice yesterday, and the second was a beauty. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tacchinardi-argues-former-juventus-manager-would-avoided-big-defeat-to-galatasaray/

Latest updates on Bremer & Jonathan David’s conditions Juventus have received some positive news on the injury front, as Gleison Bremer and Jonathan David should soon return to the fold. The Canadian striker has been struggling with a groin issue, so the technical staff decided to leave him in Turin while Luciano Spalletti’s main host travelled to Istanbul. As for the Brazilian defender, he was in the starting lineup against Galatasaray, but felt some discomfort in his flexor, prompting the manager to replace him in the 34th minute, bringing in Federico Gatti. ............ The Bianconeri now have a mountain to climb as they must cut a three-goal gap in the second leg if they want to extend their Champions League campaign. But the good news is that Spalletti might be able to rely on his two regular starters when they host Galatasaray in Turin next Wednesday. ............ The 28-year-old’s condition will be assessed on a daily basis in the coming days. It remains to be seen if he’ll be included in the squad that will host Como this Saturday. However, the pink newspaper insists that Juventus tend to adopt a cautious approach when it comes to Bremer, due to his agonising injury record over the past 16 months. Regarding David, the source reassures that the pain has significantly eased over the past few days, so he’s expected to be available soon enough. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/latest-updates-on-bremer-jonathan-david-conditions/

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Torino, sabato 21 febbraio 2026 ore 15:00 Serie A - 7^ di ritorno JUVENTUS - COMO Confronti ufficiali Campionato di Serie A 34 Giocate 29 17 Vittorie Juventus 15 12 Pareggi 10 5 Vittorie Como 4 54 Gol Juventus 41 25 Gol Como 22 Campionato di Serie A: precedenti in casa contro Como Giocate 14 Vittorie Juventus 7 (l'ultima il 19.08.2024, 3-0) Pareggi 6 (l'ultimo il 06.10.2002, 1-1) Vittorie Como 1 (l'ultima il 01.04.1951, 0-3) Gol Juventus 18 (media a gara 1,29) Gol Como 9 (media a gara 0,64) Ultimi confronti diretti (tutte le competizioni) Data Competizione Partita Ris. 13.09.1987 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 1-0 V 24.01.1988 Campionato Serie A Como-Juventus 1-1 P 21.09.1988 Coppa Italia Juventus-Como 0-0 P 09.10.1988 Campionato Serie A Como-Juventus 0-3 V 19.02.1989 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 0-0 P 06.10.2002 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 1-1 P 22.02.2003 Campionato Serie A Como-Juventus 1-3 V 19.08.2024 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 3-0 V 07.02.2025 Campionato Serie A Como-Juventus 1-2 V 19.10.2025 Campionato Serie A Como-Juventus 2-0 S Giocate: 10 Vittorie: 5 Pareggi: 4 Sconfitte: 1 Gol fatti: 14 Gol subiti: 6 Le ultime partite in casa contro Como (tutte le competizioni) Data Competizione Partita Ris. 27.09.1981 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 3-1 V 20.01.1985 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 2-0 V 12.01.1986 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 0-0 P 12.02.1986 Coppa Italia Juventus-Como 1-1 P 22.03.1987 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 1-0 V 13.09.1987 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 1-0 V 21.09.1988 Coppa Italia Juventus-Como 0-0 P 19.02.1989 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 0-0 P 06.10.2002 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 1-1 P 19.08.2024 Campionato Serie A Juventus-Como 3-0 V Giocate: 10 Vittorie: 5 Pareggi: 5 Sconfitte: 0 Gol fatti: 12 Gol subiti: 3 FONTE

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Juventus breathe a sigh of relief after Bremer medical tests Juventus and centre-back Gleison Bremer can breathe a sigh of relief following his early withdrawal during Tuesday night’s 5-2 loss away against Galatasaray, as medical tests have confirmed that the Brazilian has not torn a muscle in his leg. ............ Bremer was forced off the pitch in the 37th minute of Juventus’s 5-2 Champions League play-off defeat against Galatasaray on Tuesday evening with the scores 2-1 in favour of the Bianconeri at the time. Many outlets in Italy suggest that it was not a coincidence that Juventus collapsed in the second half after their most trusted defender went off. ............ The club have since been able to rule out any serious tears or lesions, which means that Bremer is not expected to be sidelined for a significant period of time. Bremer will follow an individualised training programme over the next few days, but a spot in the squad to face Como in Serie A on Saturday evening has not been ruled out. A more likely scenario, however, is that Bremer is rested for the Como match and marks his return in the second leg against Galatasaray on Wednesday. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-relief-for-bremer-after-galatasaray/

