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Journalist explains the state of the Scudetto race after Juve beat Lecce Juventus has reclaimed the top spot in Serie A, solidifying their status as one of the premier clubs in European football. The Bianconeri’s impressive form this season, marked by resilience and determination, has proven fruitful, establishing them as the leading side in Italy for the upcoming weeks. ............. Juve will want to continue their winning run and hope Inter falters. After the victory against Lecce, Massimo Pavan explains the state of play and said: “Juventus gave a good sign of strength in Lecce, I still see Inter as favourites because they still have the Scudetto challenge at home and a perhaps more affordable calendar. Furthermore, before and after the Champions League with Atletico they have two matches that he can play with the reserves, the underdogs remain on his side, but this does not mean that Juve cannot try to undermine him.” ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-explains-the-state-of-the-scudetto-race-after-juve-beat-lecce/

Luca Toni praises Juventus for not swapping Vlahovic for Lukaku Juventus reportedly explored the possibility of swapping Dusan Vlahovic for Romelu Lukaku during the summer transfer window, a move driven by Vlahovic’s struggles at the club. Lukaku, an accomplished striker, had played a pivotal role in Inter Milan’s Serie A triumph in 2021, and his track record with various top clubs added to his appeal. Despite Lukaku being perceived as a more reliable option, the proposed swap didn’t materialise as Juventus encountered difficulties in offloading Vlahovic. Consequently, Lukaku ended up joining AS Roma on loan instead. The potential decision to sell Vlahovic to acquire Lukaku was met with scepticism from many Juventus supporters, and this sentiment was shared by former player Luca Toni. ............ “I have always been sceptical, and I even told you so. Juventus did well to keep Vlahovic.” Asked if Vlahovic should be sold for 90m euros now, he added: “No, not even for 100. He is strong, and young. And these figures will also arrive in the future for someone like Vlahovic, destined to become one of the best nine in Europe”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luca-toni-praises-juventus-for-not-swapping-vlahovic-for-lukaku/

Official: Juventus announce the signing of Tiago Djalo from Lille Tiago Djalo has officially completed his transfer from Lille to Juventus as announced by the club’s official website on Monday evening. The 23-year-old defender joins the club on a permanent basis. Since his contract with the French side was set to expire in the summer, the Bianconeri managed to snatch the player’s services on a relatively low fee. As the official note reveals, the operation cost the Serie A giants a transfer fee of 3.6 million euros payable in three installments. Moreover, Lille will be entitled to receive 2.6 million euros in bonuses upon the accomplishment of certain conditions. While news reports were expecting the Portuguese to sign a contract until 2028, he only penned a two-and-a-half-year agreement, valid until 2026. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-announce-the-signing-of-tiago-djalo-from-lille/

Tiago Djalo passes Juventus medical – Expected wages revealed Tiago Djalo will be announced as a new Juventus player in the next few hours after passing his medical tests at J-Medical Center. The Portuguese landed in Turin last night and has been at the club’s medical facility since the early morning. While medical tests are a routine procedure ahead of any transfer, this one has been particularly delicate due to the player’s condition. The 23-year-old sustained a devastating ACL injury that has kept him out of action since March, thus derailing his promising career. But the results suggest that the defender has clinically recovered. ............ The former Portugal U21 starlet will now complete a transfer from Lille who should receive a fee of circa 3.5 million euros. The fact that the player’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season explains the relatively low figure. Tiago will sign a four-and-a-half-year contract that will tie him to Juventus till the summer of 2028. The source expects the centre-back to earn 2.5 million euros per year as net wages. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tiago-djalo-passes-juventus-medical-expected-wages-revealed/

Allegri celebrates 300th Serie A win: “Nothing is impossible, important to reach Inter clash in this position” Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri earned his 300th victory in Serie A with his team’s victory over Lecce on Sunday night. The Bianconeri reached the Serie A summit, albeit with an extra match, by beating their hosts Lecce with three unanswered goals. Dusan Vlahovic grabbed the first two, while Gleison Bremer added the third. The Juventus manager has become the third man to reach this milestone after Giovanni Trapattoni and Nereo Rocco. ............ “Nothing is impossible. This realization encourages you to do things beyond your capabilities. It applies in every area,” said the Livorno native in his post-match interview. “I’m happy with this achievement and I thank all my players, the ones I’ve had from the beginning. “I consider myself lucky to have extraordinary players, both in the past and present. “For us, it is important to arrive at the direct clash against Inter (on February 4th) in this position. Especially due to the large gap with the fifth place.” ............ “Now we are all growing together. We have a good group, Giuntoli and Manna are doing a great job. I always say that in football there is nothing impossible. We must always keep it in mind. “We have to do our best, then if another team finishes first, we will congratulate them. Nothing is impossible, it takes conviction.” Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/allegri-celebrates-300th-serie-a-win-nothing-is-impossible-important-to-reach-inter-clash-in-this-position/

