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Mauro says Motta needs to find some stability in his selection Thiago Motta has made it difficult for anyone to predict his lineup at Juventus, as the Bianconeri manager enjoys altering his team selection for almost every match. No player in the current Juventus squad can afford to feel too comfortable in their role or assume they will be given the opportunity to play regularly. Motta’s decisions keep everyone on their toes, ensuring competition remains high within the squad. The manager picks his team based on how players have performed in the training sessions leading up to a match. This approach means that several players miss out on consistent playing time, making it difficult for anyone to establish themselves as a guaranteed starter. While some may see this as a fair way to ensure only the most deserving players make the team, others argue that it creates uncertainty within the squad. ............ The Juventus squad has now become accustomed to Motta’s approach, but Massimo Mauro believes there needs to be greater clarity regarding team roles. Mauro expressed his concerns about the lack of consistency in the manager’s selections: “The coach works with what he has, but he could do better. At the start of the season, Dušan Vlahović was untouchable, but now no one has a permanent position: there are too many doubts about the squad. “Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners were supposed to drag the team along, but so far, it hasn’t happened. For me, Douglas is a flop, while I would always play Koop.” ............ While squad rotation can be beneficial in keeping players fresh and maintaining competition, it is also important for players to understand their roles and responsibilities within the team. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-motta-needs-to-find-some-stability-in-his-selection/

Nino Ori says Motta does not take responsibility for his mistakes Thiago Motta has been on the Juventus managerial bench for less than a year, but the pressure is already mounting on the former midfielder. Managing the Bianconeri comes with immense expectations, given that Juventus is the most successful club in Italian football. When Motta accepted the job, he was fully aware of the demands that came with it and the significant amount of work required to bring success back to Turin. Despite the challenges, Motta remains confident in his approach. He believes his tactical ideas will eventually take shape and lead Juventus to silverware. However, patience has never been a luxury afforded to managers at the Allianz Stadium. ............ Football analyst Nino Ori has now weighed in on Motta’s tenure so far, assessing his first few months in charge. Speaking about the Juventus manager’s approach, he expressed concerns over Motta’s unwillingness to acknowledge mistakes: “Today I have worse feelings than yesterday, especially after hearing that Motta would do everything he has done up to now again. When someone thinks they have invented football, they think they are a phenomenon, but they may not understand what mistakes they have made, they do not take responsibility for them and do not even try to fix them. Everyone was excited after the four consecutive victories, but the reality tells a different story.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-motta-does-not-take-responsibility-for-his-mistakes/

What Chelsea thinks about selling Renato Veiga to Juventus permanently Juventus has been very impressed with the performances of Renato Veiga and is already eager to ensure he does not leave the club. The Bianconeri secured him on loan from Chelsea during the last transfer window, and despite the difficulties in completing the deal, he is proving to be an excellent addition to the squad. ............ Since arriving, Veiga has displayed his quality and versatility, making him a valuable player for Juventus. His performances have provided stability at the back, and his confidence on the ball has been impressive. It is clear why the club sees him as someone they want to keep beyond this season, but it will not be a straightforward process. ............ Chelsea remains unwilling to let the Portuguese youngster leave permanently at the end of the season, which means he could be forced to return to London to continue his career. This would be a significant setback for Juventus, as Veiga has become an important member of the squad, and losing him would create a gap that might be difficult to fill. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-chelsea-thinks-about-selling-renato-veiga-to-juventus-permanently/

Juventus is watching Atalanta star after he publicly slammed his manager A civil war appears to be brewing at Atalanta, and Juventus could be the ultimate beneficiary of the situation when the season concludes. Ademola Lookman found himself at the centre of controversy after missing a penalty he was not supposed to take during Atalanta’s match against Club Brugge. His decision to step up for the spot-kick led to severe criticism from his manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, who did not hold back in his assessment of the Nigerian forward. Gasperini publicly slammed Lookman, calling him the worst penalty-taker he had ever known, a statement that immediately sparked debate among fans and pundits. The criticism did not sit well with Lookman, who felt disrespected by his manager’s remarks. ............ His growing frustration, coupled with interest from top clubs, could see him leave Atalanta at the end of the season. Juventus are keeping a close eye on developments surrounding Lookman’s future. The report claims that Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is actively monitoring the situation, ensuring the Bianconeri are in a strong position to make a move should the opportunity arise. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-is-watching-atalanta-star-after-he-publicly-slammed-his-manager/

Capello identifies ‘main’ Juventus problem in loss against PSV Former Juventus coach noted that the Bianconeri’s ‘main’ issue against PSV was in midfield, although Thiago Motta’s men struggled to keep up with the ‘opponents’ intensity.’ ............ “We have seen proof that our Serie A struggles with the high pace of European football,” Capello said. ............ “Above all, the difficulty in keeping up with the opponents’ intensity was evident,” continued Capello. “PSV practically never passed the ball back to the goalkeeper, never played backwards, but always moved forward, even when they were winning. Our teams are not used to this kind of pressure. “I liked the Bianconeri in the first 45 minutes; they pressed a lot, keeping PSV far from Di Gregorio’s goal. But fatigue started to show at the beginning of the second half,” continued the ex-Bianconeri boss. “Juve had spent a lot of energy, and just ten minutes after the break, they already seemed to be running on empty. Perhaps Thiago Motta could have acted sooner with the substitutions. He spent almost 10 minutes discussing with his assistant before making changes.” ............ “Juve’s main issues were in midfield when the team was no longer able to press, allowing the Dutch side more space,” he noted. “That’s why Motta should have made changes earlier, perhaps bringing in Thuram to freshen up the midfield.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/capellomain-juventus-problem-loss-against-psv/

Del Piero reveals two factors that caused ‘huge gap’ between Juventus & PSV Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero saw a comprehensive difference between his beloved club and PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night. ............ Del Piero did indeed notice a sizable gap in terms of desire as well as intensity. He believes the Bianconeri only decided to go for the goal when it was already too late. “There is a huge gap and it was clearly visible tonight,” said the legendary Juventus Number 10 in his post-match appearance. “The difference lies in the desire and intensity with which the two teams looked for the goal. PSV created many dangerous chances, while Juventus only came out in the second half of extra time, when the Dutch decided to defend themselves.” ............ “Among the three teams that exited the Champions League, Milan is the one with the most extenuating circumstances.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/del-piero-reveals-two-factors-that-caused-huge-gap-between-juventus-psv/

Di Canio hits out at ‘confused’ Thiago Motta: “PSV gave Juventus a lesson” Former Juventus, West Ham and Lazio striker Paolo Di Canio criticised Thiago Motta for his reluctant approach against PSV Eindhoven. ............ After the contest, Motta admitted PSV was the better side on the night, but disagreed with Manuel Locatelli who suggested their opponents wanted it more. For his part, Di Canio wasn’t impressed with the 42-year-old’s game management. The Juventus coach was preparing a couple of substitutions (Mbangula and Thuram) but changed his mind when Timothy Weah gave the Old Lady the lead on aggregate. But afterwards, PSV managed to score once more. ............ “PSV gave Juventus a football lesson. The Dutch dominated and deserved to advance to the next round,” said Di Canio during his post-match appearance. “Thiago Motta was confused. He was making some substitutions and then changed his mind after scoring a goal that made it 1-1. Tonight, PSV could have scored five or six goals against Juventus.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-canio-hits-out-at-confused-thiago-motta-psv-gave-juventus-a-lesson/

Thiago Motta could face Juventus sack at the end of the season Thiago Motta is no longer protected by high walls, as the rest of the Juventus campaign will determine his fate. Despite the club’s underwhelming season, the Bianconeri’s management continued to publicly and privately support the 42-year-old. As the club’s directors reiterated, the Italian Brazilian tactician was chosen to lead a long-term project, so a few stumbles along the way in the first campaign had already been envisioned. Nevertheless, the early Champions League elimination has been hard to swallow even for Motta’s staunchest defenders at Continassa. ............ While a mid-season sacking could be easily ruled out (as he’s unlikely to pull off a Max Allegri outburst), the management will decide the tactician’s fate at the end of the season, and the outcome will largely hinge on Champions League qualification. Juve’s early exit from Europe will cost the club a sizable amount of cash, but missing out on the tournament altogether would be a killer blow for the Bianconeri from a financial standpoint, as they’re already struggling to balance their accounts. Therefore, Juventus won’t tolerate a failure on this front. So if Motta fails to steer the club towards a Top Four finish, he’s unlikely to see a second year at Continassa, explains the source. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-thiago-motta-could-face-juventus-sack-at-the-end-of-the-season/

Juventus confirm Renato Veiga suffered muscle injury – Expected recovery time revealed Juventus defender Renato Veiga will be out of action after sustaining a lesion in his thigh as confirmed by the club. The 21-year-old has been a great addition to the backline, filling in for Gleison Bremer who’s out for the season, as well as Pierre Kalulu who’s expected to remain on the sidelines for the rest of the month. ............ But sadly for Veiga, his momentum has been halted by a muscle injury he suffered during Wednesday’s Champions League contest against PSV Eindhoven. He had to leave the pitch in the early going which certainly didn’t help Thiago Motta’s case. The Old Lady ended up crashing out of the competition with a 3-4 defeat on aggregate after extra-time. ............ “Renato Veiga, who was substituted during the first half of Wednesday’s match against PSV Eindhoven, underwent diagnostic tests at J|Medical this afternoon,” reads the official statement posted on the club’s website. “The examinations revealed an injury to the tendon of the plantar gracilis of his right leg. The player’s recovery time will be evaluated according to his symptoms.” As usual, the club’s note didn’t include a timetable for the recovery, but we don’t expect him to return before at least one month on the sidelines. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-confirm-renato-veiga-suffered-muscle-injury-expected-recovery-time-revealed/

Five avoidable mistakes Thiago Motta committed against PSV While fans and pundits might disagree on the amount of responsibility that falls on the manager’s shoulders, at least most would agree Thiago Motta could have done better when it comes to managing the second leg against PSV Eindhoven. ............ Journalist Fabio Russo identifies five tactical blunders Motta commited during the contest. First of all, the source notes how PSV are excellent at going forward, but can be shaky at the back. Therefore, Juventus would have probably found success had they been more adventurous, but instead decided to sit back and invite their opponents into their own area. ............ Russo also wondered why Motta didn’t start with Yildiz who should have been fresh after only featuring for a cameo against Inter on Sunday. He also decided to drop Khephren Thuram in favour of Teun Koopmeiners who had a fever by his own admission. ............ On another note, the journalist blames the Juventus technical staff for the players’ athletic condition, as they failed to keep up with PSV’s pace in the second half. Moreover, Russo suggests Veiga’s playing time could have been managed better, as his constant appearances may have played a role in his injury. Finally, the columnist notes the Bianconeri remain psychologically feeble as they once again squandered the lead, so he believes Motta has so far failed to insert mental toughness within the team. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/five-avoidable-mistakes-thiago-motta-committed-against-psv/

