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Juventus Rapidly Closing In on Southampton Midfielder Thanks to a swift late move, Juventus are nearing the acquisition of Carlos Alcaraz from Southampton on loan with an option to buy. The deal is moving quickly. If things proceed as expected, he’ll take the medicals on Wednesday. The Bianconeri zeroed in on the Argentine after fresh attempts for Giacomo Bonaventura and Roberto Pereyra were repelled by Fiorentina and Udinese. At that point, they opted to go after a talent with no previous Serie A experience. Alcaraz accepted the move to Juventus, which are negotiating the final details with his club. The signing will be worth around €35M in its totality. It’ll envisage a steep clause to make the transfer permanent. ............ Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-rapidly-closing-in-on-southampton-midfielder/

TIAGO DJALÓ https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiago_Djaló Nazione: Portogallo Luogo di nascita: Amadora Data di nascita: 09.04.2000 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: 190 cm Peso: 82 kg Nazionale Portoghese Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2023 al 2024 Esordio: 25.05.2024 - Serie A - Juventus-Monza 2-0 1 presenza - 0 reti 1 coppa Italia Tiago Emanuel Embaló Djaló, noto semplicemente come Tiago Djaló (Amadora, 9 aprile 2000), è un calciatore portoghese, difensore del Beşiktaş e della nazionale portoghese. Tiago Djaló Djaló al Lille nel 2021 Nazionalità Portogallo Altezza 190 cm Calcio Ruolo Difensore Squadra Beşiktaş Carriera Giovanili 2013-2018 Sporting Lisbona 2019 Milan Squadre di club 2018-2019 Sporting Lisbona B 12 (1) 2019-2024 Lille 78 (3) 2024 Juventus 1 (0) 2024-2025 → Porto 8 (0) 2025- Beşiktaş 0 (0) Nazionale 2016-2017 Portogallo U-17 14 (0) 2018 Portogallo U-18 3 (1) 2018 Portogallo U-19 1 (0) 2019-2022 Portogallo U-21 8 (0) 2024- Portogallo 1 (0) Palmarès Europei di calcio Under-21 Argento Ungheria-Slovenia 2021 Biografia Nato in Portogallo, ha origini guineensi. Caratteristiche tecniche Di ruolo difensore centrale, può giocare anche come terzino destro. Forte fisicamente e nel gioco aereo, si distingue anche per la bravura nell'impostazione del gioco. Carriera Club Sporting CP Djaló è nato ad Amadora, nell'area metropolitana di Lisbona, da genitori bissau-guineani, e si è unito all'accademia dello Sporting Lisbona nel 2013 dallo Sport Futebol Damaiense. Il 24 febbraio 2018, ancora da junior, ha fatto il suo debutto professionale nella LigaPro con le loro riserve, giocando 74 minuti in un pareggio casalingo per 2-2 contro l'Académica de Coimbra. L'11 aprile 2018 Djaló ha segnato il suo primo gol in seconda divisione, chiudendo il pareggio casalingo per 1-1 contro il Famalicão. Milan Nel gennaio 2019 Djaló è stato ingaggiato dall'AC Milan poiché il suo contratto con lo Sporting stava per scadere. In luglio, insieme ad altri giovani giocatori della squadra, è stato invitato ad allenarsi con la prima squadra dal nuovo allenatore Marco Giampaolo. Ha fatto la sua unica apparizione per il club in un'amichevole con il Novara, entrando in campo come sostituto nel secondo tempo. Lille Djaló contro il Salzburg nel 2021 Djaló si è unito al Lille il 1 agosto 2019 con un contratto quinquennale, per una cifra non divulgata ma stimata intorno ai 5 milioni di euro. Ha fatto il suo debutto nella Ligue 1 francese dieci giorni dopo, partendo in difesa centrale insieme al connazionale José Fonte nella vittoria casalinga per 2-1 contro il Nantes. Ha debuttato in UEFA Champions League il 23 ottobre, giocando 87 minuti nel pareggio per 1-1 contro il Valencia nella fase a gironi sempre allo Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Nella stagione 2020-21, Djaló ha contribuito con 17 partite per aiutare la sua squadra a vincere il campionato nazionale per la prima volta dal 2011. Il 1º agosto, è sceso in campo da titolare mentre il Lille ha vinto il Trophée des Champions 1-0 contro il Paris Saint-Germain allo Bloomfield Stadium di Tel Aviv, in Israele. Ha segnato il suo primo gol in campionato il 6 novembre dello stesso anno, aprendo il pareggio casalingo per 1-1 contro l'Angers. Il 4 marzo 2023, all'inizio di una partita di campionato in trasferta contro il Lens, Djaló ha subito un infortunio al legamento crociato anteriore, rimanendo fuori per diversi mesi. Prima del suo periodo di inattività, ha collezionato 102 presenze in tutte le competizioni. Juventus e prestito al Porto Il 22 gennaio 2024 Djaló è tornato nella Serie A italiana, firmando un contratto fino a giugno 2026 con la Juventus. Il club ha pagato una cifra di trasferimento segnalata di €3,6 milioni, che potrebbe salire a €5,1 milioni con gli incentivi. Debutta in bianconero il 25 maggio 2024 subentrando ad Alex Sandro nel secondo tempo della partita col Monza, ultima giornata di campionato. Nell'estate 2024, non trovando spazio nel progetto tecnico del nuovo allenatore Thiago Motta, la Juventus raggiunge un accordo con la Roma per la cessione in prestito del calciatore, tuttavia non supera le visite mediche e il trasferimento salta. Per questo motivo, fa ritorno a Torino e viene reintegrato in rosa, prima di essere ceduto in prestito annuale al Porto il 2 settembre seguente. Il 20 ottobre esordisce con i lusitani nella partita di Coppa del Portogallo vinta per 3-0 in casa del Sintrense, in cui segna anche un gol. Si ripete quattro giorni dopo, nell'esordio stagionale in UEFA Europa League, nel successo interno per 2-0 contro l'Hoffenheim. Il 28 ottobre esordisce da titolare nel campionato portoghese nella trasferta vinta per 5-0 in casa dell'AVS. Chiude la stagione con 17 presenze e 2 reti, prima di far ritorno alla Juventus. Beşiktaş Dopo aver iniziato la stagione con i bianconeri, il 27 agosto 2025 viene acquistato a titolo definitivo dal Beşiktaş, con cui sottoscrive un accordo triennale per €3,5 milioni più 1 di bonus. Nazionale Djaló ha 24 presenze con il Portogallo a livello giovanile. La sua prima presenza con la squadra Under-21 è avvenuta il 14 novembre 2019, in un pareggio amichevole per 0-0 contro la Slovenia tenutosi a Estoril. Il 21 marzo 2022 Djaló ha ricevuto la sua prima convocazione nella nazionale maggiore, dopo che Pepe è risultato positivo al covid prima dei play-off di qualificazione contro la Turchia per il Campionato del Mondo FIFA 2022. In ottobre è stato nominato in una lista preliminare di 55 giocatori per le finali in Qatar, non rientrando poi nella lista dei 26 finali. Il 18 novembre 2024 fa il suo debutto con la massima selezione lusitana nella gara pareggiata per 1-1 in casa della Croazia in Nations League. Palmarès Club Campionato francese: 1 - Lille: 2020-2021 Supercoppa francese: 1 - Lille: 2021 Coppa Italia: 1 - Juventus: 2023-2024

Speriamo che sia un colpo alla Giuntoli. Anche i tifosi del Napoli avranno detto lo stesso quando arrivarono Kvara e Osimhen.

Timothy Weah misses Juventus training ahead of Inter Milan match Juventus is preparing to welcome back Adrien Rabiot and Federico Chiesa for their crucial match against Inter Milan, providing a boost for the team. Chiesa and Rabiot had missed some games due to injury, making their return valuable for the upcoming fixture against Inter. While Juventus is pleased with the return of these key players, there is a setback. Timothy Weah did not attend the latest training session due to illness. The report indicates that Weah is unwell and will be sidelined for some time. It remains uncertain whether he will fully recover before the match against Inter this weekend. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/timothy-weah-misses-juventus-training-ahead-of-inter-milan-match/

Juventus tells Manchester United how much Bremer will cost Juventus is reportedly anticipating offers for some of their players, with Gleison Bremer potentially being one of the first to leave the Allianz Stadium. ............ The acquisition of Tiago Djalo is speculated to be in preparation for the possible departure of Bremer. Manchester United has shown interest in Bremer, and Juventus is gearing up to receive an offer from the Premier League side in January. The report suggests that Bremer is available for the right price, and Juventus is anticipating negotiations for his signature to commence, with the expected starting point being 70 million euros. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-tells-manchester-united-how-much-bremer-will-cost/

Weah rejects an offer to join a Premier League club on loan Timothy Weah has reportedly rejected an approach from Everton for a loan move this month. The American forward joined Juventus in the summer and has seen playing time at the Allianz Stadium. Despite facing periods of inactivity due to injuries, Weah has faced competition from Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso, who were selected ahead of him in some matches. ............ Weah recognises that Juventus is currently competing in both the league and the Italian Cup, providing him with the opportunity to end the season with medals. On the other hand, Everton is facing challenges on and off the field and could potentially be relegated at the end of the campaign. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/weah-rejects-an-offer-to-join-a-premier-league-club-on-loan/

Rabiot and Chiesa available for Inter game but doubts over another player Juventus will face Inter Milan in their next league game, a must-win match after dropping two points in their last encounter against Empoli. Max Allegri’s men are currently trailing behind Inter on the league table, even though the Nerazzurri have a game in hand. ............ The Bianconeri have successfully recovered Adrien Rabiot, who missed at least two games due to injury. Federico Chiesa is also expected to be fit enough to play for the Bianconeri; however, they are likely to be without Weston McKennie. The report suggests that the American experienced some discomfort in the game against Empoli, but he played on. He will now be evaluated by the medical staff to determine the extent of the injury he suffered. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rabiot-and-chiesa-available-for-inter-game-but-doubts-over-another-player/

Yildiz still a kid as he prepares for Inter clash states journalist Kenan Yildiz has been shouldering increased responsibilities in the Juventus senior team in recent weeks, gaining significance with consistent starts over the last month. However, in the recent match against Empoli where he was benched, Juventus failed to secure a victory. This could be indicative of the team’s reliance on him in the attack. ............ Despite Yildiz playing regularly in recent weeks, he remains a young player with limited experience. journalist Stefano De Grandis believes that relying on him for goals in such a crucial fixture against Inter Milan will be a significant challenge. “Vlahovic-Yildiz against Inter? It depends on whether Chiesa will recover in time. Because Chiesa has such experience that in a match like the one against Inter, you can spend it. But if Chiesa it’s not the best, Milik isn’t there and Kean has gone to Atletico, all that remains is to let Yildiz play who is playing very well, in the sense that he has a lot of initiative, the man misses but he’s a kid and in the end the goals Vlahovic makes them.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/yildiz-still-a-kid-as-he-prepares-for-inter-clash-states-journalist/

Massimo Pavan insists Juventus has failed to strengthen its squad this month Journalist Massimo Pavan has expressed his disappointment with Juventus’ decision to sign only Tiago Djalo in this transfer window. Expectations were high for Juventus to have a successful transfer window, with the anticipation of several new players bolstering their squad. However, this hasn’t materialised, and with just a few days left before the transfer window closes, there are no indications of a midfielder joining them shortly. ............ “We haven’t strengthened ourselves, and Kean’s departure forces us to hope that Chiesa doesn’t have any more problems, because three attackers between now and the end of the season are very few. I would have expected something in midfield, but evidently, the opportunity Giuntoli had talked about never arrived.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-insists-juventus-has-failed-to-strengthen-its-squad-this-month/

Paolo Di Canio predicts Allegri’s approach for the Inter Milan match Juventus’ next match will be a direct clash with Inter Milan, which could propel them back to the top of the Serie A table. ............ The Bianconeri will have an easier run-in and could still overtake Inter, considering the Nerazzurri’s involvement in a tough knockout stage in Europe. Inter will play more games, increasing the possibility of them slipping up in the title race. Paolo Di Canio believes Max Allegri will set up his Juve team to play for a draw when they face Inter. “I think that the Juventus coach would put his signature on a draw in the direct clash, because he knows that Inter have real battles ahead of them, both in the Champions League against Atletico and in the league against Atalanta. Paradoxically at this moment, Juve is rooting for the Nerazzurri to go as far as possible in Europe.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/paolo-di-canio-predicts-allegris-approach-for-the-inter-milan-match/

