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Malfatti believes Igor Tudor needs time at Juventus When a team’s performances begin to decline, the manager often faces intense scrutiny, and in many cases, that leads to dismissal. This appears to be the situation at Juventus, where Igor Tudor’s position is reportedly under threat following a series of disappointing results. ............ At the start of his tenure, there were signs of progress. Juventus appeared to be regaining confidence and consistency, particularly during the Club World Cup, where their performances suggested a more cohesive and energetic side. They began the current season on a positive note, with supporters hopeful that stability had finally been restored. However, the team’s recent form has faltered significantly. In the past few weeks, Juventus have found it increasingly difficult to secure victories or maintain momentum, prompting questions about Tudor’s future. The pressure has mounted as speculation grows that a few more poor results could force the club’s management to consider another coaching change. ............ Despite the growing uncertainty, Attila Malfatti believes sacking Tudor would be a mistake. Malfatti argued that the manager needs more time to establish his philosophy and allow the players to adapt. He said, “Juve is undergoing a transformation that began with Giuntoli’s arrival and has continued this year. The team has quality players, they just need to find balance, a clear playing identity, and a system that allows everyone to perform at their best. Yesterday, in my opinion, the best possible eleven took to the field, keeping in mind that substitutions can always impact the outcome of a match. The coach must be given the time he needs to identify the players who are most suited to achieving results.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-believes-igor-tudor-needs-time-at-juventus/

Juventus directors surprised by Tudor’s outburst in press conference Juventus directors were surprised by Igor Tudor’s outburst in a press conference on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid. Juventus coach Tudor did not hide his frustration on Tuesday as he faced the media at a press conference at the Estadio Bernabeu. ............ The Croatian tactician blamed a “crazy” fixture list and referee’s errors in an away game at Hellas Verona, saying that the Bianconeri would have been top of the Serie A table with a different draw and without ref’s mistakes at the Bentegodi. Tudor’s angry reaction surprised Juventus directors who followed his press conference from the first row in the Bernabeu’s press room, especially because the analysis they had made the previous day with the coach had been very different. ............ Juventus have gone six games without victories, drawing five times and losing once. They have collected two points in the first two Champions League games of the season. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-directors-surprised-tudor-outburst/

Journalist baffled by how Juventus has regressed in a month Just a month ago, Juventus were being widely praised for their impressive performances, having beaten Inter Milan and produced a thrilling late rally to secure a 4–4 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Those results suggested a team on the rise, full of determination and resilience. However, in the weeks that have followed, the situation has changed dramatically. Juventus have now gone five matches without a win, losing their most recent fixture, and their form has deteriorated sharply. ............ The sudden downturn in results has raised questions about both the mentality and physical condition of the squad. Earlier in the season, Juventus looked composed, courageous and capable of grinding out results under pressure. Now, that intensity appears to have faded. Their attacking edge has dulled, and their defensive organisation has shown uncharacteristic weaknesses. ............ Journalist Franco Leonetti offered his perspective on the team’s recent struggles, suggesting that while the situation is concerning, the manager still deserves support. He said, “Tudor is still defensible. It is clear, however, that adjustments are needed, because a performance like the one in Como is unacceptable. The question I ask myself is, what happened to the Juve of a month ago, the courageous one, capable of winning in the 94th minute and putting all their heart into it? No one can explain this decline, is it physical, mental, or something else? Only Tudor can understand it and find the right countermeasures.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-baffled-by-how-juventus-has-regressed-in-a-month/