Le Pagelle: Juventus vs. Galatasaray Things were looking good for Juventus at halftime of the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round against Galatasaray. They’d responded to falling behind in less than 90 seconds, and had come all the way back to take a 2-1 lead into the locker rooms. The less said about what happened when they emerged from those locker rooms, the better. After a complete meltdown, Juve go into the second leg down 5-2. I wouldn’t quite say they need a miracle to come back in this tie, but needing a three-goal win to merely send the tie to extra time is certainly a mountain to climb. ............ MICHELE DI GREGORIO - 5. Didn’t have the usual command of his box, and his touch on Galatasaray’s equalizer was pretty weak. Sacha Boey’s goal to finish things off might’ve also been something he should’ve stopped. Certainly not his best today. PIERRE KALULU - 6. ............ BREMER - 6. Played well and kept old foe Victor Osimhen on the periphery for most of his time on the pitch. He took a huge risk by staying on the field after he felt that hamstring go, and it’s a huge relief that he reportedly won’t miss much time. As we’ve seen the last year and a half, without him this defense loses quality by an order of magnitude. LLOYD KELLY - 5. ............ ANDREA CAMBIASO - 5.5. ............ KHÉPHREN THURAM - 4. Made a single key pass but barely completed 70 percent of his overall attempts, and his brain fart of a pass back into his own box led to this match getting out of hand. A game he’d like to forget. MANUEL LOCATELLI - 5. ............ TEUN KOOPMEINERS - 6.5. After not contributing to a goal all year, he pulls out two at a time when the team really needed them. His second one in particular is the kind of hit that Juve expected a lot of when they paid for him. If this starts pointing him upwards, it would be a huge boon. FRANCISCO CONCEIÇÃO - 5. ............ WESTON McKENNIE - 6. Didn’t play as a pure striker, especially after the red, but in the first half he was effective at pulling an overeager Davinson Sánchez out of position to create lanes for runners. His one-two pass with Koopmeiners for Juve’s second goal was beautiful. He even ended up leading the team in blocks once they were pressed back. KENAN YILDIZ - 5.5. Looked tired and a little bit gimpy, grabbing at his ankle and knee a lot after an early tackle. Had one nice-looking shot that was deflected behind, and did come up with four dribbles and three key passes, but his oomph was missing. SUBS FEDERICO GATTI - 4.5. ............ JUAN CABAL - 2. I started doing these ratings full-time in the 2017-18 season, and I had never given anything below a 3 until now—and that included the game where instead of talking about how bad Leonardo Bonucci had been I just added a GIF of a dumpster on fire. This was an absolute farce of a performance. He fared even worse than Cambiaso did against Yilmaz, with his mistakes directly leading to two of the four goals Galatasaray scored in the second half. Got two yellows in an eight-minute span after being sent on to protect Cambiaso from the same fate. FILIP KOSTIC - 5.5. ............ FABIO MIRETTI - NR. ............ LOÏS OPENDA - NR. ............ MANAGER ANALYSIS It looked as though Luciano Spalletti had really thought this through after losing Jonathan David to injury in the lead-up to this game. McKennie looked as good as any false nine could have in the first half, and the team deserved their lead at the break. Everything went wrong in the second half. I’ve praised what Spalletti has done from the mental side of things for this team for weeks, but whether it was the pressure of the moment, the pressure of the crowd—which was absolutely seething—or the pressure on the field as Galatasaray ramped up the pressure in the second half, they collapsed. Even in the first half we saw some mental errors, like Yildiz’s turnover that led to the first goal. Hopefully this will be a learning experience for some of the younger players, but, as Spalletti said postgame, they’re in an arena where they have to play spot-on to get things done, and the second half was anything but. Spalletti isn’t immune to criticism either. When the game was still on Gala were showing some holes that Juve might’ve been able to shoot a counterattack through—the kind of game that Openda’s skill set is made for. But by the time he actually put the Belgian on, the horses weren’t just out of the barn, they were in another farm the next county over. It was clear that the game had been shifting to the hosts even before Cabal was sent off, and it felt like there needed to be a shift earlier than there was. Perhaps Spalletti was gun-shy because he only had two sub windows left after Bremer had had to give way in the first half. Regardless, this was one of those games we’ve seen on occasion where Spalletti simply doesn’t read it well, or if he has he hasn’t acted properly. He’s going to have some shifting to do with both Cambiaso and Cabal out for the second leg (and Cabal would’ve been suspended anyway because the first card put him over the suspension threshold). He’ll need to hope he gets some players back—especially Bremer—in order to pull off something special and get back into this tie. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/36617/le-pagelle-juventus-galatasaray-player-ratings-manager-analysis-2026-uefa-champions-league-playoff-first-leg-final-score-result-vs-galatasaray

