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Bologna vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Third place in Serie A will be on the line when Juventus travel to Bologna on Monday night. High-flying Bologna will aim to end their 26-year-old hoodoo against Juventus at home when they face the Coppa Italia holders on Monday night. The Bianconeri should be celebrating following their cup win but are currently in a state of turmoil after parting ways with legendary boss Massimiliano Allegri. The veteran tactician’s departure could pave the way for Bologna to stun their rivals, inflicting their first loss in this match-up since 2011. Both sides are currently tied at 67 points, separated by only goal difference. The game should more or less help decide who finishes higher up. For Bologna, it will be a good test of where they stand give that tougher challenges will await them in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Curiously, Thiago Motta, who has been a key architect of Bologna’s rise has been touted as a potential successor for Allegri at Juventus. This clash on Monday could be seen as an audition of sorts for the 41-year-old to seal the deal. He currently has a new three-year deal on the table at Bologna, and the coming weeks should prove to be interesting reading. Juventus have struggled to score goals this season and now come up against a Rossoblu side that has conceded just twice in the last eight Serie A games. Defensive solidity has been a key aspect in their success, and it remains to be seen if Juventus can pick their battles wisely on the night. With Allegri gone, youth team coach Paolo Montero will be in the dugout for Juventus on the night. With a UEFA Champions League spot already assured, he will be able to get the job done without being overwhelmed by the potential consequences. The Bianconeri have won just two of their last 15 Serie A games, effectively throwing away an opportunity to challenge for the title. They now face a fresh start and will hope to rediscover that winning touch after a run of five draws in the league. How the game pans out could prove to be decisive for both teams’ futures going forward. The Hard Tackle delves into the potential elevens and tactics for this highly-anticipated clash. Team News & Tactics Bologna Bologna will be without a trio of key players for Monday’s match at the Dall’Ara. Striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, is sidelined with a hamstring injury after playing 73 minutes against Napoli. ............ Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Lucumi, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler, Aebischer; Orsolini, Urbanski, Ndoye; Odgaard Juventus Juventus will be without Mattia De Sciglio, who is recovering from a muscle issue. Paul Pogba is still suspended but Nicolo Fagioli is set to return. Juventus have an otherwise fully fit roster to choose from for the game. Paolo Montero is likely to set his side up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Wojciech Szczesny in goal. The veteran should be protected by the defensive trio of Danilo, Federico Gatti, and Gleison Bremer. The trio of Adrien Raiot, Fabio Miretti and Weston McKennie should form the central midfield, with Andrea Cambiaso and Filip Kostic leading the forward foray on the flanks. Dusan Vlahovic was the hero in the Coppa Italia final and will hope to mark his 100th game for Juventus in style, with Federico Chiesa partnering him in attack. Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Szczesny; Danilo, Gatti, Bremer; Cambiaso, Rabiot, McKennie, Miretti, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa Key Stats A draw on the night will see both sides draw two of their games in a league campaign for the first time since 2011/12. Juventus have lost just once in their last 42 Serie A games to Bologna. I Rossoblu last defeated the Bianconeri in Serie A in 2011. Bologna last defeated Juventus at home in the league in 1998, 26 years ago. They have since drawn six games and lost 14 to Juventus. ............ Player to Watch Dusan Vlahovic The Serb is set for his 100th appearance for Juventus and will hope to mark it off with another match-winning performance. He found the back of the net in the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta and will aim to continue that purple patch of form. ............ Prediction Bologna 2-1 Juventus Bologna have the edge going into the game and have an immaculate record at home this season. While Juventus will be riding high thanks to their cup win, the managerial merry-go-round could leave them open to be exploited. Thiago Motta will be keen to make an impact towards his potential future employers and should have Bologna geared up for war. The Hard Tackle predicts a win for Bologna, their first at home against Juventus since 1998. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/05/19/bologna-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Should Juventus opt for De Zerbi if Motta does not join them? Juventus’ managerial spot remains an open debate as they look to replace Max Allegri in the coming weeks. The Bianconeri have pencilled in Thiago Motta as their choice of manager to replace their sacked former coach. Motta has done well at Bologna, and Juventus is confident he can make them a good team again if he becomes the manager. ............ However, Bologna also wants him to stay and lead their team in the Champions League next term. Motta is under pressure to decide on his future and has said he will give an answer in the coming days. Although Juve is confident they will secure him as their manager, there is a chance he might decide to stay at Bologna. If that happens, the Bianconeri will turn to Roberto De Zerbi, who is now their plan B. He just announced his departure from Brighton at the end of this season and might favour a return to Serie A as Juve’s manager. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/should-juventus-opt-for-de-zerbi-if-motta-does-not-join-them/

