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Del Piero sends a message to fans calling for him to return to Juventus Juventus fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of Alessandro Del Piero to the club, albeit in a non-playing capacity. The iconic Italian forward departed the club nearly a decade ago and subsequently retired from European football. Since his retirement, Del Piero has transitioned into a role as a pundit, but he remains one of the beloved former players that Bianconeri supporters hope to see back at the Allianz Stadium. ....... Despite not having an official role within the club, Del Piero continues to be a symbol of Juventus in the hearts of its fans. He has expressed that he still feels a strong connection to the club, even without an official position. The ex-striker said: “I still feel like I belong to Juventus, there is no need to have a role in the club”. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/del-piero-sends-a-message-to-fans-calling-for-him-to-return-to-juventus/

Capello insists Juventus lacking in certain areas Fabio Capello has pointed out that there is a certain element missing from Juventus’ game as they strive to secure the league title in the current campaign. ... However, Capello emphasises that winning the title won’t be an easy task, as other formidable teams have also made strong preparations for the season. Juventus has started the season with two wins and no losses in their first three matches, suggesting they are a formidable force. Nonetheless, Capello believes that Juve is still lacking something from their game. “Juve is still a hybrid. This team lacks a bit of personality and a bit of quality. Yesterday, with Pogba and Rabiot on the pitch, we saw something more”. ..... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/capello-insists-juventus-lacking-in-certain-areas/

13 Juventus players head to international duty while 12 remain in Turin – The full list After three exciting rounds, Serie A action will be halted due to the first international break of the season. ....... Twelve Juventus first-team players will remain at Continassa while thirteen are joining their national teams. Those who will remain at Allegri’s disposal are the following: Perin, Pinsoglio, Rugani, Gatti, Bremer, Alex Sandro, Fagioli, Cambiaso, Nicolussi Caviglia, Pogba, Kean in addition to Mattia De Sciglio who remains on the sidelines after sustaining an ACL injury at the end of last season. On the other hand, here are the players who received call-ups from their respective national teams: Manuel Locatelli (Italy) Federico Chiesa (Italy) Fabio Miretti (Italy U21) Wojciech Szczesny (Poland) Arek Milik (Poland) Danilo (Brazil) Adrien Rabiot (France) Weston McKennie (USA) Timothy Weah (USA) Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia) Filip Kostic (Serbia) Dean Huijsen (Netherlands U19) Kenan Yildiz (Turkiye (U21) Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/13-juventus-players-head-to-international-duty-while-12-remain-in-turin-the-full-list/

Juventus is watching 2006-born Argentinian talent Juventus has been emphasising its commitment to investing in young talents. The club has been actively scouting for promising players around the world and has recently promoted several players from their Next Gen team to the senior squad. They are focused on building a roster filled with young talents who have the potential for significant growth. In their quest for emerging talents, Juventus has set its sights on Claudio Echeverri from River Plate in Argentina. Born in 2006, Echeverri is only 17 years old but has already made appearances in four league games for River Plate, showcasing his promising development. ....... Juventus is interested in signing Echeverri to secure his talents for the future. The club is keen to bring him on board before facing increased competition from other top clubs. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-is-watching-2006-born-argentinian-talent/

Giuntoli set to meet Pogba’s agent to rediscuss Juventus contract Multiple reports in Italy claim Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli will soon meet Paul Pogba’s agent Rafaela Pimenta, to rediscuss the Frenchman’s contract in Turin. Pogba’s physical issues continue as the ex-Manchester United star suffered a minor muscle injury during Juventus’ 2-0 win over Empoli on Sunday. His €8m-a-year contract expires in June 2025, but club director Giuntoli wants to rediscuss the terms of the agreement. Therefore, he has already planned a meeting with Pogba’s agent Rafaela Pimenta in September. The two parties will meet this week. ...... Pogba has only made seven appearances since his return to Turin a year ago, starting just one game. ....... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/giuntoli-set-to-meet-pogbas-agent-to-rediscuss-juventus-contract/