Juventus 1 (3) - PSV Eindhoven 3 (4): Initial reaction and random observations On Wednesday night, Juventus got what they deserved. Despite a 2-1 advantage on aggregate. Despite another long-distance belter from one of their Americans to put them ahead on aggregate. Despite actually heading to the Netherlands with their first notable winning streak of the season. Despite all of that, Juve got what they deserved at the Philips Stadion. And that was to get bounced from the Champions League. Juventus’ performance against PSV Eindhoven was very much a continuation of how the first leg in Turin went eight days ago. But the difference this time is that there was no late heroics to find some sort of escape. Instead, PSV — who entered the decisive second leg with just one win in their last five — was able to flip the aggregate scoreline in their favor and oust Juventus from the Champions League with a 3-1 on the night and 4-3 over the two legs. The one thing that Juve couldn’t afford to do — you know, actually lose Wednesday night — was what ended up playing out and now it’s another hit to a season in which qualifying for the UCL Round of 16 was one of the biggest goals the club had. Instead, they’re out one step short of that. ............ PSV were better on this night. There is no question about that. They dominated much of the second half and extra time before setting up shop and daring Juventus to try and score on them. As much as Juve had their chances in extra time — and they did whether it was Dusan Vlahovic (nice to see you again!) or Khephren Thuram — the only reason why the scoreline wasn’t more in PSV’s favor was thanks to a couple of brilliant saves from Michele Di Gregorio. But, by then, PSV was fully in control and Juve were essentially just hanging on for dear life. But then the ball pinged off Federico Gatti’s foot as he attempted to apparently control the ball right in front of Di Gregorio when he should have instead tried to simply just clear it if at all possible. The result? PSV taking the lead once and for all — something that was about as deserved as anything to happen on this night. Juventus’ defense faltered either thanks to individual errors or just being torn apart by PSV on the counter. The squad’s overall inexperience showed. Their manager’s inexperience on the sideline in these types of situations showed. Thiago Motta way too long to make the triple sub that brought on a whole new double pivot even though one of those “midfielders” was actually Andrea Cambiaso, who came on just 10 minutes in after Renato Veiga was forced off injured. ............ This Champions League campaign began with quite the high-energy return to Europe with a win over this same PSV side. Five months later, it all came to an end in Eindhoven — a result, a performance and overall UCL showing that will leave a whole lot to be desired no matter how you look at it as time goes on. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS ............ Juventus didn’t even need to win. Seeing the 1,500th draw of the 2024-25 season would have been just fine no matter how they got there. But nope, that wasn’t possible. Prayer circle for Renato Veiga and whatever kind of muscle injury that forced him off after 10 minutes. Who knows if it’s a calf strain or something else, but I’m guessing just how pissed off he looked as he walked down into the tunnel was how a lot of us felt watching from afar. Just another injury to add to the lengthy list of injuries at the back. ............ Motta said that Teun Koopmeiners was playing with a fever — which makes sense considering that the Dutchman’s return to his home country was rather tame. I would also like it if Koopmeiners also got some sort of break health-wise to go his way because this feels like the third or fourth time that he’s dealt with some sort of illness ever since he signed with Juventus. ............ Still not convinced by Lloyd Kelly. He did some good things once he kicked into the center of Juve’s defense for Veiga, but there’s still a whole lot to be desired for a player who is probably going to be playing a lot the next couple of weeks. (And subsequently seeing that obligation to buy kick in for much more than he’s probably worth.) That being said, Gatti and Kelly combined for 25 clearances. That’s a lot. ............ Randal Kolo Muani only had eight touches in the first half, yet within those touches were a couple of very good scoring chances. Funny how this game goes sometimes, ain’t it? Who led Juventus with four tackles in the first half? Of course it was Francisco Conceição, known defensive workhorse out on the wings. ............ I still don’t know why Motta waited so long to make his change in midfield. Even with Timothy Weah scoring when he did, it’s not like Juve were playing well before that. Just make the change right then and there after the goal. Try and lock things up and not even risk PSV ramping things back up against a tiring defense and midfield. Instead, that big swing came right after PSV tied things up on aggregate. Frustrating. I really don’t know how Nicolo Savona didn’t see red for that tackle attempt. It was bad. ............ PSV xG in the second half: 1.55. Juventus xG in the entire game: 1.67. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/2/20/24368805/juventus-psv-eindhoven-2025-champions-league-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Thiago Motta: ‘Juventus changes forced, but I made decisions at right time’ Thiago Motta reveals he made three ‘forced’ substitutions when Juventus crashed out of the Champions League to PSV Eindhoven, but defends his tactical decisions. ............ Tim Weah cancelled out the Ivan Perisic opener in Eindhoven, but Ismael Saibari forced extra time, where Ryan Flamingo prodded home from point-blank range on a set play situation for 3-1 on the night, 4-3 on aggregate. “We struggled in the second half, had equalised in such an important moment for us and we were not capable of holding on to it,” Thiago Motta said. “It was under control in the first half, it’s true that they pushed harder, while we hit the woodwork. We knew PSV were a quality side who push and attack, but we suffered a lot here. “We cannot be happy with the two goals we conceded, especially with predictable changes of play and Bakayoko allowed to control the ball in our area. We must do much better if we want to compete at this level. ............ “Koop had a fever yesterday and this morning, so he asked to come off. We moved Andrea into midfield with Khephren, but then Cambiaso too had to come off because he’d been out for a while and was not feeling good. All three substitutions were forced.” As Juventus were looking visibly off the pace in the second half, why did Thiago Motta not make changes earlier? “I don’t believe I was late in my changes. Before the opening goal, I wanted to give a bit more energy to the squad, but then we equalised and that was a moment we had to calm things down and retain the balance. I believe I made my changes at the right time.” Juventus had never previously been eliminated in the Champions League after winning the first leg, going through in the previous 11 occasions. Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven had not won a Champions League knockout tie since 2006-07 against Arsenal. Locatelli told Amazon Prime Video Italia that Juventus “threw the qualification away,” but Thiago Motta did not agree with his own captain. ............ “We did not throw anything away. We tried to the end, but we ultimately weren’t stronger over the whole match, so PSV deserved to go through.” All three Italian teams in the play-offs were eliminated, arguably by weaker opposition on paper, as Milan lost to Feyenoord, Atalanta to Club Brugge and Juventus to PSV Eindhoven. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-juventus-changes-forced-decisions/

