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LORENZO SPAGNOLI https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Football_Club_2005-2006 Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Sarzana (La Spezia) Data di nascita: 29.04.1980 Ruolo: Centrocampista Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2005 al 2006 Esordio: 14.07.2005 - Amichevole - Vogherese-Juventus 0-7 Ultima partita: 27.07.2005 - Amichevole - Cesena-Juventus 0-1 0 presenze - 0 reti https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campioni,_il_sogno#Prima_edizione_(2004-2005)

RAFFAELE SPADARO https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Football_Club_1968-1969 Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Barletta Data di nascita: 16.03.1949 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1967 al 1969 Esordio: 04.04.1968 - Amichevole - Verbania-Juventus 0-7 Ultima partita: 29.12.1968 - Amichevole - Pro Patria-Juventus 0-3 0 presenze - 0 reti

VINCENZO SORO https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincenzo_Soro Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Cagliari Data di nascita: 23.04.1913 Luogo di morte: Cagliari Data di morte: 10.03.2010 Ruolo: Portiere Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: Cenzo Alla Juventus dal 1932 al 1933 0 presenze - 0 reti subite 1 scudetto Vincenzo Soro, conosciuto anche come Cenzo Soro (Cagliari, 23 aprile 1913 – Cagliari, 10 marzo 2010), è stato un dirigente sportivo, allenatore di calcio e calciatore italiano, di ruolo portiere. Nel 1983 fu insignito dall'allora Presidente della Repubblica Sandro Pertini della medaglia d'oro al valore sportivo. Nel 2005 ha ricevuto una laurea honoris causa in Scienze Motorie da parte dell'Università degli Studi di Cagliari. Negli ultimi anni di vita ha scritto un libro dal titolo "Poesie e calcio", in cui raccontava le carriere dei principali atleti e dirigenti della storia dello sport sardo, ed ha lavorato come opinionista sportivo per TCS (Tele Costa Smeralda) e per varie testate giornalistiche sarde. Vincenzo Soro Nazionalità Italia Calcio Ruolo Allenatore (ex portiere) Carriera Squadre di club 1931-1932 Cagliari 9 (-?) 1932-1933 Juventus 0 (0) 1935-1936 Cagliari ? (-?) 1936-1937 San Giorgio ? (-?) Carriera da allenatore 1946-1947 Sant'Elena 1947-1948 US Monreale Italpiombo 1951-1952 Cagliari D.T. 1953-1954 Cagliari Vice 1954 Cagliari Carriera Atletica Iniziò la sua carriera sportiva praticando l'atletica leggera, che abbandonò alcuni anni più tardi per dedicarsi al calcio. Fu campione sardo di salto in lungo e salto in alto, specialità di cui per alcuni anni ha anche detenuto il record regionale sardo. Giocatore Ha giocato come portiere nel Cagliari nella stagione 1931-1932 in Serie B, giocando 9 partite; in seguito è stato acquistato dalla Juventus, con cui non è mai riuscito ad esordire in gare ufficiali a causa di una lussazione scapolo-omerale. È tornato al Cagliari nella stagione 1935-1936, nel campionato sardo di Seconda Divisione, chiuso al primo posto in classifica con conseguente promozione in Prima Divisione, la terza serie dell'epoca. Nella sua ultima stagione da giocatore, milita nel girone sardo della Seconda Divisione 1936-1937 con l'altra squadra cittadina dell'epoca, la Pro Calcio San Giorgio. Allenatore Nella stagione 1946-1947 alla guida del Sant'Elena ha vinto il campionato sardo di Prima Divisione, precedendo in classifica il Carbonia ed il Cagliari; anche l'anno seguente ha allenato in Prima Divisione, nel Monreale Italpiombo. Nella stagione 1951-1952 (in Serie C, con Federico Allasio allenatore) ed in quella successiva (chiusa al 4º posto in classifica in Serie B) ha lavorato come direttore tecnico per il Cagliari, ruolo che ha ricoperto anche nella prima parte della stagione 1953-1954, in cui è stato anche il vice-allenatore ed è poi subentrato ad Ottavio Morgia, che intanto svolgeva la mansione di giocatore-allenatore dopo l'esonero di Allasio, nelle ultime dieci partite dell'annata, chiuse con un bilancio di sei vittorie, due pareggi e due sconfitte, che hanno consentito al Cagliari di chiudere il campionato al 3º posto in classifica e di giocare uno spareggio per la promozione in Serie A, perso sul campo neutro di Roma contro la Pro Patria. Soro allenò per diversi anni anche nell'Amsicora, società di atletica leggera di Cagliari, in cui allenò tra gli altri anche Adriano Loddo, che in seguito sarebbe diventato campione italiano nei 400 metri. In coppia con Filippo Vado allenò anche la squadra di hockey su prato del CUS Cagliari. Insieme a Gigi Riva ha fondato negli anni '60 una delle prime scuole calcio in Italia ed in alcuni periodi ha lavorato come istruttore per allenatori a Coverciano. Dirigente Basket e atletica Dopo aver lasciato la panchina del Cagliari, è stato per circa 30 anni presidente della Federazione Regionale di basket della Sardegna. Negli stessi anni è stato anche presidente della Federazione regionale di atletica. Riconoscimenti Il Cagliari lo ha inserito nella sua Hall of Fame. Palmarès Giocatore Competizioni nazionali Campionato italiano: 1 - Juventus: 1932-1933 Competizioni regionali Seconda Divisione: 1 - Cagliari: 1935-1936