A volte anche Galliani perdeva il lume della ragione. Come quando ritiró la squadra dal campo perché si erano guastati i fari dello stadio e pretendeva la vittoria a tavolino. Hai ragione che con i social non si puó piú nascondere niente. Ma la societá deve reagire contro i propri tesserati se commettono qualcosa di sbagliato. Se io fossi un dirigente del Milan, chiederei scusa alla societá Juventus e poi obbligherei i giocatori colpevoli a fare altrettanto pubblicamente, pena la tribuna perenne con multa incorporata finché non si pentono di quello che hanno fatto. Cosí si educano i giovani con la testa calda. Se la societá Milan non interviene vuol dire che é complice dei suoi giocatoiri viziati. La reputazione del Milan e i suoi rapporti con la Juventus sono in gioco e non possono far finta di niente.

Stai parlando di giocatori italiani seri che conoscevano la storia della Juventus e del loro Milan. Con la dirigenza del Milan (e della Juve) di quei tempi non si scherzava e non ci si permetteva blasfemie come quelle attuali. I calciatori (giovani) attuali non giocano per le loro squadre di club ma per i soldi e il cervello é un optional non necessario (secondo loro) per svolgere la loro professione. Se le dirigenze moderne non insegnano ai loro giocatori il rispetto per gli avversari, avremo sempre piú episodi del genere. I calciatori sono giovani, milionari, hanno donne quante ne vogliono e si divertono come meglio credono. Sono le persone anziane che devono metterli sulla retta via, in questo caso i dirigenti, ma se anche i dirigenti non usano il cervello, siamo alla frutta. Una cosa che mi chiedo spesso: ma il calcio é ancora uno sport? O solo una maniera per far soldi? Viva il rugby allora o il pugilato dove gli atleti se le danno di santa ragione ma alla fine della gara si complimentano con l'avversario e, soprattutto nelle nazioni anglofone, si vanno a bere una o piú birre insieme.

Danilo: ‘Goal dedicated to Juventus legend Scirea’ Juventus captain Danilo concedes returning to Empoli brought back memories of last season’s off the field problems and reveals his very special goal dedication for Gaetano Scirea. The Bianconeri grabbed a 2-0 victory at the Stadio Castellani this evening, with the deadlock broken by Danilo prodding the ball through a sea of legs on a corner. Dusan Vlahovic then saw a penalty saved by Etrit Berisha, before Federico Chiesa ran from his own half to seal the 2-0 result. Juve lost 4-1 at Empoli last season, a match affected by the announcement just minutes before kick-off that they had been docked 10 Serie A points for financial irregularities. “I cannot say our thoughts didn’t stray back to last season,” Danilo told DAZN. “That was an ugly defeat, but today we showed hunger and pride, but also good football and tactical organisation, things that can allow us to achieve important results.” ....... It was 34 years ago today that legendary Juve captain Scirea, who wore the same 6 shirt as Danilo, died in a car crash while scouting for the club in Poland. “I wanted to dedicate the goal to Scirea and I will give my jersey to his son Riccardo, who is part of the staff. Scirea was too important a figure in the history of Juventus and I feel immense pride to wear this jersey.” The Juventus social media account later provided the proof he had kept that promise.

Juventus 2 - Empoli 0: Initial reaction and random observations It wasn’t all that pretty for much of the proceedings, but at least Juventus didn’t repeat recent history. As the minutes ticked away in the second half Sunday night in Tuscany and a second goal wasn’t scored by Juventus, I couldn’t help but think “Is this going to come back to bite Juve in the you-know-what?” It was a situation we’ve seen plenty of times over the last two-plus years of Max Allegri’s second tenure (and obviously further back than that), with mixed results coming against teams who Juve had no business allowing a goal to. This season’s version of Empoli, one that entered the weekend having done next to nothing in the final third so far this season. Thankfully, those thoughts were simply left lingering and not ones that came into reality. I guess we can thank Federico Chiesa and his late goal for that. Yes, Juventus had another one-goal lead that shouldn’t have simply been 1-0 for as long as it did, having to watching scoring chances either cleared off due to VAR, a penalty be missed or shots simply be just off the mark. It was a collection of ineffectiveness in the final third for Juventus before Chiesa’s bursting run forward on the counter attack saw him slip past the onrushing Entrit Berisha and curve in a shot from the left side of the box into a wide open goal to wrap up Juve’s 2-0 win. It prevented any drama on the cusp of stoppage time from happening, sending Juve into the first international break of the season with two wins in their first three games and prevented any business like what happened seven days earlier from taking place again. ........ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/9/3/23857622/juventus-empoli-2023-serie-a-matchday-3-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Danilo and Chiesa on target as Juventus cut through Empoli Juventus secured their second win of the season as they emerged victorious over their hosts Empoli at the Carlo Castellani Stadium with two unanswered goals. The Bianconeri were clearly the better side and could have come away with a larger result. Max Allegri adopted his 3-5-2 formation that featured some tweaks, especially on the wings. Weston McKennie and Filip Kostic took over from Andrea Cambiaso and Timothy Weah. Fabio Miretti started in midfield alongside Manuel Locatelli and Adrien Rabiot. Federico Gatti finally earned his starting berth at the back, replacing the disappointing Alex Sandro. Dusan Vlahovic and Federico once again spearheaded the lineup. ..... In the end, Allegri’s men succeeded in adding three points to the tally, raising their total to seven from the first three rounds of the season. Final Score: Empoli-Juventus 0-2 Goals: Danilo 24′ (J), Chiesa 82 (J) Juventus (3-5-2): Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; McKennie (Weah), Miretti (Pogba), Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic (Cambiaso); Chiesa (Kean), Vlahovic (Milik) Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/danilo-and-chiesa-on-target-as-juventus-cut-through-empoli/

Allegri: ‘Juventus cannot be Scudetto favourites’ Max Allegri reveals a new Paul Pogba injury worry after Juventus beat Empoli, explains his changes in personnel and approach, but insists ‘you cannot say we are Scudetto favourites.’ The Bianconeri had a point to prove after last week’s controversial 1-1 draw with Bologna, so Allegri made more changes to the starting XI. They paid off, as Danilo fired in after a corner was not cleared effectively, then Federico Chiesa made it 2-0 late on with a sprint from his own half. There could easily have been more too, because Danilo and Paul Pogba had goals disallowed, while Arkadiusz Milik and Moise Kean hit the woodwork. ....... “It was a good performance against an Empoli side that is not easy to play against. We allowed practically nothing at the back, but need to be calmer in the final third or with the final ball, as we were a bit too frenetic. These are things we will improve as time goes on.” ..... “Nobody likes being outside of the Champions League. We finished third in the table, so it’s easy to say that Juve failed last season, but without the points penalty we were third. There are teams out there better equipped to win the Scudetto, such as Inter, Napoli and Milan. We must do well to stay as close to them as possible and finish in the top four. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/allegri-juventus-cannot-be-scudetto-favourites/