Vucinic tells Juventus talent to ‘go elsewhere’ if he can’t get playing time Former Juventus and Roma star Mirko Vučinić believes Juventus talent Vasilije Adžić should ‘go elsewhere’ to get playing time if he can’t earn it at the Allianz Stadium. Vucinic has recently been appointed as the Montenegro national team coach and offered advice to his compatriot Adzic. ............ “I believe Adzic needs to go elsewhere to play if he can’t find space there; otherwise, he’ll never develop. He’s a very good player, a No.8 or even a holding midfielder in front of the defence. But training alone doesn’t give you real experience.” ............ Adzic, 19, has made five Juventus appearances across all competitions this season, scoring one goal against Inter. Vucinic went on to reveal his role models as a coach: “Conte, Spalletti and Zeman. They’ve all been true mentors to me. If I manage to become a mix of these three, I’ll be a successful coach.” ............ Vucinic’s former club, Juventus, visit Real Madrid in the Champions League this evening. What will the Bianconeri need to get a result in the Spanish capital? “Personality,” the former striker replied. “In that stadium, you just don’t feel a hostile atmosphere. You feel the weight of the opponent and of history. But it can be done anyway. “I see a decent tactical balance, despite the heavy defeat against Como. Tudor is doing his job. There’s quality within the squad. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/vucinic-tells-adzic-go-elsewhere-juventus/

La societá dovrebbe intervenire in questi casi e Comolli sembra uno che si fa rispettare. A meno che ....... E se il dirigente transalpino voglia favorire i disaccordi fra giocatori e il mister per costringere il croato a dimettersi? Damiano il diabolico!

Peró nonostante quello (stranamente) sono in crisi come noi.

Juventus e United: ricco passato, povero presente.

Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Juventus – probable line-ups Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz are expected to lead the Juventus attack against Real Madrid, but Manuel Locatelli could start on the bench. It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid. The Bianconeri must cope without the injured Gleison Bremer, Arek Milik and Juan Cabal, but Edon Zhegrova and Fabio Miretti are back in the squad. ............ Igor Tudor argued on Tuesday that the team is not in a crisis, as fewer referee mistakes and a different fixture list would have resulted in the Bianconeri being the table leaders in Serie A. Several sources in Italy report that Locatelli will start on the bench at the Bernabeu tonight, making room for Khephren Thuram, Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie in the middle of the park. Vlahovic and Yildiz are expected to start in attack, with Lois Openda and Jonathan David on the bench. ............ Real Madrid vs. Juventus – probable line-ups Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Guler, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinicius. Juventus (3-5-2): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kelly; Kalulu, Koopmeiners, Thuram, Cambiaso; McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/real-madrid-juventus-probable-line-ups-tv/