“A penalty like that?” Tacchinardi hits out at VAR for the Juventus game Alessio Tacchinardi has expressed strong disapproval regarding the penalty awarded to Verona against Juventus at the weekend, stating that he could not believe the Video Assistant Referee failed to overturn the decision. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. ............ Tacchinardi voiced his concerns with particular emphasis on the inconsistency and decision-making of officials. He remarked, “It’s madness, both the one against Verona and the one against Bologna. What’s wrong? Bad faith? Incompetence on the part of the VAR referee? I can understand the referee, maybe he’s under pressure or he’s sensing the moment of the match. But how can someone watching the screen award a penalty like that?” The former player’s comments highlight an ongoing debate within Italian football regarding the application of VAR and the reliability of decisions made after video review. His words underline the frustration many feel when questionable calls directly impact the outcome of a match. While acknowledging that referees on the pitch may face immediate pressure and difficult circumstances, Tacchinardi stressed that the role of the VAR official should be to correct errors by carefully assessing incidents without such constraints. ............ Although the penalty decision drew most of the attention, Juventus themselves were not at its best. Their inability to overcome Verona will inevitably raise questions about consistency and performance levels. Matches such as these are typically viewed as opportunities for Juventus to assert dominance, regardless of the difficulties encountered during play. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/a-penalty-like-that-tacchinardi-hits-out-at-var-for-the-juventus-game/

Adani believes Juventus suffered injustice: “Anyone who played football knows” Former Inter defender Lele Adani insists that Hellas Verona were awarded a non-existent penalty kick against Juventus. The Bianconeri were livid with the performance of match official Antonio Rapuano who was in charge of Saturday’s Serie A contest. ............ As pointed out by former Italian referee Luca Marelli, Rapuano committed two major mistakes that impeded Juventus. First, he awarded Verona a spot-kick for a handball on Joao Mario, and then, he failed to send off Gift Orban, who deliberately elbowed Federico Gatti in the face. The Italian refereeing association have decided to take action by demoting Rapuano to Serie B, although this would do little to remunerate the Old Lady who dropped two valuable points on the road. ............ The 51-year-old explained that Joao Mario never had the intention to handle the ball, but he was unable to avoid it since he was in mid-air with his eyes closed. “Anyone who played football understands that it’s not a handball but a missed header,” argued Adani. “Anyone who has played football knows that you can jump over the edge because someone pushes you, because you’re afraid of contact from behind, or because you’re off balance. “So if you’re trying to head the ball and, within the dynamics of your body balance, prepare to do so, but you miss the ball, it can hit your arm. That doesn’t mean you gave away a penalty,” concluded Adani. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/adani-juventus-injustice-football/