Juventus Player Ratings vs Empoli: Danilo & Chiesa Lead The Way Juventus (3-5-2) Mattia Perin – 5.5 The custodian didn’t have a single save to make. But fumbled a pass in the second half which could have cost Juventus dearly. Federico Gatti – 7 An impressive display at the back from the former Frosinone man who kept Cambiaghi at bay. He cleverly won the spot kick that Vlahovic wasted. Gleison Bremer – 6.5 A commanding performance from the Brazilian defender who nullified Ciccio Caputo and won almost every aerial duel. Wrestled his marker off the ball to set up Danilo’s goal. Danilo – 7.5 Another fine outing from the Juventus captain who opened the scoring with a well-taken low drive. Put on a solid showing at the back too against Tommaso Baldanzi. Weston McKennie – 6 A hard-working display from the American who did well to retrieve the ball. However, he was wasteful in possession. Fabio Miretti – 6.5 An encouraging display from the young midfielder who won some duels and drew several fouls from the opposition. But he still has to sharpen his touch. Hooked off for Pogba at the hour mark. Manuel Locatelli – 6 As always, the former Sassuolo man did well to shield his backline. But Juventus supporters will be expecting some improvement when it comes to ball distribution. Adrien Rabiot – 6 The Frenchman helped the Bianconeri boss the middle of the park, but his technical touch remains off the mark compared to last season. Filip Kostic – 5.5 The left winger made his first Juventus appearance of the season but seemed to lack sharpness. Worked hard to retrieve the ball, but his delivery wasn’t on cue as usual. Federico Chiesa – 7.5 The Euro 2020 winner wasted two one-on-one chances against Berisha including one that he created himself. But it was third time’s the charm for the Italian who skipped past the goalkeeper and was barely able to keep his footing before slotting the ball inside the empty net. Dusan Vlahovic – 5.5 The former Fiorentina man worked hard for the team but wasn’t provided with sufficient service. Etrit Berisha denied him from the spot as his effort was slightly feeble. Substitutes Paul Pogba – 6.5 The Frenchman is noticeably short on fitness, but still has the magical touch as demonstrated by a fabulous volley goal that was disallowed for a previous offside position. Arkadiusz Milik – 7 A brilliant cameo from the Polish striker who provided a sublime assist for Chiesa and almost scored a header but it rattled the woodwork. Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 The Italian proved to be an obvious improvement on Kostic. Productive on the left flank. Moise Kean – 6.5 A positive short cameo from the Italian striker who helped in creating plays. He was unlucky to see his shot denied by the post. Timothy Weah – N/A Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-empoli-danilo-chiesa-lead-the-way/

Empoli 0-2 Juventus: Danilo and Chiesa back on track Danilo on a chaotic corner and Federico Chiesa after a sprint from his own half gave Juventus victory in Empoli, despite Etrit Berisha saving the Dusan Vlahovic penalty. The Bianconeri made several changes after the controversial 1-1 draw with Bologna, still missing Wojciech Szczesny and Mattia De Sciglio. Empoli had lost both matches without finding the net, with Elia Caprile and Daniel Maldini injured, so Berisha made his debut in goal. Dusan Vlahovic tested Berisha early on with a snapshot and Danilo had the ball in the net on 11 minutes, but he had also fouled the goalkeeper. Vlahovic’s header swung just wide from a Fabio Miretti assist, but Juve did score eventually from a chaotic corner that pinballed around in the box until Danilo fired in from eight yards. McKennie had an effort charged down and Berisha took the sting out of a sudden Filip Kostic strike, but Juve were awarded a penalty when Federico Gatti was fouled by Yousef Maleh. Vlahovic stepped up, but saw his spot-kick saved by Berisha on the goalkeeper’s Empoli debut. ...... Paul Pogba thought he had scored with a splendid volley, but Vlahovic was clearly offside when making the assist. Just as Empoli were pouring forward, they were caught out on the counter. Arkadiusz Milik’s give and go sent Chiesa sprinting clear on goal from the centre-circle, he was caught by the on-rushing Berisha, but got back on his feet after the stumble to finish into an empty net. .... Empoli 0-2 Juventus Danilo 24 (J), Chiesa 82 (J) Saved penalty: Vlahovic 39 (J) Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-empoli-0-2-juventus-danilo-and-chiesa-back-on-track/

Empoli rejected Baldanzi offers from Juventus and Fiorentina Empoli resisted serious pressure for Tommaso Baldanzi this summer, rejecting serious offers from both Juventus and Fiorentina. The 20-year-old Italian midfielder exploded onto the scene with the Tuscan side last season, earning plaudits for his impressive debut campaign in Serie A, where he scored four goals in 1788 minutes of action across 26 league games. Baldanzi also shined at the Under-20 World Cup, scoring two goals and providing two assists on Italy’s run to the final, attracting attention from a number of clubs across Serie A. ...... The Tuscan side instantly rejected offers worth around €15m, not wanting to lose the 20-year-old Italian midfielder just yet. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/empoli-rejected-baldanzi-offers-from-juventus-and-fiorentina/

Esattamente. E della Juve che gioca per il quarto posto che ne dite? Se fosse ancora vivo l'Avvocato li caccerebbe a calci i dirigenti/allenatore attuali che si accontentano del quarto posto. Non siamo l'Udinese, signor Elkann. Siamo la JUVENTUS. La squadra piú gloriosa d'Italia. Ma per questi managers figli di papá contano solo i guadagni. Che ne sa il signor Elkann di cosa voglia dire la Juventus? Con la morte dell'Avvocato e del dottor Umberto é morta anche la "vera" Juventus!

PAOLO MARCHINI Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia) Data di nascita: 12.06.1957 Ruolo: Centrocampista Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1975 al 1977 0 presenze - 0 reti Club career 07/1979 - 06/1980 Bologna FC Midfielder 07/1977 - 06/1979 Forlì FC Midfielder 07/1975 - 06/1977 Juventus Midfielder https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/paolo-marchini/

Chiesa now ready to extend his Juventus contract with certain conditions Federico Chiesa, who garnered interest from top clubs in Europe during the previous transfer window, was potentially set to depart Juventus. However, a deal could not be reached, and he has since become a key figure in Juventus’ plans for the current season. The Bianconeri have high expectations for Chiesa’s continued contributions to the team. Chiesa’s existing contract with Juventus runs until 2025, and the club is willing to extend his deal further. Despite a previous long-term injury, Chiesa is displaying signs of returning to his best form, which has prompted discussions about an extension. ..... Chiesa and the club are open to including a release clause in his contract. While the release clause may not be officially disclosed, Juventus will reportedly agree to let him leave if a certain amount is offered. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/chiesa-now-ready-to-extend-his-juventus-contract-with-certain-conditions/

Gatti set for first Juventus start after Sandro’s struggle against Bologna Federico Gatti has faced challenges in securing playing time at Juventus this season, as Max Allegri has favoured a back-three consisting of Gleison Bremer, Danilo, and Alex Sandro. The Brazilian trio has performed well, and the club has shown faith in their abilities, which has limited Gatti’s opportunities in the starting lineup. ..... Gatti may have a chance to return to the starting lineup in the next game. This possibility arises from Sandro’s struggles against Bologna’s attack, which may prompt Allegri to make some changes to the team, including the potential inclusion of Gatti in the starting XI. Juventus fans will be eager to see if Gatti can seize this opportunity to regain his place in the first team. ...... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/gatti-set-for-first-juventus-start-after-sandros-struggle-against-bologna/

Saudi Arabia keeps pushing to sign Juventus star Paul Pogba continues to be a player of interest for clubs in Saudi Arabia as he returns to full fitness. Juventus now views the French midfielder as a key player, even though he is not yet at 100% fitness. Pogba, who remains one of the most popular footballers in the world, is highly valued by Juventus, and the club is patient and willing to wait for him to regain full fitness. He recently made a cameo appearance against Bologna and performed well, demonstrating his importance to the team. While Pogba is a player Juventus trusts, there is still the possibility that he could be lured by the financial incentives offered by clubs in Saudi Arabia. ..... However, Pogba is reported to have a desire to remain with Juventus and repay the trust the club has shown him, particularly during his injury-related challenges. He appears willing to reject any offers that come his way in favour of continuing his journey with the Bianconeri. ...... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/saudi-arabia-keeps-pushing-to-sign-juventus-star/