Thuram is not the only Nice player that Juventus wants to sign Juventus’ interest in Khephren Thuram has been well-documented, as they have tracked the Nice midfielder for several months. As of last summer, it seemed they were ready to act on their interest, and reports in January also linked them with a move for the midfielder. However, Thuram has remained at Nice, where he is a key player and has continued to develop his skills. ............ Nice has several talented young players who have helped them impress in Ligue 1. The report claims that the other player from the French club that Juventus could sign is the defender Jean-Clair Todibo. The centre-back has made a name for himself since moving to the French club, and Juve believes he can help their defence. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thuram-is-not-the-only-nice-player-that-juventus-wants-to-sign/

Allegri esonerato: Juventus, il comunicato e l'addio a Max L'allenatore bianconero è stato sollevato dall'incarico dopo l'incontro con la dirigenza alla Continassa FONTE

Preview: Bologna vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction The final game of the penultimate Serie A round pits Bologna and Juventus against each other in Monday’s top-four six-pointer. There’s nothing but goal difference to separate the sides ahead of the kick-off. A third-place finish is, therefore, up for grabs. Bologna scored twice inside the opening 15 minutes on the road for only the second time across the last 65 Serie A seasons to dispatch dethroned champions Napoli in the previous round. That result sealed Rossoblu’s remarkable Champions League qualification with two games to spare, taking their seasonal points record to 67. Only in 1963/64, when they won the title, Bologna bettered this tally in the three-point-per-win era. With their confidence skyrocketing, Bologna will be out to pour more misery on Juventus, a side determined to hire their coach Thiago Motta this summer. Bianconeri sacked long-serving boss Massimiliano Allegri on Friday, only two days after hoisting their first title since 2021. Dusan Vlahovic’s early opener inspired Juventus to a narrow 1-0 win against Atalanta in Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final. But that wasn’t enough to save Allegri’s job amid fans’ unrest. The Turin giants have appointed Paolo Montero as a caretaker boss until the end of the season. Match Preview Bologna It’s been a memorable season for Bologna, whose head coach is the leading candidate to fill the managerial vacancy at the Allianz Stadium. Motta has transformed perennial mid-table tenants into a team to beat in Serie A, especially at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Only uncontested champions Inter have amassed more home points than Bologna’s 40 this season (W12, D4, L2). Only Inter and Milan have beaten Motta’s side at this venue, highlighting the hosts’ confidence ahead of this fixture that’s historically not been kind to them. You’d need to go back to 2011 for the last time Bologna celebrated victory against Juventus in Serie A. ............ Juventus Fresh off their Coppa Italia success, Juventus return to Serie A, searching for their first league win since early April. Adrien Rabiot’s last-gasp equalizer salvaged a 1-1 draw against basement boys Salernitana last weekend, extending Binaconeri’s underwhelming league run to five straight stalemates. Winning on the road has proved particularly challenging for the Turin outfit. Since a 3-0 demolition of Lecce in January, they have won none of their last seven away league games (D4, L3), netting under 1.5 goals on five occasions. However, Dall’Ara has been a happy hunting ground for Juventus. They have claimed seven victories on their last eight Serie A visits to Bologna (D1). Extending that run with another triumph would likely produce a tight scoreline, not least because five of Juventus’ eight away league wins this season have yielded a one-goal margin. Juventus would be well-advised to fly out of the traps as their hosts have only conceded one second-half goal in 18 Serie A home fixtures this season. The problem is the visitors have only scored 11 first-half goals on their top-flight travels thus far. Team News In addition to long-term absentee Adama Soumaoro and captain Lewis Ferguson, Bologna will be without sought-after forward Joshua Zirkzee. ............ For Juventus: Nicolo Fagioli is back from a lengthy ban, while Mattia De Sciglio could make the bench after returning to training. It’s uncertain whether Montero would alter Allegri’s famous 3-5-2, but Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa should start anyway. Bologna vs Juventus Potential Lineups Bologna (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Skorupski; Stefan Posch, Jhon Lucumi, Riccardo Calafiori, Victor Kristiansen; Remo Freuler, Michel Aebischer; Riccardo Orsolini, Kacper Urbanski, Dan Ndoye; Jens Odgaard. Juventus (3-5-2): Wojciech Szczesny; Danilo, Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer; Andrea Cambiaso, Adrien Rabiot, Weston McKennie, Fabio Miretti, Filip Kostic; Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Chiesa. Bologna vs Juventus Prediction No one would dare to bet against Bologna at Dall’Ara this season. Despite the managerial shift, there’s a feeling a draw would be their maximum as we back the hosts for success. Prediction: Bologna Win Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/preview-bologna-vs-juventus-team-news-lineups-prediction/

Moggi blames Giuntoli for Allegri fiasco: “I took a different approach with Ancelotti” Former Juventus sporting director Luciano Moggi criticizes Cristiano Giuntoli for the way he handled the Max Allegri situation. ............ The coach also refused to embrace Giuntoli during the cup celebration ceremony. Eventually, the club viewed this incident as the perfect alibi to rid themselves of the under-fire manager for behavioral reasons, though the decision to part ways had reportedly been taken a while ago. For his part, Moggi blamed Giuntoli for the whole incident, believing the latter should have clarified his intention to change the manager a while ago rather than keeping him in the dark. The 86-year-old feels he had taken the right approach when he informed Ancelotti of his plans to sack him during the 2000/01 campaign. “I think there was a lack of communication between the parties,” said Moggi in his interview with TgR Piemonte. “Had Giuntoli said halfway through the season, as I did with Ancelotti at the time, ‘Look, at the end of the campaign our paths will divide’, there wouldn’t have been any reason to make this mess.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/moggi-blames-giuntoli-for-allegri-fiasco-i-took-a-different-approach-with-ancelotti/

Di Marzio: Thiago Motta gave his word to Juventus, Allegri was hoping for farewell Italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims Thiago Motta has already pledged his word to Juventus. It has been an eventful few days at Continassa, to say the least. The Bianconeri sacked Allegri for his fiery outburst in Coppa Italia final, a clash he ironically won. ............ “Motta hasn’t signed anything yet but he has a commitment to Juventus for a three-year deal,” said Di Marzio during his appearance on Sky Sport Italia. “He has already made the decision to join the Bianconeri.” ............ “I don’t know what Allegri’s plans are at the moment. These were delicate hours. “He was expecting to remain on the bench to greet the fans on the final day of the season. Now there are also legal conflicts, so I don’t think he’s thinking about another job.” Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-marzio-thiago-motta-gave-his-word-to-juventus-allegri-was-hoping-for-farewell/

Thiago Motta reveals his future will be decided in coming days amidst Juventus links Bologna coach Thiago Motta admits the next few days will be crucial to determine his future amidst growing links to the Juventus hot seat. The 41-year-old enjoyed a majestic campaign at the Renato Dall’Ara, leading the club towards the Champions League for the first time in their history. However, the Italo-Brazilian’s contract will expire at the end of the season, leaving his future up in the air. In recent months, Motta emerged as Juve’s primary target to inherit Max Allegri’s place in the dugout. ............ “In the next few days I will meet with the president,” said Motta in his pre-match press conference ahead of Monday’s clash against Juventus. “We will make a decision together and communicate it jointly. The time has come to do so, but it must be done internally and with great respect for everyone.” If Saputo fails to convince Motta to stay put, the latter will likely head to Turin in the coming weeks. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-reveals-his-future-will-be-decided-in-coming-days-amidst-juventus-links/

