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Tudor: ‘Juventus cannot carry on like this’ after 4-4 chaos Igor Tudor admits Juventus ‘cannot carry on like this’ after following the 4-3 win over Inter with a 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund. ‘There were players who were exhausted.’ It was another frankly wild match for the Old Lady, just days after the 4-3 comeback thriller to beat Inter in the Derby d’Italia here in Serie A on Saturday evening. This was not dissimilar in the Champions League, the Bianconeri this time coming from 4-2 down at the 86th minute to score twice in stoppages with substitute Dusan Vlahovic and Lloyd Kelly. ............ “I’ve already had enough of this type of match,” laughed Tudor. “We are conceding too many, at least we’re scoring a lot too, but we cannot carry on like this. It was so difficult in the second half to keep the energy levels up three days after an incredibly tough match, whereas Borussia Dortmund you could tell had a really easy game at the weekend. ............ “We conceded the goals too cheaply, they were avoidable situations. In the end, individual quality is decisive in football, like the Kenan Yildiz goal that came out of nowhere.” ............ “I honestly think we couldn’t have done more tonight, so I’m happy with that.” ............ “I said before kick-off that when you play every three days and have five substitutions, there are no first choice players, everyone is important. Games tend to be decided in the final stages, so the substitutes become crucial,” noted Tudor. “This is not just a cliché, all four games changed with the substitutes. The problem was that we played on Saturday that epic match against Inter, then today this, there were players who were exhausted. Kenan was white as a sheet, poor thing, Khephren was exhausted too. “There was nothing I could do in training with such a small gap between games, but this is the schedule. At this moment, it was the maximum we could do.” ............ “If there are four days between games, it’s easier, but with three you need to rotate. It was only right that Dusan played that game, then Openda and David arrived, they are both important players. When there are five changes, it becomes tougher for a coach, sometimes you get it right and sometimes you don’t. “This is why I keep telling the players that they are all involved, they can all be decisive, whether they start the match or not.” ............ .. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-juventus-cannot-carry-on-like-this-4-4/

Player ratings: Juventus 4-4 Dortmund – Vlahovic and Yildiz shine in thriller draw Juventus claimed a point in the most incredible of circumstances in the first match of their Champions League campaign, which ended level at 4-4 with Borussia Dortmund in a game that had been deadlocked at 0-0 until the 52nd minute. After a relatively quiet first half, Juventus-Dortmund sprung into life in the second period, with eight goals in the space of 40 minutes, four of them went in within the space of 12 minutes. In the end, there were seven different goalscorers in Karim Adeyemi, Kenan Yildiz, Felix Nmecha, Dusan Vlahovic (x2), Yan Couto, Remy Bensebaini and Lloyd Kelly. ............ Juventus player ratings Di Gregorio 5.5 – A massive save on Guirassy to keep the scores at 1-0 55 minutes in. Still, will have hoped to have conceded fewer than four tonight. Kalulu 5 – ............ Bremer 5 – A touch on the rusty side in his first Champions League match since rupturing his ACL against RB Leipzig last October. A heavy touch here and there in the first half and a bit too slow to close down Adeyemi before his goal. Kelly 6 – A handful in the opposition area, but should have done better for Adeyemi’s opener, and then gave away a penalty for a slightly unfortunate handball. All forgiven for the crazy, last-moment equaliser in injury-time. McKennie 6 – ............ (Joao Mario 6 – ............) Koopmeiners 5.5 – ............ (Adzic 6 – Didn’t quite find the magic moment as he did in the Derby d’Italia on Saturday) Thuram 6 – Brought the best out of Kobel after four minutes with a (deflected) strike that was destined for the top corner. Largely positive on the ball. Cambiaso 6.5 – ............ David 5 – Dropped back into one of the supporting attacking roles alongside Yildiz to accommodate Openda up front, it looked like the chemistry between the trio hadn’t quite clicked before the Canadian’s substitution. (Vlahovic 9 – He looks an entirely different player this season. Four goals off the bench from three substitute appearances across all competitions this term, the assist for Kelly arguably his best moment of the season so far, though.) Yildiz 7.5 – Consistently Juventus’s most threatening attacker on the night. He looked dangerous even when Juve weren’t attacking to the best of their abilities, then found the net with yet another beauty from the edge of the area. Del Piero-esque. (Zhegrova n/a). Openda 6 – ............ (Locatelli 6.5) Coach: Igor Tudor 7 – Juventus were bright in the opening stages, but aside from that, it took them going 1-0 behind before they started attacking with any real intent. Made all the right substitutions, though. His side refused to give up. A truly crazy second half of football. Dortmund ratings Kobel 6.5; Ryerson 6, Anton 5, Bensebeini 7; Couto 7; Sabitzer 6, Nmecha 7, Svensson 6; Adeyemi 7.5, Beier 6; Guirassy 6.5. .. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/player-ratings-juventus-4-4-borussia-dortmund/

Juventus salvage late draw in 4-4 thriller against Dortmund Juventus and Borussia Dortmund produced a remarkable 4-4 draw in Turin in their opening Champions League fixture of the 2025/2026 season. Having already beaten Borussia Dortmund during pre-season and overcoming Inter Milan at the weekend, Juventus entered the match with confidence. However, this contest was always expected to provide a sterner examination, and it quickly became clear that Borussia Dortmund, unbeaten so far this season, were well prepared for a demanding evening. Both sides tested each other in the early exchanges with fast and incisive play, signalling that the contest would be far from cautious. ............ Juventus began brightly, urged on by their supporters, but their inability to convert chances in the first half became a growing concern. ............ Early in the second half, Karim Adeyemi opened the scoring with a composed finish, punishing Juventus for their missed opportunities. The response, however, was swift, as Kenan Yildiz equalised just 11 minutes later. Any momentum gained by Juventus was quickly disrupted when Borussia Dortmund reclaimed the lead within a minute, capitalising on a lapse in concentration from the home side. ............ The fixture developed into a goal fest, as Dusan Vlahovic struck to level at 2-2, keeping Juventus firmly in the contest. Encouraged by their equaliser, Juventus sought to press for victory, but that ambition backfired when Yan Couto and Ramy Bensebaini, from the penalty spot, extended Borussia Dortmund’s advantage. At that stage, Juventus appeared vulnerable, but changes from the bench reinvigorated the side. While Edon Zhegrova was introduced to add fresh impetus, it was Vlahovic who delivered again, producing a superb volley to narrow the deficit deep into added time. Remarkably, Juventus were not finished, and Lloyd Kelly struck another goal shortly afterwards to secure a dramatic 4-4 draw. ............ .. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-salvage-late-draw-in-4-4-thriller-against-dortmund/

Arbitro francese ma questo non era rigore? Porque putain ......

4-4 LLOYD KELLY

3-4 VLAHOVIC

I tedeschi bisticciano

Grande parata di Kobel che devia sul palo.

Palo di Yildiz

Di nuovo 2-3

Di nuovo 2-3

Adzic ci riproverá?

Fuori Koopmeiners ........ finalmente.

DUSAN VLAHOVIC 2-2

Champions League: Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund – probable line-ups Italian sources claim that Juventus will look to Lois Openda and Jonathan David for their Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund tonight. It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. ............ Andrea Cambiaso returns to action after a two-game ban in Serie A and is expected to start as a left wing-back, with Pierre Kalulu on the opposite flank. Kenan Yildiz will get the nod as an attacking midfielder, while Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli will be confirmed in central midfield, just like Lloyd Kelly, Gleison Bremer and Federico Gatti at the back. Edon Zhegrova and Fabio Miretti are still injured, and Francisco Conceiçao didn’t train with the rest of the team on Monday, so he’s likely to be omitted from the Juventus squad list that will be released later this morning. ............ Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund – Probable line-ups Juventus (3-4-1-2): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Yildiz; David, Openda. Borussia Dortmund (3-4-3): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini; Yan Couto, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier. .. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-b-dortmund-probable-line-ups-watch-tv/

Francisco Conceicao still trained apart from the rest of the squad Francisco Conceição was absent from Juventus’ victory over Inter Milan after returning early from international duty with Portugal due to injury. His absence was felt by the Bianconeri, who regard him as a vital figure in their attacking setup and had hoped he would be available for such an important fixture. ............ The focus now shifts to the Champions League, where Juventus are set to face Borussia Dortmund this week. Conceição will be eager to return in time for the European tie, but uncertainty remains regarding his fitness. The winger did not join group training and instead continued an individual programme designed to help him regain full fitness at the Allianz Stadium. This situation leaves Juventus with an important decision to make. While Conceição’s inclusion would undoubtedly strengthen their attacking options, the club may take a cautious approach to avoid aggravating the injury. At this stage, it appears increasingly likely that he could miss the midweek fixture and only return at the weekend. ............ Conceição’s creativity and dynamism make him one of Juventus’ most effective attacking outlets, and his return will be welcomed once he is fully fit. However, the club’s depth in forward areas ensures that there is no pressing need to rush him back prematurely. A measured recovery could be more beneficial in the long term, ensuring he is available for the crucial run of fixtures ahead. ............ .. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-attacker-still-trained-apart-from-the-rest-of-the-squad/

Sperando che non diventi uno specialista del "liscio".

Champions League Preview: Juventus vs. Borussia Dortmund ............ So now, we fast forward back to the present time in which Juventus are coming off a wild win over Inter at the weekend. The midweek matchup in which they quickly shift their focus to isn’t against a potential relegation battler. Instead, it’s their Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund, a team they were playing against in a summertime friendly just a month ago. Tuesday night’s matchup at the Stadium will see Juventus look to keep this early-season success going, with Dortmund being looked at as just as much of a test right out of the gate in Europe as PSV Eindhoven was a year ago. ............ If that first experience in the league phase taught us anything, it’s probably this: just try and get into the top eight as much as possible. Avoid the play-off round. Just don’t even risk your entire European future for the season coming down to 180 minutes and added two more games onto an already busy schedule as we approach the late-winter portion of the season. Of course, when it comes to Juventus playing Borussia Dortmund, the fact they just played a friendly against one another on Aug. 10 is an interesting subplot to all of this. How much can you take out of it and apply to this matchup? I don’t really know. It’s a friendly in comparison to the first Champions League fixture of the season, which comes with its own unique bit of intensity. So as much as we can say Juventus played well in said friendly — which they did on top of simply getting the win — it’s still no match for what they’re set to face Tuesday night. ............ Juventus and Dortmund last played a competitive fixture in 2015 when Carlos Tévez scored that banger of a goal in Germany to get the ball rolling and help the Bianconeri continue their march toward the Champions League final. ............ TEAM NEWS Just as was the case over the weekend, Francisco Conceição won’t be available due to muscle fatigue that caused him to return from international duty with Portugal early. As he said at his introductory press conference last week, Deadline Day signing Edon Zhegorva is still working toward full fitness and won’t be ready until after the weekend trip to Hellas Verona at the earliest. Fabio Miretti is also doubt as he continues to work his way back from the injury he suffered in preseason. Both Conceição and Miretti did not training with the group on Monday. ............ Even though this isn’t Serie A and his two-game suspension is now over, it’s safe to say that Andrea Cambiaso will be well rested as he likely retakes his spot in the starting lineup on Tuesday night. This is also to serve as a reminder that Cambiaso scored both goals against Dortmund in the friendly the two teams played last month. When asked about the morale of the squad coming out of the big win over Inter at the weekend, Tudor said: “The squad is doing well in every respect.” A nice little tidbit coming into this one: Tudor will become only the fourth person to both play for and then manage Juventus in the Champions League, joining a list that includes Ciro Ferrara, Antonio Conte and most recently Andrea Pirlo. This will be the first game in the Champions League that Tudor will coach since the group stage in 2022 when he was manager at Marseille. They only won two of their six fixtures, losing the other four and finishing bottom of a group that also included Tottenham, Sporting and Eintracht Frankfurt. JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH Coming off a huge win over Inter, there’s a lot of directions we can go with this. The vibes are good, there’s a positive energy coming from this team and obviously you’re going to get a lot of good performers when you start the season with three straight wins and an emotional Derby d’Italia victory. ............ Khephren Thuram is Juventus’ most talented midfielder. I don’t think there’s an argument for somebody else. No offense to Manuel Locatelli, but you look at Thuram and feel like he can only get better from his current form is — and that’s an enticing thought for the future regarding a player who clearly loves where he’s at. (And so does his fashion icon father, who did a thing or two in Turin during his playing career.) So, with that said, it’s easy to think that Juventus need Thuram at his best if they want to win these big fixtures during the Champions League league phase. So far this season, he’s been rather good, too. Thuram currently leads Serie A in tackles. He’s got the most successful dribbles on the Juventus roster by somebody not named Kenan Yildiz. His game-tying goal against Inter provided Juventus with the jolt of energy they needed to get the late-game comeback truly going just when it looked like they might not get points. ............ MATCH INFO When: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 9 p.m. local time in 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. .. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/match-previews/32151/juventus-borussia-dortmund-2025-champions-league-league-phase-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund: Preview and Prediction The UEFA Champions League group stage returns this week with a heavyweight clash at the Allianz Stadium as Juventus host Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night. Both clubs enter the contest in fine domestic form, setting the stage for an enticing European encounter. Juventus arrive with momentum after edging an exhilarating 4-3 Derby d’Italia victory over Inter Milan at the weekend. Despite trailing 3-2 with less than 15 minutes to play, late strikes turned the tide and extended their flawless start to the Serie A season. Igor Tudor’s men now sit second in the table behind Napoli only on goal difference, with three wins from three. The Old Lady’s sharp attack has yielded seven goals in their first three league matches, though their defensive record faltered for the first time against Inter. That balance between attacking flair and defensive stability will be critical if Juventus are to improve on last season’s disappointing Champions League campaign. In 2024/25, Juventus finished 20th in the league phase with just nine points, and their elimination in the round of 16 playoff against PSV Eindhoven (4-3 on aggregate) highlighted their European frailties. They failed to score in three of their last four league-phase games, and their record against Bundesliga opponents was mixed: a narrow 3-2 win over RB Leipzig offset by a 1-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart. ............ Dortmund warmed up for this clash with a comfortable 2-0 victory over FC Heidenheim, aided by an early red card that left their opponents a man short for 70 minutes. Niko Kovac’s men took advantage, creating three big chances while allowing just one shot on target. The result gave BVB back-to-back league wins and extended their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season. ............ Team News & Tactics Juventus Juventus head into their Champions League opener with a relatively clean bill of health. Most of Igor Tudor’s first-team regulars are available for selection, and there are no major suspensions to contend with. The only concern would be any late knocks picked up in training, but as it stands, Tudor should be able to deploy a strong lineup against Borussia Dortmund. The defensive structure looks particularly settled. Gleison Bremer is expected to anchor the back three, flanked by Federico Gatti and summer arrival Lloyd Kelly. This trio gives Juve a blend of physical strength, aerial dominance, and composure on the ball. Tudor is set to line up his side in a 3-4-1-2 formation, designed to give balance between solidity at the back and dynamism in attack. In goal, Michele Di Gregorio will continue as the first-choice goalkeeper. Ahead of him, the three-man defence will feature Federico Gatti on the right side, Gleison Bremer marshalling the central area, and Lloyd Kelly slotting in on the left of the back line. The wing-back roles are crucial in Tudor’s system. Pierre Kalulu will operate on the right, providing pace and width both defensively and offensively, while Weston McKennie is likely to start on the left, offering versatility and energy to shuttle up and down the flank. In midfield, Manuel Locatelli will sit at the base, tasked with dictating play and recycling possession under pressure. Alongside him, Khephren Thuram brings physicality and ball-carrying ability, complementing Locatelli’s metronomic passing. Ahead of them, Kenan Yildiz is expected to operate in the advanced playmaking role, linking midfield with attack and providing creativity between the lines. Up front, Dusan Vlahovic and Jonathan David should form the strike partnership. Vlahovic offers a powerful penalty-box presence, while David’s intelligent movement and finishing instinct provide a more mobile threat. Probable Lineup (3-4-1-2): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Yildiz; Vlahovic, David Borussia Dortmund ............ Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anselmino, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy Key Stats This will be the 10th competitive meeting between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund in Europe. The Old Lady have won six of the previous nine encounters, losing just twice. Borussia Dortmund have lost five of their last six away games against Italian opposition in the Champions League (W1). Their only success in that run was a 2-1 victory at Bologna last season. Juventus have never lost when opening a European Cup/UEFA Champions League campaign. Out of 14 opening fixtures, they have won 11 and drawn three, including a 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in last year’s edition. Borussia Dortmund have made fast starts in Europe, winning their opening group-stage fixture in three of the last four Champions League campaigns. The only exception was a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023/24. Igor Tudor will oversee his first Champions League campaign as Juventus manager in 2025/26. If successful, he would become only the fourth individual to both play for and manage Juventus in this competition, following in the footsteps of Ciro Ferrara, Antonio Conte, and Andrea Pirlo. Player to Watch Jonathan David All eyes will be on Jonathan David, Juventus’s summer signing who has been brought in to add pace, movement, and goals to Igor Tudor’s frontline. The Canadian striker has already begun to show flashes of his quality, offering clever runs in behind and a tireless work rate that stretches defences and creates space for strike partner Dusan Vlahovic. David’s versatility allows him to play as both a poacher and a second striker, linking play with midfielders like Kenan Yildiz while also being clinical in the penalty area. Against Borussia Dortmund’s makeshift back line, which will be without established figures like Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck, his intelligent positioning could prove decisive. ............ Prediction Juventus 1-1 Borussia Dortmund Juventus will look to use their home advantage and carry momentum from their dramatic derby win into Europe, but Borussia Dortmund’s defensive solidity and away form suggest this could be a tight affair. Both teams are capable of scoring, yet they may ultimately cancel each other out in an evenly matched contest. The Hard Tackle predicts a 1-1 draw between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund in the midweek UEFA Champions League clash. .. Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/09/16/juventus-vs-borussia-dortmund-preview-and-prediction/

Kovac: ‘Juventus have enormous potential, we will have to resist the pressure’ Borussia Dortmund head coach Nico Kovac was full of praise for Juventus and his friend Igor Tudor ahead of the meeting of the two sides in the Champions League on Tuesday night, but insists that the Bundesliga side ‘want to show that we have the quality to impose ourselves’. ............ Kovac believes that the home advantage will be a huge benefit to Juventus on Tuesday night. “We’re playing away from home tomorrow night, and that’s an advantage for them. There will be 40,000 fans in attendance. We will have to resist the pressure from their fans as well. “We saw the qualities of this team when we played them in Dortmund, we saw that they have a great squad with enormous potential, but we want to show tomorrow that we have the quality to impose ourselves in Turin.” ............ “I’m happy to go up against my friend Igor tomorrow, and his coaching career doesn’t surprise me. “It’s an exceptional achievement to have made it to the Champions League, and he did very well in France as well. Juventus have a lot of good players. We’ll see how it ends tomorrow.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/kovac-juventus-have-enormous-potential/

Locatelli: Juventus ‘more of a group than last year, excited for Dortmund’ Manuel Locatelli is looking forward to leading Juventus into their new Champions League campaign as club captain, and says that the Bianconeri are full of confidence ahead of their opener against Borussia Dortmund following their 4-3 victory over rivals Inter in the Derby d’Italia. ............ Locatelli joined head coach Tudor for the pre-match press conference on Monday evening. Here is what the Juve skipper had to say: “We’re coming in exciting and this match brings a lot of enthusiasm after winning the Derby d’Italia. So it’s certainly a good thing, we’re excited, we’re doing well and we’re confident. “The Champions League starts tomorrow, which is the best competition there is. We’re at home and there will be a great atmosphere, hearing that music will be very special and we’re all very excited.” ............ “We had regrets about our elimination last year. The group is in good shape, we’re training well together. We approach it giving 100%, at home, in front of our fans, it’s important to start well. “There are teams that are stronger than us, but our secret is that when we are compact, we’re solid and we want to work hard. The goal is to try and get as far as possible, we have to be ready for any surprises. We have to be enthusiastic and have a desire to play as a team.” ............ “We’re working well with the coach, we finished well under him last year and starting again with him and his staff has been important. It was important to get to know each other better during the Club World Cup, and it was also important from a personal point of view. But yes, maybe we are more of a group than last year.” ............ “It’s a different competition, there’s a lot of quality in attack. There are various teams that play differently. Last year PSG won because of their quality up front, but also because of Donnarumma’s saves.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/locatelli-juventus-more-of-a-group-last-year/

Tudor: Juventus ‘have to play a good game against Dortmund, we’ll see about Yildiz’ Igor Tudor has made it clear that he needs a strong performance from his Juventus players in their first Champions League match of the season, which falls against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night, and says we will have to wait and see whether Kenan Yildiz starts against after his Derby d’Italia stunner against Inter over the weekend. ............ “(They’re) a very strong team, not only in Germany, but also on a European level. We played them in a friendly, now it’s a totally different game. It’s nice, the first (Champions League) game at home and it’s a really high-level game and we can’t wait for it to start,” Tudor said of Tuesday night’s opposition during his pre-match press conference on Monday night. ............ Journalists asked Tudor what he makes of the comparisons between the young Turkish talent Yildiz and another Bianconeri no.10, Alessandro Del Piero. Tudor, however, is not keen on the comparison: “You make the comparisons, but he doesn’t think about Del Piero at all. He plays football and you make these comparisons. You have to leave the boy to live his life and grow without talking about him every day. He’s doing well. Asked if Yildiz is guaranteed to start after his Derby d’Italia brilliance, Tudor replied: “We’ll see.” When asked how high he thinks this Juventus team can go, Tudor replied: “I never think about where we can go. We have to play a good game against Dortmund. We have to be quick and see where we can hurt them. This is a competition with top teams and difficult matches.” ............ And reflecting on the Derby d’Italia victory over Inter, Tudor added: “We played against the strongest team in Serie A with their squad, in my opinion, they’re also ahead of Napoli. ............ “When I was coaching in Verona, I said I preferred a 4-3 to a 1-0. That was three years ago. My philosophy now is to win first and foremost, then, if we can score more goals, score them. I like attacking football, but it depends on the players’ characteristics. The goal is to win, then I aim for more goals. A 3-0 would be better.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-juventus-need-a-good-game-vs-dortmund/

Head Coach Tudor vetoed departure of Juventus hero Adzic this summer Vasilije Adzic has immediately cemented himself in the history of Juventus after the Montenegrin teenager scored the winning goal in his side’s 4-3 win over Inter in Saturday night’s Derby d’Italia. ............ It was the 19-year-old’s 10th appearance for the Bianconeri but reports in the Italian press today revealed that Juventus nearly sold the player in the summer, before head coach Igor Tudor vetoed the departure. ............ Adzic was coveted by a number of teams during the summer transfer window. Serie A sides Sassuolo and Genoa were both interested in the midfielder, along with ambitious Serie B side Palermo. The three clubs wanted to push for a loan deal for the 19-year-old but Tudor was quick to veto any possible departure. An offer from the Bundesliga was turned down for Adzic. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-vetoed-departure-of-juventus-hero-adzic/

New Juventus signing wants VAR eliminated Jonathan David has shared his perspective on football’s ongoing use of VAR, making it clear that if given the choice, he would prefer to see the game played without the technology. The Canadian striker, who recently made the move to Juventus, has already begun to demonstrate his quality with strong performances for the Italian club. His arrival in the last transfer window was viewed as an important addition, and Juventus regard him as one of their key attacking options for the season. ............ However, when the conversation shifted away from his performances on the pitch and towards potential improvements to the sport, David made his feelings on VAR very clear. The introduction of video assistant refereeing was intended to improve fairness, yet it continues to divide opinion. Controversial calls and lengthy delays often dominate discussions after matches, creating frustration for players, managers, and supporters alike. ............ Speaking openly on the subject, David stated: “The easiest one for me would be to get rid of VAR and go back to how it was before.” His words underline the growing debate over whether the technology has truly benefitted football or whether it has detracted from the flow and spirit of the game. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/new-juventus-signing-wants-var-eliminated/