Szczesny still out for Juventus in Empoli Juventus are still missing Wojciech Szczesny and Mattia De Sciglio, but Paul Pogba is present for tomorrow’s match against Empoli. It kicks off at the Stadio Castellani on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). Szczesny picked up a knock in training last week and already missed the 1-1 draw with Bologna. The goalkeeper has not yet made a full recovery, so Mattia Perin will again take the gloves. ........ Juventus squad for Empoli: 3 Bremer, 4 Gatti, 5 Locatelli, 6 Danilo, 7 Chiesa, 9 Vlahovic, 10 Pogba, 11 Kostic, 12 Alex Sandro, 14 Milik, 15 Yildiz, 16 McKennie, 17 Iling-Junior, 18 Kean, 20 Miretti, 21 Fagioli, 22 Weah, 23 Pinsoglio, 24 Rugani, 25 Rabiot, 27 Cambiaso, 36 Perin, 38 Daffara, 41 Nicolussi Caviglia. ........ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/szczesny-still-out-for-juventus-in-empoli/

GIANCARLO MARCHETTI Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Camaiore (Lucca) Data di nascita: 26.02.1963 Ruolo: Centrocampista/Attaccante Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1981 al 1982 Esordio: 15.10.1981 - Amichevole - Canelli-Juventus 0-9 0 presenze - 0 reti

Empoli star insists they are prepared to give Juventus a proper fight Empoli’s Nicolò Cambiaghi is resolute in asserting their readiness to face Juventus head-on in their upcoming clash this weekend. Although Juventus remains undefeated in their initial two league encounters of the season, including a recent draw against Bologna at home, Cambiaghi emphasises Empoli’s determination to challenge their more illustrious opponents. Empoli has encountered setbacks in losing their opening two matches of the season. Nevertheless, Juventus may perceive this fixture as an opportunity to secure all available points. Yet, it’s crucial for Juventus to avoid overconfidence, given that Empoli presents itself as a formidable adversary. The Blues possess a knack for complicating matters, prompting Juventus to exercise caution and not underestimate the challenge that lies ahead. Anticipating a tightly contested match, Cambiaghi is convinced Emploi can challenge Max Allegri’s team. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/empoli-star-insists-they-are-prepared-to-give-juventus-a-proper-fight/

New season, same problems in the Juventus midfield At the moment, Adrien Rabiot is the only positive in the Juventus midfield. In two games, Juventus have shown an astonishingly wide spectrum of capabilities: against Udinese, a half so sizzling to start the season you wanted to skip out of your seat and dance; against Bologna, a half so deeply deplorable you desired nothing besides a dark and gloomy dungeon. Reason to party, reason to panic. The latter, I’m afraid, has a familiar source. The goal the Old Lady conceded in her second Serie A bout was emblematic of troubles that have lingered for years. Although in this instance the buck undisputedly stopped with Alex Sandro, whose hapless defending on the Lewis Ferguson strike was as comical as it was costly, the move started thanks to a passive midfield of bystanders. A new season, an old truth: the Juventus midfield is not good enough. To state the fact is dismaying enough; to ruminate on the lack of viable solutions is downright depressing. What path forward? Apparently, Adrien Rabiot is the only consistently decent midfielder on this team. Even on something of an off day — that’s almost as descriptive as I can be; Rabiot just seemed a bit off, a bit distracted — he was miles better than his counterparts Manuel Locatelli and Nicolo Fagioli. ...... Paul Pogba is not going to be a savior The optimists here, and the optimist in me, have pointed to the return of Paul Pogba as a possible “solution,” of sorts, to this midfield, but after the minutes he logged against Bologna I am more convinced than ever that the best we can hope for from him is the occasional moment of brilliance — which is exactly what we got — rather than the consistently stellar player he was during his first stint in Turin. ...... Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/8/31/23849747/juventus-midfield-2023-serie-a-manuel-locatelli-paul-pogba-adrien-rabiot-nicolo-fagioli-max-allegri