Champions League Preview: Real Madrid vs. Juventus No matter what shape Inter Milan were in, no matter what shape AC Milan were in, no matter who else was on the schedule — Juventus’ trip to the Santiago Bernabéu to face Real Madrid was always going to be the biggest test of the first two months of the 2025-26 season. It didn’t matter what kind of shape Juventus would have been in, too, because whenever you see Real Madrid on the schedule, you know that’s one of the first you circle as one of the biggest fixtures there will be. ............ All of a couple of days removed from their first loss of the season, Juventus now look to pick up the pieces against one of the favorites to win the whole damn Champions League come the springtime. That is far from a soft landing after a difficult performance and result just a few days earlier. Instead, it’s another big-time matchup thatIgor Tudor’s squad will have to face in the opening two months of the season — a topic that was a massive talking point during his pre-match press conference ahead of kickoff in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night. But the fact that Juve head to Madrid to face a team still very much in the early stages of Xabi Alonso’s big project at the club he used to play for back in the early 2010s. ............ At his pre-match press conference, Tudor said “I expect a big reaction, because playing here in Madrid should motivate the players.” That may be true. We could very well see a Juventus side that was better than the one from this past weekend against Como. Maybe Kenan Yildiz — who could very well be wearing the captain’s armband at the Bernabéu based on some predicted lineups going around on Tuesday night — does one of his big and heroic Champions League performances like we’ve seen through the early parts of his career. ............ It’s just impossible to escape how Juve have looked ever since they won three straight games to open the new Serie A season. It’s been six games with five of those being draws and now a loss in which Juve only seemed to look worse as the second half went on against Como. Juventus could surprise us. They could put forward a second half like they did against Villarreal … minus the whole game-tying goal in stoppage. It’s impossible to know what kind of Juventus will actually show up other than one that will be a pretty big underdog against a Real Madrid team that is one of the few teams to win their first two UCL league phase fixtures this season. ............ They’re sitting in 24th after Tuesday night’s fixtures. For those who haven’t done the quick math, that’s the final place to qualify for the play-off round come the new year. That’s a place you don’t want to be — especially early on as others are starting to accumulate points while you’re doing the opposite. Wednesday night feels like an defining kind of night for Juventus in both a good or a bad way. These past few hundred words probably have you thinking it will be the bad. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing, too. But Juventus have a lot on the line against Real Madrid — and it’s probably more than just a big European night at one of the most famous stadiums in the world. TEAM NEWS Juventus have recovered a pair of players after they missed out on the first game back from the international break over the weekend: Edon Zhegrova and Fabio Miretti. (While neither will have many minutes in their legs, seeing how thin the bench was against Como, it will be nice to at least have a couple of other options available.) That means the players who are out against Real Madrid are: Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. (Remember, Arek Milik is not part of Juventus’ Champions League roster for the league phase.) ............ When it comes to how Tudor is feeling even though there’s plenty of rumors swirling about his future, the 47-year-old Croatian said: “I have no problems. I am serene. I feel motivated to go ahead.” He also said he doesn’t read what the Italian press has to say about Juventus win, lose or draw. There wasn’t too much from Tudor when it came to team news at his pre-match press conference. It very much felt like Tudor’s State of Juventus address more than anything as he comes under fire for Juve’s six-game winless run. JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH You look at Juventus’ defense. Then you look at Real Madrid’s attack. You look back at Juventus’ defense … and then probably get some sort of anxiety building in your chest and some bad thoughts bubbling up. ............ Through Juventus’ first two Champions League games this season, Daniele Rugani has barely played any substantial amount of minutes. The unfortunate truth in it is that Rugani’s first European appearance with Juventus in years came in the ill-fated 2-2 draw against Villarreal in which he was a late-game sub to try and lock things up. That, as you probably remember, didn’t happen. So now Rugani enters Juventus’ return to Spain all of three weeks later now a much bigger player in defense thanks to Bremer’s latest knee injury that will have him out for at least six or eight weeks. Rugani is expected to be part of the three-man backline that Tudor will almost certainly revert back to after going to somewhat of a four-man defense over the weekend against Como. (And we all know how that turned out.) ............ Then again, you could say the same thing about Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly, too. The current state of Juventus’ Bremer-less defense is not encouraging — and especially so when they’re about to face Real Madrid. For better or worse, though, we know what we’re going to get from Rugani at this point of his career. He probably sin’t going to put in a spectacular kind of defensive effort and however he plays won’t have you feeling like he might be the future of the Juve defense like a decade ago. He’s going to put in a Rugani-esque shift. There will be some good, there will probably be some bad. This is what we know about him. It’s just about limiting the bad and not having it result in Michele Di Gregorio having to pick the ball out of his net a few seconds later. MATCH INFO When: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Where: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain. Official kickoff time: 9 p.m. local time in Spain, Italy and across Europe, 8 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 3 p.m. Eastern time, 2 p.m. Central time, 12 p.m. Pacific time. ............ 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Real Madrid vs. Juventus: Preview, Predictions and Lineups For the first time in seven years, Real Madrid and Juventus will clash on Europe’s biggest stage in front of a packed Santiago Bernabéu. The two European giants have shared plenty of Champions League battles over the years, dating back to their first bout in 1962. None were bigger than their clash in 2017, though, when Real Madrid defeated Juventus to become the first and only team in history to win back-to-back Champions League titles. Much has changed since that night in Cardiff for both teams. When Real Madrid and Juventus met this summer in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16, the iconic clubs were full of new faces, both on the pitch and the touchline. Since Los Blancos’ 1–0 victory in July, Xabi Alonso’s men have gone on to win 10 of their next 12 matches. The Old Lady, meanwhile, currently find themselves without a win in their last six matches ahead of their all-important trip to the Spanish capital. ............ Location: Madrid, Spain Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22 Kick-off Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT Referee: Slavko Vinčić ............ Real Madrid vs. Juventus Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games) Real Madrid: 3 wins Juventus: 1 win Draws: 1 Last Meeting: Real Madrid 1–0 Juventus (Jul. 1, 2025) - FIFA Club World Cup ............ Real Madrid Team News ............ Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Juventus (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Militão, Carreras; Güler, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior. Juventus Team News Juventus are in for an injury boost with the return of both Fabio Miretti and Edon Zhegrova. The two players participated in training ahead of Wednesday’s clash and officially made Tudor’s squad. The bad news for the Italian giants is Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal remain sidelined with a knee and thigh injury respectively. Juventus have not won a match since Bremer became unavailable. The pressure will be on 20-year-old Kenan Yıldız to produce another magical Champions League moment for the Old Lady. The Chelsea and Arsenal target shined against Dortmund, but has since gone five straight games without a goal contribution. Juventus predicted lineup vs. Real Madrid (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceição, Yıldız; David. Real Madrid vs. Juventus Score Prediction Real Madrid have only been bested once across all competitions this season and remain perfect in the Champions League under Alonso. On paper, a bout with Juventus promises to be a huge test for the Spanish giants, but the Old Lady’s recent form makes Wednesday’s clash a lopsided affair. Juventus have dropped points in their last six matches, with their last win coming on Sept. 13. Now pitted against a Real Madrid team, led by a seemingly unstoppable Kylian Mbappé, at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Serie A side is likely to continue its recent struggles. Prediction: Real Madrid 2–0 Juventus . Read more -> https://www.si.com/soccer/real-madrid-vs-juventus-preview-predictions-lineups-10-22-25

Real Madrid vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Having played out a draw in their first two UEFA Champions League outings, Igor Tudor’s Juventus will be desperate to secure all three points when they hit the road to face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. The home team are second on the Champions League table with two wins in two outings. They started the campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Marseille and backed it up with an impressive 5-0 win over Kairat Almaty. ............ The visitors are 23rd on the Champions League table with two draws in their first two outings. After playing out a thrilling 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund on Matchday one, the Old Lady failed to secure all three points against Villarreal as well (2-2). Juventus’s league form has not been that great, and they are heading into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Como. Given the kind of form they have been in, going up against Los Blancos certainly won’t be easy. ............ Team News & Tactics Real Madrid ............ Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Guler, Vinicius; Mbappe Juventus The visitors remain without the services of Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. Meanwhile, Juventus do have a boost as Fabio Miretti is back in training, while Edon Zhegrova should be fit enough to make the squad against Real Madrid. While Igor Tudor shifted to a back-four for the game on the weekend, he is expected to revert to his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, where Michele Di Gregorio will take charge between the sticks. The back three will be made up of Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani, and Lloyd Kelly. They will receive significant support from Pierre Kalulu and Andrea Cambiaso, who will feature as wing-backs. As for the midfield unit, Manuel Locatelli should partner with Khephren Thuram in the centre of the park. The duo will certainly have a lot of defending to do, but they will also look to ensure the Real Madrid midfielders do not enjoy the majority of the ball. Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz are expected to be the two attacking midfielders behind Jonathan David, who will spearhead the Juvenuts attack against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; David Key Stats The two teams have faced each other on 21 occasions in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid have ten wins, while Juventus have come out on top in nine occasions. Juventus have not won the Champions League title since 1995/96. The last time the two teams met was in the quarter-finals of the 2017/28 season. While the Old Lady won 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, Los Blancos went ahead 4-3 on aggregate. Juventus lost the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League final 4-1 to Real Madrid. Real Madrid are heading into this fixture on the back of three straight wins, while Juventus are winless in their last six outings. Player to Watch Kylian Mbappe ............ The France skipper has five goals in his two UEFA Champions League outings thus far in the 2025/26 season, and given his form, he will certainly have a big say on the end result of this fixture. Prediction Real Madrid 3-1 Juventus Real Madrid will head into this clash full of confidence after a strong run of performances across all competitions. Xabi Alonso’s side look in complete control of their game plan, blending fluid attacking football with remarkable defensive stability. Juventus, on the other hand, have looked far from convincing in recent weeks. Their defence has struggled to maintain consistency, and coming up against one of the most lethal attacks in Europe will be a real test of their resolve. Igor Tudor’s men will need a near-perfect display to stand a chance, but given their form, that seems unlikely. The Hard Tackle predicts a 3-1 win for the home team. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/10/22/real-madrid-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction-2/

É agli antipodi di Tudor allora.

Xabi Alonso on Juventus, possible Nico Paz’s return Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso feels Juventus are a ‘tactically rich team’ but was impressed by the ‘organised’ Como’s performance on Sunday. Xabi Alonso held a press conference on Tuesday on the eve of a Champions League match against Juventus. ............ “It’s a classic of European football; these two teams have met many times,” said Xabi Alonso. ............ “We are very prepared. I’ve seen a team with the desire to win. We play at home, and we know people go to the Bernabeu with the desire to watch a big game. “We’re alert for tomorrow. Any Italian team that is struggling can be dangerous. We must not forget history. Juventus are a great team, both from the past and in the present. They have very good players, and Yildiz is one of them. He’s had fantastic growth. I know him; he was at Bayern when I was there. Seeing his progress makes me very happy.” ............ Juventus suffered their first season defeat on Monday, losing 2-0 against Cesc Fabregas’ Como. “Como were really organised. Juventus slightly changed the way they usually play,” said the Real Madrid boss. Como’s win was inspired by Nico Paz, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Are Real Madrid already considering bringing him back to the club? “He’s doing well, not just this season but also in the previous one,” said Xabi. ............ “I don’t think Huijsen, Trent or Carvajal will make it for tomorrow,” said Xabi Alonso. “Tactically, Juventus are a very rich team. They change position a lot and rotate consistently. If you are not well-organised, they’re capable of breaking your balance. In that aspect, we have to be solid, and with the ball, we need to be vertical and take the game where we want it to go.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/xabi-alonso-juventus-nico-paz-endrick-trent/

Real Madrid vs. Juventus news – Tudor’s anger, Xabi Alonso’s warning Igor Tudor and Xabi Alonso held pre-match press conferences on Tuesday ahead of Real Madrid-Juventus. ............ The Bianconeri boss did not hide his frustration and tried to explain the recent poor results during his meeting with the media at the Bernabeu, in which he argued that his Juventus side have had a tough fixture list and that not all players are accustomed to wearing the Juventus shirt. ............ Previously, Xabi Alonso had warned his Real Madrid side about Juventus, saying that a struggling team can be even more dangerous. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/real-madrid-juventus-news-tudor-xabi-alonso/

Thuram: Juventus ‘can’t be scared.’ Mbappé and Dembélé ‘best in the world’ Khephren Thuram insists Juventus ‘can’t be scared’ despite recent poor results and insists Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are the best players in the world. Thuram joined Juventus coach Igor Tudor for a press conference at the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid on Tuesday, on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid. ............ On Sunday, they suffered the first defeat of the season against Como. “We spoke, we had a little meeting because I think it was important to discuss what happened. We don’t have to be scared. We have a good coach who believes in us, so we want to improve,” Thuram said. “Responsibility is clear. We are the players, we go on the pitch. We lose and win games. I know people love to talk about the coach, but we are the players making the decisions. We have confidence in him, his plan is always very clear and we must do everything possible to win games. “If you are scared, you don’t come to the pitch and training ground,” continued the French midfielder. ............ “We know we’ll play a good team tomorrow, but we are also a good team, and we want to have the best result. Mbappé is one of the best in the world, if not the best. He’s been scoring many goals, helping the team. We all know the player he is.” ............ “The best player right now, I think, is Mbappé. We also have a French Ballon d’Or, Ousmane Dembélé; they are the best players.” Thuram’s father Lilian played at the Bernabeu and his brother Marcus even scored against the Merengues. Did he speak to them? “I didn’t speak to them. My brother knows how to score against Madrid, but I didn’t speak to them. Tomorrow we face the best team in the world, but no additional pressurem,” Khephren concluded. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thuram-juventus-cant-be-scared-mbappe-dembele/

Angry Tudor asks for ‘intellectual honesty’ to explain poor Juventus results Igor Tudor looked irritated when asked about Juventus’ poor results, argued that a packed fixture list has affected the team, but said he expects a ‘big reaction’ against Real Madrid tomorrow. ............ “I expect a big reaction. To come here, the motivation just happens; it’s an isolated game, and I’m confident tomorrow we’ll play a good game,” Tudor said at a press conference. “I don’t read the newspaper, whether I win or lose. I don’t lose energy. I don’t think about myself, I only think about the team and what I need to do. What I could do better. As I told the team, how to help them. That’s what I’m focused on. I must be focused and be aware of everything going on.” ............ “Every game is different. I don’t know how to comment on this fixture list, one game after another. I see Inter, Milan, and Atalanta in a row. When there’s an analysis, one is based on results, and others are based on something different. That’s what I look to. You have to see the opponents as well,” he said. ............ “We’ve been playing on Sunday, Wednesday, Sunday, Wednesday, and the team has struggled. I must make the correct analysis. I saw great performances against Inter, Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta. In the middle, there was Verona, where there should have been a red card and a penalty. Those were three points. And I liked the performance against Milan. I’ve tried to explain to myself this Juventus crisis, but playing all these matches one after the other has made everything more difficult. ............ “It takes intellectual honesty to understand these results. You must be honest to understand the team’s results and what this team can do. With humility and with a clear head. I like this team. I’m self-critical. These are good players, but this is a heavy shirt and this has to be considered too. I’ve thought for so long about how to solve these issues, step by step. “Again, everything counts when it comes to the analysis. If all the analysis is: ‘We are Juventus, we must win,’ it’s wrong and the analysis must be fair.” How are Juventus preparing to face Kylian Mbappé? “We are aware of the player’s qualities. He moves a lot, and there are other players as well, so we can’t only focus on him,” Tudor said. ............ “Every team has strengths and weaknesses. It’s a team that can score anytime. I want to see a good performance tomorrow and a team able to hurt them, in sporting terms. We can’t come here and speculate. We must be aware that Real Madrid can score anytime. “Juventus are a top side, and we’ll face off against another top side. It’s an amazing game to be played. We must taste it the right way.” ............ “I’ve been here for six months. I’ve been very honest in every press conference. Those who wanted to understand me did so. There are no secrets. As I said before, it’s not a problem of mistakes. The coach’s job is about continuously wondering what’s the best thing for the team, even going against himself. At Juventus, a draw looks like a defeat, and a defeat is like a 10-0 loss. I said what I wanted to. It’s all clear to me. I have no problems. I am serene. I feel motivated to go ahead. Tomorrow we have a nice game, but we focus on one match at a time. This is what I prefer.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/angry-tudor-intellectual-honesty-juventus-poor/

Juventus confirm 23-man squad to take on Real Madrid Igor Tudor has officially confirmed his travelling squad of 23 Juventus players to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, including a return to the first-team set-up for Fabio Miretti. Juventus will take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the third round of Champions League league phase fixtures at 20.00 BST on Wednesday evening. ............ Looking to bounce back under mounting pressure from the Juventus senior management, Tudor and his squad have one of the toughest possible fixtures fast approaching: Away against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Tudor has 23 players at his disposal in Madrid. Among them are four goalkeepers, the returning Miretti, who has not featured since returning from his loan spell with Genoa, and the return of Edon Zhegrova, who missed out on the defeat to Como with muscular fatigue. Goalkeepers: Di Gregorio, Perin, Pinsoglio, Fuscaldo. Defenders: Gatti, Kelly, Kalulu, Rugani, J.Mario, Cambiaso. Midfielders: Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Adzic, Kostic, Thuram, Miretti, McKennie. Forwards: Conceicao, Vlahovic, Yildiz, Zhegrova, Openda, David. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-confirm-23-man-real-madrid-squad/