George Weah visits Juventus players at Continassa Serie A legend George Weah visited the Bianconeri training ground today after concluding his duties as the president of Liberia. As the father of Juventus winger Timothy Weah, who joined the club in the summer, George Weah holds a special connection to the team. Timothy, influenced by his father while growing up, revealed that his father encouraged him to seize the opportunity to move to Turin. While Timothy was unable to participate in training today due to illness, his dad visited Juventus’ training ground. The legendary figure is likely pleased to witness the facilities where his son trains, especially considering Juventus boasts one of the best training centres in the country. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/george-weah-visits-juventus-players-at-continassa/

Moise Kean’s move to Atletico Madrid off after medical issues Moise Kean’s potential move to Atletico Madrid has reportedly fallen through due to the striker’s ongoing injury, which will keep him unfit for several weeks. Kean expressed a desire to leave Juventus in the current transfer window, particularly with the emergence of Kenan Yildiz as a viable option for the Bianconeri. Despite interest from Serie A clubs, Kean aimed for a move to a top team abroad. ............ While many assumed Kean’s absence from play was due to other players being ahead of him in the pecking order, he is dealing with a tibia problem, rendering him unfit for several weeks. As a result, Atletico Madrid is expected to call off the transfer. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/moise-keans-move-to-atletico-madrid-off-after-medical-issues/

The latest on Rabiot and Chiesa ahead of Derby d’Italia clash against Inter Juventus are hoping to restore the services of Adrien Rabiot and Federico Chiesa ahead of Sunday’s showdown against Inter. But will they recover in time? The key duo last appeared on the pitch a couple of weeks ago against Sassuolo. The Frenchman played for the duration of the match while the Italian came off the bench to round off a thrilling night for the Bianconeri by scoring the third goal. ............ Rabiot and Chiesa have been working separately in recent weeks with the super showdown against Inter on their mind. The source expects them to rejoin their teammates in group training between Wednesday and Thursday. This would give them a few days to prepare for the Derby d’Italia which will take place at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Sunday night. So we shall see if they’ll be able to regain their fitness in time. ............ In attack, Moise Kean has left for Atletico Madrid while Arek Milik will be suspended following his costly dismissal against Empoli. Therefore, Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz are the only options remaining, which explains why Chiesa’s return would be particularly timely at this stage. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-latest-on-rabiot-and-chiesa-ahead-of-derby-ditalia-clash-against-inter/

Sacchi insists dropping points will not break Juventus down mentally Arrigo Sacchi does not anticipate Juventus dropping points against Empoli yesterday to hurt their mental state for the remainder of the season. Juventus is currently in a tight battle with Inter Milan for the Serie A title, and every game is crucial in maintaining their position at the top of the league standings. The expectation was for Juventus to secure a victory against Empoli before their upcoming match against Inter. ............ While a poor result could potentially affect team morale, Sacchi believes that Juventus has demonstrated throughout the season that they are resilient and capable of bouncing back from setbacks. The mental strength exhibited by Juventus so far suggests that they may not be significantly impacted by dropping points in a single match. “There are two possibilities, in these cases: either you get nervous and you are unable to express your best, or you charge yourself, increase your grit and determination and give an exceptional performance. I don’t think that Juve, from what we have seen so far this season, are breaking down on a mental level. They will have even more desire to demonstrate their value, to amaze people, to continue in the duel for the championship.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/sacchi-insists-dropping-points-will-not-break-juventus-down-mentally/

Inter beat Fiorentina, Juve will head into the Derby d’Italia in second place Stuff happened at the Franchi on Sunday. None of it was really all that good or beneficial for Juventus. With Juventus’ 1-1 draw against Empoli on Saturday night, the ability to full take advantage of having played a game more than second-place Inter wasn’t fully taken advantage of by Max Allegri’s squad. That left the door open for Inter to move back into first place. That left the door open for Inter to retake the place in which they’ve occupied much of the 2023-24 Serie A season. And what do you know — they did just that. With a little bit of luck going their way, too. Inter entered the Artemio Franchi trailing Juventus by two points, but they left Florence knowing they’re back in first place thanks to a 1-0 win over Fiorentina in which the current Serie A leaders saw Nico Gonzalez take one of the worst penalties of the season that was saved by Yan Sommer. That means next Sunday’s Derby d’Italia between first-place Inter and second-place Juventus will have the Serie A table looking a little bit like this: Inter, 54 points Juventus, 53 points ............ It’s also created this scenario entering next Sunday’s showdown at the San Siro: An Inter win next weekend would put the Nerazzurri four points clear with a game in hand. But a Juve win would mean the Bianconeri go back into first place and hope that, at some point, the midweek Euopean fixtures in February come to haunt and potentially impact Inter when they return to league play. Could an Inter win over Juventus spell the beginning of the end of the title race knowing that they have a game in hand? It would certainly put them in a really good spot no matter how long their run in the Champions League goes on beyond the round of 16 against Atlético Madrid. And it would put Juve in a spot where they couldn’t really afford to drop points the rest of the way knowing they would need to make up the deficit and hope for some help along the way. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/29/24053705/juventus-inter-milan-derby-d-italia-2024-serie-a-matchday-23-league-table-points-team-news

Milik asks forgiveness for Empoli blunder: “Didn’t mean to put my teammates in trouble” Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik apologized for his gaffe against Empoli which cost his team two valuable points in the title race. The Pole committed a rash challenge on Alberto Cerri which earned him his marching orders following a VAR review, leaving his team with a man down for the vast majority of the match which ended 1-1. In the aftermath, the 29-year-old asked the fans for forgiveness in a post on his Instagram account. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to put my teammates in trouble,” wrote the Poland international. “It wasn’t my intention. So I ask for forgiveness. Forza Juve” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/photo-milik-asks-forgiveness-for-empoli-blunder-didnt-mean-to-put-my-teammates-in-trouble/

Tre cartellini rossi sacrosanti ..... anzi no, solo uno, quello di Milik

Sarcastic Szczesny aims dig at referee: “Milik sent off like Berardi and Malinovskyi” Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny couldn’t help himself from taking a sly dig at the refereeing following the 1-1 draw against Empoli. The Bianconeri were forced to play the vast majority of the match with a man down following Arkadiusz Milik’s dismissal. The striker lost possession, and in his desperate attempt to retrieve it, he went lunging into Alberto Cerri with his studs showing. Referee Livio Marinelli initially gave him a yellow card, but following a VAR review, he agreed that the challenge warrants a direct red. ............ For his part, Szczesny consented that his compatriot indeed deserved his marching orders. However, the goalkeeper recalled two incidents where challenges committed against his teammates were treated less severely, referring to Domenico Berardi during the 4-2 loss in Sassuolo and Ruslan Malinovskyi (on Kenan Yildiz) in the 1-1 draw against Genoa. Neither opponent was sent off. “No one has any doubts about Milik’s red card, It deserves an expulsion,” said Szczesny in his post-match interview. “It’s the same dynamic as the fouls committed by Berardi and Malinovskyi. All three reds were rightly given,” he noted sarcastically. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/sarcastic-szczesny-aims-dig-at-referee-milik-sent-off-like-berardi-and-malinovski/

Ten-man Juventus drop important points against Empoli A critical lapse in judgement put Juve on the back foot for most of the match, and they couldn’t hold on to three points. You knew it almost immediately. As Arkadiusz Milik’s foot crashed into Alberto Cerri’s shin, you knew it could be bad. The initial yellow card produced only a momentary salve, as did the erroneous television graphic that gave false hope that the VAR check was over. But Livio Martinelli headed to the pitchside monitor, and quickly ascertained that Milik’s clumsy and rash challenge rose to the level of dangerous play, showing him the first red card that Juventus have seen all year. ............ Even then, for a while it looked like Juve would gut the game out. An ugly goal out of the scrum on a corner gave them the lead only five minutes after the break, and they were giving up little in the way of chance on the other end. But playing down a man for more than 70 minutes will eventually tell, and Empoli eventually equalized pretty much out of thin air, and for the rest of the match Juve failed to get much going in the way of a response. The 1-1 draw was a major setback for Juve, who with a win could have taken a four-point lead into the San Siro but now opens things up for the leaders to take advantage of their games in hand to get some distance at the top. ............ But then the game turned on its head. Milik took an awful touch on a simple pass from Bremer and then went LeRoy Jenkins trying to recover it and hit Cerri hard in the shin with his studs out. Martinelli originally gave a yellow, and after a long moment VAR Daniele Doveri called the referee to the screen. It didn’t take long for him to upgrade the sanction to a red, leaving Juve a man short for 73 minutes. ............ Five minutes into the second half McKennie and Cambiaso each did some hard work on the right side to earn a corner. Miretti sent the ball in and it glanced off the head of Gatti, off the back of Ismajli, and fell perfectly in front of Vlahovic, who neatly hooked a volley into the net from 5 yards. ............ But Empoli isn’t completely devoid of talent, and shortly after the goal Nicola had sent on Tommaso Baldanzi. The highly regarded 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been the subject of interest from numerous teams — including a few connections with Juve last year — and he showed why in the 70th minute when he took a simple pass from Luperto and, aided by a late close-out by Locatelli, struck a turf-burner with his weaker foot just above the penalty arc. The ball moved through a sea of legs, which clearly concealed the ball from Szczesny until it was far too late for him to do anything other than watch it sneak just inside the far post to level the match. ............ LE PAGELLE WOJCIECH SZCZESNY - 6.5. Did well keeping the defense organized while down a man and made a couple of very good stops that could have otherwise turned the match down a very dark path. He holds no blame on the goal, as there were so many players between himself and Baldanzi that it was likely impossible for him to see the ball until it was far too late. FEDERICO GATTI - 6. His three tackles were second on the team but the most amongst the back three, and he was constantly pushing forward to try to aid the attack when Juve had the ball, even when down a man. BREMER - 6.5. There was a reason the most impactful moment of the game for Alberto Cerri came near the midfield stripe as opposed to anywhere close to the penalty area. He finished second on the team with four clearances and a blocked shot. ALEX SANDRO - 6.5. I’m going to be honest, I expected the worst when I saw Sandro’s name on the team sheet. He surprised me, though, turning in what was probably the most gaudy stat line out of the back three, with a tackle, two interceptions, and a team-high five clearances, several of which were quite important. ANDREA CAMBIASO - 6. One of the most creative outlets on the team in a game where that was in short supply. He helped gain the corner that led to Vlahovic’s goal, and was a constant threat whenever he got the ball around the box. WESTON McKENNIE - 6. Led the team with four tackles and had a couple of dangerous moments near the Empoli penalty area. Even more impressive is that he finished the game despite likely being nowhere near 100 percent after taking a heavy challenge only five minutes in that left him in clear discomfort for quite some time. MANUEL LOCATELLI - 5.5. Had a pair of tackles, two key passes, and two blocked shots—but it was the shot he didn’t block that dings his rating. He was the closest player to Baldanzi on the equalizer and had already passed the man he was marking off to Gatti. He simply didn’t get back far enough to make it more difficult for Baldanzi to shoot. FABIO MIRETTI - 5. ............ FILIP KOSTIC - 5. ............ ARKADIUSZ MILIK - NR. I don’t give starters number grades if they don’t last more than 30 minutes, which spares the big Poland international one of the lower grades I’d’ve given since I started writing these recaps. Such an awful touch on that pass combined with a reckless, plain stupid challenge that very much deserved the red card. Even Milik himself barely argued after Martinelli changed the call, knowing the mistake he made. His immediate apology to the fans on Instagram is something that makes you respect him as a man — but boy did he fail as a player Saturday night. DUSAN VLAHOVIC - 7. Dude worked his ass off despite getting little service before the red card and even less after it. He charged and pressed defenders constantly, all while cutting a forlorn figure up top. His goal, though, was a thing of beauty. Despite being so close to the goal, making that kind of turn for the volley is not something everyone can do, and he caught the ball sweetly. SUBS TIMOTHY WEAH - 6. ............ KENAN YILDIZ - NR. Immediately brought danger to the pitch and was dribbling like mad looking for openings for himself and his teammates. SAMUEL ILING-JUNIOR - NR. ............ MANAGER ANALYSIS I’m going to do something not a lot of people have seen me do here lately, so sit down and make sure you don’t have a drink in your mouth that is liable to be spit onto your computer. I’m going to defend Max Allegri. OK, now that I’ve gone and thrown up, here we go. Allegri has taken quite a bit of flak for starting Arek Milik instead of Kenan Yildiz. Given the Turkish teenager’s success over the last month and the lack of fixture congestion without European football to deal with this year, one would think that Yildiz should’ve been a no-brainer. Hindsight being 20/20, the decision ended up costing Juve quite a lot, but I actually think it was sound going in. Yes, Juve are only playing one game a week, but you also have to remember that Yildiz is still a teenager. His body is still developing, and even with only one game a week the wear he experiences is different than it’s going to be five years from now. Giving him a rest after a month where he was leaned on quite a bit wasn’t a bad idea, especially in a home game against a bad Empoli team with the Inter game on the horizon. Frankly, I was far more concerned about the inclusion of Sandro over Daniele Rugani in the back than I was with Milik starting up front. There was no way of anticipating his epic brain fart. That said—and now I’m back in more familiar territory for me—I think Allegri seriously erred with his in-game management. Yes, there were limited cards to play, and even fewer down to 10 men, but Yildiz and Iling-Junior should have been on the field immediately once Baldanzi scored the equalizer. But Allegri waited for almost eight minutes before finally pulling the trigger on the change. It’s difficult to believe that the two weren’t ready to go in by that point in the game — we’d seen shots of Yildiz warming up late in the first half — and there was no reason not to put them on the field immediately to give them more time to work. It’s obviously impossible to conclude that the delay was fatal, but putting them on quicker would have given Juve that much better a chance at reclaiming the lead. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/28/24053058/juventus-empoli-2024-serie-a-matchday-22-final-score-result-match-recap-max-allegri-analysis

Allegri insists Inter remain Scudetto favourites ahead of Juventus Coach’s comments after Juve falter with a home draw against Empoli Juventus will feel they have missed a huge opportunity to open up a four-point lead on Inter Milan who now have two games in hand to make up a two point deficit. The Bianconeri were only able to muster a 1-1 home draw against 19th-placed Empoli after going down to ten men with just a quarter of an hour played following a rash challenge from Arkadiusz Milik. Speaking after the game, coach Massimiliano Allegri refused to get too low on his side’s prospects. The Polish striker had made a poor challenge after failing to control the ball well but as he usually does, Allegri refused to blame Milik who apologized to the Bianconeri faithful at full time. Word has it that Inter’s top brass have been quite irrtated by Allegri’s off-handed comments about the Scudetto race. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/28/24052927/juventus-1-1-empoli-serie-a-match-recap-reaction-allegri-comments-inter-milan-serie-a-favourites

Promising Brazilian defender arrives to Juventus next week – The details of the operation revealed Juventus are reportedly on the cusp of finalizing a transfer for young Brazilian defender Pedro Felipe. It’s been an action-packed January transfer session for the Bianconeri who have already secured the signing of Tiago Djalo. Nevertheless, club directors Cristiano Giuntoli and Giovanni Manna aren’t solely working on bolstering Max Allegri’s first team, but the youth squads as well. The Turin-based giants have apparently secured deals for promising teenagers Vasilije Adzic and Francisco Barido. However, they don’t plan to stop just yet. Juventus have struck an agreement with Palmeiras for their young defender Pedro Felipe. The 19-year-old is a physically imposing centre-back who started his career at Vitoria before moving to Palmeiras last March where he’s been sharpening his tools with the U20 side. ............ The Brazilian should arrive in Turin between Monday and Tuesday to finalize the transfer. He will initially sign on loan. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri will have the option to maintain him on a permanent basis for 2 million euros in addition to bonuses. The source thus expects Felipe to immediately join the ranks of the Juventus Next Gen. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/promising-brazilian-defender-arrives-to-juventus-next-week-the-details-of-the-operation-revealed/

Atalanta tempted to add Juventus youngster in Koopmeiners deal package Juventus are looking to sign Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners and reportedly have an ace up their sleeve in the shape of Matias Soulé. The Bianconeri have identified the 25-year-old as their primary transfer target to strengthen the middle of the park ahead of next season. The Dutchman has proven himself capable of filling various roles in midfield without jeopardizing quality. He also has a knack for scoring goals, as portrayed by his seven strikes across all competitions this season. ............ Amidst their current financial difficulties, the Bianconeri may struggle to forge such hefty figures. Nevertheless, the management will try to entice their Bergamese counterparts by offering Soulé as an exchange pawn. ............ However, the 20-year-old might struggle to carve himself a significant role at his parent club, so Juventus could instead use him as a makeweight in the Koopmeiners operation. The youngster is reportedly valued at around 25 million euros. The source believes that his maneuver could tempt Atalanta given how their longtime-serving coach Gian Piero Gasperini enjoys working with talented and versatile players like the Argentina international. ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-atalanta-tempted-to-add-juventus-youngster-in-koopmeiners-deal-package/