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Allegri: Juve need to grow to stay on top Coach’s comments after draw at Genoa slows progress Juventus faltered in their latest attempt to leapfrog Inter at the summit of Serie A after being held to a 1-1 draw away at Genoa. The visitors took the lead from a clinically dispatched penalty via Federico Chiesa in the second half, but the hosts then clawed their way back into the game with a well-taken equalizer early in the second half. Both sides then had chances to grab all three points but in the end the goalies on both sides kept the scores even. Speaking after the game, coach Massimiliano Allegri stayed upbeat despite the chance of Inter Milan stretching their lead to four points with a win over Lazio on Sunday. There were plenty who weren’t impressed by some of the decision-making of the referee Davide Massa. Is there a problem with consistency across referees? Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/12/16/24003615/genoa-1-1-juventus-serie-a-match-recap-reaction-allegri-comments-chiesa-vlahovic-penalty

Pundit insists Juventus should have defeated Genoa While on punditry duty, Alessandro Santarelli believes Juventus had the chance to defeat Genoa this evening, but they must now focus on upcoming games. ........... Juve faced Genoa, knowing their opponents were a tricky team that was difficult to defeat at home. ........... Santarelli said: “This is a match that you could and should have won, but I always have in mind the three minutes of mistakes and horrors at the start of the second half, but now we must not cause drama and start again with specious criticisms, now head to Frosinone and then to Roma.” ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-insists-juventus-should-have-defeated-genoa/

Juventus 1 - Genoa 1: Initial reaction and random observations Juve gained ground on Inter, but not exactly in the kind of way that you wanted them to do so. The catch with how Max Allegri wants to play his football is that there are two very obvious things that you can’t keep thinking about even before kickoff: there’s a razor-thin margin for error, and because of that you’re left to wonder what happens if there’s a sudden change in how things are going if Juventus has a 1-0 lead. For the most part this season, things haven’t really had to change from the standard deviation. Juve get the 1-0 lead, they hold steady defensively, maybe add a second goal and then we ride that to three points. There hasn’t really needed to be the last-minute craziness like we saw against Monza a couple of weeks ago to begin this string of Friday night fixtures. On the third and final of three straight Fridays, the tying goal arrived much earlier than the first minute of stoppage time. The answer from Juventus, though? Nope, nowhere to be found. ........... To put it simply, Juve just weren’t good enough. And when that happens, one mistake could end up hurting you greatly. ........... The fact is, Allegri’s way of playing is sustainable until it isn’t. It’s a fine line, and this is going to play the way of eking out potential wins much more often than they’re going to cruise by teams that are sitting just above the relegation zone. Juve had avoided games like this one pretty much all season long. But on this Friday night, they got bit in the ass by simply being unable to generate enough goals other than the one they scored from the penalty spot. That, my friends, is something that isn’t new — at all. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS If you’re truly wanting to get a second goal, maybe bring on somebody like Kenan Yildiz earlier than the 87th minute? I dunno, Max. Just an idea from a guy on the internet. “Here’s your three minutes plus stoppages, Kenan, go get ‘em!” Reminds me of the days when Sebastian Giovinco would be brought on right before stoppage time of a game like this one with the hopes of him suddenly turning the tide back in Juve’s favor. Ah, memories... One more Yildiz-related note: How that wasn’t a red card on Ruslan Malinovskyi, I really have absolutely no freaking idea. That’s studs up, leg clearly well off the turf and right into Yildiz’s shin and ankle. Red card 100% of the time. Serie A refereeing incompetence strikes again. Oh, and this wasn’t ruled a hand ball. Got it. ........... There were so many misplaced and bad passes. So many bad touches — that free kick late in which Federico Chiesa got the ball from Samuel Iling-Junior and then totally cooked his first touch right into the path of a Genoa player ... woof! It was just bad times all around. All four of Juventus’ subs didn’t really add much of anything. ........... I repeat, one of Juventus’ best scoring chances was thanks to Bremer’s groin and the only reason it wasn’t a goal was due to a great save being made. If this is what we’re saying about your scoring chances on the day, then maybe it’s not exactly a good thing. So now we have to root for Lazio to do something good against Inter on Sunday night. Judging by how Lazio have played this season, that’s not exactly the best thing in the world. Also, rooting for Lazio in general just seems like not the best thing there is. So yeah, here’s to hoping Lazio does something good, but I’m not exactly planning on it. I’ll choose to be pleasantly surprised if something good actually does happen. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/12/15/24003404/genoa-juventus-2023-serie-a-matchday-16-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Juventus Player Ratings vs Genoa: Frustrating Bianconeri Squander Two Points Juventus (3-5-2) Wojciech Szczesny – 6 The former Arsenal goalkeeper tried to pull off a miraculous save to deny Gudmundsson but his fingertips surely weren’t enough to thwart the powerful attempt. Did well to clear his lines against Caleb Ekuban’s charge. Federico Gatti – 5.5 After scoring back-to-back winners in the last two outings, it was a relatively underwhelming outing from the Italian defender. Left Gudmundsson unmarked on the Genoa after charing off the line. Gleison Bremer – 6 A decent display from the Brazilian though it wasn’t his most impressive of the season. His teammates left him alone against Ekuban and Gudmundsson on the goal, so he wasn’t truly the culprit on that occasion. Danilo – 5.5 The Juventus captain was slightly off based on his high standards. Picked up a needless yellow and lost track of Ekuban ahead of the Genoa goal. Offered very little in the attacking phase. Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 The former Genoa captain started brilliantly on his old turf, proving to be the most productive of Massimiliano Allegri’s bunch. However, his impact dwindled as the match progressed. Weston McKennie – 6 ........... Manuel Locatelli – 5.5 ........... Fabio Miretti – 5 ........... Filip Kostic – 5.5 ........... Dusan Vlahovic – 5.5 The Serbian striker deserves credit for dispossessing his former Fiorentina teammate Milan Badelj and picking up Chiesa (which led to the spot kick), but this is where his positive contributions end. Squandered two inviting chances with poor touches. Federico Chiesa – 6.5 The Euro 2020 winner did well to win the penalty kick after finding himself one-on-one against Josep Martinez. He also expertly converted it into goal. Chiesa also found Vlahovic with a lovely curler. But just like the rest of his teammates, he ran out of steam in the second period. Substitutes Arkadiusz Milik – 5.5 ........... Timothy Weah – 5 ........... Samuel Iling-Junior – 5.5 The Juventus youngster started his cameo in an awkward midfield role. He eventually switched to his natural role on the wing but it was too little too late. Kenan Yildiz – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-genoa-frustrating-bianconeri-squander-two-points/

Juventus denied by a stubborn performance from Genoa Juventus dropped two points at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris against Genoa this evening after struggling to break down Genoa’s stubborn defence. The Bianconeri went into the game looking for a win to take them back to the top of the Serie A table before Inter Milan plays. ........... Juve had to wait until the 28th minute to take the lead, thanks to a penalty from Federico Chiesa, who had been fouled a minute earlier. The Bianconeri could not extend their advantage before halftime, which proved costly as Genoa returned from the break more determined than ever to earn a result. Whatever Alberto Gilardino told his players at halftime worked, as they equalised three minutes after the interval through Albert Gudmundsson after a fine passage of play, Juve struggled to regain the lead but was confident in achieving that, considering how many late shows they have had recently. ........... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-denied-by-a-stubborn-performance-from-genoa/

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Genoa vs Juventus Preview Juventus will look to return to the summit of Serie A when they take on Genoa at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium on Friday. Club football resumes this week, and the 2023/24 Serie A season will continue with Matchday 16 on Friday. The latest round of fixtures will kick off at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium, where Genoa will host Juventus, with both teams in good nick in different contexts. ........... Team News & Tactics Genoa Alberto Gilardino does not have many issues to deal with ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Juventus on Friday, the Genoa manager will be bereft of the services of only one first-team player. Kevin Strootman is the only player in the treatment room, with the Dutch midfielder recovering from a hamstring injury. Josep Martinez will take his spot between the sticks, with Genoa lining up in a 3-5-2 formation in front of him. ........... Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Martinez; De Winter, Dragusin, Vasquez; Sabelli, Malinovskyi, Badelj, Frendrup, Haps; Retegui, Gudmundsson Juventus Unlike his counterpart in the Genoa dugout, Massimiliano Allegri has a few pressing concerns hampering his preparations ahead of the trip to the Luigi Ferraris Stadium. The Juventus boss will be without four first-team players on Friday. Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba are serving their respective suspensions and will not be available for the foreseeable future. In addition, Mattia De Sciglio (knee) and Moise Kean (leg) are on the sidelines, with the duo recovering from their injuries. ........... Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa Key Stats After a run of five defeats in a row against Juventus in Serie A, Genoa beat the Bianconeri in the most recent league fixture featuring the two teams. Il Grifone can win two in a row against Juventus for the first time since 1991. None of Genoa’s last ten home games against Juventus has ended in a draw (W4 L6). The most recent stalemate came in March 2012. Genoa are unbeaten in five of their last six home games in Serie A (W3 D2), raking in seven points in their most recent three outings at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium. Juventus have picked up 36 points in 15 games thus far this season. A win on Friday will help the Bianconeri rack up more points than they did in the first half of the 2022/23 campaign. Juventus have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last ten matches on the road. Player to Watch Dusan Vlahovic Vlahovic has not been at his best after a strong start to the 2023/24 season. The Serb seemed to have exorcised the demons from last term. But he has gone into the same shell he found himself in throughout the previous campaign. ........... Prediction Genoa 1-2 Juventus There might not be much to separate Genoa and Juventus despite their respective positions on the Serie A table. The hosts have a solid record at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium and have not lost a game at home since October. So, Juventus cannot take Il Grifone lightly. However, the visitors have a strong enough squad to scrape through by the odd goal and clinch a crucial three points. Expect Federico Chiesa to deliver the goods again, with Juventus winning 2-1 to go to the top of the Serie A table and put some pressure on Inter Milan. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2023/12/14/genoa-vs-juventus-preview-probable-lineups-prediction-tactics-team-news-key-statsx/

SQUAD LIST | GENOA-JUVENTUS 1 Szczesny 3 Bremer 4 Gatti 5 Locatelli 6 Danilo 7 Chiesa 9 Vlahovic 11 Kostic 12 Alex Sandro 13 Huijsen 14 Milik 15 Yildiz 16 McKennie 17 Iling-Junior 20 Miretti 22 Weah 23 Pinsoglio 24 Rugani 25 Rabiot 27 Cambiaso 36 Perin 41 Nicolussi Caviglia 47 Nonge Boende Read more -> https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/squad-list-genoa-juventus-x7306

PREDICTED LINE-UPS | GENOA V JUVENTUS Juventus will aim to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 consecutive matches when they face 14th-placed Genoa tonight at the Luigi Ferraris. ........... Alberto Gilardino’s side are fairly clear of the relegation zone for now and they could pull another upset tonight if they play their cards right. Genoa will miss their star striker Mateo Retegui for the match and a defensive tactic is expected to be followed throughout the game. Meanwhile, Juventus have mastered a three-month unbeaten run coming into this match. ........... Here are the predicted line-ups for the match: Genoa (3-5-2): Martinez; Dragusin, Bani, Vasquez; Sabelli, Malinovskyi, Badelj, Frendrup, Haps; Gudmundsson, Messias Juventus (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Chiesa, Vlahovic Read more -> https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2023/predicted-line-ups-genoa-v-juventus/

Three Genoa players who Juventus must look out for on Round 16 For the third Friday in a row, Juventus feature in the curtain-raiser of the Serie A weekend. After overcoming Monza and Napoli through Federico Gatti’s winners, the Bianconeri will be looking to collect another three points when hosted by Genoa at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium. Despite their recent shaky results, the Grifone remain a tough nut to crack, especially when playing on their home turf in front of their raucous supporters. ........... So let’s take a closer look at three Genoa players that Max Allegri and Juventus must keep an eye on this evening. Radu Dragusin (Defender) The Bianconeri are already all-too-familiar with Radu Dragusin who developed in the club’s youth ranks and Next Gen squad in recent years. The Romanian was one of the club’s most promising youngsters, but Juventus decided to part ways with him following an underwhelming campaign on loan between Sampdoria and Salernitana. ........... Dragusin will be looking to make a point against his former employers, while his defensive partner Koni De Winter is also in the same boat. Ruslan Malinovskyi (Midfielder) During his time at Atalanta, Ruslan Malinovskyi was considered among the best attacking midfielders in the league. ........... Still, he remains incredibly dangerous when afforded enough spaces between the lines, especially on the edge of the box, as evidenced by his two sublime strikes in recent weeks. Albert Gudmundsson (Striker) Since the start of the season, Albert Gudmundsson has cemented himself as one of the main revelations of the Serie A campaign. The Icelandic netted five goals from 13 appearances while proving to be an absolute thorn in the back of his markers with his breath-taking dribbling skills. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/opinion-three-genoa-players-who-juventus-must-look-out-for-on-round-16/

Former Juventus striker advises Vlahovic on how to get back to form Dusan Vlahovic is facing challenges in scoring goals consistently for Juventus, indicating a possible crisis of confidence for the striker. Despite being one of the most expensive players in Serie A, Juventus invested heavily in Vlahovic based on his impressive form during his time with Fiorentina. However, the Bianconeri have not seen the expected return on their investment, leading to rumours of a potential sale during the summer transfer window. ............ Former Juventus star Darko Kovacevic expresses his belief that Vlahovic is a world-class player and offers insights into how the frontman can enhance his performance. He said: “He’s exceptional, simply a top player in his role. The key word for him is trust, he must not get caught up in negativity when things aren’t going well. Allegri and his teammates must always make him feel important, it’s fundamental for a bomber.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-juventus-striker-advises-vlahovic-on-how-to-get-back-to-form/

Rubinho warns Juventus about Genoa ahead of today’s match Former Juventus goalkeeper Rubinho has issued a warning to the Bianconeri ahead of their Serie A clash with Genoa tonight. ............ While Genoa’s recent form might not suggest they can pose significant problems for Juventus, the Bianconeri will need to avoid complacency when facing them. Rubinho’s warning emphasises the need for Juventus to approach the match with caution and not underestimate their opponents. He said: “Genoa-Juventus? I expect a tough match. Genoa play well and give their best at home, plus they want to make up for the undeserved defeat in Monza. Juve will have to be on their guard to get a result and continue to put pressure on Inter.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rubinho-warns-juventus-about-genoa-ahead-of-todays-match/

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ATTILIO PANERO https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Football_Club_1956-1957 Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: - Data di nascita: - Ruolo: Portiere Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1956 al 1958 Esordio: 16.01.1957 - Amichevole - Juventus-Nazionale Militare 3-3 Ultima partita: 07.11.1957 - Amichevole - Juventus-Valpelice 12-0 0 presenze - 0 reti

“I used to work on the roofs” – Gatti recalls labor days, dreams of Euro 2024 After scoring back-to-back winners, Federico Gatti has rightfully cemented himself as the ultimate toast of the town at Juventus. ............. The former Frosinone man is dreaming of joining Luciano Spalletti’s squad for next summer’s Euro 20204. “The goal is to earn a spot in the national team for next summer and then win something with Juventus,” proclaimed the centre-back. ............. “I worked at the market, I loaded crates of fruit and vegetables. I was also a window fitter and a bricklayer. I worked on the roofs. “Yesterday, my mother and father were sitting next to my girlfriend, and they were enchanted. They were overwhelmed by emotion. They were even happier than me.” The defender has now scored three goals for Juventus since the start of the season. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/i-used-to-work-on-roofs-gatti-recalls-labor-days-dreams-of-euro-2024/

Tuttosport reveals “Mister X” – The January signing who can give Juventus Scudetto boost A report in the Italian press claims Juventus have identified Georgiy Sudakov as their main target ahead of the January transfer session. The Shakhtar Donetsk star is the “Mister X” who can give the Bianconeri a lift in the title race. The Turin-based giants are only a couple of points behind arch-rivals Inter in the Serie A standings in what is panning out to be a two-horse race. The newspaper feels that the 21-year-old would offer Max Allegri as an extra weapon in their daunting mission to overtake the Nerazzurri who certainly possess the strongest squad in the league. ............ The report adds that Sudakov would cost Juventus a figure between 25 and 30 million euros, while the two clubs should be able to reach a formula that satisfies both parties. The Ukrainian primarily plays as an attacking midfielder. This would allow Allegri to switch from a 3-5-2 formation to a slightly more attacking 3-4-1-2 line-up. ............ Nevertheless, the Bianconeri would have to make a sacrifice to balance the books, and this would likely be Samuel Iling-Junior. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tuttosport-reveals-mister-x-the-january-signing-who-can-give-juventus-scudetto-boost/

Rabiot Mother Rubbishes Reports About New Juventus Deal Adrien Rabiot has been recently rumored to have made up his mind about staying at Juventus for at least another season. However, her mother and agent has come out to proclaim that wasn’t the case. “I completely deny the news spread by the sports press last Thursday about Adrien’s renewal with Juventus. He hasn’t made any decision about his future. He’s exclusively focused on the pitch and this season.” “There are no ongoing discuss with any club. Even though I got angry when I saw the first-page news and the article, which is nothing more than a journalistic invention, I decided to answer only today to avoid interfering with his match.” ................. Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/rabiot-mother-rubbishes-reports-about-new-juventus-deal/

Gatti’s father reveals EPL offers: “He only wanted Juventus, he has the desire of Djokovic” The father of Juventus defender Federico Gatti feels his son is well-suited to Premier League football. Yet, his only desire is to play for the Bianconeri. ............. In recent weeks, he rose to stardom for his solid displays at the back in addition to scoring back-to-back winners against Monza and Napoli. The player’s father is proud of his son who has established himself as a pillar in a team filled with hardworking players. “Is Juventus a workers’ team? Yes, I like this aspect. This is a team that is trying to restart after difficult years,” said Ludovico Gatti. “I love thinking about the players who are taking center stage: McKennie who is redeeming himself, Rabiot who until two years ago was opposed by everyone, and finally Bremer, who in his second year with Juventus is having an incredible campaign. “This year, Juve is a unified block. This can be seen on the pitch. Allegri did an enormous job.” ............. “In the summer, a couple of English clubs wanted him. I always thought that the Premier League was a type of football that suits him well. “But my son sees it differently, he only wanted Juventus. He did very well, he never liked transfers against his will, like when Toro gave him away at the age of 14 and then Alessandria didn’t think he was up to the task. ............. “He was born as a striker, then the stages of his journey made him take a step back. However, he always had an uncommon desire to reach the top, even when he was playing in the lower leagues. ............. “His role model is Djokovic. He has the same hunger. He admires him a lot, especially for his desire to win additional titles. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/gattis-father-reveals-epl-offers-he-only-wanted-juventus-he-has-the-desire-of-djokovic/

ALESSANDRO PALMIERI https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_Football_Club_1992-1993 Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Torino Data di nascita: 06.01.1975 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1992 al 1993 Esordio: 29.04.1993 - Amichevole - Caratese-Juventus 2-3 0 presenze - 0 reti

Allegri: Juventus DNA is about getting results through hard work and effort Coach’s comments after Juve pull off another close win Juventus rolled to yet another single-goal victory, this time against Napoli, to hop to the top of the Serie A league table once again. The Bianconeri have been doing well keeping pressure on Inter Milan with a series of wins, and until the Nerazzurri beat Udinese on Saturday Juve will stay top. Speaking after the game, coach Massimiliano Allegri was pleased with the result. “I have a group of lads who work hard. What we need to do is slow things down, not always try to make it one-touch football. We should control the ball better in some moments of the match.” ............ “We can even say in the locker room that we have the ambition to win the Scudetto, but you need to get results. There’s no point talking about what might be, we need to focus on what is. The more we play like this, the more we get these results, the more we keep clear of fifth place and the more we keep up with the leaders who at this moment are the strongest team in the league. ............ Defender Federico Gatti epitomizes the model of Juventus that Allegri preaches. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/12/9/23994423/juventus-1-0-napoli-serie-a-match-recap-reaction-allegri-comments-inter-milan-league-leaders

Juventus 1 - Napoli 0: Initial reaction and random observations Juventus wins another by Max Allegri’s favorite scoreline even though it’s actually a little surprising that it ended that way. So much of the first two years of Max Allegri’s comeback to Juventus was marked by how ineffective his team was in the bigger games domestically and in Europe. Dropped points here, dropped points there, and nothing but frustration upon frustration stacked up like overdue library books that hadn’t been returned yet. ............ That latest came Friday night at the Allianz Stadium. And say what you wanna say about the current state of Serie A’s reigning champions, Napoli still pose a threat for any team that they’re matching up against. Those threats gave out a few scares, but it was Juventus that proved to be the only team to find the back of the net, with Federico Gatti scoring his second game-winning goal in as many games to give the Bianconeri the 1-0 win in Turin, their first victory over Napoli since the spring of 2021. Gatti’s header, off a near-perfect cross from Andrea Cambiaso, and some very good defending in the second half meant that Juventus got back to where they were this time a week ago — atop the Serie A standings and eagerly awaiting to see what Inter does during the weekend. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS I still have no idea what, exactly, Kvaratskhelia was trying to do on that breakaway chance that he absolutely skied into the curva. I’m not the only one. I am still thinking about Cambiaso’s cross. That thing was a thing of beauty. I said it before and I say it again, even though he’s playing out wide on the right in a position in which he’s not totally used to, he’s just continuing to do things to help Juve win rather than being a total detriment to the squad. That’s the kind of consistency Juve need. Wojciech Szczesny made one save in the first half. It was maybe one of the best saves he’s made in the last couple of years. Holy smokes. And because there was an offside ruling on Giovanni Di Lorenzo, it won’t even technically count as a save. It’s still a save in my personal record book, Tek. I will always remember it. Bremer had six clearances and three tackles against Napoli. Considering how things went in Naples a little less than a year ago, I’ll take that every single time. Federico Chiesa had three key passes and it could have been a lot more. The dude hasn’t scored a goal in a decent amount of time, but he’s making things happen. And he’s just so damn fun to watch in the open field when he’s either putting his head down on the counter or trying to crush the soul of the defender in front of him. There’s now 12 points between Juventus and fifth place. The goal of this season was to finish in fourth place. No matter what you think of Juve’s title chances, having a nice cushion between the Champions League and not being in the Champions League next season is pretty nice. Now, to continue this busy December and only try to add to that. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/12/9/23993985/juventus-napoli-2023-serie-a-matchday-15-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Juventus Player Ratings vs Napoli: New Chapter in Gatti Fairytale Juventus (3-5-2) Wojciech Szczesny – 7 Although he only had a single big save to make, the Pole’s stop against Giovanni Di Lorenzo will probably go down as the save of the week. Almost gifted Victor Osimhen the equalizer with a poor throw, but was spared the blushes by the offside flag. Federico Gatti – 8 The former Serie D player enjoyed yet another magical night at the Allianz as he pulled off the winner with a towering header. He also managed to keep Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at bay in what was a sensational performance. Gleison Bremer – 6.5 The Brazilian was guilty of abandoning his teammates at the back and surging forward which ultimately gave Kvara a golden chance to equalize. But aside from that blemish, it was a great display against Osimhen in particular. Danilo – 7 The Juventus captain was always there to support Bremer in his feud against Osimhen all while winning his own duel against Matteo Politano with ease. Andrea Cambiaso – 7 A courageous display from the former Genoa man who wasn’t afraid of taking on his marker on the wing or getting involved in a skirmish against Kvaratskhelia. Provided the assist for Gatti with a wonderful cross. Weston McKennie – 6.5 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 ............ Adrien Rabiot – 6.5 ............ Filip Kostic – 6.5 ............ Dusan Vlahovic – 6 The Serbian should have taken his shot quicker before allowing Natan to block him from close range. Almost scored in the second half but his first-time shot was denied by the post. But a decent outing overall before it ended with a knock. Federico Chiesa – 6.5 An energetic display from the former Fiorentina man who teed up Vlahovic with a glorious pass. He was a thorn in Napoli’s side with his terrifying runs. Substitutes Arkadiusz Milik – 6 ............ Moise Kean – N/A Alex Sandro – N/A Daniele Rugani – N/A Samuel Iling-Junior – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-napoli-new-chapter-in-gatti-fairytale/

Top-scoring Federico Gatti sends Juventus back to the top of Serie A Federico Gatti was Juventus’ hero as the Bianconeri defeated Napoli tonight, returning to the top of Serie A. Some people claim that Juve is too afraid to play attacking football and to attack their opponents, but that wasn’t the case in this game. From the beginning, the Bianconeri threatened Walter Mazzarri’s side, and the game was very open. ............ The Bianconeri continued to threaten Napoli at the start of the second half and got their reward when Gatti scored six minutes after the break, thanks to a fine assist from Andrea Cambiaso. He is now the top-scoring defender in Serie A. Juve is one of the hardest teams to break down, and once they had their noses in front, Napoli knew it would be hard to score. That was the case as the Bianconeri defended well and ensured Napoli found little joy from attacking them. Max Allegri’s men did not have much appetite to attack during the second half and were content to allow Napoli to have most of the ball, but the Partenopei could not find a goal. ............ Juve earns another narrow victory and continues to march toward winning the title. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/top-scoring-federico-gatti-sends-juventus-back-to-the-top-of-serie-a/

Federico Gatti's header sinks Napoli and sends Juventus back to Serie A summit Juventus have returned to the Serie A summit after Federico Gatti's second-half header saw them beat Napoli 1-0 in Turin. The result marks a fifth 1-0 win in seven games for Massimiliano Allegri's side, who now move above Inter Milan for the time being, before the Nerazzurri face Udinese tomorrow. Gatti was the matchwinner last weekend, and repeated the trick here, albeit, in slightly less dramatic circumstances following his 94th-minute strike at Monza. Napoli had the best of the first-half action, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia guilty of missing a gilt-edged opportunity, before Juventus started the second period strongly and found the all-important goal and held on in classic Allegri style. ............ The host's only real clear chance of the first half fell to Dusan Vlahovic, but the Serb struggled to get proper control of the ball, allowing Natan to get in the way of his eventual effort on goal, before Weston McKennie fired over from an overhead kick on the rebound. Napoli were then guilty of two huge misses, firstly from Kvaratskhelia just before the half-hour mark, as the entire Juve defence were dragged over towards Victor Osimhen, and the striker held the ball up expertly before finding the Georgian, but through one-on-one, he inexplicably fired over the top. More suspect defending from the Bianconeri gifted Napoli another opening, as skipper Di Lorenzo found himself with the goal at his mercy after Bremer's clearance cannoned back off Gatti, but Szczesny was on hand to make a fantastic stop. After surviving some major scares in the opening 45 minutes, Juventus took advantage early in the second half by taking supremacy of the game themselves, starting with Vlahovic striking the post, and even though McKennie was flagged off in the build-up, replays suggested it was incredibly tight. However, within two minutes Allegri's side found their goal, and it was once again from an unlikely source, and the same source as last week's winner, as Gatti rose highest above Di Lorenzo and Amir Rrahmani to head home Cambiaso's cross for his third of the season. With Allegri often the master of grinding out 1-0 wins, Juventus almost instantly dropped significantly deeper to protect their lead, despite there still being the majority of the second half still to play. ............ However, the home crowd were given an almighty scare on 70 minutes, when Szczesny's casual pass out was intercepted by Politano, who found Osimhen, and with the goalkeeper in no man's land, the Nigerian rounded him and slotted into the empty net, only to see the linesman's flag deny him. ............ The result leaves Juve a point clear of Inter having played a game more, but they will play first again next weekend too, when they travel to Genoa on Friday. ............ Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/result/gattis-header-sinks-napoli-and-sends-juve-back-to-serie-a-summit_530948.html?t=123987456&s=zero

Juventus deny Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s claims over ECA return Despite gradually distancing themselves from the controversial European Super League project, Juventus are reportedly unwilling to rejoin the ECA (European Club Association). Hundreds of European clubs are members of this organization, but the Bianconeri left along with fellow Super League rebels Real Madrid and Barcelona. Former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli served as the head of the organization but swiftly resigned from his post following the infamous Super League announcement in April 2021. ............ On Thursday, ECA president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (more renowned as the president of Paris Saint-Germain) claimed that the Serie A giants could be aiming for a return to the organization. “If Juventus stop what they are trying to fight for, which I think is a stupid project, they are always most welcome,” said the Qatari businessman. ............ Nevertheless, Juventus have rapidly denied this story, insisting that the club isn’t considering a return to ECA at the moment. “Juventus FC is not assessing the possibility to rejoin ECA at the moment,” stated the club’s press office in an email to Reuters. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-deny-nasser-al-khelaifis-claims-over-eca-return/