Juventus Player Ratings vs PSV: Woeful Bianconeri Round Off Serie A Misery After Milan and Atalanta on Tuesday, Wednesday night piled more misery on Italian football as Juventus were also eliminated from the Champions League play-off round despite entering the second leg with a one-goal advantage. ............ Juventus (4-2-3-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 7 Despite conceding three goals, he was head and shoulders above the rest of his teammates. This could have been a routing if it wasn’t for his saves. Timothy Weah – 6 The American certainly took his shot well to score an equalizer from long-range, but his mediocre defending skills were constantly exposed by Noa Lang. Federico Gatti – 6 The Italian defender was superb in the early going, but was slow to react on the second goal and then messed up on the third. But at least he fought hard for the cause. Renato Veiga – N/A The Chelsea loanee left the pitch early with a knock. Lloyd Kelly – 5 The Englishman was switched from left-back to the heart of the defence following Veiga’s injury. Should have done better on the second ball, and almost caused more problems with his poor passing. Manuel Locatelli – 6 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 5 Another anonymous display from the big summer signing who was hardly influential on either phase of the match. Francisco Conceicao – 6 The diminutive winger seemed to be the biggest attacking threat Juventus had to offer, but Thiago Motta decided to haul him off in the middle of the second half, much to PSV’s relief. Weston McKennie – 5.5 ............ Nicolas Gonzalez – 5.5 ............ Randal Kolo Muani – 5 The Frenchman had a few inviting chances to score that went begging. Juventus will certainly rue his misses. Substitutes Andrea Cambiaso – 5.5 ............ Kenan Yildiz – 5.5 The teenager tried to play the savior’s role but saw very little of the ball. Khephren Thuram – 6 The Frenchman was one of the few Juventus players who caused problems for PSV in the final third, but he couldn’t put his shot on target after storming into the box. Nicolo Savona – 5.5 ............ Dusan Vlahovic – 5.5 The Serbian had little to no service but came close to scoring on one occasion. Samuel Mbangula – 5 ............ . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-psv-woeful-bianconeri-round-off-serie-a-misery/

Locatelli: PSV ‘wanted it more’ than Juventus Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli admits PSV wanted qualification for the Champions League Round of 16 ‘more’ than the Bianconeri: ‘We are all responsible.’ ............ “It hurts so much because we had it in our hands and threw away a qualification. We are all responsible”. ............ “Now, we need to come together and get out of this moment, but it hurts a lot. Right now, I don’t have an explanation. They played better than us. They wanted it more. The pitch always speaks, the rest is just talk,” Locatelli continued. “The pitch said they deserved to win. We need to look each other in the eyes and understand what went wrong.” Will Juventus need to change their plans after this exit, especially since qualification for the Round of 16 was the club’s minimum target? “That’s a question for the club; we have to train at our best and be available,” said Locatelli. ............ “I don’t think there’s much to say right now,” Locatelli replied. “Those who have been here longer need to take responsibility. Only together, through hard work and determination, can we get through moments like this. It hurts, but we have to give our all.” Juventus will meet Cagliari away in the next Serie A match. The Bianconeri currently sit 4th in the standings, level on points with Lazio. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/locatelli-psv-wanted-it-more-juventus/

I problemi della Juventus attuale sono stati ricorrenti anche nelle passate stagioni quando Collinet non c'era ancora. Nello staff medico ci sono invece professionisti lautamente pagati che lavorano alla Juve da molti anni e non li conosce quasi nessuno perché lavorano dietro le quinte. Luca Stefanini é piuttosto noto, oltre a lui ci sono il medico Marco Freschi e Duccio Ferrari Bravo. Quest'ultimo lavora alla Juve da molti anni come si nota dalla sua foto. Si occupa della condizione atletica dei giocatori e comanda quindi i preparatori atletici. Io un sospetto ce l'ho su chi é il vero responsabile dei problemi fisici dei giocatori della Juventus.

Thiago Motta under scrutiny after Juventus’ Champions League exit Juventus have failed to reach their minimum Champions League target by facing elimination in the knockout playoff and coach Thiago Motta will be ‘under scrutiny’ until the end of the season. ............ Reaching the Champions League Round of 16 was the minimum target for the Old Lady. ............ The Bianconeri already failed to reach the Supercoppa Final this season by losing to Milan in the semis in January. They are still in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals and sit fourth in Serie A, level on 46 points with Lazio. Motta signed a three-year contract in Turin last summer, and despite the club’s public support, he must secure Champions League qualification this term to remain at the helm in 2025-26. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/motta-scrutiny-juventus-champions-league-exit/

PSV dumps Juventus out of the Champions League after extra time. Juventus were beaten 3-1 by PSV in the second leg of the Champions League, exiting the competition after falling in extra time. PSV started the game on the front foot, knowing they could still progress with a strong performance. ............ Things went from bad to worse for Juve as Renato Veiga was forced off after just 12 minutes, with the Bianconeri losing yet another key player. Juve thought they had won a penalty after 21 minutes, but even after a VAR review, the referee remained unconvinced and did not award it. ............ At the break, Juve were content with the scoreline, but PSV began the second half strongly as Ivan Perisic forced Michele Di Gregorio into a brilliant save after just three minutes. ............ PSV eventually capitalised on their next big opportunity, with Perisic finishing well to complete a fine team move. The Dutch side began to dominate and put Juve under pressure, with Luuk de Jong coming close next. As PSV failed to extend their lead, Timothy Weah stunned the hosts with a terrific equaliser for Juve. However, the parity was short-lived as Ismael Saibari rifled in another PSV strike to level the tie on aggregate. The home side continued to dominate possession and create the better chances, but no one could find the net again, sending the match into extra time. Eventually, the home side got their reward, as Ryan Flamingo put them back in front. Juve responded and almost found a way back, but a fine effort from Nicolo Savona was well saved by the PSV goalkeeper. The Bianconeri then had another huge chance, but Dusan Vlahovic struck the post! ............ However, the Old Lady ultimately bowed out, becoming the third Italian team to exit the competition in the knockout phase. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/psv-dumps-juventus-out-of-the-champions-league-after-extra-time/

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