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“Great performance” Yildiz reacts after scoring against Frosinone Kenan Yildiz is having a great time in the Juventus first team and has sent a message of thanks to the fans after scoring one of the goals that sent the team to the semi-final of the Italian Cup. Yildiz has been one of the best things to happen to Juve in the last few weeks, and his emergence as a first-team option has made their team more enjoyable to watch. ............ After the 4-0 win against Frosinone last night, the Turkey international wrote on Instagram: “Great performance for the team! Thanks always to all the fans for the support Cup semi-final Coppa.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/great-performance-yildiz-reacts-after-scoring-against-frosinone/

Kenan Yildiz: Juventus wonderkid 'more talented than Cristiano Ronaldo' as he sets out to become the new Alessandro Del Piero The teenage forward was signed up by adidas at the age of 10 and is now being touted as a potential superstar in Turin On August 20, Massimiliano Allegri handed Kenan Yildiz his Juventus debut, bringing the 18-year-old on for the final five minutes of the Serie A meeting with Udinese at the Stadio Friuli. Allegri was asked in his post-match press conference how he felt Yildiz had fared during. The notoriously gruff Tuscan replied, "He has to get his hair cut. He touched his hair a hundred times. So he has to have it cut tomorrow. And then let's take things from there." Yildiz went to the barber the very next day and sent a message to his manager: "Mister, football comes first. So, everything you say, I'm going to do - because you're the boss!" Allegri was suitably impressed: "It shows that he's a smart boy who listens." Indeed, the feeling in Turin is that Turkey's teenage sensation is as intelligent as he is talented, and can become a genuine superstar if he manages to keep his feet on the ground. Where it all began Yildiz was born in Regensburg to a German mother and a Turkish father. Neither had played football in their youth, but Yildiz's father Engin quickly realised that his son was gifted, and became a willing student of the game. "I learned from the games we went to - or from YouTube," he admitted. The online tutorials paid off, with Engin proving an excellent teacher. Yildiz was picked up by Bayern Munich by the age of eight and signed with adidas at 10. ............ However, by spring 2022, it was clear that Yildiz had no intention of extending his stay at Bayern. Initially, he seemed bound for Barcelona, but he instead joined Juventus, claiming that the Bianconeri were the "best option" for him. The big break Yildiz initially played for Juve's Primavera (Under-19s), but agent Hector Peris Ros began pushing - on behalf of his client and his entourage - for the versatile attacker to be fast-tracked to Juve Next Gen, the club's second team. ............ Allegri liked what he saw and included Yildiz in his squad for the pre-season tour of the United States, which led to his appearance against Udinese on the opening weekend of the 2023-24 campaign. "The feeling was crazy because you don't know the day before if you're going to play," Yildiz told Juve's official social media account. "But then the mister said, 'Warm up!' I was already shaking a little bit because I was really nervous, I have to say, but when he said my name, it was like 'Wow! .................... Three further Serie A appearances followed by the end of October and, on November 7, Yildiz was officially promoted to the first team, with Allegri declaring, "Kenan will become a great player." .......... However, Allegri brought Yildiz on late in a 1-1 draw at Genoa on December 15 - his first Serie A appearance since October - before starting him against Frosinone eight days later. With Yildiz once again determined to impress, he took just 12 minutes to open his Juve account with a stunning individual goal, thus becoming the youngest foreign player ever to score for the club. Yildiz is a very modern forward, in the sense that he has the requisite skill and speed to play in a variety of positions: No.10, winger or second striker. He's also got great vision and impressive decision-making skills. "Kenan has a great footballing brain," Allegri said in a Juventus-made Youtube video on Yildiz's development. "He's technically gifted and is very direct. As a player, he doesn't mess about." Indeed, what really stands out about Yildiz is the pace at which he does things, thanks to his sensational control of the ball. He is one of those special talents that is truly a joy to watch in full flight. Soykan Basar, technical director of the Turkey Under-19s, has even gone so far as to claim, "Kenan is more talented than Cristiano Ronaldo - his technique with the ball at his feet is superior to that of the Portuguese." .......... The next... Alessandro Del Piero? Before he had even made his professional bow, Yildiz was being compared to former Germany international Mesut Ozil, though that was largely due to their origins and shared Turkish heritage. In Italy, meanwhile, fans and journalists of a certain vintage have admitted that Yildiz evokes memories of the great Giampiero Boniperti. However, the name being most commonly bandied about is that of another Juve legend, the one that broke many of Boniperti's Bianconeri records - Alessandro Del Piero. Yildiz has even adopted the tongue-out celebration of his childhood idol, while his agent says "If Juventus want a No.10, this is Yildiz's role. He is a boy who makes you fall in love." ...................... Allegri may not be the most offensively-minded coach in world football, and he's no fan of cocky upstarts, but as long as Yildiz keeps his head down, and his hair short, the Juve coach will continue giving him the chances he craves to prove himself the club's next great No.10. Read more -> https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kenan-yildiz-juventus-wonderkid-more-talented-cristiano-ronaldo-new-alessandro-del-piero/blt16035f1d9b80cd60#csf60c9984ae801e35

