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Alessio Tacchinardi reveals the Juventus signing that could impress most Edon Zhegrova has yet to start a match for Juventus since making the move to Turin in the summer, but it is already clear that he is a player of considerable quality. The Kosovo international joined the Bianconeri from Lille during the last transfer window, brought in to replace Nicolas Gonzalez, who had departed for Spain. ............ Zhegrova’s arrival at Juventus was not sudden. The club had admired him for at least a year, with persistent interest suggesting they viewed him as a player capable of making a genuine impact. For his part, Zhegrova also seemed determined to join Juventus, reportedly prepared to run down his contract with Lille if necessary to secure the move. Ultimately, once Gonzalez was sent out on loan, Juventus acted decisively to complete the signing, bringing an end to speculation and securing the forward’s services. The transfer was viewed as a significant coup given Zhegrova’s reputation in Ligue 1, where he had been one of Lille’s most exciting players. Juventus, in search of greater attacking depth and flair, believed they had acquired a talent capable of delivering in both the present and the long term. ............ Zhegrova has already attracted praise for the qualities he has shown, even in his limited appearances so far. Speaking about the new signing, Alessio Tacchinardi shared his assessment noting, “Zhegrova has already hinted that he can shift the balance of power once he’s fully fit. He’ll be another great asset for Igor. Because ultimately, the reality is that to have good championships and good seasons, you need great players. Modric is a great player, Zhegrova can become one. These elements shift the balance. Like in my day: you need the Tacchinardis, the Gattusos, the Ambrosinis, obviously. But then the games are won by the Zidanes and the Del Pieros. Now the Zidanes and the Del Pieros are no longer there, even if Juve has a Yildiz who is improving a lot.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/alessio-tacchinardi-reveals-the-juventus-signing-that-could-impress-most/

Can Juventus end their terrible away form in the Champions League? Juventus are preparing for a crucial Champions League encounter as they travel to Spain this week to take on Villarreal. The Bianconeri, long established as one of Europe’s most historic clubs, are under pressure to improve their recent record in continental competition. Despite their reputation and pedigree, the Champions League trophy has eluded them for three decades, a fact that continues to frustrate their supporters. Each season brings renewed optimism that they might finally lift the trophy once more, and this campaign is no different. ............ Heading into the fixture, Juventus carry with them a concerning statistic. The team has managed only one victory in their last five away games in the Champions League. That solitary success came against RB Leipzig in Germany last season, while their other four outings produced three draws and one defeat, the latter coming against PSV. This inconsistency has raised questions about their ability to deliver strong performances on foreign soil, a factor that could prove decisive in such a competitive tournament. ............ Villarreal are expected to provide a stern test. Known for their disciplined structure and technical ability, the Spanish side are rarely easy opponents, particularly at home. For Juventus, the challenge will be to impose themselves early and demonstrate the confidence required to overcome their hosts. On their best day, the Bianconeri are more than capable of defeating strong opposition, but they must find a way to translate that potential into consistent performances on the European stage. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/can-juventus-end-their-terrible-away-form-in-the-champions-league/

Un gol incredibile. Sembra che si siano messi d'accordo per farli segnare.

Bremer still not training with the group ahead of the Villarreal game Gleison Bremer appears to have suffered a setback during Juventus’ recent match against Atalanta, creating uncertainty ahead of their crucial fixture against Villarreal in Spain. For Igor Tudor and his squad, the timing could hardly be worse, as Bremer has become an indispensable figure in the heart of defence since returning from his previous injury layoff. ............ Bremer is currently undergoing differentiated training away from the rest of the first-team squad in preparation for the upcoming match. This approach suggests that the club is monitoring his condition carefully, opting for caution rather than risk aggravating the issue. The report also states that Khephren Thuram joined him in training separately, with both players experiencing discomfort following the clash against Atalanta. ............ Juventus supporters are understandably anxious about the availability of Bremer and Thuram, particularly with Villarreal looming as a decisive test. While their inclusion would undoubtedly strengthen the team’s chances, the club must weigh the immediate benefits against the potential long-term consequences. Rushing either player back into action could risk aggravating their problems, leading to a longer absence that would severely disrupt the campaign. The situation highlights the delicate balance between necessity and prudence in elite football. Juventus find themselves needing every advantage possible to secure a result in Spain, yet they also know that squad depth and player management are crucial in navigating the challenges of a long season. If Bremer and Thuram are declared unfit, Tudor will have to rely on his alternatives, trusting the resilience and tactical organisation of the wider squad to step up in their absence. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/bremer-still-not-training-with-the-group-ahead-of-the-villarreal-game/

David, Openda or Vlahovic? Who will lead the line for Juventus against Villarreal Juventus head coach Igor Tudor will have to choose between Jonathan David, Lois Openda and Dusan Vlahovic for Wednesday’s Champions League contest against Villarreal. ............ Following Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Atalanta, Tudor revealed that all three players prefer to play as centre-forwards, so he’s unlikely to deploy two of them in the same starting lineup. But while Openda got the nod on the weekend, the Belgian failed to inspire. Vlahovic entered the contest in the second half, but he didn’t fare much better. ............ On the contrary, David remained on the bench, as Tudor had to use his last substitution in defence, bringing in Juan Cabal for Gleison Bremer, who suffered a muscle strain. Therefore, Tudor would make amends by fielding the Canadian striker as a starter against Villarreal. ............ This would be the 25-year-old’s first starting appearance since the thrilling 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund on the opening round of the Champions League. As the Turin-based newspaper explains, David will get a new opportunity to prove his worth, while Openda will be dropped to the bench following a disappointing display. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/jonathan-david-return-juventus-lineup-villarreal/

Preview: Villarreal vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups Following a spectacular start to their 25th Champions League campaign, Juventus will seek maximum points on Wednesday, when they visit Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica. While Juve stole one point from an eight-goal thriller on the opening matchday, their hosts succumbed to a single goal in London. Match preview ............ Juventus finished 20th in last season's league phase, before losing to PSV Eindhoven in the knockout playoffs, so their main aim over the coming months is to sneak into the Champions League's top eight. That would see them straight through to the last 16, but the Italian giants are already under pressure to produce results. Just days after fighting back to beat Inter Milan in a classic Derby d'Italia, Juve kicked off their continental campaign with another saga that featured a truly incredible finale. Having twice equalised in the second half, the Bianconeri shipped two more goals in the closing stages and seemed bound for defeat against Borussia Dortmund, but they somehow scored twice deep into stoppage time and salvaged a 4-4 home draw. Substitute Dusan Vlahovic was the catalyst for such a thrilling comeback, but it was Lloyd Kelly who proved Juve's unlikely saviour with his last-gasp leveller. Yet, in the cold light of day, they had only continued a subpar run of results in the Champions League, where Juventus have now won just six of their last 20 matches. Since then, Igor Tudor's call for calm has been heeded, as his team have recorded relatively mundane 1-1 draws against Hellas Verona and Atalanta BC in Serie A. Last time out, they dominated La Dea in Turin but needed a 78th-minute equaliser from Juan Cabal to share the spoils, leaving them fourth in Italy's top flight. Villarreal Champions League form: L Villarreal form (all competitions): D L L W W W Juventus Champions League form: D Juventus form (all competitions): W W W D D D Team News ............ Juventus currently have a three-way battle for selection in attack, as Buchanan's international teammate Jonathan David vies with Vlahovic and Lois Openda. Vlahovic was directly involved in three of Juve's goals against Dortmund, despite only coming on in the 60th minute; so with the other two failing to fire, Tudor may turn back to his Serbian striker. Meanwhile, Fabio Miretti is still sidelined by a thigh injury, while key men Bremer (knee) and Khephren Thuram (calf) will be assessed closer to kickoff; Francisco Conceicao is now back in full training and could even start. Villarreal possible starting lineup: Junior; Mourino, Marin, Veiga, Cardona; Buchanan, Gueye, Comesana, Solomon; Pepe, Mikautadze Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; Mario, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; David We say: Villarreal 2-1 Juventus Still undefeated in all competitions, Tudor's Juventus often make up for their shortcomings with the capacity to fight back - but their run of fortune may be cut short. Villarreal have been one of Europe's top-performing teams in recent months, and they will recover from losing to Spurs with a win on home turf. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/villarreal/champions-league/preview/villarreal-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_582575.html

Latest updates on Conceicao, Thuram & Bremer ahead of Villarreal vs Juventus clash Juventus manager Igor Tudor is hoping to recover three regular starters for Wednesday’s Champions League encounter against Villarreal. The Bianconeri will resume their European campaign with a meeting against the Yellow Submarines on Spanish soil. ............ The 1-1 draw with La Dea saw Khephren Thuram and Gleison Bremer pick up knocks that prompted their exit in the second half. Moreover, Francisco Conceicao was nowhere to be seen, having suffered a muscle strain in previous days. So will Tudor be able to rely on his key trio? ............ First of all, Conceicao is expected to resume training with his teammates on Monday, which should lead up to his return to the matchday squad. Hence, the Portuguese will almost certainly be on the plane to Spain. ............ As for Bremer, he felt some pain in the left knee, the one that was operated last year after tearing his ACL. Needless to say, this sparked some concern among the medical staff who continue to treat the Brazilian’s case with extra caution. Nevertheless, all fears have been dispelled, and the 28-year-old has been given the green light to rejoin the squad. Finally, Thuram’s calf problem remains a cause for concern, but the club is certain that the Frenchman has averted a serious injury. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/latest-updates-on-conceicao-thuram-bremer-ahead-of-villarreal-vs-juventus-clash/

Two Juventus midfielders vying to replace Thuram against Villarreal Juventus boss Igor Tudor has a selection dilemma in the middle of the park, as Khephren Thuram is expected to be rested. The French star has now cemented himself as one of the most influential players in the team. Even club icon Alessandro Del Piero identified him and Kenan Yildiz as the two ‘main’ players in the squad. ............ On Saturday, Thuram picked up a slight knock during the first half of the Serie A clash against Atalanta, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The midfielder initially gritted his teeth, but he seemed to be struggling to cope with the opposition, so the manager eventually replaced him with Weston McKennie early in the second half. ............ While the latest updates reassure that Thuram hasn’t suffered an injury, it remains to be seen if he’ll be able to pull off a swift recovery and get on the plane to Spain. Tudor will most likely drop Thuram from the lineup, even if the latter is available. The manager must also take into account next weekend’s top Serie A showdown against Milan. ............ Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli will retain his starting spot against Villarreal, but the identity of his midfield partner remains uncertain. As the source explains, Tudor will have to choose between Teun Koopmeiners and McKennie. The Dutchman has been tested in several positions since Tudor’s arrival, but has yet to thrive in any. So it would be interesting to see how he’d cope in the double-pivot alongside Locatelli. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/koopmeiners-mckennie-replace-thuram-villarreal/

Not only Milinkovic-Savic; Juventus monitoring two other midfielders ahead of January Juventus are already studying their midfield options ahead of the January transfer window, and their options go beyond Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Bianconeri’s lack of depth has already been exposed, with Igor Tudor struggling to find convincing options beyond Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram. ............ In recent weeks, Milinkovic-Savic’s name returned in fashion, with Juventus identifying him as the ideal solution. The Serbian playmaker has been a transfer target for the club since his time at Lazio. The 30-year-old currently plies his trade at Al-Hilal, but his contract will expire at the end of the season. ............ Italian journalist Ciro Venerato claims that Juventus have the opportunity to sign the creative midfielder in January, but they would first have to sell his countryman, Dusan Vlahovic. “With the sale of Dusan Vlahovic, the midfielder Tudor wanted should arrive,” said the transfer market expert. “The focus is on former Lazio player Milinkovic-Savic, whose contract with Al Hilal is also expiring. The arrival of his friend Inzaghi could create problems for the Old Lady, who has been pressing for months and is ready to offer him a lucrative three-year deal.” ............ Venerato also reveals that Juventus have also revived their interest in Al-Ahli’s Franck Kessie, in addition to Olympique Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojberg, although both players are considered fallback options. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/milinkovic-savic-kessie-hojbjerg-juventus-january/

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Should Juventus be worried about the condition of Kenan Yildiz? While preparing to battle it out with Villarreal in the Champions League, Juventus fans are left to wonder whether the best version of Kenan Yildiz will show up on the big stage once more. ............ This season, the Turkish international has already contributed with two goals (both astonishing efforts) and four assists, thus justifying his aforementioned status. But while Yildiz might be one of the most technically gifted players in the world, it might prove challenging for him to perform at the highest level twice per week. ............ Moreover, Igor Tudor has hardly granted him any rest, fielding him for 99% of the overall game time. He was only substituted twice, in the 87th minute against Parma and the 89th minute in the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. ............ This season, only three Juventus players have played more minutes than Yildiz. These are Michele Di Gregorio, Lloyd Kelly and Pierre Kalulu. While defenders and goalkeepers are generally expected to last for the entire match, forwards tend to be substituted at some point during the second half, with the manager bringing in fresh legs. However, Tudor simply can’t afford to rest Yildiz, neither from the start of the match, nor in the second period. ............ Therefore, many observers felt that the Turk’s levels dropped after the back-to-back wars against Inter and Borussia Dortmund. His display against Hellas Verona was way below his high standards, and even after an entire week of rest, he still didn’t perform to his best against Atalanta. Yildiz will be expected to start against Villarreal on Wednesday, in what might arguably be a must-win match for Juventus, and four days later, the Bianconeri will take on Max Allegri’s Milan in a top-of-the-table Serie A clash. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/should-juventus-be-worried-about-the-condition-of-kenan-yildiz/

“It will be wonderful” – Allegri looking forward to Juventus vs Milan showdown Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri will be happy to make his return to the Allianz Stadium next weekend to take on his former employers, Juventus. The 58-year-old is enjoying a thrilling start to his second stint with the Rossoneri. Despite shockingly losing the opening fixture of the season against Cremonese at home, Milan are now at the top of the Serie A table after winning their last four. ............ “We have to keep working hard; we’ve only made a small step forward,” said the Livorno native in his post-match press conference. “There will be more difficult games like this one, but if we play with this spirit, it will be easier to win. Leao’s still lagging behind in terms of fitness, but Nkunku is improving. We have the potential to do well.” ............ Next weekend, Milan will head to Turin to battle it out with Juventus in what will be a special contest for Allegri who spent eight years overall with the Bianconeri. “Am I thinking about it? No, but it’ll be a great game, wonderful. I’ve played a few here and a few there. It will be a fun one too.” Allegri enjoyed a largely successful first tenure at Juventus between 2014 and 2019, winning five Scudetti titles, four Coppa Italia trophies and reaching the final of the Champions League twice. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/it-will-be-wonderful-allegri-looking-forward-to-juventus-vs-milan/

“He chose the wrong lineup” – Collovati ‘perplexed’ by Tudor’s post-match comments Former Italy defender Fulvio Collovati was bewildered by Juventus manager Igor Tudor, who was satisfied with his team’s display against Atalanta. ............ In his post-match press conference, Tudor was highly praiseful of his men, arguing that the team produced their best first half since he took over from Thiago Motta back in March. However, Collovati struggled to wrap his head around the manager’s comments. The former Milan and Inter centre-back wasn’t entirely impressed with Juve’s display, or with the manager’s choices. “I agreed with Tudor’s comments when he vented (against the referee’s controversial decision) last week,” said the 1982 World Cup winner during his appearance on Il sabato al 90. “However, I absolutely disagree—in fact, I’m quite perplexed—by these statements I read after watching today’s match. ............ “It seems to me that Tudor chose the wrong lineup; they were a rather surprising team, in the negative sense of the word.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/lineup-collovati-tudor-juventus-atalanta/

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Juventus given two Champions League doubts after 1-1 Atalanta draw Juventus have two major doubts surrounding the availability of Gleison Bremer and Khephren Thuram for Wednesday’s Champions League match away against Villarreal following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Atalanta in Serie A. ............ During Saturday’s action, both Bremer and Thuram requested to be replaced with physical concerns, however. Both players are expected to report for medical examinations on Monday. ............ As things stand, however, Bremer is a major doubt for Villarreal in the Champions League. Even though the full extent of his problem is not yet known, Juventus do not feel prepared to risk the Brazilian given that he has only recently returned from an injury that kept him out of action for almost a full year. Thuram will also have to wait to learn the full extent of the calf issue that forced him out of Saturday’s draw with Atalanta. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-given-two-champions-league-doubts/

Del Piero enjoying Yildiz comparison, names the two ‘main’ players at Juventus Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero heaps praise on Kenan Yildiz who has been identified as his rightful successor by a large section of fans and pundits. ............ However, Yildiz is considered the player who resembles Del Piero the most in terms of style and characteristics. ............ On Saturday, Del Piero was working as a pitch-side pundit for CBS, covering the contest between Juventus and Atalanta, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Before the encounter, Yildiz spotted Del Piero on the pitch, so he interrupted his warm-up to embrace his hero in what was a heartwarming scene. “I like it (the comparison), of course. I’m happy for him, he’s a great guy,” said Il Pinturicchio during his live appearance ahead of the match. “Kenan is a great guy in terms of mentality and how to approach the game and perform during the game. “He has been sacrificing himself a lot in terms of making runs. This is very important because your teammates would want to ‘die’ on the pitch for you. “On top of that, he’s now creating more goals, scoring beautiful goals on some occasions. He’s becoming a complete player, a complete number 10, and this is great for him and Juventus.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/del-piero-comparison-complete-kenan-yildiz/

Chiellini credits Tudor for reviving Juventus atmosphere, admits lack of balance Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini identifies Igor Tudor as the man who rekindled the flame at the Allianz Stadium. Over the past few years, the Bianconeri faithful have become increasingly frustrated by the club’s unsatisfactory results and the uninspiring performances, whether during Max Allegri’s second reign, or Thiago Motta’s brief spell last season. ............ Ahead of Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Atalanta, Chiellini joined fellow Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero for a pitch-side interview. ............ “There’s nothing special. I think we’ve been very good and a bit lucky to win this type of match against Inter Milan,” admitted the former Italy captain. “But it is also because of our coach’s eagerness. I think he’s transcending this personality to our team to not give up and to be strong until the end. That is our motto, Fino alla Fine. But Tudor has been able to let it work, explain it to the team and make it effective.” ............ “I think every winning team has to be balanced. What we’ve been missing in the last few matches what this balance between the defence and midfield, especially. “Sometimes we were too deep when we didn’t need to. And sometimes we weren’t too connected between the defence, midfield and attack, so we conceded too many shots from the outside of the box, which were difficult to save. “I think we must work to show the players that in this type of situation, it is important to be aggressive as much as possible, but not to go too deep.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/chiellini-credits-tudor-for-reviving-juventus-atmosphere-admits-lack-of-balance/

Chelsea & West Ham among five clubs chasing Juventus midfielder Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli is seemingly a man in demand, with five suitors vying for his services in January, including Chelsea. The 27-year-old was officially appointed as the Bianconeri’s skipper last March following Igor Tudor’s arrival, albeit he had been regularly donning the armband while Thiago Motta was in charge. ............ Locatelli has attracted interest from the Premier League, with four English sides keeping close tabs on the situation. The source names Chelsea as one of the player’s staunchest admirers, even though they’re happy with their current first-choice midfielders, namely Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The Juventus captain would have the opportunity to work under the tutelage of his compatriot, Enzo Maresca. Moreover, Newcastle United are reportedly reflecting on a possible reunion between Locatelli and his Italy teammate, Sandro Tonali, at St. James Park. Like the Blues, the Magpies are taking part in the Champions League, so they remain attentive to every opportunity to add quality depth to Eddie Howe’s squad. ............ The source also links Locatelli to Aston Villa and the struggling West Ham United, in addition to Bundesliga giants, Bayer Leverkusen. The report adds that Juventus aren’t in favour of selling their skipper, especially in the middle of the campaign, but they might consider a deal if the price is right. The Serie A giants are gunning for at least €40 million. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/chelsea-west-ham-newcastle-juventus-manuel-locatelli/

Tudor reveals why he kept David on the bench, highlights difference between Juventus strikers Juventus manager Igor Tudor explains why Jonathan David remained an unused substitute against Atalanta on Saturday. The two sides shared the spoils in an entertaining draw at the Allianz Stadium. The Orobici broke the deadlock against the run of play towards the end of the first half through Kamaldeen Sulemana. Nevertheless, Juan Cabal emerged as the most unlikely saviour for the Old Lady, bagging the equaliser just minutes following his return from a 10-month injury layoff. ............ The Croatian manager picked Lois Openda to start as the lone striker, supported by Kenan Yildiz and Vasilije Adzic. However, the Belgian was largely ineffective, so the manager resorted to Dusan Vlahovic, who didn’t fare much better. ............ Tudor reassured that he intended to play the former Lille striker David, but he had to bring in Cabal instead, as Gleison Bremer asked to be substituted after feeling a muscle strain. “I’m very happy for Cabal,” said the Juventus manager in his post-match press conference. “But it’s a shame we couldn’t make the most of the last substitution by bringing in David.” ............ “Openda, Vlahovic and David can’t play as attacking midfielders. But every now and then, they adapt. We play 3-4-3 and I have to be good at utilising our players. “We have three players who prefer to play as a central striker. Openda wants his space, whereas David wants to stay close to the goal, and Vlahovic is the same. Nevertheless, they have to adapt when they play deeper.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-reveals-why-he-kept-david-on-the-bench-highlights-difference-between-juventus-strikers/

Juventus 1 - Atalanta 1: Initial reaction and random observations Juventus, once again, have left a lot to be desired as they ventured out on a second-half comeback bid. We’ve seen this type of situation in each of the last three times they’ve taken to the field at the Allianz Stadium. And just like the previous two times against Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia and then Borussia Dortmund to open the Champions League league phase, Juventus were hounding the opposing goal in hopes of taking a late lead as the anxiety only went higher and higher amongst the 40,000-plus in the stands. ............ If not for one Juan Cabal —easily one of the least likely players in one of Juve’s blue away strip that they actually wore at home to score a goal — finding the back of the net for the first time since he was still playing in Colombia 3 1/2 years ago, Juventus would have likely suffered their first loss of the 2025-26 season. That is the good part to come out of Saturday night — they didn’t lose. But other than that, this was a night in which a lot of the same problems we’ve seen from Juventus over the last couple of years and the last couple of managers come to the fore. This was a 1-1 draw where Juve dominated possession but ultimately didn’t do a whole hell of a lot with it in a 1-1 draw against Atalanta, the third straight draw within a two-week span from Igor Tudor’s squad that definitely had some worrying signs. You want individual errors leading to the opposing team scoring a goal after doing virtually nothing in the attacking third? You got that from Vasilije Adžić and his turnover that led to Atalanta taking a 1-0 lead right before the half. ............ And, of course, there was the scoring chance that wasn’t scored that will loom so incredibly large in a lot of minds over the coming hours, with Weston McKennie unable to put away a glorious chance in the 88th minute and instead seeing his shot go right at Marco Carnesecchi. It definitely felt like one of those games where Juventus were just fighting an uphill battle even when they weren’t behind on the scoreboard. Atalanta were playing as a classic Ivan Juric side wants to play — they will let you have the ball even they mix it up with their press and then just try and counter you to death. That, plus the Adžić mistake and the subsequent juking of Federico Gatti, is why they were up 1-0 going into the half. Juventus had virtually every advantage statistically outside of the most important one — on the scoreboard. ............ Is one point better than none a positive? Sure. Is the fact that a banged up Atalanta side with some of their best players either out injured and back in Bergamo or sitting on the bench coming away from this one with a point a negative for Juventus? Yeah, definitely. This was the same Atalanta — albeit with a new manager, of course — that throttled Juventus back in early March and put one of the final nails in Thiago Motta’s coffin in Turin. They certainly weren’t at that level on Saturday night, and it really did show no matter how well Juric might have set things up in this one. We can play the “it’s early” card all we want, but these problems that Juventus have shown this season aren’t new. They showed more signs of fatigue — can we give Khephren Thuram a break, please? — even though their last game was seven days ago. These are reasons for worry no matter how early in the season it may still be. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Pre-game thought No. 1: Well, that certainly is an interesting starting lineup from Mister Tudor. Pre-game thought No. 2: Quite the interesting time for Adžić to make his first career start at Juventus. ............ Then Pierre Kalulu goes and hammers a header off the post. Man, knowing how this one turned out, how different things would have been if that ball had been directed about a foot more to the left and snuck inside the post. Juventus had 69% possession through the first 20 minutes. I think that could be nice. A sign of just how Atalanta approached the opening stages of this one: Juventus had a 174-53 advantage in terms of completed passes through the first 25 minutes. They had a 12-2 advantage when it came to entries into the final third and 12-1 edge with touches in the opposition’s box over that same time period. They had no goals to show for it. ............ There is a collective rise of anticipation at the Allianz whenever Kenan Yildiz has the ball at his feet now. Like, it was there last season, but it’s just grown seemingly 10 fold now. He is the star of the show, and everybody is just waiting for him to do his next really wonderful piece of magic with his right or left foot. Yildiz and Edon Zhegrova being on the field together has the potential to be very fun. Juventus didn’t have a single shot during the first 25 minutes of the second half. That’s not good. ............ I, for one, am happy for Juan Cabal and him getting his first goal since 2000-freaking-22. He was playing for Atlético Nacional back then! That’s a lot time! He often is the “other player” when thinking about the major knee injuries Juventus dealt with last season — which is expected considering just how good and important Gleison Bremer is. But Cabal has brought a positive impact in his handful of appearances off the bench so far. That’s all you can ask from him as he continues to slowly work his way back into the fold. Speaking of dudes who had ACL injuries last season, it seems like Bremer asked to be subbed out more due to fatigue more than anything. Will be very interesting to see how Tudor handles him knowing that Juventus have all of a few days in between now and their trip to Spain to face Villarreal. ............ My guy Khephren is tired. Like really tired. Koopmeiners wasn’t necessarily bad against his former club, but we’re still waiting for that Atalanta version of him to show up and I really have no idea what it will take at his point. The bar is very, very low for him right now to clear the “at least he wasn’t terrible” when he plays — and that’s unfortunate because there is still a good player somewhere in there. I know the bar is still relatively low for Lloyd Kelly, but he’s having a good season! Wasn’t expecting that. ............ Juventus finished with 24 shots. They scored one goal. Starting to think Carnesecchi really is the bane of my existence. That man is so good. Atalanta are going to make so much money whenever they sell him. Juve’s one point off the Serie A lead. Time for Max to help out a little bit on Sunday. (But not next Sunday!) Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/serie-a-campionato-2025-26-juventus/32511/juventus-atalanta-2025-serie-a-matchday-5-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations