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COPPA ITALIA FINAL PREVIEW | ATALANTA V JUVENTUS On Wednesday a new Coppa Italia champion will be crowned, and next season that team will wear the ‘Coccarda’ winner’s patch, as Serie A giants Juventus take on Atalanta. Inter won the trophy last year, defeating Fiorentina thanks to a Lautaro Martínez double in the final. This season they may have won the league, but Italy’s domestic final returns with two new competitors: Atalanta and Juventus. It’s fair to say that the form of both teams couldn’t be more different coming into this clash. Juventus are on a dismal run and have just three wins from 17 games in all competitions. Atalanta on the other hand have six wins from their last seven games, their only draw in that period coming away to Marseille of course; part of an aggregate victory that has sent them to a first ever European Cup final in Dublin this month. Atalanta beat Roma 2-1 at home on Sunday night, which gave them a firm grip on Champions League qualification, but it also confirmed that Juventus would play in Europe’s premier competition next season. Despite that, Juventus drew at home to relegated Salernitana on the same day. Their fanbase is fuming and their coach Massimiliano Allegri looks like he will be off in the summer. Thiago Motta of Bologna has been tipped to replace him, but Bologna will be in next season’s UCL too, so perhaps he would be mad to jump onto what seems like a sinking ship. Juventus are still Juventus though, and we are talking about a football match of 90 minutes. Atalanta have won the national trophy once before in 1963, but Juventus are record winners having won it 14 times, and five times in the last nine years. ............ Juventus defeated Atalanta in the 2021 Coppa Italia final too. 2-1 was the final score. Juventus were a better side back then, and the Atalanta team has almost completely changed too, but in a cup final with the nation watching, some clubs might always feel more comfortable than others. ............ If Atalanta are to unleash a historical giant killing on a team, who at the moment they certainly have the beating of, then perhaps there will never be a better opportunity than now. La Dea are dancing in dreamland as Juventus find themselves stuck in the mud. Atalanta will be wary of Juventus’ quality though, even if it has been dormant for a while. The Old lady will be more than aware of how good Atalanta have been this season themselves. The sides already drew twice against each other in the league, so don’t expect there to be much between them in this cup final. However Atalanta are too good to not create chances against this Juve team, enough to win the game, let’s see if they can take them. Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2024/coppa-italia-final-preview-atalanta-v-juventus/

Atalanta vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Atalanta and Juventus will meet in this season’s edition of the Coppa Italia final, with both sides eager to win silverware this season. Atalanta could yet have an historic end to their current season, with probably two trophies to show for their cause, the first of which will see them clash with Juventus. Gian Piero Gasperini has one foot in the Coppa Italia final and the other in the Europa League Final, as they take on Bayer Leverkusen in the latter. In the Coppa Italia showdown, Atalanta meet Juventus, and with a win, the manager can provide the squad with a boost of confidence ahead of the big European night that awaits them later in the month. La Dea also took a big step towards automatic Champions League qualification, with a stellar win over top-five rivals Roma at the weekend. It is an essential game against Juventus in the Coppa Italia final. Atalanta lost against the same opposition in this fixture three years ago. While they will want revenge, Gasperini will be more concerned about actually winning the tie, as Atalanta have lost in four separate finals since winning the trophy back in 1963. Juventus will have wanted to enter such a crucial game, which also happens to be their last chance to win a trophy this season in better form. The Bianconeri have struggled for relevance throughout 2024 and continued that trend when they only managed a draw with already-relegated Salernitana. The dropped points have cast doubt on their credentials to hold on to their third-place spot, with Bologna now overtaking them there. Fellow Coppa Italian finalists Atalanta are not too far away from catching them in fourth place, as Juvetus’s season threatens to end in absolute misery. ............ Team News & Tactics Atalanta Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman; De Ketelaere Juventus The availability of critical defenders Danilo and Alex Sandro boosted Massimiliano Allegri’s squad. However, only the former might start this game, with the other likely to sit on the bench. Federico Gatti and Gleison Bremer will start alongside Danilo in the Bianconeri’s back three. Juventus will also have Timothy Weah available after the wing-back served a one-game suspension in the weekend’s draw against Salernitana. The one significant change will be the selection of Mattia Perin for the goal, with Allegri having been consistent in choosing him in cup games this season, as Wojciech Szczesny will have to step aside for a bit. Other than that, Juventus do not have many problems and could even include young attacker Kenan Yildiz in their squad if he recovers from a shoulder problem. Allegri will name a familiar side, with Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic leading the line for Juventus against Atalanta in the final. Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa Key Stats Atalanta has lost four Coppa Italia Finals since winning the competition in 1963. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions. Juventus have only three victories in their last 17 games across all competitions. Juventus will lift the Coppa Italia for the 15 time should they overcome Atalanta. ............ Prediction Atalanta 2-1 Juventus Three wins in their last 17 games showcase how badly Juventus have fallen off their perch this season. This is a team that was firmly in the Serie A title chase at the start of the year. Massimiliano Allegri will now be in a desperate mood to win the Coppa Italia. But the Juventus manager must have hoped for another opponent than the in-form Atalanta. The Bergamo outfit have proven their worth on all fronts, and they will now want to use this momentum to get their hands on the Coppa Italia trophy. This is a chance Gian Piero Gasperini will want to take advantage of, as Atalanta have the form and confidence to down even a team like Juventus, something they might do. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/05/15/atalanta-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Allegri & Gasperini prepare for their 29th battle – Who has the upper hand? Max Allegri and Gian Piero Gasperini will be sitting in opposite dugouts for the 29th time when Juventus and Atalanta lock horns in the Coppa Italia final. The big showdown will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday night. Both managers will be hungry for silverware. Allegri has yet to lift a trophy since his return to Turin in 2021, while Gasperini is still seeking his first medal with La Dea. ............ Overall, the Bianconeri boss has the upper hand thanks to 12 victories over his colleague. Ten meetings ended in draws, while the Atalanta coach prevailed on six occasions. However, their most recent battles have been much more balanced. Since Allegri’s return to Juventus, each man has registered an away victory while four matches ended in draws. ............ Nevertheless, the Atalanta coach avenged himself by eliminating Allegri from the Coppa Italia in 2019 with a 3-0 victory that ended Juve’s four-year dominance over the competition. That being said, tomorrow’s clash could go down in history as the most significant chapter in this old rivalry. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/allegri-gasperini-prepare-for-their-29th-battle-who-has-the-upper-hand/

Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups Contesting the Coppa Italia final for the second time in four years, Atalanta BC and Juventus meet at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. Two members of Serie A's top six convene in the capital, where La Dea will seek a first major trophy since the 1960s and Juve aim to get back in the winners' circle after a rare lean spell. Match preview Approaching the climax of what could be an historic season at the Bergamo club, Atalanta are set to make their first appearance in the Coppa Italia final since losing to Juventus three years ago, when Federico Chiesa's second-half strike secured a 2-1 win for the Bianconeri. To date, the Nerazzurri's sole triumph in Italy's national cup came back in 1963, while they have lost four times in the final, with current coach Gian Piero Gasperini being in charge for both of the last two. ............ While the weight of history bears down on La Dea's shoulders, Juventus are also under pressure to return home with the cup: by their high standards, they are enduring an unacceptable trophy drought, having last lifted silverware when pipping Atalanta in 2021. Beaten by old foes Inter Milan one year later, the Bianconeri have been off the pace in Serie A for some time now, and this season's attempt at taking part in the Scudetto race simply came apart at the seams. Juve may have qualified for the Champions League after a one-year absence - with their place sealed on Sunday, by Atalanta's win over Roma - but a once-promising campaign is now in danger of descending into mediocrity. Having drawn each of their last five matches - most recently, being held at home by already-relegated Salernitana - Max Allegri's men are now fourth in the standings and some 25 points adrift of irrepressible Inter. ............ Team News Though he starred in Atalanta's semi-final second-leg triumph over Fiorentina, in-form striker Gianluca Scamacca also picked up a booking that means he must miss a final in his home city due to suspension. ............ Juventus have Brazilian duo Danilo and Alex Sandro available, after both returned to training on Monday; Timothy Weah is back from a one-match ban, and Federico Chiesa has recovered from an illness that saw him benched against Salernitana. Turkish teenager Kenan Yildiz also hopes to overcome a shoulder problem, but Mattia De Sciglio misses out through injury and midfield regular Manuel Locatelli is suspended. As Mattia Perin is Juve's cup goalkeeper, first-choice Wojciech Szczesny is set to step aside for the final. Atalanta BC possible starting lineup: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Lookman; De Ketelaere Juventus possible starting lineup: Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Miretti, Rabiot, Kostic; Chiesa, Vlahovic We say: Atalanta BC 2-1 Juventus (after extra time) After over 60 years of waiting, Atalanta can celebrate Coppa Italia success again, as they are the more accomplished side and take some stellar form with them into Wednesday's final. Juventus have a reputation for producing the goods when it matters, but this time they may come up short on the big stage, having lost all momentum since suffering Derby d'Italia defeat in February. Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/atalanta-bc/coppa-italia/preview/preview-atalanta-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_543550.html

How Bologna are trying to convince Thiago Motta to stay amidst Juventus talks Juventus are currently working to bring Thiago Motta to Turin, but Bologna are still desperately trying to keep hold of their manager. The Bianconeri are increasingly likely to part ways with Max Allegri at the end of the season, even though his contract is valid for another year. As for Motta, his contract with the Rossoblu will expire in June, leaving him free to join a new club this summer. But everyone at Bologna is desperate to maintain Motta, starting from the club’s owner Joey Saputo, all the way down to the players. ............ Saputo will reportedly try to lock down the tactician with a new contract while offering him a pay raise, various bonuses and more power on the transfer market to avoid a similar scenario from last summer when the management rejected the coach’s requests. Moreover, the club’s historic qualification for the Champions League could be an additional incentive for Motta to stay. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-bologna-are-trying-to-convince-thiago-motta-to-stay-amidst-juventus-talks/

Juventus prepare contract for Thiago Motta – The salary revealed Juventus have reportedly chosen Thiago Motta to replace Max Allegri in the dugout next season, and have already prepared a contract for the young manager. The 41-year-old made history this season by guiding Bologna towards the Champions League for the first time ever. Nevertheless, the Italo-Brazilian could be heading towards the exit door, as his contract with the Rossoblu expires at the end of the season. Moreover, the Bianconeri are keen to appoint Motta as a replacement for Allegri whose cycle has obviously reached its expiry as evidenced by the club’s disastrous run since February. ............ Cristiano Giuntoli has thus prepared a two-year contract for the Bologna coach with an option for a third season. The former Inter and PSG midfielder would earn 3.5 million euros as net wages per year if he chooses to accept the offer. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-prepare-contract-for-thiago-motta-the-salary-revealed/

Caressa insists: “Allegri’s fate at Juventus is sealed regardless of Coppa Italia final” Italian journalist Fabio Caressa believes the writing is already on the wall for Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri. ............ “Even if there is no official statement yet, Allegri’s fate is sealed, regardless of the Coppa Italia final,” said Caressa. ............ “It’s a choice that Juve has probably made for some time now even if nothing has been officially communicated to the coach yet. It will happen at the end of the season. ............ “It is known that Thiago Motta is close to Juventus, there may have been talks. They cannot sign the contract now but there is an agreement in principle. “However, Motta has not yet officially communicated anything to Bologna. The Rossoblu are convinced that Thiago will eventually leave even if they’re still hoping he changes his mind.” Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/caressa-insists-allegri-fate-at-juventus-is-sealed-regardless-of-coppa-italia-final/

Maresca referee for 2023-24 Coppa Italia Final Fabio Maresca is the referee who will officiate Wednesday’s Coppa Italia Final between Atalanta and Juventus. The match kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). ............ Maresca has been assigned as the referee for this Coppa Italia Final, assisted by Bindoni, Tegoni and fourth official Mariani. In the VAR booth are Valerio Marini and Aleandro Di Paolo. ............ His record with Juventus is of 11 wins, two draws and four defeats, including a recent 1-0 loss to Roma with Moise Kean sent off in March 2023. Atalanta have experienced nine victories, four stalemates and two losses with Maresca. Gianluca Scamacca and Manuel Locatelli are suspended for the big match. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/maresca-referee-for-2023-24-coppa-italia-final/

Juventus sweating over Kenan Yildiz condition – Danilo & Sandro towards recovery Juventus teenager Kenan Yildiz sustained an injury scare leaving his availability for the Coppa Italia final in great doubt. The squad resumed training straight away on Monday despite playing on Sunday evening against Salernitana in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. ............ However, Yildiz had to skip Monday’s training session altogether due to a shoulder knock that he received during yesterday’s match. The 18-year-old’s condition will be assessed tomorrow, as the club hopes that he manages to shake it off in time ahead of the trip to Rome. On the other hand, there are positive updates concerning the conditions of club captain Danilo and his compatriot Alex Sandro. ............ On another note, Juventus will be without Manuel Locatelli who will miss the clash due to a yellow-card suspension. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-sweating-over-kenan-yildiz-condition-danilo-sandro-towards-recovery/

Juventus Secure Champions League Berth But Nobody Is Impressed Juventus mathematically secured a place in the UEFA Champions League for next season, but once again left everyone – including their own supporters – unimpressed at what they had witnessed. Playing at home against a Salernitana side who sat rock bottom of Serie A, the Bianconeri should have been able to deliver a comfortable result, particularly given the subpar nature of the visitors. Indeed, the side from Salerno – who had seen their relegation to Serie B confirmed two weeks earlier – had gone 17 games without a win, and had recorded just two victories across the entire campaign. Yet despite having not won a game since December 30, they jumped out to a 1-0 lead after just 27 minutes of action in Turin and even though Juve would grab a 91st minute equaliser, it was not a convincing result in any way. ............ Atalanta’s win over AS Roma later on Sunday means that the capital club now cannot catch Juve in the race for Champions League places, but the Italian press were distinctly unimpressed by the manner in which the Old Lady has qualified for UEFA’s elite competition. ............ Read more -> https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamdigby/2024/05/13/juventus-secure-champions-league-berth-but-nobody-is-impressed/

Siamo in Champions grazie all'Atalanta. Mercoledí ci sdebitiamo.

Allegri in vacanza e Landucci in panca

Ci qualifichiamo di nuovo grazie agli altri insomma.

Un mister che ha perso la testa e che allena una mandria di debosciati senza onore.

Allegri hints at a debut for Tiago Djalo against Salernitana Max Allegri has hinted that he could give some minutes to Tiago Djalo when Juventus faces Salernitana this weekend. The men in black and white will face the Salerno side in one of their most crucial fixtures between now and the end of the season. ............ However, Djalo has still not made his debut for the club as Juventus tries its best to secure qualification for the next Champions League as soon as possible. With just four defenders available to him this weekend, Allegri has hinted that the Portuguese defender might get some playing time. He said: “At the moment, the most important is Salernitana. Then the others fall. Djalò is better. He could also play. With Danilo and Alex Sandro out, I have 4 defenders, 3 will play. I’ll have to evaluate tomorrow.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/allegri-hints-at-a-debut-for-tiago-djalo-against-salernitana/

Juventus vs Salernitana: Preview and Prediction Juventus are angling for the win that will confirm their UEFA Champions League qualification as they face an already-relegated Salernitana side. There are strong rumours linking Massimiliano Allegri with an exit after how the season has panned out, but the Italian tactician could still bow out with silverware. Juventus will be in the Coppa Italia Final next week, but before that, they can confirm their qualification for next season’s Champions League when they host Salernitana on Sunday. All they need is a win on Sunday over bottom-placed Salernitana, although Juventus have huffed and puffed and managed draws over the last four games. Once seen as an able challenger to Inter Milan for the Serie A title, the dramatic fall from grace in that particular race has raised many questions about their future. With a win over Salernitana, Juventus will book their place in the premier European competition, as they are still looking over their shoulders with a few teams still angling for their place on the table. The quest for finishing second could still be mildly on, especially if AC Milan continue to drop points in their remaining games. ............ Team News & Tactics Juventus Juventus are missing a few key personnel, with Alex Sandro, Kenan Yildiz, and Mattia De Sciglio out of action ahead of the clash on Sunday. Massimiliano Allegri will also miss key defender Danilo for this contest, while Timothy Weah is suspended. Daniele Rugani should comfortably replace Danilo on the left side of the back three, with Gleison Bremer and Federico Gatti holding on to their spots. Andrea Cambiaso and Filip Kostic are best placed for the wing-back roles, meaning Allegri will make only that one alteration at the back with Danilo. Manuel Locatelli will continue to sit at the base of this midfield, with Adrien Rabiot and Weston McKennie on either side of the Italian. Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic will continue to lead the line, with the latter’s goal helping Juventus win in the reverse fixture against Salernitana. Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa Salernitana ............ Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Costil; Pierozzi, Fazio, Pirola; Sambia, Coulibaly, Basic, Sfait; Vignato, Tchaouna; Ikwuemesi Key Stats Juventus have drawn their last four matches in Serie A. Juventus scored at least two goals in all of their last six matches against Salernitana. A win would secure Champions League qualification for Juventus. Salernitana have failed to win their last 17 matches in Serie A. Salernitana are already relegated from Serie A. Player to Watch Dusan Vlahovic The striker has many things to prove at Juventus, and the summer window may see a change in the scenario for both the club and the player. The Serb has been prolific this season, but not the standards many have come to expect from him, as the bar has been set high by the likes of Lautaro Martinez. The striker still has a slight chance to improve his goalscoring numbers with three games left, although there are doubts about whether he can catch Martinez, who has 24. However, a top draw performance against already relegated Salernitana could do his numbers some good and could at least hope to finish very close to the Argentine. Prediction Juventus 2-0 Salernitana Salernitana only have pride to play for in the remaining fixtures of the Serie A season, and while they will play with the handbrakes off, they will find it challenging going against the Turin giants. Juventus will likely look to break away with a good lead in this game, with the likes of Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic likely to have a good outing to get their numbers up. However, their pragmatic style may continue here, meaning fans may not see goals galore, with Juventus expected to keep a clean sheet in this win. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/05/11/juventus-vs-salernitana-preview-and-prediction-2/

Juventus vs. Salernitana match preview Will Sunday be the day when Juventus finally wrap up their spot in next season’s Champions League? We sure as hell hope so! I know it’s incredibly difficult to do what I am about to ask, but just go ahead and forget Juventus’ form over the last 3 1⁄2 months for a minute or two. Once you do that, I want you to consider this scenario and then let me know what you think about it: If Juventus are in need of one win and one win only that will get them, officially, into the Champions League next season, who would you prefer them to line up against in Serie A? Would you prefer somebody that’s actually good like a surging Atalanta side or Thiago Motta’s Bologna that is now ahead of Juventus in the standings? ORRRRRR ... would you prefer the last place team in the league, Salernitana? You know, the team — with three games to go in the 2023-24 season — that already has already been relegated and has recorded a worse goal differential than Sampdoria, who finished at the bottom of the league table a year ago. I think I know which direction I would go. I’m guessing you would do the same. ............ It doesn’t matter if Salernitana has allowed a league-high 75 goals this season. It doesn’t matter if they haven’t won a game in the 2024 calendar year. (And you thought Juve was having a bad 2024!) It’s just one of those stretches where you can’t get your expectations up off the floor no matter who Juventus are facing on a certain day. But if Juventus can’t get one win against this very, very bad Salernitana squad to clinch a spot in the Champions League, then I don’t even know what to think about this season. Juve may be playing like a relegation-threatened side over the last three months, but Salernitana has been even worse. Let’s just hope that pays off when Juve need just one more stinkin’ win. TEAM NEWS Kenan Yildiz is still working his way back from gastroenteritis, which caused him to miss the draw with Roma and put a major damper on his 19th birthday weekend. Allegri said Yildiz is still not 100% and his status still seems to be up in the air as to whether he will be available to face Salernitana. Another player who Allegri said isn’t 100%? Federico Chiesa, who could very well get a bit of a rest with the Coppa Italia final set for next Wednesday. Allegri said Chiesa has been dealing with some sort of virus in recent days. Both Yildiz and Chiea’s status will be decided upon Sunday morning, according to Allegri. Due to injuries to Danilo and Alex Sandro, Allegri said that January signing Tiago Djalo could make his Juventus debut against Salernitana. It would be his first game action in 15 months following the serious knee injury he suffered with Lille in March 2023. JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH Arek Milik is not Federico Chiesa. That is very obvious. They are two different kinds of forward, and that’s on top of the fact that one of them is actually a winger and therefore being played in a less-than desirable position for the better part of the last two years since returning from tearing his ACL. But Milik is, as we’ve come to know, a player that Allegri likes to turn to in moments like this one. That’s especially true because Yildiz is still struggling to get back to 100% percent thanks to his extended battle with gastroenteritis. (Did you know that Yildiz has officially played more league minutes than Milik this season? I didn’t realize that until I looked it up!). Sure, if Chiesa can’t go then Yildiz would be the go-to option. The thing is, he’s also not completely healthy, so the options are down to either Milik or Moise Kean to take Chiea’s spot if need be. And I don’t know about you guys, but I would rather have Milik start as compared to a completely out-of-form Kean who has now not scored in over a year. (His last goal was April 1, 2023, against Hellas Verona. That’s 13 months ago!). You just get the feeling that if Chiesa (or even Dusan Vlahovic) gets a rest against Salernitana, the first person Allegri is going to turn to is Milik. And even though he’s not had a great season, he’s shown capable of. MATCH INFO When: Sunday, May 12, 2024. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 6 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 5 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 12 p.m. Eastern time, 9 a.m. Pacific time. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/5/12/24149845/juventus-salernitana-2024-serie-a-matchday-36-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Juventus needs to make some sales to sign Gudmundsson Juventus remains interested in signing Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson as they look to bolster their squad. ............ The Iceland international is one of the best performers for the Grifoni, who are performing well in Serie A. ............ However, Juventus will struggle to add him to their squad unless they offload some of their players. The report suggests that Juventus is now looking to sell either Federico Chiesa or Matias Soule to fund a move for Gudmundsson. Chiesa’s contract expires at the end of next season, and Soule might struggle to get game time at the Allianz Stadium next term, even though he had a brilliant season on loan at Frosinone this year. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-needs-to-make-some-sales-to-sign-genoa-star/

Preview: Juventus vs. Salernitana - prediction, team news, lineups Warming up for next week's Coppa Italia final, Juventus will welcome Serie A's bottom side Salernitana to Turin on Sunday. Victory would seal Champions League qualification for the Bianconeri, but four straight draws have left them glancing over their shoulder at several teams behind them. Match preview After a rare season without continental competition, due to a one-year ban imposed by UEFA, Juventus can book their return to Europe's top table by beating Serie B-bound Salernitana, securing the club's 24th involvement in the Champions League. However, a side that once contested top spot with Inter Milan has been stumbling towards the tape for several weeks now - with just two wins to show from their last 14 league fixtures, they are hanging on to third place by a two-point margin. In 2024, only Heidenheim have drawn more matches than Juve throughout Europe's top five leagues, while only Frosinone and Sunday's visitors have won fewer times in Italy's top flight. Again unable to finish off their opponents, Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Roma last time out, as Brazilian centre-back Bremer scored his 13th headed goal in Serie A to secure a point at Stadio Olimpico. A return to Rome awaits next Wednesday, when Max Allegri's men will contest the Coppa Italia final, which they recently reached by eliminating Lazio - for the second time in four seasons, Atalanta BC are their opponents in the decider. First, though, the Bianconeri must take care of business by recording a third win on the spin over Salernitana; having lost just once in nine previous top-flight meetings with the Campanian club, their frustrated fans will accept nothing less. ............ Team News Not expected to indulge in much rotation ahead of the cup final - and against modest opposition - Juventus boss Max Allegri will be without three defenders due to injury, while Timothy Weah is sidelined by suspension. Brazilian duo Danilo (thigh) and Alex Sandro (calf) are both unavailable, as is Mattia De Sciglio (thigh), but young striker Kenan Yildiz hopes to recover from an illness. With the latter's involvement likely to be limited, Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic are set to feature up front; Vlahovic has been directly involved in no fewer than nine goals - six of his own and three assists - from five previous meetings with Salernitana. ............ Juventus possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Chiesa, Vlahovic Salernitana possible starting lineup: Fiorillo; Pierozzi, Fazio, Pirola; Sambia, Coulibaly, Basic, Zanoli; Vignato, Tchaouna; Ikwuemesi We say: Juventus 2-0 Salernitana Juve will end their winless run at the expense of a hapless Salernitana side that could finish the season with just 15 points: the hosts will try to get victory wrapped up as early as possible, before conserving some energy for next week's cup final. Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/preview/preview-juventus-vs-salernitana-prediction-team-news-lineups_543233.html

La mia curiositá era se Pellegatti avesse veramente dichiarato quella cosa.

Koopmeiners agent is now in Italy, can Juventus sign him? Many Juventus fans believe their team must sign Teun Koopmeiners, as he has been shining at Atalanta. The midfielder will likely leave La Dea soon, and Juventus wants to be his next club. However, it is not simple to sign him because Liverpool and other top European clubs are also showing interest in acquiring his signature. ............ Juventus is prepared to triple his current net salary of 1.5 million euros per season, which should ideally be more than enough to sign him. However, it might not be, and his agent is already in Italy trying to negotiate an agreement. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/koopmeiners-agent-is-now-in-italy-can-juventus-sign-him/

Locatelli could play in a different role if Thiago Motta comes to Juventus Manuel Locatelli joined Juventus following an impressive performance for Italy in Euro 2020 and some fine displays for Sassuolo. ............ The men in black and white expect more from him, even though he primarily plays in front of the defense. A change of management could make a difference. Locatelli is one of the Juventus players whose position in the team could be affected if Thiago Motta becomes the club’s next manager. Motta is tipped to replace Allegri, and the report claims that if that happens, Locatelli will be assigned a different role. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/locatelli-could-play-in-a-different-role-if-thiago-motta-comes-to-juventus/

Vi risulta che Pellegatti abbia dichiarato che Allegri sia convinto che, appena lasciata la Juventus, avrá la fila di squadre interessate a lui davanti alla porta pronte ad assumerlo?