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“Como dominated the match” Pundit reacts to Juventus late win against Como Juventus left it late to secure an unimpressive 2-1 win against Como last night, and it was far from their best performance. While Juventus boasts a squad with far superior players compared to Cesc Fabregas’ side, in most phases of the game, the home team appeared to be the more dangerous side. The final result may have gone in favour of the Bianconeri, but with performances like this, they will struggle against stronger opponents, with PSV potentially knocking them out of the Champions League during the playoff phase. ............ Pundit Valon Behrami, in particular, insisted that Como was the dominant side during the game. He said: “Como dominated the match, but Juve’s great players resolved the game. We expected more from Juve in their play, in building the manoeuvre. They never managed to get into the rhythm of the game. Today Juve was concrete.” ............ The Bianconeri will need to improve significantly if they are to be competitive against stronger opponents in the coming fixtures. If they are struggling against a team like Como, things could take a turn for the worse when they meet teams of a higher calibre. Juventus must find a way to play with more consistency and fluidity if they are to achieve their goals this season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/como-dominated-the-match-pundit-reacts-to-juventus-late-win-against-como/

Juventus player ratings v Como – Standout star gets top mark Michele Di Gregorio – 7.5 He pulled off at least two fine saves to keep Juventus in the game. Timothy Weah – 7.5 ............ Federico Gatti – 7.5 Another decent performance from Gatti, who also won the penalty for Juve. Renato Veiga – 7.0 He looked far more stable and reliable than in his previous outing. Nicolo Savona – 6.5 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 6.0 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 7.0 Led the team from midfield with another committed performance. Weston McKennie – 7.5 The American played closer to the goal in this tactical setup and delivered a good display. Kenan Yildiz – 7.5 Motta deployed him behind the striker, and his darting runs caused Como constant problems. Nicolas Gonzalez – 7.5 A fantastic shift from Gonzalez, who used the ball more effectively and dynamically than Francisco Conceição. Randal Kolo Muani – 8.5 With performances like this, Dusan Vlahović has lost the battle to be Juventus’ main striker. Substitutes Lloyd Kelly – 6.5 Settled quickly into the rhythm of the game. Douglas Luiz – 6.5 ............ Khephren Thuram – 6.5 ............ Samuel Mbangula – 6.5 ............ Francisco Conceição – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-como-standout-star-gets-top-mark/

Juventus 2 - Como 1: Initial reaction and random observations For now, we exhale. I say that because that’s exactly how I felt when the final whistle sounded Friday night. It had all of the makings of a 14th draw in Serie A on the 2024-25 season for Juventus. It had the blown lead after going up a goal. It had a second-half performance that left so much to be desired and was a far cry of what we saw from Thiago Motta’s squad after the break against Empoli last weekend. But unlike so many instances in which Juventus have blown a lead this season and gone on to draw — something that has resulted in 17 points being dropped from a leading position — they were actually able to find an answer to get things back in their favor during the closing minutes. It just so happened that the two goals came through the same source in which so much of Juve’s goal scoring has been courtesy of the last two league fixtures. That’s right, my friends, everybody’s newest favorite striker Randal Kolo Muani continued his red-hot start to life at Juventus, scoring both goals — including an 89th-minute penalty kick after Federico Gatti got whacked right upside the head — in the Bianconeri’s 2-1 win over Como that had all the makings of another draw against a relegation battler. Kolo Muani’s fourth and fifth goal with Juve helped his new club win back-to-back games for just the third time this season and for the first time since November. ............ This was a grind and involved a whole lot of trying to survive during long stretches of play when Como were clearly the better side. There were plenty of times in the second half in which the sight of Juventus and Como basically being even on possession didn’t even feel close to what my eyes were seeing because the home side had so many chances to score. Somehow, Juventus survived it. I honestly don’t know how they did, but they did. So much of this game didn’t make sense — from the fact that Como had twice as many shots as Juventus to the simple fact that Motta’s squad scored two of the three shots they had on goal. It was the ultimate walking of a fine line from staying in a position to actually go back ahead or letting Como take their first lead of the night. ............ This was far from a good Juventus performance. But it’s a night in which they got three points. In a season that has plenty of confusing moments that have lead to equally confusing results, it’s nice to see Juventus actually get a win even though we’re left to kinda wonder how the heck they actually did it. RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS The same starting lineup? In back-to-back games? That’s crazy talk! (It’s just the second time in Serie A that it’s happened this season — which, considering it’s early February, isn’t exactly the best thing.) ............ To make matters worse, Michele Di Gregorio has almost twice as many saves (5) as Juve have shots (3) as this game headed toward the final 25 minutes. That’s not great. Di Gregorio’s first save of the night sure was a good one. He needed every bit of his wingspan to get that deflected shot as it headed toward his back post. ............ Teun Koopmeiners ... buddy, you’re not doing a lot to help yourself and turn things in your favor with mistakes like you made on the Como goal right before the half. That was rough on multiple fronts, and I’m guessing the slip was just the cherry on top. ............ I know Motta’s substitutions are far from perfect and it’s definitely an aspect in which he needs to work on as a manager no mater how long he will be at Juventus, but it was good to see him realize that the midfield of Koopmeiners and Manuel Locatelli just wasn’t working. There definitely was a change for the better once Khephren Thuram and Douglas Luiz came on even if the nonchalant nature of Luiz’s game still is totally hard to get. ............ We’re 1,100 words in and this is the first reference of Dusan Vlahovic, the highest-paid player in Serie A. Against Como, he was a DNP-CD. And with how Kolo Muani is playing right now, I think it’s pretty easy to figure out who will start up front against PSV Eindhoven next week. Renato Veiga ... pretty solid once again. So far, so good through his first two games with Juventus. ............ Juventus has won two games in a row! That deserves exclamation marks simply because it hasn’t happened very often this season. Ah, maybe they can even make it three in a row in Serie A next weekend. A guy can hope, right? Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/2/8/24361163/juventus-como-2025-serie-a-matchday-24-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Gatti: ‘I would never give these penalties, for or against Juventus’ Federico Gatti insists it is ‘strange’ that Como coach Cesc Fabregas would be so enraged by the penalty incident, the Juventus defender claiming he’d be ‘against it even if it was in our favour.’ The fallout from the 2-1 Bianconeri victory was all about a situation that happened when it was still 1-1 at the Stadio Sinigaglia. Anastasios Douvikas had controlled and was running towards goal when Gatti put an arm across the striker’s chest and his fingertips brushed the ball, pushing it away from the Como player. It was evaluated very briefly by VAR, but they opted not to take any action or suggest an On-Field Review, a decision that angered Como coach Fabregas. ............ “I am honestly surprised, it is strange that a coach who played at such a high level in his career would say something like that,” replied Gatti. “It is frankly ridiculous now that penalties are given for every tiny touch, we defenders are not given any support and we are excessively penalised, we’re not allowed to do anything anymore. “If we give penalties for this, then we may as well just give up playing football.” ............ “I put my arm to be an obstacle for the player, not the ball. The trouble with VAR is you can’t tell the extent of the touch,” he continued. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/gatti-never-penalties-for-against-juventus/

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Kolo Muani makes history matching Baggio’s Juventus record Randal Kolo Muani has made history for Juventus with his fourth goal in the first three Serie A games, matching a feat last achieved by Roberto Baggio in 1990. The striker arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in January and has made a spectacular impact on Italian football. He was on target again this evening in the Serie A trip to Como at the Stadio Sinigaglia, opening the scoring on 34 minutes by blasting into the roof of the net from a tight angle. It was his fourth goal in just three Serie A appearances, but above all meant he had scored in each of his first three league games in the Juventus jersey. ............ Nobody had managed such a strong start for the Old Lady since Roby Baggio in the 1990-91 campaign following his transfer from Fiorentina. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/kolo-muani-history-baggio-juventus-record/

Thiago Motta: ‘Juventus had right attitude’ in victory away to Como Thiago Motta admits Juventus ‘have to do better,’ but he was satisfied with the hard-fought 2-1 win away to Como. ‘The lads had the right attitude in a difficult situation.’ The Bianconeri had not managed two consecutive Serie A victories since November, but much like the 4-1 result against 10-man Empoli, this was far from a sparkling performance. ............ “I have good sensations. Playing against Como here is not easy and it hasn’t been easy for anyone. They play very good football, cause opponents all sorts of problems if you are not wide awake, as they attack in so many different ways. We did well, we can certainly improve, but we played the game we needed to get the victory,” Thiago Motta told Sky Sport Italia. “I am pleased for the lads, because they deserve it and have been working so hard since the start of the season. I was also very impressed with those who came off the bench today, they had the right attitude in a difficult situation and raised the level at that moment.” ............ Kolo Muani has now scored five goals in his first three Serie A appearances for Juventus, making a huge impact since his arrival on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. “He is scoring goals, but he can improve too. He must keep working, goals are an important part of football and not the only part, as a striker has other work to do too. I like his smile, he has helped the team since his first day here,” continued Motta. “Every striker has their own characteristics and way of helping the team.” ............ Juventus are back on the field on Tuesday with the first leg of the Champions League play-off against PSV Eindhoven. “Now we are in the Champions League, a complicated match as always against a team that plays good football. We must read the moments of the game there too,” concluded Motta. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-juventus-right-attitude-in-como/

Kolo Muani on ‘dream Juventus start’ and Di Gregorio ambition Randal Kolo Muani admits it has been a ‘dream’ start at Juventus with five goals in three games, as Michele Di Gregorio believes they will ‘keep getting stronger’ after the 2-1 win at Como. ............ Kolo Muani is the first player since Roberto Baggio in 1990-91 to score in each of his first three Serie A appearances for Juventus. “It’s very important to play to win, now we get three points today in a difficult match, we are very happy and can prepare for the next game,” Kolo Muani told Sky Sport Italia. “It’s a dream for me, I am very happy to be here with my new teammates. I am just happy to be at Juve.” ............ Di Gregorio had to make several big saves to keep Juventus in the game, especially on Nico Paz. “It is a difficult place to play, Como play good football and cause you problems when they have possession,” the goalkeeper told Sky Sport Italia. “It was important to win, we fought to the end and really wanted these points.” ............ “I believe that like Randal, the other new players settled in straight away. We are creating something good here and it is going to just keep getting stronger.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/kolo-muani-on-dream-juventus-start-di-gregorio/

Kolo Muani scores another brace as Juventus strike late to beat Como Randal Kolo Muani's penalty in the 89th minute sent Juventus past Como 2-1 in an unconvincing Serie A win on Friday. Kolo Muani, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, scored twice for the second game in a row. ............ Kolo Muani gave the visitors all three points with a penalty after Jean Butez handled. He's scored five times in three games. The win lifted Juventus to fourth, a point above Lazio and Fiorentina, both of whom have a game in hand. Lazio play bottom club Monza on Sunday, while Fiorentina take on second-placed Inter Milan on Monday. ............ . Read more -> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-14374121/Kolo-Muani-scores-brace-Juventus-strike-late-beat-Como.html

Didier Deschamps assistant explains why Muani is doing well at Juventus Randal Kolo Muani has made a brilliant start to life at Juventus, scoring three goals in his first two games, and the striker looks like the real deal already. ............ The striker would undoubtedly be keen to make a long-term impact at the Allianz Stadium, and his recent form has not come as a surprise to his national team coaches. Guy Stephan, assistant to France’s Didier Deschamps, is a fan of the forward and explained why he is thriving after his departure from Paris. He said: “We are talking about a very sensitive and reserved boy. He needs to feel the trust of the coach, his teammates and the environment around him. He obviously has these answers because his response on the pitch is excellent. Thiago Motta, Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah among others have helped him to fit into the context. I don’t think PSG have discarded him, he is on loan. Seeing him score is good news for the French national team.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/didier-deschamps-assistant-explains-why-muani-is-doing-well-at-juventus/

Kolo Muani saves Juventus blushes with a brace against Como Juventus secured a 2-1 victory against Como this evening, achieving back-to-back wins for the first time since November. Both teams began the match steadily, but it was after the tenth minute that either side came close to scoring, as Nico Paz forced a save from Michele Di Gregorio. Como remained the more threatening side on the night, with Lucas Da Cunha the next to test Di Gregorio. Despite their chances, Como failed to capitalise, and when an opportunity fell to Randal Kolo Muani, he took it superbly to open the scoring. Juventus believed they would go into the break ahead, but Assane Diao equalised for the home side in added time. ............ Juve made changes as they struggled to find a second goal, but Como continued to frustrate them. The home side also had moments of danger against the Old Lady, yet Juve looked the more likely to score next. Their persistence paid off when they were awarded a late penalty. Muani stepped up and converted, taking his tally to five goals in three games and securing all three points for Juve. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/kolo-muani-saves-juventus-blushes-with-a-brace-against-como/

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Serie A Preview: Como vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia sets the stage for Como’s first home game against Juventus in Serie A since February 2003. The first top-flight meeting between the sides in over two decades in August didn’t end well for Cesc Fabregas’ team. ............ Juventus pulled off a scintillating comeback to dismantle bottom-half Empoli 4-1 at home last weekend. Winter addition Randal Kolo Muani bagged a brace on his home debut for the Bianconeri to initiate the turnaround before Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao sealed the Azzurri’s fate. However, there’s no time for celebration as Juventus commence this round two points adrift of fourth-placed Fiorentina after blowing hot and cold across their last four league outings (W2, D1, L1). With a Champions League playoff tie against PSV Eindhoven waiting around the corner, Thiago Motta would probably appreciate a positive result in Lombardy. Match Preview Como ............ Juventus Another win after the abovementioned rout of Empoli would temporarily lift Juventus into Serie A’s top four. More importantly, it would be the ultimate confidence booster ahead of their Champions League showdown against PSV, whom they already defeated 3-1 this season. Winning in succession has eluded Juventus, though. Their last set of back-to-back league victories dates back to early November. That lack of consistency has been an issue for Motta’s team, even though they have only lost once in Serie A this season. But that defeat came on their last league road trip as they squandered a halftime lead in a dismal 2-1 loss at Napoli. Without a win in four consecutive away matches (D3, L1), Juventus take this trip to defy their notorious reputation as ‘stalemate specialists.’ Seven draws from their last nine away matches in all competitions have cemented that status (W1, L1), causing plenty of frustration among the Bianconeri faithful. Moreover, Juventus’ defense has capitulated in five Serie A away games in a row for the first time since May 2022. Team News Juventus will enter this clash without long-term absentees Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arkadiusz Milik. Milan loanee Pierre Kalulu has recently joined this list, meaning new boy Lloyd Kelly could be in for his Serie A debut after arriving from Newcastle United. Como vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Engelhardt, Goldaniga, Dossena, Valle; Perrone, Caqueret; Strefezza, Paz, Diao; Cutrone. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani. Como vs Juventus Prediction Juventus must rediscover their defensive resilience to increase their chances of taking three points after scoring one goal or fewer on eight of their last nine competitive travels. Patience could be the key, given that only Parma (15) have conceded more second-half goals in Serie A this season than Como’s 14. Needless to say, we back the visitors for the win. Prediction: Juventus to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-como-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Como vs. Juventus match preview Let’s go back to Aug. 19, 2024. Juventus, with their new manager in toe, opened up the 2024-25 season with a bang, beating one of Serie A’s newest clubs, Como, at the Allianz Stadium. It was the first competitive fixture for this new-look Juve side with so much change taking place over the summer — and with even more players coming and going before the transfer window came to a close. That was 5 1⁄2 months ago when the vibes were good — maybe even considered “very good” after a win like the Bianconeri put forward against Como. The vibes as we sit here in February are very much not like what they were during the opening weekend of the new season and the Motta era. But, as Juve are trying to at least attempt to get the vibes going in a positive direction again. ............ But here’s the “funny” thing about this little game of ours: Juventus and Como have the same amount of wins in the new year. That’s not what you would expect from a team that is competing for a place in the top four when being compared to a team sitting just outside the relegation zone. The catch is that ever since Juventus beat Como to open the 2024-25 season and then Hellas Verona by the same 3-0 scoreline, the amount of times Motta’s squad have won back-to-back games since then has been stuck on only one for months now. ............ Let’s just hope that Juventus can add to it against a team that, despite all of their struggles, have collected 15 of their 22 points on the season on their home turf. Let’s just not go ahead and talk about what Juve did the last time they played away from home, OK? That just doesn’t feel like a time that any of us would like to remember. TEAM NEWS As expected, Thiago Motta said at his pre-match press conference that both Andrea Cambiaso and Pierre Kalulu will miss the trip to Como due to injury. The other injury absences are the trio of long-term injuries: Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal and Arek Milik, who has reportedly returned to his native Poland to undergo further treatment with a return date still very much completely unknown. All four January signings — Randal Kolo Muani, Renato Veiga, Lloyd Kelly and Alberto Costa — have been called up for the trip to Como. ............ JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH The last two times Juve have faced Serie A opposition, a January signing has been thrust into the starting lineup and made his club debut in interesting circumstances. That probably won’t be the case once again Friday night, but one of those previous debutants will hopefully be a little less unsettled when things kickoff against Como. Renato Veiga is expected to start alongside Federico Gatti for the second straight game — a sign that Motta isn’t necessarily needing to rush another winter signing into the lineup amidst a depth crunch that has been a constant theme for months. It’s also important if Veiga does indeed become Motta’s choice over the next few weeks to be Gatti’s partner in the center of defense, that the duo of rather large gentlemen continue to develop some some sort of rapport. ............ Veiga’s first Juventus appearance was very much what you would expect to start things out — he was clearly nervous, clearly not on the same page with Gatti at times and an overall shaky package. The good thing is that as time went on, Veiga settled in and played pretty well when it was all said in done. During a time in which Juventus’ defense has seen players not named Gatti consistently played out of position, having some semblance of normalcy will be critical. ............ MATCH INFO When: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Where: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/2/7/24359743/como-juvenuts-2025-serie-a-matchday-24-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Serie A| Como v Juventus: Match Preview As the Serie A season enters its critical phase, Como and Juventus are set to face off in a match that holds significant implications for both sides. The fixture, scheduled for Friday evening at Stadio Sinigaglia, pits a team fighting for survival against one aiming to secure a Champions League spot. Juventus, currently sitting just outside the top four, arrive in Como with renewed confidence following their emphatic 4-1 victory over Empoli last weekend. The win, which featured a brace from new signing Randal Kolo Muani, ended a brief spell of poor form for the Bianconeri. Manager Thiago Motta will be eager to see his team build on this performance and secure consecutive league wins for the first time since November. ............ Juventus’ historical dominance over Como adds another layer of confidence to their approach. The Turin giants are unbeaten in their last 22 Serie A encounters against the Lariani, with Como’s last victory dating back to January 1952. This impressive record, combined with their recent return to winning ways, makes Juventus the favourites heading into the match. ............ For Juventus, all eyes will be on Randal Kolo Muani, who has made an immediate impact since joining the club. The French striker has scored three goals in his first two Serie A appearances and could become the first Juventus player this century to score in his opening three league games. ............ Team News Juventus continue to grapple with injuries, with Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arkadiusz Milik all sidelined. Recent signing Renato Veiga could retain his place in defense after making his debut last weekend. The return of Lloyd Kelly from injury provides Motta with additional defensive options. ............ Expected Starting XIs Como: Butez; Engelhardt, Goldaniga, Dossena, Valle; Perrone, Caqueret; Strefezza, Paz, Diao; Cutrone Juventus: Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani Match Prediction While Como have shown they can be formidable at home, Juventus’ quality and the need for points to secure a top-four finish should see them through. The Old Lady’s defensive solidity, combined with their newfound attacking potency, is likely to prove too much for Como’s still-gelling squad. Prediction: Como 1-2 Juventus . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/serie-a-como-v-juventus-match-preview/

Romeo Agresti offers insights on Juventus chances of keeping Kolo Muani Following the sensational start to his Serie A experience, Juventus fans are hoping the club can find a way to keep Randal Kolo Muani beyond the current campaign. ............ The Juventus insider notes that the relationship between the Serie A giants and PSG has certainly improved in recent months after taking a massive hit in the aftermath of the infamous Super League announcement. The departure of former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli certainly played a key role in the reconciliation. But while this factor could lend the Old Lady a hand, it won’t be sufficient on its own, as Juve must still find an economic agreement that pleases the Ligue 1 champions. It should also be noted that the Italians don’t have an option to sign the striker, so from a legal perspective, they find themselves in a similar situation to any other suitor. ............ The striker cost PSG 95 million euros in the summer of 2023, so they could be seeking a transfer fee in the region of 50 million to avoid a capital loss. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/romeo-agresti-offers-insights-on-juventus-chances-of-keeping-kolo-muani/

Juventus have already booked a defender for the summer Despite failing to secure the player’s services in January, Juventus reportedly have an agreement in hand with Feyenoord for David Hancko. The 27-year-old was arguably the first name on Cristiano Giuntoli’s list in January. ............ However, the stubborn Dutch giants refused to break apart with the Slovakian in the middle of the campaign. Juventus also launched a late onslaught for Hancko in the final days of the winter transfer session, but to no avail. The source claims Milan delivered the final blow for the Old Lady’s hopes of signing the defender by buying Santiago Gimenez. Hence, Feyenoord were never going to sanction the departures of their two top stars in the middle of the season. ............ Nevertheless, the report insists that the Serie A giants have already booked Hancko for next season. The two clubs have an agreement in principle that would see the centre-back move to Turin for circa 22 million euros. Juventus have also reached an accord with the player’s entourage a while ago. The Slovakia international would pen a five-year deal that includes a net salary of 2.5 million euros. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-juventus-have-already-booked-a-defender-for-the-summer/

Preview: Como vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups Seeking consecutive league wins for the first time since November, Juventus visit Serie A strugglers Como on Friday evening. Juve head for Stadio Sinigaglia after overcoming a calamitous start to beat Empoli last time out, while their hosts have just suffered back-to-back defeats. Match preview Having previously lost to Napoli in Serie A and then Benfica in their final Champions League fixture, Juventus endured a dismal opening 15 minutes in last week's home game against an ailing Empoli side. ............ The Bianconeri can therefore register successive league victories for the first time in almost three months if they win on Friday, when three points would take them back above Lazio and into fourth place. Due to an enormous number of draws, Thiago Motta's men have still won only nine of 23 top-flight matches this season, so their minimum objective of achieving Champions League qualification remains very much in the balance. For that reason, only three points will do at Stadio Sinigaglia, where Juve aim to extend a 22-game unbeaten streak against Como in Serie A. ............ Team News As first-choice centre-back Pierre Kalulu is sidelined by a muscular injury, January signing Renato Veiga made his Juventus debut last weekend, and the Chelsea loanee could continue to fill in on Friday evening. Kalulu again joins long-term absentees Bremer, Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik on the sidelines, and Andrea Cambiaso is still struggling with an ankle issue, but new boy Lloyd Kelly should be available after joining from Newcastle United. Thiago Motta's main selection quandary regards his lone striker: top scorer Dusan Vlahovic has been benched of late but was sent on in the second half of last week's win and played alongside Randal Kolo Muani, netting his first league goal of 2025. Kolo Muani - with three goals in two games so far - could become the first Juve player this century to score in his first three Serie A appearances. ............ Como possible starting lineup: Butez; Engelhardt, Goldaniga, Dossena, Valle; Perrone, Caqueret; Strefezza, Paz, Diao; Cutrone Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani We say: Como 1-2 Juventus While Como have the talent to defy Juventus on home turf, they are still bedding in several players and may find their leaky defence exploited again. Recent events aside, Juve are notoriously tough to beat, so they can win by one and move back into Serie A's top four. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/como/preview/preview-como-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_564867.html

Will Thiago Motta start Kolo Muani and Dusan Vlahovic against Como? In the closing stages of Juventus’ match against Empoli, Thiago Motta made an intriguing tactical decision by bringing on Dusan Vlahovic while keeping Randal Kolo Muani on the pitch. This resulted in both strikers playing together, with Muani shifting to the left while Vlahovic occupied the central role—his natural position and the one he thrives in the most. Many Juventus fans have long speculated whether the two forwards could be deployed in the same starting lineup. Their brief time together against Empoli offered a glimpse of what that partnership might look like. ............ Juventus’ upcoming match against Como is crucial, and the Bianconeri must field their strongest possible XI against Cesc Fabregas’ side. Muani will be eager to maintain his fine run of form, while Vlahovic is in excellent physical condition and will want to build on his recent goal. The big question is whether both strikers can start together from the first whistle. This scenario remains highly unlikely, as Motta’s system does not typically accommodate two central strikers. The manager favours a setup that requires just one focal point in attack, and he is unlikely to sacrifice key players like Teun Koopmeiners, Kenan Yildiz, or Nicolas Gonzalez to accommodate both forwards. While Juve supporters may be curious to see how a Muani-Vlahovic partnership develops, Motta has consistently shown that he prioritises tactical structure over individual names. His system has already yielded promising results, and it is clear that he will continue to select players based on their suitability rather than their reputation. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/will-thiago-motta-start-kolo-muani-and-dusan-vlahovic-against-como/