Tiago Djalo arrives for Juventus medical – Contract signing later today Lille defender Tiago Djalo landed in Turin on Sunday night ahead of his imminent transfer to Juventus, spending the night at the J-Hotel. This morning, the Portuguese arrived at the J-Medical Center to undergo his medical tests before signing his contract later on Monday. The 23-year-old will be the first addition to Max Allegri’s squad in January. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tiago-djalo-arrives-for-juventus-medical-contract-signing-later-today-video/

Tiago Djalo to land in Italy this evening – Juventus medical booked Juventus are ready to welcome in Tiago Djalo who’s expected to complete his transfer to the club in the next 24 hours. The Old Lady won the race for the 23-year-old’s services, although he was heavily linked with a move to arch-rivals Inter. ............ Djalo will be in Turin on Sunday evening, as he arrives to finalize the move and sign his contract with the Bianconeri. The defender will undergo his medical on Monday before putting pen to paper. The Bianconeri will be able to fund the operation after selling young Italian midfielder Filippo Ranocchia to Palermo earlier this week. Djalo will become the club’s first reinforcement in January, but it remains to be seen when he’ll be fit enough to take the pitch. The Lille centre-back sustained a devastating injury in March, halting his progress. He hasn’t featured in a competitive match ever since. ............ Djalo is blessed with incredible pace and agility for a defender, as well as impressive technical and physical attributes. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tiago-djalo-to-land-in-italy-this-evening-juventus-medical-booked/

Di Marzio: Tiago Djalo arrives at Juventus next week – Details and figures revealed Juventus will reportedly complete the transfer of Lille defender Tiago Djalo in a matter of days. The 23-year was supposedly heading to Inter next summer, but the Bianconeri have succeeded in usurping their rivals in the race, somewhat replicating Gleison Bremer’s transfer saga from the summer of 2022. ............ According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the operation will cost the Old Lady 3.5 million euros in addition to bonuses. Moreover, the French club will be entitled to a 10% sell-on fee if the Italian giants sell Djalo in the future. For his part, the defender has already given his approval and is preparing himself to take the flight to Italy. Di Marzio expects the Portuguese to land in Turin between Tuesday and Wednesday to undergo his medicals and sign a four-and-a-half-year contract with Juventus. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-marzio-tiago-djalo-arrives-at-juventus-next-week-details-and-figures-revealed/

Pavan tips Juventus to triple the value of Djalo within two years Massimo Pavan has expressed confidence in Juventus’ ability to enhance the market value of Tiago Djalo as the club closes in on securing the defender. Juventus appears poised to outmanoeuvre Inter Milan and add Djalo to their squad for a fee this month, despite the player being set to become a free agent in the summer. The Bianconeri have been tracking Djalo for several months, engaging in competition with Inter Milan for his signature. ............ “If Djalò is well in a year and a half, Juventus will have tripled their investment. The Portuguese defender has proven, at Lille, to be an interesting prospect with great potential.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pavan-tips-juventus-to-triple-the-value-of-djalo-within-two-years/