Marchegiani reveals what worries him most about Juventus loss to Como Juventus were left reeling after their first defeat of the Serie A season, falling to an impressive Como side at the weekend. Yet, beyond the result itself, what truly worries supporters and analysts alike is the manner in which the loss unfolded. For a club of Juventus’ stature, the performance raised far greater concerns than the final scoreline. ............ Against Como, Juventus looked a shadow of their former selves, unable to impose their game or create clear chances until the dying moments. ............ For much of the match, Igor Tudor’s men seemed devoid of ideas. Como pressed high, played with confidence, and dictated the rhythm of play. In contrast, Juventus looked uncertain, hesitant, and uncoordinated in attack. Their forwards were isolated, their passing predictable, and their pressing disjointed. Despite fielding a squad filled with established international players, the team failed to register a shot on target until the 89th minute, an astonishing statistic for a club with Juventus’ resources and expectations. The lack of creativity and attacking cohesion has been a recurring issue this season. While early results masked some of these flaws, the defeat has now brought them to the surface. Fans are beginning to question whether Tudor’s tactical approach is suited to maximising the talent at his disposal, or if a deeper structural problem exists within the squad. ............ Former Italy international Luca Marchegiani voiced his concern about the team’s stagnation and lack of attacking purpose, emphasising that the most troubling aspect was not the defeat itself but how Juventus played. He explained: “Is this the best way to develop the players at your disposal? Perhaps no. I think it’s acceptable to lose at Como because they play well, in an aggressive way; you don’t have much space to play. The problem is that, against Como, a team like Juventus cannot afford not to have a shot on target until minute 89. That’s the most worrying thing.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-reveals-what-worries-him-most-about-juventus-loss-to-como/

Zambrotta advises Tudor: ‘Return to a back three, give Vlahovic more chances’ Former Juventus and Italy defender Gianluca Zambrotta has shared his thoughts on all-things Bianconero, including his advice for Igor Tudor, his opinion on the Old Lady’s best centre-forward and the ‘room for improvement’ for Kenan Yildiz. ............ When asked what Juventus have to do to bounce back from the Como defeat, Zambrotta said: “Firstly, you have to analyse the defeat with a clear mind and then start looking ahead. Having a big game like the one against Real Madrid to play straight away can be an advantage. It would have been tougher to face a team that is less strong on paper.” ............ “Tudor hasn’t used (a back four) much in his career as a coach. I think he needs to return to a three-man back-line. You have to move forwards with your own ideals, that’s the only real solution. He’s always played that way, so it’s better to continue believing in the things that work best. ............ “Juve are still close to the top, they shouldn’t just throw everything away. After all, they’ve only lost one game. The gap is small, but the team hasn’t won in a long time. Even in the Champions League they have two draws on their record. It will be difficult against Real Madrid, but who knows.” ............ “I’m always of the opinion that they should give Vlahovic a few more chances. He returned to scoring for Serbia, I’ve always liked him. Even at Juve, he’s the one who’s scored the most. It might be the case that he needs a teammate to play close to him, but I’d always choose Vlahovic.” And on the ongoing talks for a new Kenan Yildiz contract extension, Zambrotta said: “I think the two parties want to continue together, I don’t see any problems on the horizon. Yildiz has done great things in recent months, but he needs to grow even further. He has so much room for improvement.” ............ “The Scudetto and the Coppa Italia have to remain an objective, they can’t lose sight of those two goals. There’s still the Champions League as well, a competition in which Juventus can go a long way.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/zambrotta-juventus-advice-return-to-back-three/

Real Madrid is competing with Juventus for Premier League star Juventus are reportedly making strong moves to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace when he becomes a free agent at the end of this season. The defender was close to moving to Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but that move did not materialise. With his contract expiring, Guehi is now one of the most sought-after defenders in European football, attracting interest from several of the continent’s top clubs. ............ The Bianconeri are understood to be serious contenders in the race for Guehi’s signature, recognising the opportunity to add a young and highly talented defender to their squad without a transfer fee. His availability as a free agent presents a unique chance for Juventus to reinforce their defensive options while investing in a player with potential to develop into a long-term cornerstone of their team. Real Madrid is also pursuing Guehi and is determined to win the race for his services. The La Liga champions view him as an ideal addition to Xabi Alonso’s squad, believing that his qualities and leadership skills could seamlessly complement the team. Madrid are confident that their status as one of the world’s most successful clubs will be a significant factor in persuading Guehi to join them, making Juventus’ pursuit more challenging. ............ The competition for Guehi’s signature highlights the increasing difficulty Juventus face in securing top talent in the modern transfer market. With multiple elite clubs expressing interest, the defender’s decision will be influenced not only by the sporting project on offer but also by the chance to compete at the highest level in European football. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/real-madrid-is-competing-with-juventus-for-premier-league-star/

Jonathan David is a good striker, but Juventus are not using him correctly It seems to be fashionable now to dunk on Jonathan David after his rough start to life at Juventus, but his history shows what he can do when given the right service and role. ............ The fact is that David has always given his best when accompanied by another striker that he can play off. He never has been a centre-forward, he just was able to fill in as one when needed, which is definitely not the same thing. Before coming to Juventus, the Canada international had proposals from the Premier League, LaLiga and within Serie A too as a free agent. ............ The facts speak for themselves, David is a good striker, but Juventus are not using him correctly, and wasting this opportunity. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/jonathan-david-good-striker-juventus-not-using/

Juventus condemn ‘extremist’ symbols during fan protest Juventus released a formal statement condemning ‘gestures and symbols associated with extremist ideologies’ after Nazi salutes from some of their fans. The incident occurred on Sunday evening after the 2-0 Serie A defeat to Como. A group of Juve supporters on their way back from that event stopped off at the Stazione Centrale in Milan. ............ A banner read: ‘You can protest, but do not split our city! Scum!’ This was held up by figures dressed all in black, making Nazi salutes and chants. ............ Following an investigation that confirmed many of those figures were members of the Juventus ultras groups, the club released a statement. “With regard to the events that took place on Sunday, October 19 at Milan Central Station, Juventus Football Club strongly condemns any gestures and symbols associated with extremist ideologies, which are contrary to democratic principles and the values of sport. ............ “The Club reaffirms its commitment to promoting a sport free from all forms of discrimination, violence, or intolerance.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-condemn-extremist-symbols-fan-protest/

Se odia la Juventus, una creatura della famiglia a cui appartiene, mi fa pensare che abbia un astio represso per chi gli ha donato il benessere. I rampolli di famiglie ricche non sanno cosa voglia dire guadagnarsi duramente da vivere e trascorrono le loro vite nel lusso e nell'accumulare beni terreni. La loro unica passione é guadagnare denaro investendone una piccola parte. Gianni e Umberto Agnelli e anche Andrea hanno tracciato e seguito una linea di famiglia facendo della Juventus il loro fiore all'occhiello.

Nel video allegato, un grande del passato, Michele Padovano, ripete diverse volte la parola "passione". In particolare ricorda l'avvocato e il dottor Umberto che andavano negli spogliatoi a spronare i giocatori. Dimostravano la loro passione per la Juventus. Ora io mi domando: l'ingegner Elkann avrá mai fatto una cosa del genere? L'ingegner Elkann ha una passione per la Juventus paragonabile a quella dei suoi illustri antenati? Io penso di no. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLsdufRGV0I

Massimo Pavan says Como loss means Tudor has fewer supporters now Massimo Pavan has commented on Juventus’ recent struggles, admitting that the weekend defeat to Como has significantly eroded the support that Igor Tudor had previously enjoyed as manager. The team had endured several matches without a win prior to that loss, leaving the Bianconeri in a precarious position both on the field and within the club hierarchy. Tudor now faces mounting pressure to deliver immediate results. ............ Pavan believes that the loss to Como has left Tudor in an increasingly vulnerable position. The defeat highlighted persistent issues within the squad and underscored the difficulties the manager faces in finding consistent form. Pavan said, “On Sunday, Tudor lost a large portion of his support, and everything is at stake in a few days. It is unfortunate, but that is how it is.” The remarks emphasise the harsh reality of managing at a club of Juventus’ stature, where expectations are high and patience is limited. The club’s current situation has led many to speculate that Juventus may have already begun considering alternatives to Tudor, exploring potential replacements to steady the team before matters worsen. In a club with such a demanding environment, the margin for error is minimal, and managers are expected to deliver immediate results to retain their positions. ............ Juventus’ next fixtures will be crucial in determining Tudor’s future at the club. The response of the players and the ability of the squad to recover form will be closely scrutinised by the board, fans and the media alike. At a club like Juventus, success is not optional, and Tudor’s position appears increasingly fragile. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-says-como-loss-means-tudor-has-fewer-supporters-now/