Official: Juventus appoint Paolo Montero caretaker manager after sacking Allegri Juventus have officially announced the appointment of Paolo Montero as caretaker coach until the end of the season. The management sacked Max Allegri for his controversial demeanor during and after the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday night, which included threatening Tuttosport’s editor-in-chief Guido Vaciago. ............ But while all accounts pointed towards Montero as the immediate replacement, Juventus have only made the decision official on Sunday morning. “The next two Serie A matchdays, the last of the 2023/24 season, will see Paolo Montero on the bench of the Men’s First Team,” reads the club’s official statement. The Uruguayan is a Juventus legend who represented the club between 1996 and 2005, winning a host of trophies in the process. The 52-year-old has been serving as the club’s U19 coach for the last two campaigns. On Saturday night, the Primavera season was concluded, so Montero will now turn his attention towards the first team. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-appoint-paolo-montero-caretaker-manager-after-sacking-allegri/

Preview: Bologna vs. Juventus Just three days on from the inevitable firing of Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus test their mettle against the man tipped to step into the Italian's shoes, facing Thiago Motta's Champions League-bound Bologna. Monday's Serie A showdown at Renato Dall'Ara sees the third and fourth-placed sides pit their wits against one another, with only goal difference separating them at this late juncture. Match preview Amid reports that a three-year contract from the Bianconeri is on the table, much-coveted Bologna head coach Motta seeks to get one over his prospective future employers, even if the overriding goal has already been achieved for his remarkable Rossoblu unit. ............ From a potential future Juventus manager to a recently sacked former one, the fiery Allegri was booted out of the Turin offices on Friday evening, just two days after overseeing a gritty 1-0 triumph over Atalanta BC in the final of this year's Coppa Italia. ............ As the Bianconeri board scramble to reach an agreement with Motta, youth team coach Paolo Montero is set to take control of the reins for Juve's closing battles with Bologna and Monza, which do not have an awful lot riding on them thanks to the fourth-placed visitors' qualification for next year's Champions League. However, Allegri not only left on the back of an explosive outburst, but also a miserable streak of top-flight form, which saw Juventus draw each of his last five Serie A games in charge and win just two of their final 15, both of which were one-goal home successes over Fiorentina and Frosinone. None of the Old Lady's last seven Serie A away games have seen Juve emerge triumphant, but a 1-1 draw versus Bologna in August stretched their marvellous unbeaten streak against the Rossoblu to 25 games, and not since 1998 have they come up short at Dall'Ara. ............ Team News A trio of infirm Bologna players will be forced to watch on from the Dall'Ara sidelines on Monday, including Manchester United and Arsenal-linked striker Joshua Zirkzee, who completed 73 minutes against Napoli but is now nursing a hamstring problem. ............ Scorer of the winning goal after just four minutes in the Coppa Italia final, Serbian hotshot Dusan Vlahovic is primed to make his 100th appearance for Juventus on Monday, where Federico Chiesa should fend off the competition to partner him. However, Wojciech Szczesny will come back in between the sticks for Mattia Perin, while the fresh legs of Filip Kostic and Fabio Miretti may also come into Montero's thinking. Bologna possible starting lineup: Skorupski; Posch, Lucumi, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler, Aebischer; Orsolini, Urbanski, Ndoye; Odgaard Juventus possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Danilo, Gatti, Bremer; Cambiaso, Rabiot, McKennie, Miretti, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa We say: Bologna 1-0 Juventus Juventus' Coppa-related chaos will no doubt hamper their preparations for a daunting trip to Dall'Ara, where Bologna have shipped a mere nine Serie A goals all season long, and there will be no overnight fix for the Old Lady's troubles on the road. There is certainly the risk of Bologna's foot coming slightly off the gas pedal at this late stage, but owing to Juve's midweek fatigue and the Rossoblu's rearguard excellence, a low-scoring success should come the hosts' way as they snap their horrendous winless sequence against the Old Lady. Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/bologna/preview/preview-bologna-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_543963.html