Juventus finalize last details, close deal for Lille defender Tiago Djaló It looks as though Juve are only a few steps away from bringing in their first January signing of the season. It looks like Juventus’ new sporting chief has swooped in and snatched a potential transfer target away from Inter for the first time since coming to Turin. And while it may not be to the financial scale as the one two summers ago, it’s still very much a good development. So go ahead and chalk one up for Cristiano Giuntoli over Beppe Marotta. That’s because Juventus have closed the deal for Lille defender Tiago Djaló, according to reports out of Italy on Tuesday. While Inter were trying to have the 23-year-old Portuguese center back be their latest Marotta free transfer and bring him in over the summer, Juve swooped in and offered Lille an immediate sum of cash with the potential for more down the road. Juventus will pay an initial fee of €3.5 million with another €3.5 million in bonuses for Djaló, who will sign a 4 1⁄2-year contract with the Turin giants. Lille will also receive 10% of any future sale, according to reports. Djaló, who still hasn’t made his official comeback after suffering a major knee injury last March, will reportedly be in Turin for his medical exams at some point next week. ............ Now that Djaló is just a couple of steps away from being a Juventus player, how he fits into Max Allegri’s puzzle for the rest of the season is going to be quite the interesting thing to watch. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/10/24032414/tiago-djalo-juventus-losc-lille-cristiano-giuntoli-2024-serie-a-ligue-1-january-transfer-rumors

Journalist compares this Juventus team to the one of nine years ago Nine years ago, Juventus had one of their best campaigns in the 2014/2015 season as they won the league and reached the final of the Champions League. It was one of their best campaigns under Max Allegri, and Alessandro Santarelli believes the current side reminds him of the team from that year. The journalist made the comparison after Juventus earned a 3-0 win against Lecce last night to move top of the Serie A table. ............. “We still have to keep our feet on the ground, but tonight I’m very happy because I was afraid of this match, above all for the mental health of the team. Now Juventus has taken the next step and is winning these races. Now let’s see if the favourite horse needs blinders because, if there is someone next to him, he gets scared. The boys are having a championship and team roadmap similar to the one of nine years”. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-compares-this-juventus-team-to-the-one-of-nine-years-ago/

Ci faranno vincere per fare un dispetto all'Inter?

Ueeeeeee uagliu'. Grande Napoli! Propongo una santa alleanza fra i tifosi bianconeri e azzurri.

Juventus 3 - Lecce 0: Initial reaction and random observations Guess who’s in first place for more than just a couple of hours? Max Allegri tried to warn you all. He tried to warn you that Lecce, no matter their overall position in the league table, were going to be a tough go of it on their home turf. They proved it during the first half of the 2023-24 season and they were going to be no different this time around, according to the veteran Juventus manager. And for the opening 45 minutes on Sunday night, that warning was very much being felt. ............. Vlahovic scored his second brace in less than a week, propelling Juve from the first-half doldrums to a second-half performance that looked a lot like what his team has been doing a lot in 2024. The end result, with a Bremer-themed cherry on top, was a 3-0 win and three points that sent Juventus to the top of the Serie A table with Inter off for the weekend and in Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa. It also extended what has been an absolutely stunning start to the new year when it comes to Juventus’ goal scoring total mainly because they weren’t winning games like this all too often through the first half of the season. They’ve now scored 18 goals in their last five games and pushing for a second and third goal in games with the kind of ferocity so many supporters have been waiting for. Not only are Juve now in first, but this win means they’re now a whopping 19 points ahead of Atalanta in fifth place, albeit with the latter having a game in hand. ............. Juve have now won won five straight league games and seven in a row in all competitions. It’s the second time this season they’ve put a winning streak of at least five games together, the first getting underway a couple of weeks after they suffered their lone loss of the season in late-September. ............. Once Vlahovic got the ball rolling and scored a volley in the same kind of fashion that Angel Di Maria did a season ago — you know, where it’s not struck all that well but it proves to be incredibly effective — to open the scoring. The lead was doubled less than 10 minutes later, although Weston McKennie will surely have something to say about who really deserved the goal. (And I hope he reminds Vlahovic of it!) The second-half brace were Vlahovic’s fifth and sixth goals in his last five Serie A appearances. Not only have Juve waken up offensively, but Vlahovic has done the same just as those who were starting to wonder about where he fit into the club’s future again. ............. Allegri knew of the dangers of playing at Lecce on their home turf — only Napoli and Torino had won at the Via del Mare this season — and his team responded in a way that only seemed to confirm that they are going to be serious players in the Scudetto chase. I mean, they are in first place as we head into the final weekend of January after all. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS This was Allegri’s 300th win in Serie A. The final score was 3-0. The only thing more appropriate would have been corto muso with an 88th-minute winner from a defender. But it is nice to see Max adding lungo muso to his corto muso bag of tricks. Allegri wanted a clean sheet away from home, and he got it. That’s more like it from the defense. It’s always good when Wojciech Szczesny’s final save total involves nothing that was all that difficult to try and stop. ............. Speaking of very nice assists: The free kick from Samuel Iling-Junior on Bremer’s goal was pretty nice, too. Same goes for Andrea Cambiaso playing the ball across the face of goal on Juventus’ opener. Something else that was really nice: the entire counterattack on Juve’s first goal. The ability to break that quick, for Kenan Yildiz to bring the ball down the way he did and create the initial shot and then for Cambiaso to jump on the rebound that quickly. It was all just so good and had the Lecce defense just so incredibly stretched. I know I’ve said it a lot lately, but Cambiaso just continues to do stuff that helps Juventus win games. Some games might be better than others, but he is just making important plays and passes at important times, the latest being his assist to Vlahovic on the opener. Who led Juventus in clearances? Bremer. Who led Juventus in blocked shots? Bremer. Who led Juventus in interceptions? Bremer. Who led Juventus in tackles? Br ... nah, just kidding. It was Danilo. But that doesn’t take away from the game Bremer had defensively. And his goal, the dude GOT UP on that goal. Just another night of Bremer being freakin’ awesome. ............. I, personally, like when Juventus is in first place. Especially when it’s ahead of Inter. By the next time Inter plays a league game, Juve could be four points ahead and it’s not like Fiorentina are an easy out these days. Things are going to be very, very interesting the next few weeks, my friends. I hope you’re ready for it all. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/22/24045939/juventus-lecce-2024-serie-a-matchday-21-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Vlahovic insists Juventus taking one game at a time after beating Lecce Juventus hero in their match against Lecce this evening, Dusan Vlahovic, does not want to get carried away with their performance in the game and insists they are taking the season game by game. DV9 scored twice as Juve defeated Lecce 3-0 to go top of the Serie A table. Inter Milan will not play this weekend because of their commitments in the Super Cup, which means Juve could be top by the time both title contenders meet at the start of next month. ............. Asked if Juventus is a better team now, Vlahovic said: “Yes, but we don’t think about it, we go match by match, the next match is against Empoli, so we think about Empoli and after Empoli we will think about Inter. We go step by step, match by match, which for us is critical”. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vlahovic-insists-juventus-taking-one-game-at-a-time-after-beating-lecce/

Io direi proprio Max Allegri. Per quanto riguarda le vittorie in serie A, Allegri (300 vittorie) ha davanti a sé solo due allenatori: Nereo Rocco 302 vittorie e Giovanni Trapattoni 352 vittorie. Trapattoni lo conoscono anche i piú giovani e il trap ha allenato anche la Juve. Ma forse non tutti sanno chi é stato Nereo Rocco. Il Parón vinse tutto sulla panchina del Milan in Italia e all'estero fino a salire sul tetto del mondo quando vinse la coppa Intercontinentale. É da sottolineare come mister Allegri lo abbia quasi raggiunto in quanto a vittorie pur senza aver mai vinto niente a livello europeo e mondiale.

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MAX ALLEGRI CHARTS NEW RECORD AFTER WIN OVER LECCE Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri continued his march towards another Serie A title and also created history in the club’s win over Lecce. ............ Juve went top of the table because of the win, with Inter having a game in hand. But Allegri has now won 300 matches as a manager in Serie A, becoming only the third manager in the league’s history to have done that. The other two are namely Giovanni Trapattoni (352) and Nereo Rocco (302), as per Opta. Two more wins could see Allegri’s equal Rocco’s record and while Trapattoni’s record is still far away, the Bianconeri continue to show that they are a real contender for the title race. Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2024/juventus-max-allegri-charts-new-record-after-win-over-lecce/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Lecce: Vlahovic and Bremer Put the Bianconeri on Top At the Via del Mare Stadium, Juventus ascened the Serie A summit (albeit temporarily) thanks to a solid second-half showing against Lecce. ............. Juventus (3-5-2) Wojciech Szczesny – 6 ............. Federico Gatti – 6 The former Frosinone man couldn’t always deliver the right pass or cross when on the ball, but looked confident at the back, which is what matters most. Gleison Bremer – 7.5 Another impeccable outing from the Brazilian defender. He managed to shake off a hesitant start against Nikola Krstovic to prevail in their personal duel with ease. Rounded off a formidable display with a bullet header to make it 3-0. Danilo – 5.5 The Juventus captain struggled on a few occasions against the pace and trickery of Pontus Almqvist and had to rely on Bremer to bail him out. But still managed to regain his composure in the second half. Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 Another convincing showing from the versatile Italian who started on the right flank but was often found in the middle of the park. Picked up Vlahovic with a clever assist on the Juventus opener, displaying quick thinking and sublime execution. Weston McKennie – 6.5 ............. Manuel Locatelli – 7 ............. Fabio Miretti – 5 ............. Filip Kostic – 6.5 ............. Kenan Yildiz – 6.5 As always, the teenager produced some flashes of brilliance that captivated the crowd. Brought down McKennie’s long ball expertly, which culminated in the Juventus opening goal. Dusan Vlahovic – 7.5 The former Fiorentina bomber confirmed his good form with his second brace in five days. While his touch wasn’t the cleanest on the opener, it crept into Wladimiro Falcone’s corner. On the second goal, McKennie’s header was going in regardless, but his long leg allowed him to claim it just over line. Substitutes Timothy Weah – 6 ............. Samuel Iling-Junior – 6 The Englishman provided the assist for Bremer on the third Juventus goal with a wonderful cross from the free-kick. Arkadiusz Milik – N/A Alex Sandro – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-lecce-vlahovic-and-bremer-put-the-bianconeri-on-top/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Lecce: Red-Hot Vlahovic Runs the Show Juventus delivered a scintillating second-half performance to deepen Lecce’s crisis with an overwhelming 3-0 win at Stadio Via del Mare. After a scoreless halftime score, Massimiliano Allegri’s side continued their free-scoring form with a breathtaking second-half display. ............. Juventus (3-5-2) Wojciech Szczesny – 6.5 Lecce’s uneventful showing made the Polish goalkeeper’s life easy, but he still had to pull off three saves to register his 12th Serie A clean sheet of the season. Gleison Bremer – 7.5 Not only did he score his second league goal in 2023/24, but his defensive contribution was also immense, as he kept Nikola Krstovic in his back pocket all night. Danilo – 7 You’d expect nothing less from the Juventus captain. It was another day in the office for the reliable defender who had a field day. Federico Gatti – 7 Playing alongside the Brazilians alleviated pressure on the Italian youngster as he had a lot more freedom to move the ball around from the back. Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 Despite playing on the right side, the left-footed full-back showcased his burgeoning talent on several occasions, using his blistering pace and quick feet to get rid of his markers. Weston McKennie – 7 ............. Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 ............. Fabio Miretti – 6 ............. Filip Kostic – 6.5 ............. Dusan Vlahovic – 8 His deadlock-breaking strike could be considered a fortunate piece of art, though he displayed his ‘poacher’s instincts’ to make it 2-0, latching onto McKennie’s cross as a true ‘No9.’ Kenan Yildiz – 5.5 Following a couple of promising-looking performances against Frosinone and Salernitana, the prodigious teenager failed to impact proceedings at Via del Mare. Substitutes Timothy Weah – 6 Arkadiusz Milik – 5.5 Samuel Iling Junior – 6.5 Alex Sandro – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-lecce-red-hot-vlahovic-runs-the-show/

Vlahovic scores twice as Juventus go top of Serie A Playing well when everyone expects you to win a game can be tricky, but Juventus delivered under pressure against Lecce tonight. The Bianconeri had to win the game, knowing it would take them to the top of the Serie A table before Inter Milan plays their outstanding fixture. Lecce was without a win in four consecutive games, but they are a team that could cause problems for anyone. ............. Dusan Vlahovic opened the scoring 14 minutes after the interval after they finally broke down the stubborn Lecce defence. Nine minutes later, he doubled his lead thanks to some fine work from the wing again. Juve continued to dominate the game at this stage, with Lecce struggling to get back into the fixture. They got the occasional chance to make the result better, but Juve was solid at the back before Gleison Bremer scored a third to get the Bianconeri’s noses in front in the race for the title with Inter Milan. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vlahovic-scores-twice-as-juventus-go-top-of-serie-a/

Doveri ammonisce solo i nostri?

Ah ecco. Non avevo visto il tuo post.

Ma l'arbitro Doveri non é quello che va in giro con lo zainetto dell'Inter?