Juventus 4 - Frosinone 0: Initial reaction and random observations Thursday night marked the 400th time in which Max Allegri has managed a game for Juventus. And with that very notable accomplishment, one could say (even with a fair bit of humor behind it) that the perfect way to mark such an occasion would be to have a beloved corto muso kind of win. It would have been something that you know would make Max smile on the inside even if he was screaming on the outside. What played out was not corto muso. Instead, it was a second straight Coppa Italia blowout in front of the hometown faithful. It wasn’t quite the absolute thrashing that Juventus put forth last week against Salernitana to open 2024, but it was pretty close. For the second straight Thursday night of Coppa Italia football at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus went out and recorded one of their highest-single game goal tallies of the last couple of years. It was led by a hat trick from Arek Milik, two world-class assists from Weston McKennie and capped by Kenan Yildiz latest piece of individual magic, as Allegri’s squad continue to roll right along in a 4-0 win over Juventus B Frosinone to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 16 games. With it comes the final spot in the Coppa Italia semifinals and a two-legged tie against Maurizio Sarri and Lazio to try and get back to the final, something they missed out on last season. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS You think Mattia Perin enjoyed not surrendering a goal in the first minute this time around? Because I think he did for the simple fact that he was still very much screaming his head off at his defense in the closing minutes against Frosinone. He wanted that clean sheet. Juventus are undefeated in games that Joseph Nonge plays in. #OptaBWRAO strikes again. Juventus have now scored 12 goals in their first three games of 2024. That’s an average of four per game. That’s sustainable! This, my friends, is a badass picture Yildiz didn’t really hit that shot of his on the goal all that purely. On one angle it looks like it almost hits off his upper shin rather than his foot. But you know what? It was a beautiful goal no matter how Yildiz actually scored it. That assist from McKennie on Yildiz’s goal — that was GORGEOUS. And that’s saying something since McKennie’s first assist of the night was REALLY GOOD, too. Like, to have an assist that was better than that one to Milik had to be a dime — and it was. Also, the whole combination between Milik and McKennie on Juve’s second goal of the night was genuinely fantastic. Milik was on Juve’s half of the field when he sent a long ball out wide to McKennie, then went on the dead sprint into the Frosinone box to get on the end of McKennie’s cut inside and assist. Just a great goal all the way around. Imagine if McKennie had scored a goal against Frosinone on top of his two (great) assists. Do you go with the guy who had the hat trick or the guy who had a goal and two assists as the man of the match? That would have been a tougher decision than you think. One last McKennie note because he deserves it: How good is Allegri’s decision to bring McKennie back into the squad over the summer looking right about now? The guy has been one of Juve’s three or four best players this season without a doubt. The guy who struggled at Leeds United looks completely reinvigorated now that he’s back with Juventus. Thank you to Max for his call and thank you to Jesse Marsch (and the other managers Wes had in England) for not keeping Leeds up and thus having McKennie return to Juventus. ............ I kept looking for Kaio Jorge in this game but I figured out at halftime that he was in Bremer’s pocket. There seems to be a lot of opposing strikers who can say that this season. Speaking of Bremer, there were just a couple of defensive actions where I was just sitting there with the kind of reaction like “Goddamn, this guy is just so good” afterward. The guy has taken that step up in performance from Year 1 to Year 2 with Juventus. He’s so damn good. ............ Filip Kostic was solid against Frosinone. Not great, but not terrible. Just ... solid. Very glad Matias Soule’s second-half appearance didn’t result in anything. The last thing we needed to see was a player on loan from Juventus suddenly making things awkward for Juventus at the stadium in which Juventus calls home. Nice to see him get a warm reception when he was subbed on, though. Ten goals in two Coppa Italia games. It just makes me laugh. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/12/24034983/juventus-frosinone-2024-coppa-italia-quarterfinals-final-score-result-initial-reaction-observations

Official Juventus team to face Frosinone for a place in Coppa Italia semi’s Juventus are looking to progress to the Coppa Italia semi-finals and this is the team that Max Allegri has selected to get the job done against Frosinone. Juve is taking the Coppa Italia seriously, this was shown when they dispatched Salernitana 6-1 in the last round and they are expected to get a positive result against Frosinone, a team that is far inferior to Juve and probably going to end up in a relegation dog fight. ............ Juventus: Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Weah, McKennie, Locatelli, Miretti, Kostic; Milik, Yildiz Frosinone: Cerofolini; Romagnoli, Okoli, Lusuardi; Garritano, Brescianini, Mazzitelli, Lirola; Harroui, Ibrahimovic; Kaio Jorge Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-team-to-face-frosinone-for-a-place-in-coppa-italia-semis/

Andrea Stramaccioni praises Yildiz for one excellent atrribute Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni has been impressed with Kenan Yildiz and some top youngsters in the Italian top flight. Yildiz has recently been promoted to the Bianconeri’s first team and has been in fine form. ............ Yildiz is expected to get more game time and is likely to represent Turkey at Euro 2024. ............ Andrea Stramaccioni spoke about some of the finest talents in Italian football and compared Yildiz to one of them, praising the Juve player for his ability to link the play. ............ “Yildiz and Carboni? I like the former, he links the attack and midfield with quality, he remains an important weapon even with the return of Chiesa. Carboni is on the launching pad, it’s good to let him grow in Monza, he has physical strength and garra , can enter through the front door.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/andrea-stramaccioni-praises-yildiz-for-one-excellent-atrribute/

Cristiano Giuntoli is a big fan of Atalanta star and wants him at Juventus Teun Koopmeiners could become a Juventus player next season as he continues to impress the Bianconeri. The Dutchman has emerged as one of the finest midfielders in Europe since his move to Atalanta and has caught the attention of Juventus. Cristiano Giuntoli, when he was at Napoli, had been monitoring him during his time in the Netherlands, but Napoli missed out on signing him to Atalanta. Koopmeiners has consistently performed as one of the top midfielders in Serie A over the last few seasons, and Giuntoli is keenly interested in him. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/cristiano-giuntoli-is-a-big-fan-of-atalanta-star-and-wants-him-at-juventus/

Juventus’ demands could scupper Kean’s move to Fiorentina Moise Kean is pushing to leave Juventus in this transfer window as he lacks game time at the Allianz Stadium. The striker has been pushed further down the pecking order by the emergence of Kenan Yildiz. The Turkish teenager is now one of the finest players in their squad and will continue to get game time at the Allianz Stadium. Juve acknowledges that Kean needs to play and has opened the door for the Azzurri star to leave them this month. ............. Juve has no issues with sending the striker to Florence, but they are asking for a 3 million euro loan fee in return. This could complicate the transfer because Fiorentina thinks the fee is too much for them to pay for a player for just six months. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-demands-could-scupper-keans-move-to-fiorentina/

COPPA ITALIA SQUAD LIST | JUVE-FROSINONE ........... SQUAD LIST 1 Szczesny 3 Bremer 4 Gatti 5 Locatelli 6 Danilo 9 Vlahovic 11 Kostic 12 Alex Sandro 14 Milik 15 Yildiz 16 McKennie 17 Iling-Junior 20 Miretti 22 Weah 23 Pinsoglio 24 Rugani 27 Cambiaso 36 Perin 41 Nicolussi Caviglia 47 Nonge Boende 50 Hasa Read more -> https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/coppa-italia-squad-list-juve-frosinone

Juventus vs. Frosinone match preview Juventus will face another provincial club with a chance to get to the Coppa Italia semifinals at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday night. It’s not necessarily playing the same team twice within the span of four days, but Juventus’ opponents in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals are very much somebody they’ve seen very recently. Instead of a couple of days, this time around it’s a couple of weeks. And in those couple of weeks, things have not gotten any better for Juventus’ group of young loanees as the rest of the Frosinone squad. ........... Frosinone’s upset win over Napoli in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 has proven to be one of the few results that have gone Eusebio Di Francesco’s way over the last six weeks. That win over Napoli in the last round of the Coppa Italia is the only victory Frosinone has recorded in its last seven games. They’ve not only see the goal scoring record slow down, but they’re leaking goals at an even quicker rate than they were at the beginning of the season. ........... TEAM NEWS Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli — still suspended. Mattia De Sciglio and Moise Kean — still out injured. Federico Chiesa and Adrien Rabiot will also miss out on Thursday’s game due to their respective ailments. Both have trained away from the group so far this week. Andrea Cambiaso has recovered from the flu. but Allegri said the Italian fullback/wingback is unlikely to be in the starting lineup. Same goes for Samuel Iling-Junior, who also trained away from the group on Tuesday after picking up a slight calf injury coming out of the win over Salernitana over the weekend. Dusan Vlahovic, while himself coming down with the flu and missing training on Tuesday, is still expected to be available against Frosinone, according to Allegri. Allegri said that his only starting lineup decision in defense is between Danilo and Daniele Rugani. This will be Max Allegri’s 400th game as manager at Juventus. That’s a lot of games. ........... Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/11/24029413/juventus-frosinone-2024-coppa-italia-quarterfinals-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Della Juventus non lo so. Dell'Inter sicuramente ..... Gravina e Rocchi!

Juventus vs Frosinone Calcio: Preview and Prediction Favourites Juventus will face off against Frosinone Calcio with a Coppa Italia semi-final spot on the line Frosinone Calcio will be eyeing a third Serie A scalp when they travel to Turin to take on Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter final on Thursday night. The minnows saw off Pisa in the Round of 64 before overcoming Torino in extra time in the Round of 32. However, their standout performance came in the Last 16, where they stunned defending Serie A holders SSC Napoli by an emphatic scoreline of 4-0. Meanwhile, Juventus entered the competition only in the Round of 16 and made short work of Salernitana, winning the tie 6-1. Once again at home, Massimiliano Allegri’s men will aim to book their spot in the final four of the competition. The most successful team in Coppa Italia history, Juventus have secured the trophy 14 times. They have failed to make it to the semi-finals just once in the last nine years and will hope to face off against AS Roma or SS Lazio in the final four. With defending champions Inter Milan knocked out, Juventus will have their eyes on a first Coppa Italia since 2021. ........... Team News & Tactics Juventus Juventus will be without Adrien Rabiot, who is out injured. Massimiliano Allegri will also be bereft of the Moise Kean and Mattia De Sciglio, both of whom are also set for a spell on the sidelines. It is not all bad news as Manuel Locatelli returns from suspension. More so, Federico Chiesa and Andrea Cambiaso have recovered rom a knee injury and illness, respectively, to return to contention for the game. Allegri is expected to retain his 3-5-2 formation for the match. Mattia Perin should start in goal ahead of first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. He should be protected by the back three of Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani and Gleison Bremer. Cambiaso and Kostic should provide the width with the trio of Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli and Fabio Miretti holding the fort in the middle of the park. Kenan Yildiz and Arkadiusz Milik should get the nod in attack. Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Perin; Gatti, Brember, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Miretti, Kostic; Yildiz, Milik Frosinone ........... Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Turati; Monterisi, Okoli, Bonifazi, Lirola; Mazzitelli, Barrenechea, Harroui; Soule, Jorge, Ibrahimovic Key Stats Frosinone have never ever defeated Juventus in their history, drawing one and losing the remaining six clashes. Juventus have won the Coppa Italia 14 times in their history, more than any other side in the competition. Frosinone are already enjoying their best ever run in the Italian Cup this season. Should they win, it will be their first ever semifinal appearance in Coppa Italia history. This is the first meeting between Frosinone and Juventus in the Coppa Italia. Juventus are making their 17th straight appearance in the Coppa Italia. Player to Watch Arkadiusz Milik The Polish international is behind Dusan Vlahovic in the pecking order but has the minerals to make a real difference for Juventus on the field. Vlahovic is likely to start on the bench, paving the way for Milik to make an impact. The 29-year-old has scored a mere two goals and one assist in 19 games across all competitions. While the numbers are not prolific, his ability is unquestioned and against Frosinone, he has the ability to prove to Massimiliano Allegri that Juventus have a scorer they can rely on. Prediction Juventus 2-0 Frosinone Calcio Juventus are in form at the moment, while Frosinone are going through a rut. Given the difference in quality between both the teams, Juventus are the heavy favourites for the match-up. Having defeated Napoli, can lightning strike twice for Frosinone? It appears unlikely. With home support to boot, it is difficult to see anything other than a comfortable win for the Bianconeri. ........... Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/01/11/juventus-vs-frosinone-calcio-preview-and-prediction/

Serie A teams meet to decide if they should reduce the number of teams Juventus, along with other Serie A teams, is convening today to deliberate on the future of the competition. Serie A stands among the top five football leagues globally, alongside the Premier League, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga. Notably, Serie A, along with La Liga and Bundesliga, currently features 20 clubs, a number that might undergo a reduction. Speculation has been circulating for weeks that the Italian top-flight teams are considering a reduction to 18 clubs, and this matter will be under discussion during today’s meeting. ........... Juventus, being one of the prominent teams in the country, is likely less concerned about the number of teams it faces. The rationale behind contemplating a reduction in the number of teams is the increasing workload on footballers, with more games per year. This situation is anticipated to intensify with the introduction of the new Champions League and Club World Cup competitions. ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/serie-a-teams-meet-to-decide-if-they-should-reduce-the-number-of-teams/

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/

SAUDI ARABIAN CLUBS INTERESTED IN JUVENTUS’ FILIP KOSTIC Juventus are awaiting a big offer from Saudi Arabia for Serbian wing-back Filip Kostic. Juventus are looking to offload a few players from their ranks and the operation includes the name of Filip Kostic. The Bianconeri expect a high-value offer from one of the Saudi Arabian clubs for the Serbian international as there was interest from them last summer. ............ Apart from Kostic, Juventus are progressing to loan out Moise Kean to either Fiorentina or Monza in the next few days. The Old Lady is waiting to see their squad depth after transfer operations and depending upon circumstances, will negotiate with Toronto FC to sign Federico Bernardeschi on a loan deal. Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2024/saudi-arabian-clubs-interested-in-juventus-filip-kostic/

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

Why is Moise Kean now down the pecking order at Juventus? Moise Kean was confirmed as one of the four strikers by Juventus at the start of the season, with the club choosing not to offload him permanently or on loan. Despite returning from Everton with high expectations, Kean has faced challenges in finding his form and scoring goals for Juventus this season. While Max Allegri has maintained confidence in Kean, the Italian striker has struggled to make a significant impact. Now, Juventus is reportedly considering sending Kean out on loan during the current transfer window. Kean is facing competition from emerging talent Kenan Yildiz, a Turkish striker who has impressed recently. Yildiz’s emergence has pushed Kean down the pecking order, and he is set to receive more playing time at the expense of his teammate. The report suggests that Kean may need a successful loan spell to regain a place in the Juventus team. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-is-moise-kean-now-down-the-pecking-order-at-juventus/

Luciano Moggi praises Allegri and his young Juventus team Luciano Moggi has expressed admiration for Juventus’ performance this season, commending Max Allegri for doing an excellent job despite the team’s limitations. Despite not making significant moves in the transfer market at the start of the season, Juventus has emerged as one of the favorites to win Serie A and the Italian Cup. Although Inter Milan has been considered a more equipped team and has maintained its position at the top of the standings for much of the season, Juventus has successfully prevented them from becoming runaway leaders, akin to Napoli’s dominance last season. As the current situation stands, it is highly likely that Juventus will secure a place in the Champions League next season, barring any unforeseen loss of form. Achieving this outcome was not widely expected at the beginning of the season, but according to Moggi, Juventus has performed brilliantly and exceeded expectations. .............. “Very important victory which leads them to duet against a stronger team, if the match continues until the end it is a credit to the team and the new air that exists of wanting to win and not lose. Credit goes to a coach who is highly criticized but who bears fruit with a young project.” .............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luciano-moggi-praises-allegri-and-his-young-juventus-team/

Rabiot suffers another injury problem for Juventus Adrien Rabiot is currently sidelined with an injury, which will force him to miss Juventus’ Coppa Italia match against Frosinone. Despite the setback, the Frenchman has been a pivotal player for the Bianconeri this season, having signed a one-year contract extension at the Allianz Stadium in the summer. Juventus has been appreciative of Rabiot’s contributions and is actively pursuing a new long-term contract with him. His presence on the team sheet is highly valued when he is fit, making his absence a disappointment for the team. Rabiot hopes to recover in time for the Serie A game against Sassuolo following the Frosinone match. Additionally, there are concerns about the fitness of Federico Chiesa ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rabiot-suffers-another-injury-problem-for-juventus/

Journalist insists it is too early to brand Chiesa a fragile player Due to his prolonged injury in 2022 and the recurring minor physical issues, Federico Chiesa has been perceived as a player with persistent physical problems. The Azzurri star has played a crucial role for Juventus this season, consistently delivering strong performances whenever he takes the field. However, concerns linger about his long-term fitness, given his history of injuries. ............ Journalist Guido Vaciago contends that Chiesa does not experience injuries frequently enough to be deemed a fragile player. “There are players who compromise their careers due to injuries because they don’t have the right continuity. To say that about Chiesa we have to wait. He has his fragility but he has also had these problems for a year. Let’s wait for this to be repeated for several seasons to say that he is a fragile footballer. When he has played he has always been one of the best, like against Salernitana in the Italian Cup.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-insists-it-is-too-early-to-brand-chiesa-a-fragile-player/

Aldo Serena reveals where the difference between Juventus and Inter lies Former Inter Milan and Juventus star Aldo Serena has unveiled the disparity between the two clubs. As Juventus and Inter currently contend for the Serie A title, the Bianconeri have defied expectations to stay in the race. Despite Inter possessing the league’s most formidable squad and being overwhelming favourites for the championship, they are only two points ahead of Juventus, who have managed to stay close in the league standings. Week after week, the Bianconeri grind out tough results to keep Inter within striking distance. It appears that the title race this season will go down to the wire, and Juventus remains resilient. ........... “Does the ranking reflect the performances of Juve and Inter in Serie A? Yes, I think the ranking is right. Inter is the strongest team, which has the strongest players and has played better than the others for now. Juventus, on the other hand, hasn’t played well in certain periods, but they are a tough team with great players. The difference between the two teams is in midfield.” ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/aldo-serena-reveals-where-the-difference-between-juventus-and-inter-lies/

Giuntoli is closing in on his first signing as a Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is poised to make his first signing as Juventus’ sporting director. He joined the Bianconeri in the summer following a successful tenure at Napoli. During the summer, Juve did not make many signings, but Giuntoli played a role in offloading several players from their squad. The only signing made by the Bianconeri was Timothy Weah, and Giuntoli was not in charge of that transfer, having arrived at the club when the deal was virtually complete. Since then, he has been actively working on various transfers, and his first signing will be Tiago Djalo. The Lille defender has been a key figure at the Ligue 1 club in recent seasons, although he has missed this term due to a serious injury and is nearing a return to full fitness. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/giuntoli-is-closing-in-on-his-first-signing-as-a-juventus-director/

Stats show Vlahovic is doing better than Lukaku In the summer, Juventus aimed to offload Dusan Vlahovic and replace him with Romelu Lukaku. The Bianconeri have not been satisfied with the Serbian frontman since he joined the club and had expected him to score more goals. During his time at Fiorentina, Vlahovic was considered one of the world’s best strikers and attracted the attention of several clubs. Juventus believed he would perform well for them, so they added him to their squad. ............ Lukaku has scored eight league goals, whereas Vlahovic has scored seven. Despite this, the Serbian has played fewer minutes than the Belgian, resulting in Vlahovic averaging a goal every 153 minutes, while Lukaku scores every 170 minutes. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/stats-show-vlahovic-is-doing-better-than-lukaku/

“He has a phenomenal trait” – Juventus legend Barzagli reveals what makes Allegri special Legendary Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli highlights the characteristic that differentiates Max Allegri from other managers. The Bianconeri coach has been under great scrutiny since his return to the club in 2021, especially last term. Nevertheless, the 56-year-old managed to maintain his composure, and while his team has been hardly delivering sensational displays, few can argue against the results. Juventus have collected 46 points at the halfway point of the season. ............ For Barzagli, Juve’s secret this season lies in the solidity and cohesion of the group. “The group is the secret weapon for Juventus. The players have revealed it on several occasions, most recently Szczesny,” said the retired defender. “This is a team that has desire and hunger, and they want to play together. You can see how everyone rejoices in the ninetieth minute and after the match. “There is cohesion. Everyone can continue to dream and hope to remain in this team.” ............ “Allegri has always been challenged in difficult moments. I had a great rapport with him, he was my coach. “I have always defended him, he has a phenomenal trait that no one else has: he doesn’t succumb to problems and doesn’t give himself alibis. “Last season, he took total responsibility. This term, despite the absence of important players, it’s never been a problem. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/he-has-a-phenomenal-trait-juventus-legend-barzagli-reveals-what-makes-allegri-special/

Allegri praises Juventus attack after defeating Salernitana Max Allegri has admitted that Juventus’ attack has improved recently after they defeated Salernitana this evening. Juve found their opponents harder than they were when both clubs met in the Italian Cup days ago. However, Juve still managed to win, even though they needed a late winner to earn the points. ........... “Lately we attack the goal better, we finish better. We have improved this, however we have worsened the defensive phase.” ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/allegri-praises-juventus-attack-after-defeating-salernitana/

Vlahovic Top, Kostic Flop – Italian press hand ratings for Salernitana vs Juventus Despite finding themselves trailing at the interval, Juventus still managed to pull off a slim victory over their hosts Salernitana. The Granata were adamant about proving a point following their 1-6 humiliating defeat at the Allianz Stadium in the Coppa Italia on Thursday. ........... Therefore, the two goal-scorers received the highest grades in the player ratings of the major Italian news outlets (mostly 7/10). On the other hand, Filip Kostic earned the lowest notes (5/10) for a hollow first-half display. Max Allegri decided to haul him off after the break, which proved to be a wise decision, especially with Iling-Junior producing the goods. So here are all the ratings for Juventus players Tuttosport – Szczesny 6, Gatti 5,5, Bremer 6, Danilo 7, Weah 6, Mckennie 6, Nicolussi Caviglia 6, Rabiot 6, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 7, Yildiz 6,5, Rugani 6, Iling Junior 7, Milik 6, Miretti 6, Allegri 6,5 Corriere dello Sport – Szczesny 6,5, Gatti 5,5, Bremer 6, Danilo 6,5, Weah 5,5, Mckennie 6,5, Nicolussi Caviglia 5,5, Rabiot 6,5, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 7, Yildiz 6, Rugani 5,5, Iling Junior 7, Milik 5,5, Miretti 6, Allegri 6,5 giornalaccio rosa dello Sport – Szczesny 6,5, Gatti 5,5, Bremer 6,5, Danilo 6,5, Weah 5,5, Mckennie 5,5, Nicolussi Caviglia 6, Rabiot 6,5, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 7, Yildiz 6,5, Rugani 6, Iling Junior 6,5, Milik 5,5, Miretti 6, Allegri 6 Calciomercato – Szczesny 6,5, Gatti 5, Bremer 5,5, Danilo 6,5, Weah 6, Mckennie 6, Nicolussi Caviglia 5,5, Rabiot 6,5, Kostic 5, Vlahovic 6,5, Yildiz 6, Rugani 6, Iling Junior 7, Milik 6, Miretti 6, Allegri 6,5 Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vlahovic-top-kostic-flop-italian-press-hand-ratings-for-salernitana-vs-juventus/