Should Jonathan David get more minutes at Juventus? Jonathan David arrived at Juventus as the club’s intended leading striker, with expectations that Dusan Vlahovic would depart. Since 2022, Vlahovic had been the main attacking figure, yet his goal return was often criticised as insufficient to drive the team towards silverware. While few doubted his physical power and presence, Juventus required more consistent productivity from their number nine. ............ The Canadian began his Juventus career brightly, but recent performances have suggested a decline in effectiveness. David will continue to struggle for playing time unless Igor Tudor decides to experiment with a two-striker system. Such a tactical adjustment could provide the opportunity to accommodate both Vlahovic and David, but so far the manager has remained committed to his preferred structure. ............ David’s prolific record at Lille demonstrated his natural goalscoring ability, yet the challenges of Serie A are notably different. Juventus represents a higher level of expectation and scrutiny, where adaptation can take time. At present, his impact in starting roles has been limited, making it difficult to justify displacing an in-form Vlahovic. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/should-jonathan-david-get-more-minutes-at-juventus/

Marchegiani says Juventus is not strong enough to be consistent Juventus dropped two points in their weekend fixture against Verona, a result that came as a surprise given their strong performances in the two matches prior. Late surges had seen them overcome Inter Milan and secure a dramatic draw against Borussia Dortmund, results that suggested the team was building both confidence and momentum. With Andrea Cambiaso and Francisco Conceição returning to the side, expectations were high that Verona would be dispatched without difficulty. ............ Reflecting on the performance, Luca Marchegiani suggested that Juventus may be pushing beyond their current level of consistency. He explained: “Juve? They paid the price for the mental fatigue of two demanding matches, both of which ended in the best possible way given how they went, and they’re not yet ready for this kind of consistency. They’re a team I like in many ways, and we’ve more or less said them all, but perhaps they’re still missing something.” ............ For a club determined to end its trophy drought, setbacks of this kind carry weight. Dropping points against lower-ranked teams risks undermining progress, especially when matches against top sides are naturally less frequent. Consistency in fixtures such as the one against Verona is crucial, as it is often these games that decide the trajectory of a season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-juventus-is-not-strong-enough-to-be-consistent/

Andrea Agnelli explains why he opted for plea bargain, declares ‘unchanged’ love for Juventus Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has accepted a plea bargain for his role in the infamous Plusvalenza and Prisma cases. In 2022, the Bianconeri were rocked by the two investigations, the first related to capital gains registered through allegedly illegal practices, and the second based on salary manoeuvres dating back to the Covid-19 era. These episodes caused the resignation of Agnelli and the rest of the Juventus board in November 2022, reportedly under the pressure of the club’s ownership, particularly his cousin, John Elkann. ............ Nevertheless, the former president and some of the other top Juventus officials still had to undergo a civil and criminal trial. However, they have managed to avoid being prosecuted by striking a plea bargain in the preliminary hearing. ............ “Today I reiterate my profound respect for the competent authorities called upon to evaluate my actions, fully aware that the sporting and criminal investigations constitute a very burdensome personal matter, but also a useful starting point for future analysis,” wrote the former Juventus president. “The decision to request the application of a suspended sentence, devoid of civil consequences and additional penalties, without acknowledgement of liability, and therefore consistent with my position of innocence, was undoubtedly a very difficult one. ............ “My love for Juventus remains complete and unchanged, as does my connection to Italy, and in particular to Turin, my hometown. My commitment as an investor in the energy transition continues thanks to the development of FIEE, the Italian Energy Efficiency Fund, which has been operating for almost ten years under the guidance of an expert management team. ............ “Finally, for over two years now, I have lived in Amsterdam, the city where my family and I have chosen to settle, and from where I will build my future plans.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/andrea-agnelli-explains-why-he-opted-for-plea-bargain-declares-unchanged-love-for-juventus/

Ma chi é sto sbarbatello di arbitro?

Spinazzola fa felice Contesaltato

Montella hails Juventus star Kenan Yildiz: “Very similar to Del Piero” Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz received high praise from his national team manager, Vincenzo Montella, who admitted that the youngster shares traits with the legendary Alessandro Del Piero. ............ Yildiz has now established himself as the biggest attraction at the club, becoming a fundamental player for the club thanks to his elusive technical skills. The 20-year-old has also made himself a protagonist on the international level with Turkiye under Montella. The Turkiye head coach has been delighted with the wonderkid, as he backs him to reach new heights in the coming years. “Yildiz is a very young lad with huge ambitions and is never satisfied,” said the Italian manager in an interview. “Kenan is a complete player. He started playing for the national team when he still lacked consistency at Juve. His immense quality was already evident.” ............ “It’s not easy to play in the number 10 shirt at the age of 19. But this season, I see him as more consistent and aware. “I don’t know how similar they are in terms of quality, but when it comes to characteristics, he’s very similar to Del Piero.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/montella-hails-juventus-star-kenan-yildiz-very-similar-to-del-piero/

Three reasons why Adzic is set for a new playing position at Juventus Juventus youngster Vasilije Adzic could become the club’s internal solution for the midfield dilemma based on his most recent cameo. The 19-year-old arrived at the club last season, and despite his tender age, he was immediately added to the first team after managing to impress Thiago Motta and his technical staff. ............ The Montenegro international is originally an attacking midfielder, but was deployed in a deeper role in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Verona, replacing Khephren Thuram in the middle of the park in the second half. The source believes this could become the player’s new role at Juventus for three reasons. ............ First, Adzic will likely struggle for playing time if he’s going to act as Kenan Yildiz’s designated understudy, since the Turkish international is considered fundamental for Tudor’s plans. Second, Juventus are in dire need of midfield options due to the lack of depth, as Nicolo Fagioli and Douglas Luiz weren’t replaced, while Teun Koopmeiners hasn’t been inspiring. Finally, Adzic showed enough during his 33 minutes against Verona to suggest he’s capable of filling the role of a central midfielder. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/three-reasons-why-adzic-is-set-for-a-new-playing-position-at-juventus/

Tudor considering tactical tweak to help David & Openda settle at Juventus Juventus boss Igor Tudor is reportedly working on a new formation that can bring the best out of Jonathan David and Löic Openda. ............ While Vlahovic has been decisive off the bench, many fans and observers have noted that he’s significantly less impactful when starting from the first minute, as evidenced by his underwhelming displays against Inter and Hellas Verona. Therefore, Tudor is facing a selection dilemma, as none of his strikers have been able to deliver when starting matches. ............ The Croatian manager is considering a tactical tweak in the hopes of maximising the chances of David and Openda to score. The manager could shift into a system that features two strikers rather than one, possibly a 3-4-1-2 formation. Tudor would field David or Openda alongside the physically imposing Vlahovic. The latter’s presence would help them find more space in the final third, where they can wreak havoc with their devastating pace. The two new signings could also be tested side-by-side, rather than being paired with Vlahovic. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-considering-tactical-tweak-to-help-david-openda-settle-at-juventus/

Gomitata di Carlos Augusto a Berardi. L'arbitro non reagisce come a Verona.

IVANO SORRENTINO https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Football_Club_2002-2003 Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Catania Data di nascita: 07.03.1983 Ruolo: Attaccante Altezza: 178 cm Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2002 al 2003 Esordio: 19.09.2002 - Amichevole - Juventus-Canavese 6-0 Ultima partita: 16.10.2002 - Serie A - Juventus-Canavese 3-0 0 presenze - 0 reti Club career 01/2018 - 06/2018 AC Taverne Forward 07/2015 - 06/2017 FC Ascona Forward 07/2011 - 06/2015 Gallaratese Forward 07/2009 - 06/2010 Derthona FBC Forward 10/2008 - 12/2008 Rivoli United Forward 07/2007 - 06/2008 Casale Forward 07/2006 - 06/2007 SSD Massese Forward 01/2006 - 06/2006 Carpenedolo Forward 07/2005 - 12/2005 ASD Biellese 1902 Forward 01/2005 - 06/2005 Ivrea Forward 07/2004 - 12/2004 US Avellino Forward 07/2003 - 06/2004 Pizzighettone Forward 11/2002 - 06/2003 Juventus Forward https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/ivano-sorrentino/

C'era un rigore contro i pentaperati?

SORACE https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Football_Club_1960-1961 Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: - Data di nascita: - Ruolo: Portiere Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus nel 1958-1959 e nel 1960-1961 Esordio: 05.03.1959 - Amichevole - Juventus-Chieri 7-0 Ultima partita: 16.02.1961 - Amichevole - Juventus-Chieri 5-0 0 presenze - 0 reti

Juventus rekindle interest in Saudi Pro League star amidst midfield woes Juventus are reportedly considering launching a new onslaught for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic who currently plies his trade in the Saudi Pro League. The Serbian rose to prominence during his time at Lazio between 2015 and 2023, cementing himself as one of the finest midfielders in Serie A at the time. ............ This season, Juventus started the campaign with limited options in the middle of the park, and it is already beginning to take its toll on the team. As witnessed in Saturday’s draw against Hellas Verona, Igor Tudor was forced to field the exhausted Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli, and then struggled to replace them, fielding the awkward duo of Teun Koopmeiners and Vasilije Adzic in the second half. ............ Juventus could attempt a move for Milinkovic-Savic, whose contract with Al-Hilal will expire next June. The 30-year-old should thus be available for a relatively affordable price, even though his salary could represent an obstacle. ............ Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly seeking a new experience in Europe, and believes it is the right time to make his way back to the Old Continent. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-rekindle-interest-in-saudi-pro-league-star-amidst-midfield-woes/

Liverpool & Man Utd vying for ‘untouchable’ Bremer Manchester United have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for Gleison Bremer, albeit Juventus are not too keen to deprive themselves of the defender’s services. The 28-year-old has been on the radar of some of the biggest Premier League clubs for quite some time now. ............ Earlier this month, Liverpool were mentioned as one of Bremer’s staunchest admirers. The Reds have identified the former Torino star as the right profile to form a super defensive partnership with their captain Virgil van Dijk, who is still going strong at the age of 34, or perhaps take the torch from the veteran Dutchman, and ensure a smooth succession. But Liverpool isn’t the only English club that has been monitoring Bremer, as Man Utd and Chelsea have also been keeping close tabs on the player. ............ Nevertheless, only a massive offer could sway Juventus to part ways with their most reliable centre-back over the past few years. It should be remembered that the Serie A giants consider him as one of the few ‘untouchable’ players in Igor Tudor’s squad. ............ That being said, this ‘unsellable’ tag should be taken with a grain of salt, as every player has a price, especially for a club that has been struggling to balance its accounts over the past few campaigns. So while Juventus would be reluctant to sell Bremer, it might be difficult for them to resist an astronomical offer from England. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/liverpool-man-utd-vying-for-untouchable-juventus-gleison-bremer/

Atalanta reinstate Lookman ahead of Juventus clash, but lose two key players to injury Following a summer soap opera that ended in bad blood, Ademola Lookman has finally made peace with Atalanta, just in time to feature in next weekend’s clash against Juventus. ............ At the start of the season, Lookman was nowhere to be seen, with some fans fearing that the attacker could remain on the sidelines until January. Nevertheless, the player has recently made peace with Atalanta, as the two parties realised this would be in their best interest. ............ The reconciliation was confirmed on Sunday afternoon, as Ivan Juric gave Lookman a brief cameo in the 3-0 victory over Torino. “I’ve always stayed in touch with Lookman,” said the Croatian manager in his post-match press conference. ............ It remains to be seen if the former Leipzig star will be able to make significant strides in he coming days and play a prominent role next Saturday, when the Orobici arrive in Turin to take on Juventus in a much-anticipated clash. On a related note, Atalanta lost Nicola Zalewski and Isac Hien to injury, as both players left the field in the first half against Torino. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/atalanta-lookman-juventus-hien-zalewski/

Opinion: Juventus already paying for their lack of depth While the club’s summer transfer campaign succeeded on several fronts, the Juventus management has failed to provide Igor Tudor with sufficient squad depth, and the consequences are beginning to show. ............ Bouncing between the Serie A, the Champions League, and occasionally the Coppa Italia requires a considerable number of players capable of competing for starting roles, especially for a team that hasn’t been afforded enough rest following their Club World Cup participation. But on the contrary, one could argue that Juve’s depth has decreased compared to last season, especially in the middle of the park. This summer, neither Nicolo Fagioli nor Douglas Luiz were replaced, unless you’d like to count Fabio Miretti, a player that the club doesn’t entirely trust, as evidenced by their attempts to sell him to Napoli. Moreover, Weston McKennie has been shuffled all over the pitch, that he is now considered an afterthought in the middle of the park, while Teun Koopmeiners has been reduced from 2024’s top signing to a mere squad player who hardly inspires the fans. Therefore, Tudor found himself in a sea of troubles when Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram weren’t able to cope with the pace of their Hellas Verona counterparts on Saturday. ............ Moreover, Juventus don’t have any inspiring options for the wingback roles behind Andrea Cambiaso and Joao Mario, and fielding Pierre Kalulu in a more advanced role cannot be a viable solution, as Tudor doesn’t have extra defenders to spare, with only five centre-backs challenging for three starting roles. Therefore, one could only wonder how the manager would be able to navigate his way through the packed fixtures list if hit by an injury crisis, since he’s already struggling in normal circumstances. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/opinion-juventus-already-paying-for-their-lack-of-depth/

Juventus preparing vital Board meeting: New role for Comolli & capital increase Juventus are bracing themselves for what should be an instrumental Board of Directors meeting on Friday, with several important matters to sort out. The club’s directors will review and discuss the financial statement for the 2024/25 season, which will later have to be approved by the general assembly. ............ The report claims that Juventus are planning to appoint Damien Comolli as the club’s new CEO. The 52-year-old joined the club last June in the role of General Manager. The former Liverpool and Spurs director was in charge of the club’s summer transfer campaign, and his work has been appreciated by the ownership, as he managed to offload some unwanted players while recruiting new signings for relatively affordable prices. ............ Comolli would thus replace Maurizio Scanavino who has limited experience in football. The latter has been associated with the club’s majority owners, EXOR, for several years, so he’ll be expected to be relocated within the holding company’s orbit. Moreover, the source also expects Giorgio Chiellini to join the board, albeit his role remains to be defined. The legendary defender returned to the club earlier this year and has been entrusted with a more prominent role in recent months. The Board could issue a capital increase worth €110-€120 million. The ownership has already injected €30 million to help balance the club’s accounts. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-preparing-vital-board-meeting-new-role-for-comolli-capital-increase/

Rapuano punished after Verona-Juventus refereeing debacle Referee Antonio Rapuano had a poor display while officiating Saturday’s Serie A contest between Hellas Verona and Juventus, so the AIA has reportedly decided to take measures. ............ Former Italian match official Luca Marelli insisted that Rapuano committed two mistakes that proved very costly for Juventus. First, he believes that Joao Mario’s handball shouldn’t have resulted in a penalty kick, and second, Orban’s nasty elbow on Federico Gatti should have earned the striker his marching orders. ............ Therefore, the AIA (Italian football’s refereeing association) weren’t impressed by Rapuano’s performance, and have thus decided to take action. The 40-year-old will be demoted to Serie B next weekend. ............ While the referee has been punished and Orban is expected to be suspended, Juventus won’t benefit from either decision, as the damage done by the officiating staff is irreparable. The Bianconeri can only hope to bounce back with solid results in the coming weeks, beginning with Saturday’s clash against Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-rapuano-punished-after-verona-juventus-refereeing-debacle/

Juventus 1 - Hellas Verona 1: Initial reaction and random observations ............ Juventus have officially recorded their first frustrating result of the 2025-26 season, a 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona in which it could have easily been all three points dropped and a first loss on the record of Igor Tudor’s squad. It was the kind of performance befitting of a team that has expended so much energy over those previous two games in which wild late-game comebacks were needed to get the win over Inter Milan and a draw with Borussia Dortmund, respectively. But ultimately, Juventus’ ineffectiveness and sub-par performance for much of Saturday’s trip to Verona doomed them as they dropped points for the first time domestically. ............ It wasn’t a good showing. There weren’t the kind of highs that we saw in the win over Inter and the high-scoring draw with Dortmund. Juventus may have had 72% of the possession and more than doubled up Hellas Verona in terms of passes completed, but the Bianconeri ended up getting out-shot by the home side, 14-10. For the second consecutive game in which he started against a domestic opponent, Dusan Vlahovic was extremely isolated and a virtual non-factor outside of a couple of brief moments. The midfield misplaced so many passes you probably lost count even before halftime. The defense, playing their first game of the season without the resting Gleison Bremer, looked far from the strong unit that Juve was against their first two provincial opponents this season. It was not great. With all of that possession Juve had, they finished with a grand total of 0.38 xG. That’s not good — at all. ............ INITIAL REACTION AND RANDOM OBSERVATIONS Serie A refereeing continues to show you just how bad it is every week. Gift Orban still able to play after the kind of action we’ve seen Juventus players sent off for more than a couple of times during Tudor’s time as manager? Well, sure then. It’s only fitting that Orban ends up being named the man of the match in a game he could have easily been sent off but was only shown a yellow. Never change, Serie A refereeing standards. I have to say, that was both thoroughly disappointing but also a somewhat predictable result because they just looked absolutely gassed both mentally and physically well before the final whistle sounded. ............ That doesn’t forgive the performance at all. It’s context, sure, but it’s also true that if you want to do better in Serie A than what Juventus has done the last couple of years, you have to push through and get the three points rather than what actually happened against Hellas Verona. ............ Still wondering what Joao Mario was doing on the handball that gifted Hellas Verona a penalty. This Juventus defense without Bremer looks a lot like last season’s defense — and that’s not necessarily a good thing to think about knowing how all of that went. Federico Gatti got a yellow card for something in which he knows better and then, all of a couple of minutes later, made a very bad giveaway that forced a big save out of Michele Di Gregorio. Ah, yes. ............ Is Vasilije Adžić officially a midfielder now? So much for him being thought of as an attacking winger. He was certainly slotted in right next to Teun Koopmeiners when he came on in the second half. Speaking of Koopmeiners, the struggles just roll on. I don’t know what to think whenever he plays now. You’re hoping for the best but thinking the opposite will probably be more likely to happen. Vlahovic had just two touches through the first 15 minutes. Vlahovic had just five touches through the first 30 minutes. Vlahovic had just nine tocuhes in the first half. Vlahovic, subbed off in the 57th minute, finished with all of 13 touches. ............ It’s a shame because Kenan Yildiz’s first-ever game wearing the captain’s armband — the result of Manuel Locatelli being subbed off to begin the second half and Bremer being rested — should be a memorable result, not some kind of drab and disappointing draw against Hellas Verona. A related Yildiz note: That boy looked TIRED TIRED by the time the last portions of the second half arrived. Yes, even somebody who is 20 years old doesn’t have an endless supply of energy. It’s hard to believe, I know. Wondering if Juventus’ strategy in the dying minutes was “Let’s just hope Kenan does something cool” because it sometimes felt that way. Even with all of those attacking players on the field in the final 10-15 minutes, Juventus still struggled to do much in the final third. Hopefully it was just one of those days. Hopefully. Let’s hope that a full seven days between games can benefit this team because seeing them this drained in the final minutes of a game in late-ish September isn’t exactly a great sign considering the schedule is only going to get more and more busy as the next few weeks go on. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/32314/hellas-verona-juventus-2025-serie-a-matchday-4-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations