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Juventus 1 - Genoa 0: Initial reaction and random observations Juventus claimed their second win in as many games to begin the 2025-26 season with a 1-0 victory over Genoa at the Marassi, as Igor Tudor has now replicated the same kind of results as Thiago Motta did to begin his Juve managerial career. But because of who scored the lone goal of the night and how Juve were oh-so-close to seeing that slim lead of theirs go up in smoke with essentially the last kick — or, in this case, head — of the ball before the final whistle. For the second game in a row, Dusan Vlahovic was on the scoresheet. Last week, it was a goal that put away Parma once and for all. This week, though, it was even the more important, with his header off a Filip Kostic corner kick in the 73rd minute — SERIOUSLY, A PRODUCTIVE CORNER! — proving to be the game-winning goal that enabled Juve to claim six points out of a possible six to begin the season under Tudor. But it wouldn’t be a tight Juve win without a little bit of a scare, right? Well, we certainly got that, too, as the final corner of the game after a big Michele Di Gregorio save resulted in Patrizio Masini getting a great look on goal, only to see his header hit off the top of the crossbar and keep Juventus in front. Di Gregorio was able to punch the ball away after it hit the woodwork to hopefully ease a little bit of the blood pressure spike that surely all of us were suddenly dealing with. ............ On a night when Juventus weren’t at their best by any stretch of the imagination, Vlahovic proved vital. Seriously, he did. If coming off the bench is going to be his role more often than not this season, then he’s showing the early returns of it have been quite fruitful. How much of it is the circumstances of where he finds himself at the club is feeding into it, who really knows, but Vlahovic — with some of his flaws still incredibly present — has come out firing to begin this new season. ............ Genoa made things incredibly tough on Tudor’s squad. Their pressing was relentless, with Juventus’ passing giving you the feeling at times of if they were going to be able to actually string much of anything together. As much as Genoa weren’t creating much of anything in the final third until the final couple of minutes, it was a lot like last weekend’s season opener where Juve weren’t exactly peppering the opposing goalkeeper for much of the night. Outside of a couple of chances late in the first half — including the most notable from the man Vlahovic came on for in the second half, Jonathan David — it’s not like former Juve prospect Nicola Leali was all that busy at all. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Juventus and Genoa combined for 20 fouls in the first half. It felt like there was a whistle happening ever 30-60 seconds. Yet, we only get one minute of stoppage time? That’s hilarious. Personally, I would like David to have another crack of that sitter that he missed. ............ It proved to be a pretty forgettable day for David after his heroics in the season opener last weekend. He wasn’t on the ball much, getting only 20 touches, and just didn’t feel like he was in the same kind flow as he was against Parma. That’s fine. It’s early. With how truncated this preseason was, it was always going to be tough for him to dominate early. He’s got the talent to do well — he just needs some time. Who would have guessed that Leali would make a couple of great saves against Juventus? It’s almost like these things are predetermined no matter who the opponent ends up being. ............ If you want to know just how much that first save from Leali on Federico Gatti was bound for goal, just go back and see the reaction from Manuel Locatelli to the save itself. Locatelli thought that was a goal. A lot of us probably thought it was a goal. And yet, Leali saved it and it was still scoreless at the half because of it. ............ I understand why Tudor took a bit of a gamble with Joao Mario on the left wing since Andrea Cambiaso was suspended. But the end result was not great, and hopefully that isn’t something we see against Inter in the Derby d’Italia in a couple of weeks. More breaking news: Bremer good. Welcome back again, my man. You want to know how hard Genoa made Juventus work on Sunday? Look at just how exhausted Kenan Yildiz looked on the bench after he was subbed off. That young man just looked completed spent. ............ Khephren Thuram getting absolutely blasted in the forehead by a teammate’s close-range shot maybe should have been an early sign that this was going to be a tough day. Di Gregorio didn’t have much to do in goal all game, but he sure was crucial in the final couple of minutes o stoppage time. This is a man who just looks so much more comfortable in goal compared to this time last season. He’s really carried over his late-season form from the spring into this new campaign, and it’s quite nice to see. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/post-game-threads/31876/genoa-juventus-2025-serie-a-matchday-2-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Juventus boss Tudor ‘happy’ with Vlahovic; taking the campaign step-by-step Juventus head coach Igor Tudor will be a happy man tonight after his Bianconeri side emerged with three points after a tricky and closely fought 1-0 win at Genoa. ............ Speaking to the microphones of the press after the game, Tudor said “I like this team. I told the guys that I have a really good feeling about a team that is switched on like this. Even before the match, those who came in had great energy. When you come here to Genoa you have to earn everything and concede nothing. Two clean sheets, that’s good.” ............ Dusan Vlahovic scored the winner for Tudor’s side tonight; the Serbian coming on as a substitute in the second-half to score the only goal. ............ Speaking about the striker, Tudor said “I’ll repeat what I have already said. In this month and a half of preparation he has always been focused, he has worked as an example. Comolli said he is staying and I’m happy. He is a strong player and hopefully he keeps up this scoring rate, which is no small thing.” Tudor was asked if he expects anything from the transfer market, to which he replied “I focus on coaching. I expect nothing, I’m happy.” ............ With the Bianconeri’s strong start to the 2025-26 season, Tudor was asked if his side are in the race for the Scudetto. He replied, “Only two games have been played. I want to go match by match and do our best in the next one. Stay focused and train well, then we’ll see where this mindset and way of working takes us.” On his substitutions, the coach said “If you make changes it is because you think you have other options. A substitution isn’t always made just because someone isn’t doing well.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-boss-tudor-happy-with-vlahovic/

EDON ZHEGROVA https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edon_Zhegrova Nazione: Kosovo Luogo di nascita: Herford (Germania) Data di nascita: 31.03.1999 Ruolo: Attaccante Altezza: 181 cm Peso: 66 kg Nazionale Kosovaro Soprannome: Leone - Lionel Messi del Kosovo Alla Juventus dal 2025 Esordio: 16.09.2025 - Champions League - Juventus-Borussia Dortmund 4-4 Ultima partita: 08.11.2025 - Serie A - Juventus-Torino 0-0 5 presenze - 0 reti Edon Zhegrova (Herford, 31 marzo 1999) è un calciatore kosovaro con cittadinanza albanese, attaccante della Juventus e della nazionale kosovara. Edon Zhegrova Zhegrova con la maglia del Lille nel 2024 Nazionalità Kosovo Altezza 181 cm Peso 66 kg Calcio Ruolo Attaccante Squadra Juventus Carriera Giovanili 2012 Flamurtari Prishtina 2012-2015 Prishtina 2015 Standard Liegi 2015-2017 Sint-Truiden Squadre di club 2017-2019 Genk 20 (2) 2019-2022 Basilea 60 (9) 2022-2025 Lille 80 (15) 2025- Juventus 5 (0) Nazionale 2018- Kosovo 44 (5) Biografia È nato a Herford in Germania da genitori albanesi, in fuga dalla Guerra del Kosovo. È cresciuto in Belgio. Caratteristiche tecniche Di ruolo ala, dispone di buona tecnica, e grazie al suo dribbling è in grado di rompere le linee difensive avversarie. Di piede mancino, è anche un buon crossatore. Carriera Club Dopo essere cresciuto nelle giovanili del Sint-Truiden, a cui si è unito nel 2015, viene acquistato dal Genk nel 2017, con cui ha esordito in prima squadra il 10 settembre, nella partita pareggiata contro il Gent per 1-1, sostituendo all'80º minuto Ruslan Malinovs'kyj. Il 4 febbraio 2019 passa in prestito per diciotto mesi al Basilea. Il 22 settembre 2020 fa ritorno al Basilea, questa volta a titolo definitivo. Il 14 gennaio 2022 viene acquistato dal Lille, con cui firma un quadriennale. Il 1º settembre 2025 viene acquistato a titolo definitivo dalla Juventus, con cui sottoscrive un accordo valido fino al 30 giugno 2030. L'esordio ufficiale in bianconero arriva il 16 settembre, nel rocambolesco pareggio interno per 4-4 contro il Borussia Dortmund nella prima giornata della fase campionato Champions League, entrando all'87' al posto di Kenan Yildiz, e dopo quattro giorni esordisce anche in serie A , subentrando all'83' a João Mário nel pareggio per 1-1 in casa dell'Hellas Verona. Nazionale Aveva la possibilità di vestire la maglia della nazionale albanese essendo appunto di etnia albanese, ma decise dopo tempo di rappresentare la nazionale kosovara. È stato dunque convocato per la prima volta con la nazionale kosovara il 19 marzo 2018, ha esordito il 24 marzo, decidendo con una rete al debutto l'amichevole con il Madagascar.

LOÏS OPENDA https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loïs_Openda Nazione: Belgio Luogo di nascita: Liegi Data di nascita: 16.02.2000 Ruolo: Attaccante Altezza: 175 cm Peso: 79 kg Nazionale Belga Soprannome: Bouzou Alla Juventus dal 2025 Esordio: 13.09.2025 - Serie A - Juventus-Inter 4-3 Ultima partita: 08.11.2025 - Serie A - Juventus-Torino 0-0 10 presenze - 0 reti Ikoma-Loïs Openda (Liegi, 16 febbraio 2000) è un calciatore belga, attaccante della Juventus, in prestito dal RB Lipsia, e della nazionale belga. Loïs Openda Openda nel 2023 con la maglia dell'RB Lipsia Nazionalità Belgio Altezza 175 cm Peso 79 kg Calcio Ruolo Attaccante Squadra Juventus Carriera Giovanili 2008-2011 Patro Othee 2011-2013 RFC Liegi 2013-2015 Standard Liegi 2015-2018 Club Bruges Squadre di club 2018-2020 Club Bruges 29 (1) 2020-2022 → Vitesse 66 (28) 2022-2023 Lens 38 (21) 2023-2025 RB Lipsia 64 (33) 2025- → Juventus 10 (0) Nazionale 2015 Belgio U-15 4 (2) 2015-2016 Belgio U-16 4 (3) 2016-2017 Belgio U-17 18 (4) 2017 Belgio U-18 6 (1) 2018-2019 Belgio U-19 10 (7) 2019-2022 Belgio U-21 17 (13) 2022- Belgio 29 (3) Biografia È nato in Belgio da padre congolese e madre marocchina. Caratteristiche tecniche È una prima punta forte fisicamente, pur non spiccando d'altezza, che predilige svariare su tutto il fronte offensivo; è dotato di una grande velocità e buona tecnica individuale. Carriera Club Gli inizi in Belgio Cresciuto nel settore giovanile dello Standard Liegi, nel 2015 venne acquistato dal Club Bruges. Esordì in prima squadra il 10 agosto 2018 in occasione del match di campionato vinto 3-0 contro il Kortrijk. Il 18 settembre 2018 esordì in UEFA Champions League subentrando nel secondo tempo a Jelle Vossen nel'incontro casalingo perso 1-0 contro il Borussia Dortmund. Il 21 luglio 2020 passò in prestito biennale agli olandesi del Vitesse, squadra con cui scende in campo regolarmente e mette a referto due stagioni prolifiche sotto porta. Lens Nel luglio del 2022 passò a titolo definitivo al Lens. La sua prima e unica stagione in Ligue 1 si è rivelata molto prolifica per lui, avendo messo a referto 21 gol, il primo dei quali segnato il 20 agosto contro l'AS Monaco. Nel marzo 2023 è diventato il più veloce realizzatore di una tripletta in Ligue 1, segnando tre reti in 4 minuti e 42 secondi (tra il 31º e il 35º minuto di gioco) nella gara esterna vinta dal Lens contro il Clermont Foot 63 per 0-4. RB Lipsia Nel luglio 2023 è stato acquistato dal Lipsia per 42 milioni di euro, diventando il giocatore più pagato della storia del club tedesco. Un investimento ripagato già nel corso della prima stagione con 24 goal in Bundesliga tra cui la rete realizzata, il 27 aprile 2024, nella vittoria contro il Borussia Dortmund per 4-1 che consolida il quarto posto in classifica per il Lipsia. Nella stagione successiva, a causa della crisi della squadra in campionato, anche le prestazioni di Openda si ridimensioneranno e concluderà l’annata con 9 reti. Juventus Il 1º settembre 2025 viene acquistato in prestito con obbligo di riscatto dalla Juventus fissato a 40 milioni di euro. Il 13 settembre esordisce in serie A nel vittorioso derby d'Italia contro l'Inter (4-3), subentrando a Teun Koopmeiners nel secondo tempo. Nazionale Ha compiuto tutta la trafila delle nazionali giovanili del Belgio. Il 6 settembre 2019 esordì nella nazionale Under-21 belga giocando da titolare, in occasione della partita di qualificazione al campionato d'Europa del 2021 persa per 1-0 contro il Galles. Tuttavia il 15 ottobre successivo trovò anche la sua prima rete, nella partita vinta per 4-1 in casa contro la Moldavia. Si ripeté il 17 novembre dello stesso anno, realizzando la sua prima doppietta, risultata (decisiva) con la maglia dell'Under-21 belga, nella partita vinta per 3-2 in trasferta contro i pari età della Germania. L'8 giugno 2022 ha esordito con la Nazionale maggiore belga nel successo per 6-1 in Nations League contro la Polonia, segnando pure un gol. Palmarès Club Supercoppa del Belgio: 1 - Club Bruges: 2018 Campionato belga: 1 - Club Bruges: 2019-2020 Supercoppa di Germania: 1 - RB Lipsia: 2023

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Openda arrive to complete Juventus transfer Imminent Juventus signings Edon Zhegrova and Lois Openda are only hours away from finalising their respective transfers. ............ Openda is a Belgian striker who has been identified by the club as an alternative to Randal Kolo Muani after failing to find an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain, much to the French player’s dismay. The 25-year-old is thus finalising his transfer from RB Leipzig. He is expected to sign on loan with an obligation to buy worth €45-50 million. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/zhegrova-openda-arrive-to-complete-juventus-transfers-videos/

Video: Zhegrova arrives for Juventus medical Edon Zhegrova has just landed in Turin to undergo his medical tests with Juventus. Lille winger Zhegrova has landed at Turin’s Caselle Airport and is heading to the J Medical to undergo his medical tests with Juventus. ............ The Bianconeri reached an agreement for the 26-year-old on Sunday. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/video-zhegrova-arrives-for-juventus-medical/

Official: Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez joins Atletico Madrid – Formula & figures revealed Juventus have confirmed the departure of Nico Gonzalez who has completed a deadline-day switch to Atletico Madrid. The move has been in the air for quite some time now, as the Colchoneros have long registered their interest in the winger, by only accelerated the move in the last few days, just in time to reach the finish line before the market closes. ............ Gonzalez landed in the Spanish capital on Monday morning, and after undergoing his medical, he has now signed for Diego Simeone’s club. The official Juventus website confirmed the tranfer via a public statement published on the club’s official website. “Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that an agreement with Club Atlético de Madrid for the temporary disposal, until 30 June 2026, of the registration rights of the player Nicolás Iván González has been reached for a consideration of €1 million,” reads the official note. “This amount may be increased, during the term of the player’s employment contract, by up to €1 million upon the achievement of specific sporting objectives. “The agreement further entails the obligation for Atlético de Madrid to acquire the player’s registration rights on a permanent basis upon the occurrence of certain conditions during the 2025/2026 football season. The agreed fee for the potential definitive disposal is €32 million, payable over three financial years.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-winger-nico-gonzalez-joins-atletico-madrid/

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Player Ratings: Genoa 0-1 Juventus: Super-sub Vlahovic gives Tudor 3 points on the road Genoa: Leali 6; Norton-Cuffy 6.5, Ostigard 6, Vásquez 5.5, Caricol 6.5; Masini 7, Frendrup 6 (Ekhator 5.5), Carboni 5 (Malinovskyi 6), Stanciu 6 (Thorsby 5.5), Ellertsson 5.5 (Vitinha 6), Colombo 5.5 (Ekuban 5.5). ............ Genoa coach – Vieira 6: Set up his side well defensively and made timely substitutions, ensuring Juventus were frustrated for long spells. However, Genoa lacked attacking spark and never looked capable of clawing their way back once Juve went ahead. Juventus: Di Gregorio 6.5; Kelly 7, Bremer 6.5, Gatti 7; João Mário 7 (Kostić 7), Thuram 7.5, Locatelli 6.5 (Koopmeiners 6), Kalulu 6; Yıldız 7 (McKennie N/A), Conceição 5.5 (González N/A); David 5.5 (Vlahovic 7.5). Coach: Igor Tudor 7. Best Juventus player – Vlahovic 7.5: Could have gone to Thuram or Yıldız, but given the criticism surrounding him, the Serbian striker deserves the plaudits. Came off the bench and delivered the decisive goal to secure three crucial points away from home. Lowest Juventus rating – David 5.5: The Canadian forward struggled badly to impose himself, rarely troubling Genoa’s back line. Overpowered physically and ineffective in build-up play before being replaced by Vlahovic just after the hour mark. ............ Juventus coach – Igor Tudor 7: Read the game intelligently, making the right adjustments when David faltered. His decision to turn to Vlahovic proved decisive as the substitute scored the winner. A solid tactical showing on the road. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/player-ratings-genoa-0-1-juventus-vlahovic/

Serie A | Genoa 0-1 Juventus: Outcast Vlahovic decisive yet again Dusan Vlahovic came off the bench for another decisive Juventus goal, scraping victory in Genoa after the crossbar saved them in stoppages. ............ Khephren Thuram accidentally charged down a scorcher from teammate Joao Mario with his face in the opening minutes, leaving him rather dazed. ............ Juventus thought they simply had to score on 41 minutes when Kenan Yildiz rolled across from the left for Federico Gatti to sweep first-time from 10 yards, but Nicola Leali made an astonishing one-handed reaction save at the near post. Moments later, Leali got down incredibly quickly for another great save on the Kenan Yildiz angled drive, but Jonathan David fired the rebound over from seven yards. ............ It was Juventus who eventually broke the deadlock with transfer rebel Vlahovic, who again came off the bench to score a crucial goal. He was allowed a free header from six yards on the Filip Kostic corner, as Genoa’s zonal marking system failed. ............ Nico Gonzalez was introduced for a late swansong, as he is heading to Atletico Madrid, but Genoa were unlucky as Morten Thorsby just failed to connect with the fantastic Brooke Norton-Cuffy ball across the six-yard box. Genoa had two huge opportunities to equalise deep into stoppages, as first Di Gregorio got down for a sensational one-handed save to palm the Caleb Ekuban curler round the base of the far post, then on the resulting corner Masini’s header bounced off the crossbar, the goalkeeper punching away the rebound. Genoa 0-1 Juventus Vlahovic 73 (J) . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-genoa-0-1-juventus-vlahovic-decisive/

Conferma di Alfredo Pedullá https://x.com/AlfredoPedulla/status/1962207373902180851

Zhegrova set for Juventus switch: the details With not long left to go of the summer transfer window, Juventus have reportedly completed a deal to sign Kosovar winger Edon Zhegrova from Ligue 1 side Lille. According to transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the deal has been done for a package in excess of €20 million, with €18-20 million plus bonuses, after the player pushed for a move to the Bianconeri. ............ Kosovar winger Zhegrova has had an impressive few seasons in France with Lille, playing over 100 times for the Ligue 1 side in all competitions since joining from Swiss side FC Basel in 2022. ............ With a medical looming tomorrow, the Old Lady will be keen to get the deal over the line before the window slams shut. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/report-zhegrova-to-juventus-details-fee/

Entra Nico per salutare la Juventus

DUSAN VLAHOVIC 0-1

Vlahovic per David

Entrano Koopmeiners e Vlahovic

Zhegrova in arrivo

Romano: Juventus & Atletico Madrid ‘very close’ to sealing Nico Gonzalez deal – Only one issue to resolve Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez is edging ever closer to Atletico Madrid, as the two clubs are about to finalise their agreement. This transfer has been in the air for quite some time, as the Bianconeri have no desire to keep the Argentinian winger following an underwhelming first season at the Allianz Stadiun, while the Spanish capital side is determined to give him the opportunity to revive his career under the guidance of his compatriot, Diego Simeone. ............ As reported earlier today, Atletico have presented Juventus with a concrete offer for Gonzalez, who only joined the Italian giants last season following a positive three-year spell at Fiorentina. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs are now close to finding an accord for the 27-year-old’s transfer. As the transfer market insider reveals, Gonzalez would join Simeone’s ranks on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season, which would turn into an obligation under certain conditions. ............ The Rojiblancos must acquire the green light from LaLiga to successfully purchase the Argentine international. The Spanish top-flight league adopts rather stringent Financial Fair Play regulations, as it is not uncommon for LaLiga to prevent the registration of a player, as evidenced by Barcelona’s long-standing struggles with the regulatory committees. If Juventus managed to offload Gonzalez, they would turn to LOSC Lille winger Edon Zhegrova, whom they have identified as the best possible replacement for the role. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/romano-juventus-atletico-madrid-very-close-to-sealing-nico-gonzalez-deal-only-one-issue-to-resolve/

PSG refusing to change the formula as Kolo Muani talks with Juventus drags on Juventus have yet to receive the green light in their long and tiresome negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani. The French striker has been on PSG’s books since making the move from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023. However, he never truly found his niche in the City of Lights. ............ Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli has been trying to come up with a solution, with just over 24 hours separating us from the transfer deadline, he risks running out of time. In recent days, it has been suggested that the Serie A giants tried to change the formula, offering a loan with an option to buy, rather than an obligation, while raising loan fees. But PSG have now refused this proposal, as they insist on adding an obligation to buy. ............ According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Juve and PSG are still working on finding a solution, while Kolo Muani is refusing all other destinations. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/psg-refusing-to-change-the-formula-as-kolo-muani-talks-with-juventus-drags-on/

“Open to negotiations” – Lille president give Juventus major Zhegrova boost Juventus now have a clear path to sign LOSC Lille winger Edon Zhegrova following the latest comments made by the president of the French club. The Bianconeri have already recruited the Kosovan’s former teammate, Jonathan David, but they didn’t have to negotiate a deal with the Ligue 1 side, as the Canadian had run down his contract before arriving in Turin as a free agent. ............ The good relations between the two clubs further flourished with the appointment of Damien Comolli as Juventus General Director, as the latter shares an amicable rapport with Lille president, Olivier Letang. ............ “Edon Zhegrova will not sign for Olympique Marseille,” insisted Letang in his interview following his club’s stunning 7-1 victory over Lorient. “However, if an offer comes in from another club, we are open to negotiations.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/open-to-negotiations-lille-president-give-juventus-major-zhegrova-boost/