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PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction One may have to go as far back as 2007 when PSV Eindhoven won a knockout game in the UEFA Champions League when they eliminated Arsenal. Their record at this phase of the competition remains dreadful, and once again, PSV Eindhoven are the underdogs to advance into the round of 16 as they welcome Juventus to Eindhoven. Peter Bosz will undoubtedly hope to avoid a third defeat to Juventus in this season alone, as he knows only this game counts over the others, which will likely see PSV give their all. ............ Meanwhile, Juventus are hot favourites to go through to the round of 16 following a stellar upturn in the form of late. The Bianconeri had struggled for significant phases this season and only recorded their first four-game winning streak this season under Thiago Motta on Sunday. The Turin outfit answered a few questions about their league status compared to big rivals with a significant victory over Inter Milan on home soil. A second-half strike from Francisco Conceicao proved enough to keep hold of the Nerazzurri and take all three points. Their win over PSV Eindhoven was also part of this four-game winning run, as the Bianconeri proved strong on home soil when the Dutch side came visiting. Goals from Weston McKennie and Samuel Mbangula on either side of an Ivan Perisic strike proved enough for Motta’s men to take an advantage into the reverse leg, as Juventus are hot favourites to go through to the next phase of the Champions League. Team News & Tactics PSV Eindhoven ............ Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Benitez; Ledezma, flamingo, Obispo, Junior; Veerman, Saibari, Schouten; Bakayoko, De Jong, Perisic Juventus Motta might tinker a bit when naming the lineup for this second leg, as he now looks to balance his act ahead of some crucial games. There are no fresh injury concerns following the win over Inter Milan, although he will have Andrea Cambiaso fit and likely to make the starting lineup for this one. Nicola Savona could be moved to the right-back slot, or Motta could continue with Timothy Weah there following some impressive performances from the American. There will be changes to the lineup despite the winning form Motta’s team are in, as he could shuffle his midfield a bit. Weston McKennie could be rested on the bench, where he could see Teun Koopmeiners come back into his attacking midfield place. Manuel Locatelli could partner Khephren Thuram in central midfield, while Kenan Yildiz could replace Nico Gonzalez on the left wing. Randal Kolo Muani will continue to lead the line for Juventus, which will mean another game on the bench for Dusan Vlahovic. Sunday’s match-winner, Conceicao, will surely start on the right side, as Juventus will name a strong lineup to face PSV in this second leg of their Champions League playoffs. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani Key Stats PSV Eindhoven are winless in three games for the first time this season. PSV have progressed from three of their 11 European Cup/UEFA Champions League knockout stage ties when losing the first leg – against Hajduk Split in 1975/76, Fenerbahce in 1978/79 and FCSB in 1989/90. On the other hand, Juventus have progressed from their last 20 European Cup/UEFA Champions League knockout stage ties when winning the first leg, including each of their 11 since the 1992 rebrand. Their last defeat was against Rangers in 1978/79 (1-0 home, 0-2 away). Juventus are on a four-game winning streak for the first time this season. Juventus have beaten PSV Eindhoven twice in this season’s UEFA Champions League. Only five teams have won three games against an opponent in a single campaign in the competition – Ajax vs Milan (1994/95), Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid (1999/00), Liverpool vs PSV (2006/07), Manchester United vs AS Roma (2007/08) and Barcelona vs PSG (2014/15). PSV Eindhoven are unbeaten in their last 12 home matches in major European competition (W7 D5), including winning each of their last three. They last won four home games in a row in the UEFA Champions League between May and December 2005 (4). Player to Watch Francisco Conceicao ............ A match-winning performance against Inter Milan on Sunday will have boosted his confidence further, as he can become the next big performer after Randal Kolo Muani for Thiago Motta’s side. A top display in the second leg will further improve his confidence. Prediction PSV Eindhoven 1-2 Juventus PSV are under pressure to perform following a dismal run that has seen them fall behind in the Eredivisie race. Bosz will be hopeful of turning around the narrow deficit against Juventus, although, given the visitors’ form, it could be yet another disappointing night in Eindhoven. Thiago Motta is looking to build momentum in his side, who have recorded four wins across all competitions for the first time this season. He will be eager to continue on that run and even add to it, as well as take advantage of Juventus’s superior form against PSV in the three games prior in this campaign alone. The Bianconeri are the favourites to go through and win in Eindhoven with a scoreline similar to the first leg. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/02/19/psv-eindhoven-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Champions League Preview: PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction High-flying Juventus head to the Philips Stadion to take on PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of their Champions League knockout playoff tie. Thiago Motta’s charges carry a narrow one-goal advantage into the return fixture after snatching a 2-1 home win last week. Juventus left it late to beat PSV at the Allianz Stadium. Weston McKennie broke the deadlock in the first half, only for the Eindhoven outfit to draw level 11 minutes after the break through ex-Inter winger Ivan Perisic. However, second-half substitute Samuel Mbangula broke the tie in the 82nd minute to hand Juventus a crucial lead. ............ PSV failed to impress in their domestic championship last weekend. Indeed, Peter Bosz’s side shared the spoils with fellow Eredivisie rivals Utrecht in a goal-glutted 2-2 draw on this ground, falling two points behind table-topping Ajax. More importantly, that result extended the Peasants’ winless run in all competitions to three consecutive matches (D2, L1). As a result, optimism has become a rare commodity among the home faithful, which doesn’t bode well ahead of Juventus’ visit. Match Preview PSV Eindhoven ............ Juventus PSV’s dire form looks promising from Juventus’ point of view as the visitors aim to build on their recent resurrection. The Italians head into proceedings on a four-game winning run in all competitions – a feat they’ve achieved for the first time this season. History firmly backs Juventus for success. They have progressed from the last 20 Champions League ties when emerging victorious from the first leg. You’d need to go back to 1978/79 for the last time they squandered a first-leg lead in this competition. Furthermore, Juventus could do something they last did in 2016/17 when they defeated Monaco in both legs of their semi-final tie en route to the infamous Cardiff showpiece. That was the last time they won each leg of a Champions League knockout tie. However, Juventus have not fared well on the road lately, winning only two of their last ten competitive away matches (D7, L1). Team News ............ Juventus cannot call upon Arkadiusz Milik, Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Pierre Kalulu. Randal Kolo Muani should start in the front third ahead of Dusan Vlahovic, with Renato Veiga likely to partner up with Federico Gatti at the back. PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups PSV Eindhoven (4-2-3-1): Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Obispo, Junior; Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, Saibari, Perisic; De Jong. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Cambiaso; Thuram, Locatelli; Gonzalez, McKennie, Yildiz; Kolo Muani. PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus Prediction A draw will do the trick for Juventus, and that’s something they’ve gotten their fans used to this season. Seven stalemates from their last ten road matches highlight the potential for an evenly contested game, and Motta probably wouldn’t mind sharing the spoils again. We back Juventus to progress on aggregate. Prediction: Draw / Juventus to Qualify . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/champions-league-preview-psv-eindhoven-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Paolo Di Canio explains how effective Muani is on the pitch Paolo Di Canio has been thoroughly impressed with Randal Kolo Muani since the French striker joined Juventus, highlighting his ability to make a real difference on the pitch. ............ Unlike Vlahovic, who has at times struggled to capitalise on his opportunities, Muani has shown a clinical edge in front of goal. His determination and relentless work rate have set him apart, earning him praise from Di Canio. Speaking about the forward’s impact, the Italian pundit shared his thoughts on Muani’s qualities. He said: “Kolo Muani doesn’t have the same characteristics as Osimhen, but he’s always fired up, he’s very stubborn. Even if he touches the ball twice, he always creates something. He has this fire inside that lights up the others too.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/paolo-di-canio-explains-how-effective-muani-is-on-the-pitch/

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One other thing Kolo Muani does better than Dusan Vlahovic Dusan Vlahovic might be struggling this season, but he remains one of the best strikers in the world. ............ Thiago Motta, however, stuck with Vlahovic when he took over at the Allianz Stadium and did not sign another striker in the summer. Despite his faith in the Serbian forward, Vlahovic has struggled to adapt to Motta’s system during the first half of the season. This led to Juventus securing the loan signing of Randal Kolo Muani from PSG in January. ............ Kolo Muani has proven to be more efficient in front of goal, which has made it easier for Juventus to prefer him over Vlahovic in recent weeks. The main reason Kolo Muani is being chosen ahead of the Serbian is his superior goal-scoring form. The Frenchman’s ability to put the ball in the back of the net has undoubtedly made him a more reliable option for the Bianconeri. However, it was not just his goal-scoring that set Kolo Muani apart in Juventus’ 1-0 win over Inter Milan. The Frenchman showcased another key quality that makes him a better fit for Juventus’ current system. In the second half of the match, he demonstrated remarkable awareness and composure when he rode through several challenges and made a crucial assist to set up the only goal of the game. Even though Kolo Muani was stumbling when making the pass, he still had the presence of mind to realise that he could not score in that moment. Instead of attempting a difficult shot and likely missing, he correctly picked out the player in a better position to score. This kind of decision-making is something that Vlahovic has yet to demonstrate consistently in similar situations. For now, it seems clear that Kolo Muani is the preferred choice for Juventus up front, but it will be interesting to see if Vlahovic can rediscover his form in the coming weeks and challenge for his place in the starting XI. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/one-other-thing-kolo-muani-does-better-than-dusan-vlahovic/

Journalist claims Juventus & PSG have reached new agreement on Kolo Muani Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly struck an accord to extend the loan stint of Randal Kolo Muani. ............ The France international bagged five goals in his first three Serie A appearances. And while he wasn’t on the scoresheet this weekend, he set up the all-important winner for Francisco Conceicao which gifted the Old Lady a valuable victory in the Derby d’Italia. Therefore, Juventus have been rapidly convinced that Kolo Muani is one to keep beyond his current deal which will expire at the end of the season. The issue for the Serie A giants is that their original accord with PSG didn’t include an option that allows them to buy the striker. ............ According to Italian journalist Paolo Bargiggia, the two clubs have now reached a new agreement that would allow Juventus to keep the France international for another season. This would cost the Italians around 6 million euros in loan fees. Moreover, the transfer market insider claims Juventus would make the move permanent the following summer on a deal worth circa 45 million euros. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-psg-kolo-muani-new-agreement/

Has Thiago Motta found the right system for Juventus? Juventus is now on a four-game winning run, the latest of which saw them defeat Inter Milan 1-0 yesterday. ............ Juventus has turned a corner in recent weeks, now claiming four consecutive wins in all competitions. The win against Inter Milan proved pivotal, as the team displayed strength and reliability in all phases of the game. That victory is likely to have turned many doubters into believers. It seems that Juventus has overcome their previous tendency to self-destruct during matches, and it is the tactical adjustments that have brought a new sense of confidence to the Allianz Stadium. Under Thiago Motta, the team has stuck to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which has now yielded four wins in their last four matches across all competitions. The tactical setup has provided balance, and the midfield pair of Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie is now delivering results. ............ After months of tinkering, Motta now seems to have found a system that works, and Juventus appears to be firing on all cylinders. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/has-thiago-motta-found-the-right-system-for-juventus/

Two Juventus stars expected to return for starting lineup against PSV Juventus manager Thiago Motta is expected to bring at least two of his regular starters back to the starting lineup for the decisive clash against PSV Eindhoven. The Bianconeri hosted the first leg of the Champions League play-off round at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night, and came away with a slim advantage after beating the Dutch champions by two goals to one. Nonetheless, they will have to seal their qualification for the Round of 16 by overcoming their opponents in the Netherlands on Wednesday. ............ The manager also had some interesting choices in the leadup to the weekend clash against Inter, omitting the likes of Kenan Yildiz and Manuel Locatelli from the starting lineup. But these two players are expected to make their way back to the starting XI in midweek, especially after earning some rest. The Turkish teenager will thus be vying for a spot on the wings, so Nicolas Gonzalez could be the main candidate to make way. The Argentine put on a shift against the Nerazzurri, but looked absolutely exhausted towards the end of the contest. As for Locatelli, he should regain his spot as a deep-lying playmaker after vacating his spot for Khephren Thuram. ............ Moreover, Andrea Cambiaso could also make his return to the starting lineup after overcoming an ankle injury. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/two-juventus-stars-expected-to-return-for-starting-lineup-against-psv/

Conceicao joins elusive Cristiano Ronaldo club, Kolo Muani equals 13-year record On Sunday, Juventus earned themselves a famous victory over their arch-rivals Inter thanks to Francisco Conceicao’s solitary strike. ............ Conceicao has now joined an exclusive club, becoming only the third Portuguese player to score for Juventus in the Derby d’Italia. The 22-year-old has some elite company with Cristiano Ronaldo (two goals between 2019 and 2021) and Rui Gil Barros (one goal in 1989). The Porto loanee has also found the back of the net on two league fixtures in a row at home for the first time in Europe’s Top 10 leagues. ............ Finally, Randal Kolo Muani continues to write history with his sensational start at the club. The Frenchman (who provided the assist for Conceicao) has made a direct goal contribution in each of his four Serie A contests for Juventus. The last player to do so was Kwadwo Asamoah after joining the club in the summer of 2012. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/conceicao-joins-elusive-cristiano-ronaldo-club-kolo-muani-equals-13-year-record/

Juventus has to make Renato Veiga’s loan move permanent Renato Veiga is one of the key players Juventus secured during the January transfer window, and the Portugal star has been nothing short of a revelation since his arrival. The young defender had struggled to establish himself as a regular at Chelsea, which led to the decision to allow his departure to Juventus earlier this month. Upon his arrival, Veiga was immediately thrust into the Bianconeri’s first-team plans, and he has quickly adapted to his new surroundings, showing steady improvement in every game. His performance against Inter Milan, in particular, stood out as he was arguably the best centre-back on the pitch. He handled the Inter attack, which was brimming with speed, physicality, and technical ability, with impressive composure and skill. ............ With his loan spell set to end in the summer, the club must make efforts to secure him as a permanent member of their squad. Veiga’s qualities appear to be a perfect fit for Italian football, and his style of play aligns well with the tactical approach that coach Thiago Motta seeks from his centre-backs. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-has-to-make-renato-veigas-loan-move-permanent/

Pierre Kalulu return date revealed as major Juventus duel looms ahead Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu is edging closer to recovery, but will he be able to immediately retain his starting spot? ............ The French defender is targeting a return by the start of March. Hence, he will try to be available for the Serie A contest against Hellas Verona on March 2nd. In this case, Kalulu would miss another three Juventus fixtures: Wednesday’s decisive second leg against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League play-off round, next weekend’s Serie A game versus Cagliari and the Coppa Italia quarter-final against Empoli on February 26th. Nevertheless, the question that poses itself is whether Motta will be looking to immediately reestablish Kalulu as a regular starter or keep him on the bench for a while in favour of the newly flourishing partnership of Gatti and Renato Veiga. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pierre-kalulu-return-date-revealed-as-major-juventus-duel-looms-ahead/

Capello questions Inzaghi decisions, explains Juventus turning point vs Inter Fabio Capello is sceptical about Simone Inzaghi’s substitutions against Juventus but was impressed by the Bianconeri’s ‘hunger to win’ in the second half. Juventus beat domestic rivals Inter 1-0 in a meeting at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday and ex-Bianconeri coach Capello did enjoy the match between Bianconeri and Nerazzurri. “It was like a Champions League game” Capello said. “Truly a very beautiful game, played at a high pace, with the right dynamism, always vertical and fast. The credit goes to both teams, but personally, I also appreciated referee Mariani’s approach, as he let the game flow without stopping it every two minutes.” ............ “I believe that in the first 45 minutes, Juventus were a bit intimidated by the reigning Italian champions,” he said. ............ Inzaghi replaced Alessandro Bastoni and Federico Dimarco quite early in the second half and Capello disagreed with his decision. “Maybe, but I would have never substituted Bastoni and Dimarco. Inter created mainly on the right in the first half with Dumfries and Pavard, but their usual strength lies on the left side,” he said. “Why change that completely? On top of that, the substitutes didn’t seem to provide a real spark. They actually contributed very little.” ............ “In midfield, during the second half. After suffering Inter’s possession in the early stages, Juve’s midfield picked up the pace and gained confidence, providing more support to the attacking wingers,” said Capello. “But beyond tactics, what impressed me the most about Juve in the second half was their hunger to win. I hadn’t seen that kind of determination often this season. “If I see the spirit of the 2023-24 Scudetto in Barella, I don’t see the same grit in some other players. And that’s something that often happens in the season following a major victory.” Juventus have now reached Lazio in fourth place in Serie A, while Inter remain second two points below leaders Napoli. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/capello-inzaghi-inter-decision-juve-turning/

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Motta believes Juventus were too ‘respectful’ in first half against Inter, hails returning star Juventus coach Thiago Motta was delighted with the Derby d’Italia victory over arch-rivals Inter, but admitted his team was too hasty in the first half. The Bianconeri boosted their Champions League hopes for next season with an all-important victory that saw them climb to fourth place, although they remain on par with Lazio. But perhaps the psychological effect of the result is even more significant at this crucial stage of the season, as beating the Nerazzurri has its own unique taste. ............ “A great match in a special atmosphere: a deserved victory, and one that came about thanks to a great second-half performance, which gives us confidence in our strengths,” said the 42-year-old in his post-match press conference. “The fans must enjoy the victory, we on the other hand must immediately turn our attention to mentally and physically preparing for the game against PSV because we have the objective of progressing to the round of 16.” ............ “We respected Inter for their great quality, but perhaps in the first half… we showed too much respect, so we conceded too much ground, while in the second half we returned to the field much better. “The path is the right one, and a performance of this level confirms it. Our development was especially evident in the second half, in which we created a lot, and we were effective at being compact in all phases.” ............ “Let’s continue like this, with the help of everyone, even those who didn’t play tonight: we really need everyone. “Andrea (Cambiaso) returned to action very well, not only technically, but also in his communication with his teammates.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-believes-juventus-were-too-respectful-in-first-half-against-inter-hails-returning-star/

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Gatti: ‘Juventus cannot be satisfied with fourth place’ Federico Gatti warns that Juventus ‘cannot be content with fourth place’ and must be more ambitious after beating Inter. The Bianconeri had fought back from 4-2 down to draw 4-4 at San Siro back in October, but went one better in Turin this evening by taking all three points from their bitter rivals. ............ “I don’t think this is our most important victory, but it must give us something extra, because we have thrown too many points away,” Gatti said. “I know the season is still long, but this result does leave a bitter taste in the mouth considering where we could’ve been.” Although they have only lost one Serie A match all season, the Old Lady also played an astonishing 13 stalemates, some of them from leading situations against less impressive opposition. ............ This was the fourth consecutive Juventus victory between Serie A and the Champions League, which puts them in joint fourth place alongside Lazio. “We are Juventus, we cannot be satisfied with fourth place. We need to go all the way in every competition,” replied Gatti. Now their focus turns to the Champions League play-off, having beaten PSV Eindhoven 2-1 in the first leg, with the decider in the Netherlands on Wednesday evening. “That is such an important match, we have got to get through to the next phase at all costs,” concluded the defender. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/gatti-juventus-cannot-be-satisfied-with-fourth/

Juventus player ratings against Inter – One player earns top rating Juventus secured a 1-0 win against Inter this evening in a controlled manner, and here are our players’ ratings. Michele Di Gregorio – 7.5 ............ Timothy Weah – 7.0 Weah rose to the occasion, performing well both defensively and when pushing forward. Federico Gatti – 7.0 Motta values his determination to get forward, and it was evident again today. He played like a warrior and nearly scored a poacher’s goal. Renato Veiga – 8.0 With performances like this, Juventus must seriously consider signing Veiga permanently. He was the best centre-back on the pitch. Nicolo Savona – 7.0 ............ Khéphren Thuram – 7.0 He replaced Manuel Locatelli in the line-up, and Juventus benefited from his physicality and excellent ball-carrying ability. Teun Koopmeiners – 7.0 He looked far more comfortable playing deeper and delivered an assured performance in midfield. Weston McKennie – 7.5 ............ Francisco Conceição – 8.5 He never stopped running at the Inter defence and was rewarded for his efforts with the winning goal. Nicolás González – 7.0 ............ Randal Kolo Muani – 7.5 His superb dribbling created the chance for Conceição’s goal, and the Inter defenders struggled to contain him. Substitutes Andrea Cambiaso – 7.0 It was great to have him back, and Juventus improved as soon as he stepped onto the pitch. Manuel Locatelli – 6.5 ............ Kenan Yıldız – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-against-inter-milan-one-player-earns-top-rating/

Juventus 1 - Inter 0: Initial reaction and random observations As Juventus walked off the Allianz Stadium field at halftime Sunday night, you very much had the feeling that they were a lucky, lucky group to not be trailing in the Derby d’Italia. Inter Milan had very much put Juve’s defense under plenty of pressure, and it’s not like the Bianconeri were showing truly capable of completely handling all of it. ............ Juventus went from a stretched and turnover-prone unit to one that very much looked like it was working in tandem with one another. That, in turn, allowed Juventus to be much more dangerous going forward, with the 74th-minute game-winner from Francisco Conceição the ultimate payoff for the improvements made after the break. Randal Kolo Muani, somebody who has scored plenty of goals during his short time at Juventus, turned out to be the one doing the setting up, as his spinning assist set up Conceição to do the rest and give their team the 1-0 lead that ultimately proved to be the final score on the night. In a meeting of two teams that combined for eight goals at the San Siro back in late-October, it was one goal that made the difference in the return fixture back in Turin. ............ Juve went from getting outshot 13-7 in the first half to more than doubling up the shot total that Inter recorded despite not having the possession advantage. It was a stark contract from one half to the next in terms of how Juventus played at the back. The introduction of Andrea Cambiaso for Nicolo Savona certainly helped. Another strong performance from Renato Veiga definitely helped as well. But maybe more than anything was the simple fact that Juve weren’t gift-wrapping scoring chances and counterattacks to their opposition. Instead, there was just much more of a fluidity to Juve’s game after the break. ............ That defensive improvement resulted in Inter recording just four shots and none on target in the second half. After Inter racking up the xG in the first half, after the break they had a second-half total of just 0.26. It was, frankly, one of the bigger changes for the better we’ve seen from a Juve team coming out of the half under Thiago Motta’s watch. That allowed Juve to get one of their biggest wins of the season when they very much needed it. ............ With this win over Inter and Saturday’s result in the Italian capital between Napoli and Lazio, Juve are now up into fourth place and will stay there for more than a few hours. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Considering all of the chances Inter had in the first half, I still have no idea how Juve went into the halftime break without allowing a goal. That may end up being something I think about a lot in the coming days. Something I will also be thinking about a lot about over the next few days: How in the hell did Kolo Muani keep the ball on his feet as he spun around and worked in such a tight window while being surrounded by multiple Inter players. It was just a brilliant piece of individual skill and something I feel like a certain other No. 9 wouldn’t have been able to do in the same kind of situation. As much as that finish from Conceição was a damn good one, the goal doesn’t happen if not for all of that work by Kolo Muani before he passed the ball. Simply brilliant. ............ Renato Veiga can also stay. We haven’t gotten the same quotes from Giuntoli regarding Veiga as we have when it comes to Kolo Muani, but he’s also found a home at Juventus after being “relegated” to the Conference League and random appearances as a left back during his first five months at Chelsea. And let’s be honest, it’s not like Chelsea don’t have about 50 other center backs on their books that can’t make fill a roster spot. ............ Speaking of Gatti, that man is stepping the hell up in recent games with Pierre Kalulu out injured. As good as he was to begin the 2024-25 season, he is probably playing even better now. Plus, as he showed against PSV Eindhoven midweek, this man loves the chance to make runs forward. And dammit, if they aren’t something that makes you chuckle just because he’s so aggressive with all of it, too. Nicolo Savona is a nice young man and I hope he can build a nice career at Juventus, but I fear after this night he’s going to be seeing Denzel Dumfries in his nightmares because holy smokes was one guy absolutely cooking the other. ............ The Tim Weah fullback experience continues to improve. I guess I’m here for it now. Weston McKennie led everybody with five key passes. That sure is a nice little development. Every single minute after Conceição scored was an absolute frenzy within Allianz Stadium. It hasn’t been like that a lot this season, but it sure was a return to better days of hearing the stadium like that during the final stretch of a big win over a big rival. Here’s to more of those. ............ Pretty good week with an important win in the Champions League and then a big win against Inter in the Derby d’Italia. I don’t know about you guys, but I’ll take that every time. ............ 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Juventus Player Ratings vs Inter: Vibrant Conceicao Settles Derby d’Italia Juventus (4-1-4-1) Michele Di Gregorio – 7.5 The custodian was certainly made to work for his clean sheet, pulling off several exceptional saves, particularly on Mehdi Taremi in the first half and Denzel Dumfries in the second period. Timothy Weah – 6.5 ............ Federico Gatti – 7 Another brilliant showing at the back from the Italy international who made a string of vital interventions at the back and almost made the difference on the opposite end of the pitch. Renato Veiga – 6.5 The January signing had some nervy moments against Lautaro Martinez who managed to escape him on a few occasions, but it was an impressive display as he managed to rise to the occasion despite his limited Serie A experience. Nicolo Savona – 5.5 The young full-back was arguably the weakest link for Juventus as he had a torrid time against Denzel Dumfries. But to his credit, he’s having to play out of position since he’s originally a right-back. Khephren Thuram – 6 The Frenchman worked tirelessly in the middle of the park, but at times lacked the quality touch. Nevertheless, he prevailed in the battle of brothers under the eyeful watch of his father Lilian. Francisco Conceicao – 7.5 An electric display from the Porto loanee who never seems to run out of steam. He was a menacing presence on the right wing for the Nerazzurri, and kept his composure to score a goal he’ll cherish for the rest of his days. Weston McKennie – 6.5 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 6 An improved display from the Dutchman who connected well with his teammates. He could have doubled the Old Lady’s lead, but his compatriot Dumfries denied him with a goal-line clearance. Nicolas Gonzalez – 7 ............ Randal Kolo Muani – 7 Although his scoring streak has come to an end, the French striker was decisive once more, as his brilliant piece of skill set up the winner for Conceicao. He had a tough start to the contest since Francesco Acerbi represented a culture shock, but he gradually imposed his will as his opponent began to physically fade. Substitutes Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5 ............ Manuel Locatelli – 6 ............ . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-inter-vibrant-conceicao-settles-derby-ditalia/