Why Giuntoli was not present when Juventus sacked Allegri Cristiano Giuntoli was not present when Juventus informed Max Allegri that he had been sacked yesterday. It is widely believed that Allegri’s departure was triggered by a disagreement with the sporting director, as the two had been at odds for weeks before Allegri was dismissed. The coach did not feel supported by the sporting director and likely felt isolated as rumours persisted that he would be sacked in the summer. ............ Managing director Maurizio Scanavino was the person who informed Allegri of the board’s decision. The Bianconeri explained that Giuntoli did not have to carry out that duty because it was not a technical decision but a disciplinary one. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-giuntoli-was-not-present-when-juventus-sacked-allegri/

Bologna vs Juventus Preview Juventus will travel to the Stadio Dall’Ara to face Bologna on Serie A Matchday 37 with both teams already sealing Champions League qualification for next season. The Bianconeri and the Rossoblu are equal third in the table with 67 points and they head into the penultimate round of the 2023/24 campaign with victories. La Vecchia Signora won the Coppa Italia Final against Atalanta on Wednesday evening while the Felsinei defeated Napoli 2-0 in their latest Serie A fixture. Juventus have achieved their targets for the season, but the performances under Massimiliano Allegri have been lacklustre to say the least, and they could only draw 1-1 against Salernitana to seal a place in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Bologna have been the revelation of the season, qualifying for Europe for the first time in over 20 years, and doing so by playing entertaining football. Rossoblu tactician Thiago Motta has earned plaudits for his style of play, and reports in the Italian press suggest that he could replace Allegri at Juventus next season. ............ Bologna vs Juventus: Predicted line-ups Bologna are expected to be close to full strength, but defender Adama Soumaoro and star striker Joshua Zirkzee are doubts to feature. ............ Meanwhile, Juventus is close to have a full squad available, but Mattia De Sciglio is a doubt with an injury. Andrea Cambiaso is one yellow card away from serving a ban, but Nicolo Fagioli will be back in the squad after serving his ban for illegal online betting. Bologna predicted XI vs Juventus (4-1-4-1): Skorupski; Posch, Lucumi, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler; Orsolini, Aebischer, El Azzouzi, Saelemaekers; Odgaard Juventus predicted XI vs Bologna (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Weah, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Cambiaso; Chiesa, Vlahovic Bologna vs Juventus: When does the Serie A fixture start? Kick-off in the Serie A Matchday 37 fixture of Bologna vs Juventus is set for 20:45 CEST, local time in Italy, on Monday, May 20. For viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the game will start at 19:45 BST. That is 14:45 ET / 11:45 PT in the United States. ............ Read more -> https://total-italianfootball.com/bologna-vs-juventus-preview-kick-off-time-where-to-watch-on-tv-online-serie-a-23-24/

TOMMASO MANCINI https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Next_Gen Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Vicenza Data di nascita: 23.07.2004 Ruolo: Attaccante Altezza: 190 cm Peso: - Nazionale Italiano Under-19 Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2023 0 presenze - 0 reti Club career Juventus II Italy Forward 08/2022 - 06/2027 #23 10/2023 - 06/2024 Juventus Forward 08/2022 - 05/2024 Juventus [Youth] Forward 09/2020 - 08/2022 Vicenza Virtus Forward 07/2021 - 06/2022 Vicenza Virtus [Youth] Forward 07/2020 - 06/2021 Vicenza Virtus [Youth B] Forward 07/2018 - 06/2020 Vicenza Virtus [U16] Forward https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/tommaso-mancini/

TARIK MUHAREMOVIC https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Muharemović Nazione: Bosnia-Herzegovina Luogo di nascita: Ljubljana (Slovenia) Data di nascita: 28.02.2003 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: 187 cm Peso: 76 kg Nazionale Bosniaco Soprannome: - Alla Juventus (Next Gen) dal 2023 al 2024 0 presenze - 0 reti Tarik Muharemović (Lubiana, 28 febbraio 2003) è un calciatore bosniaco, difensore del Sassuolo e della nazionale bosniaca. Tarik Muharemović Nazionalità Bosnia ed Erzegovina Altezza 187 cm Peso 76 kg Calcio Ruolo Difensore Squadra Sassuolo Carriera Giovanili 2009-2010 Austria Kärnten 2010-2019 Austria Klagenfurt 2019-2020 Wolfsberger 2021-2023 Juventus Squadre di club 2020-2021 Wolfsberger II 10 (0) 2020-2021 Wolfsberger 5 (0) 2022-2024 Juventus Next Gen 47 (2) 2024- Sassuolo 28 (2) Nazionale 2021-2022 Bosnia ed Erzegovina U-19 6 (0) 2021- Bosnia ed Erzegovina U-21 13 (1) 2024- Bosnia ed Erzegovina 6 (1) Biografia Ha dichiarato di parlare correttamente cinque lingue: italiano, inglese, bosniaco, sloveno e tedesco. Caratteristiche tecniche Difensore centrale mancino, può giocare anche come terzo a sinistra in una difesa a 3. Tra i suoi idoli calcistici ci sono Giorgio Chiellini, conosciuto ai tempi della Juventus, e il suo connazionale Emir Spahić. Carriera Club Wolfsberger e Juventus Muharemović è cresciuto nei settori giovanili di Austria Kärnten, Austria Klagenfurt e Wolfsberger, con cui ha debuttato il 25 aprile 2021 nell'incontro di Bundesliga perso 2-1 contro il Salisburgo. Rimasto svincolato al termine della stagione, il 10 agosto ha firmato un quadriennale con la Juventus che lo ha assegnato alla formazione Primavera. L'anno successivo è stato promosso nella Juventus Next Gen, dove ha debuttato il 13 settembre 2022 nell'incontro di Serie C perso 2-1 contro il Padova. Ha segnato il suo primo gol in carriera l'11 dicembre seguente nella trasferta persa 2-1 contro l'Arzignano. La stagione successiva si è consolidato come titolare al centro della difesa giocando 40 incontri fra campionato e coppa, oltre ad aver indossato in varie occasioni la fascia da capitano. Il 4 gennaio 2024 ha ricevuto la prima convocazione in prima squadra, per la partita di Coppa Italia contro la Salernitana. Sassuolo Il 28 agosto 2024, è stato ceduto al Sassuolo, in Serie B, in prestito con diritto di riscatto, commutabile in obbligo al verificarsi di determinate condizioni. Ha debuttato con i neroverdi il 21 settembre seguente, nella partita di campionato contro il Cosenza; tre giorni più tardi, ha segnato il primo gol dell'incontro di Coppa Italia vinto per 2-0 in casa del Lecce. "Il 12 gennaio 2025 realizza il suo primo gol in Serie B nella vittoria esterna per 2-1 contro la Salernitana. In seguito alla vittoria del campionato da parte dei neroverdi, e alla loro conseguente promozione in Serie A, il difensore è stato riscattato dal Sassuolo per circa tre milioni di euro firmando un contratto di 5 anni fino al 30 Giugno 2030, più il 50% su una futura rivendita a favore della Juventus. Nazionale Ha giocato con le nazionali giovanili bosniache Under-19 ed Under-21. Il 3 giugno 2024 ha debuttato con la nazionale maggiore nell'amichevole persa 3-0 contro l'Inghilterra. Il 10 giugno 2025 segna il suo primo gol con la maglia della nazionale, nella sconfitta per 2-1 sul campo della Slovenia. Palmarès Campionato italiano di Serie B: 1 - Sassuolo: 2024-2025