Del Piero says Galatasaray player scared Juventus Alessandro Del Piero believes Victor Osimhen caused significant problems for Juventus during Galatasaray’s emphatic 5-2 victory in the Champions League. The Nigerian forward, formerly of Napoli, has emerged as a leading figure for Galatasaray and continues to deliver impressive performances on European nights. Osimhen’s pace and relentless pressing unsettled the Bianconeri defence throughout the match. His movement and physical presence forced repeated errors, placing Juventus under constant pressure. The Bianconeri attempted to recover and limit the damage to make the return leg in Turin more manageable. However, their efforts proved insufficient. ............ Del Piero, reflecting on the encounter, singled out the Nigerian striker as the decisive figure in the contest. His assessment focused not only on Osimhen’s technical ability, but also on the psychological impact he had on the opposition defence. ............ Del Piero said: “Juve are struggling to find players today. Beyond Osimhen, who’s better than David, or Icardi, who’s better than Openda, beyond these beliefs, there’s the result on the pitch. Osimhen scares you, his presence scares you, he’s ruthless in front of goal, he has quality.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/del-piero-says-galatasaray-player-scared-juventus/

Spalletti reveals what Juventus must do when Galatasaray comes to Turin Luciano Spalletti faces a significant challenge as he prepares his Juventus side for the second leg of their Champions League playoff against Galatasaray next week. The Bianconeri trail 5-2 on aggregate, leaving them with a formidable task in Turin. To force extra time, they must win by three clear goals, a scenario that demands a near-flawless performance. Juventus will reflect on a first leg in which they were expected to produce far more. Supporters are now questioning whether the team possesses the resilience required to overturn such a deficit. At halftime in Istanbul, the contest appeared balanced, yet the momentum shifted dramatically. The Italian side ultimately collapsed in what is widely regarded as one of the noisiest stadium environments in European football. ............ Before attention turns fully to the decisive encounter, Juventus must navigate its next domestic commitment. Nevertheless, the manager is acutely aware that improvements are essential if they are to revive their European hopes. Defensive concentration, tactical discipline, and composure will be critical. ............ The Juventus manager outlined the approach required for the return leg. He said: “Only one way, by coming back. We have to be careful; they have counterattacking players and fast players up front. We need to keep them tactically balanced.” His comments highlight the delicate balance Juventus must strike. While chasing goals, they cannot afford to expose themselves to Galatasaray’s pace on the counterattack. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-reveals-what-juventus-must-do-when-galatasaray-comes-to-turin/

Former Juventus midfielder Mauro: ‘Cambiaso & Cabal are not the problem…’ Former Juventus midfielder Massimo Mauro has claimed that whilst there is nothing special about struggling left-backs Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal, there is a deeper rooted problem at the club in that they are missing the “five or six players who control the game, the ones they’ve always had.” Mauro said “Cambiaso isn’t a leader, he’s just a normal person.” However, he added that “neither he nor [Juan] Cabal are Juventus’ problem – rather the lack of five or six players who control the game, the ones they’ve always had.” Mauro, on the whole, was not impressed by the players at Juventus’ disposal and claimed that “the coach [Luciano Spalletti] is the only one the club need to keep.” ............ Cabal had only come on for Cambiaso at half-time and it took him twenty minutes to pick up two yellow cards, putting a massive dent in the Bianconeri’s hopes of staying in the Champions League. ............ It would now take a miracle in Turin for Juventus to qualify for the next round but former players like Mauro remain unconvinced that the club have what it takes to pull it out of the bag. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/former-juventus-mauro-cambiaso-cabal/

Juventus matched a sixty-seven-year-old unwanted record against Galatasaray Juventus were beaten 5-2 by Galatasaray in the Champions League last night, a result that ranks among their heaviest defeats in European competition. The Bianconeri have long been regarded as one of the continent’s most established clubs, and Serie A is widely considered one of the top five leagues in Europe. ............ Galatasaray boasts several high-profile players, including Victor Osimhen, yet there had been an expectation that Juventus would at least secure a draw before returning to Turin. That scenario did not materialise. Instead, the Bianconeri suffered a comprehensive defeat that leaves them needing to win by three clear goals at home to force extra time. The manner of the loss has intensified scrutiny on Juventus. Conceding five goals in a single European fixture is a rare occurrence for a club of their pedigree. Defensive frailties were exposed, and the scale of the defeat has left supporters deeply frustrated. ............ This was the first time Juventus had conceded five goals in a European match since the 1958,1959 season, when they were beaten 7-0 by Wiener SC. The statistic underlines the historical significance of the setback. Such a result will linger in the memory of fans for years to come. While the tie is not yet mathematically beyond them, Juventus now face an enormous task in Turin. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-matched-a-sixty-seven-year-old-unwanted-record-against-galatasaray/