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Lele Adani reveals what makes Tudor a very good manager Igor Tudor has collected four points from his first two matches as Juventus manager and will be determined to secure more before the season concludes. His appointment was made with the belief that he could guide the Bianconeri back into the UEFA Champions League for the next campaign. ............ Many pundits and former Juventus players have expressed support for Tudor’s appointment, suggesting that he possesses the qualities needed to transform the team and restore its competitive edge. Among those offering their endorsement is Lele Adani, who has praised Tudor’s modern approach to the game. Adani stated: “Obviously, I totally distance myself from the word verticality because it is something overused to the point of not giving it value. He is a complete coach, he tries to spread out on the outside, there are the right movements, he involves the inside players and the wingers, he plays modern football and has all the credentials, the knowledge and the experience.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/lele-adani-reveals-what-makes-tudor-a-very-good-manager/

Pecci explains why he expects Tudor to remain the Juventus coach next season Igor Tudor has been entrusted with a handful of matches to rescue Juventus’ season, and he will undoubtedly be hoping to secure the managerial role on a long-term basis. The Bianconeri still have significant work to do in order to finish within the top four, and their focus remains firmly on achieving that objective. ............ There is a growing sentiment that, had Tudor been appointed earlier in the campaign, he might have delivered even greater progress with the squad. ............ Pundit Eraldo Pecci believes that Tudor will remain in charge beyond the current season. Although Juventus have been strongly linked with a move for Antonio Conte, with speculation suggesting a reunion may be on the cards once the season concludes, Pecci is confident that Tudor is the right man for the job. Pecci stated: “Juventus’ approach was perfect, also helped by the adrenaline that a newly arrived coach gives you. There was definitely more vertical play. In my opinion, Tudor will be Juventus’ coach next year too because he’s someone who can work, because he’s a Juventus fan, there are all the conditions to stay on that bench.” Tudor’s early tenure has already shown signs of tactical evolution, with increased directness and energy in their play. These qualities, combined with his understanding of the club’s identity and culture, have positioned him as a credible candidate to continue beyond the interim period. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-explains-why-he-expects-tudor-to-remain-the-juventus-coach-next-season/

Giuntoli has already held talks to sign Europa League hero Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus’ sporting director, met with a key decision-maker at Atalanta in January to discuss the possibility of signing Lookman. Juventus have a long-standing reputation for wanting to acquire the best talent in Serie A, and they currently consider Lookman to be one of the most promising players in the league. Atalanta is reportedly willing to sell, but they are said to have set an asking price of €60 million for the Nigerian international. This high valuation could lead to a drawn-out negotiation process, much like the one Juventus experienced when they signed Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta in the past. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/guintoli-has-already-held-talks-to-sign-europa-league-hero/

Two reasons why Juventus identified Sandro Tonali as prime objective – Newcastle asking price revealed Juventus have reportedly pinpointed Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali as their main transfer target for the summer. Around this time last year, the Bianconeri were already pursuing Teun Koopmeiners. ............ Juventus consider Tonali the missing link in the middle of the park. As the source explains, the Bianconeri can currently rely on the physical strength of Khephren Thuram, as well as Manuel Locatelli’s leadership and Weston McKennie’s pace. However, their midfield still lacks the quality that Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz were expected to add. ............ So with the two summer signings failing to deliver the goods, and Nicolo Fagioli shipped out to Fiorentina, Juve are sorely missing some technical skills in the centre, and that is why Tonali has been identified as the right choice for the role, at least according to the source. ............ However, the Italy international wouldn’t come cheap, as the Magpies splashed around 60 million euros to buy him from Milan in 2023, so a similar figure would be required, estimates the source. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/reasons-juventus-identified-sandro-tonali-prime-objective/

Journalist names Juventus duo that didn’t improve with Tudor: “Two big problems” Juventus may have found a new lease on life following the arrival of Igor Tudor, but a couple of players have yet to display any sort of improvement, argues Riccardo Trevisani. ............ With Tudor now in charge, the Bianconeri showcased some encouraging signs, whether in the 1-0 win over Genoa at home, or the 1-1 away draw against the in-form Roma. The team is now displaying a bigger desire to go forward, dominate the action, and win duels. ............ “We are seeing a different spirit, but the two big problems that were there before have persisted: Koopmeiners and Vlahovic,” said the Italian journalist during his appearance on Pressing. “Juve was solid and even a bit ugly before. If there is one thing that the team has always had before the collapse at the hands of Atalanta and Fiorentina, it was solidity. Then it has always been a bit ugly. The team does not play heavenly football.” Since his arrival, Tudor insisted on restoring Vlahovic as a starter, thus dropping Randal Kolo Muani to the bench. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/trevisani-different-juventus-same-vlahovic-koopmeiners/

Roma boss Ranieri predicts where Juventus will finish in Serie A table Roma head coach Claudio Ranieri expects Juventus to improve their current spot under the guidance of Igor Tudor. ............ On Sunday, Roma managed to extend this impressive run by clinching a draw at home against Juventus. Manuel Locatelli gave the Bianconeri the lead with a stunning volley in the first half, but Eldor Shomurodov replied shortly after the interval, latching onto the rebound. ............ Nevertheless, Ranieri was impressed by what he saw from his former employers, tipping Juventus to finish the campaign in the Top Four and achieve their main objective by securing Champions League football next season. “We knew that Tudor would bring mentality and determination, as well as vertical play,” said the former Leicester City boss in his post-match interview. “They didn’t surprise us, they were good, they will fight for a place in the Champions League. I bet that this team will finish in the Top Four.” ............ “They scored against us in our best moment. Before that, there was a good save from Svilar and a good opportunity for us. “It was good to score the equalizer straight away, but then again, when you understand that you can’t win, the important thing is not to lose. The draw was a right result.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/roma-boss-ranieri-predicts-where-juventus-will-finish-in-serie-a-table/

Roma 1 - Juventus 1 - : Initial reaction and random observations For the second time in as many weekends with Igor Tudor becoming Juventus caretaker manager, the Bianconeri walked into halftime with a 1-0 lead in their back pocket. Eight days earlier, it proved to be a lead that Juve held, albeit against a Genoa side that has struggled to score even with their improved form. But Sunday night saw Juventus trying to hold that one-goal lead against one of the hottest teams in Serie A and a much more difficult opponent on the whole. ............ After a very strong first-half showing at the Stadio Olimpico highlighted by Manuel Locatelli’s stunning first goal of the season, Juventus couldn’t repeat that same kind of performance coming out of halftime. Combine that with Roma manager Claudio Ranieri making a bold change to begin the second half, and the man he brought on to enable his change from a 3-4-2-1 to more of a 4-4-2, Uzbek striker Eldor Shomurodov, to make an immediate impact and snatch Juve’s lead right away from them. It turned out to be a total tale of two halves for Tudor’s squad, as they couldn’t muster much of anything going forward in the second half and dropped points in a 1-1 against Roma in the Italian capital. A win could have enabled Juventus to pull even with third-place Atalanta on points after the boys from Bergamo lost to Lazio — one of the many teams competing with the Bianconeri for a Champions League spot — before things kicked off at the Olimpico. ............ Is a draw against a team that has not lost in Serie A since mid-December and won seven straight league fixtures coming into Sunday night a bad thing? No, not really. But having the lead and then seeing it go up in smoke during a moment of poor defending — you know, something we saw plenty under Thiago Motta — just adds a little more salt in the wound of a game in which Juve were 1,000% the better side in the opening half. Ranieri and Roma did what they needed to do to get back in the game. And you know what? Juve had no real answer to it. That’s what’s probably the most disappointing thing to come out of this one. Juventus were playing quite well against Roma, and then it just disappeared. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Every single picture we have available to us of Roma’s goal shows absolutely nobody in a Juventus shirt outside of Michele Di Gregorio around Shomurodov for his goal. Just a total brain fart at the back on a set piece after Di Gregorio made a very good initial save. ............ For as good as Pierre Kalulu was pretty much all night against Roma, not keeping track of Shomurodov on the goal turned out to be one of the few moments of bad defensive play from Juventus. Kalulu did just about everything right ... expect staying with his man on the goal. It’s a shame that the goal came in that way because Kalulu really was a standout pretty much all night. His sliding block in the first half that could very well have been a goal? Fantastic! His run on what led to Locatelli’s goal? Also fantastic! How he defended for pretty much the entire game? Pretty damn good. But the marking of Shomurodov was not great — and ultimately that was one of the things that cost Juve a couple of points. Locatelli’s goal was about as well as he could have connected on that. It’s funny because Khephren Thuram had a chance from nearly the same kind of spot earlier in the first half and hit a dribbler right at Svilar. Wondering if Locatelli reminds KT of that over the next day or two. Since Khephren seems like such a chill dude, I say go for it. Who said Juventus wouldn’t possess the ball as much under Tudor as compared to Thiago Motta? Juve had nearly 90% possession through the first five minutes. That figure went all the way down to 85% through the first 10 minutes. That Mile Svilar save on the Nico Gonzalez header right outside the six-yard box ... that was a pretty damn good one. Hoping for some sort of New Manager Bounce with Vlahovic being happy that Motta was fired has not worked out as well as we might have thought could happen. He had a relatively tough game against Genoa last weekend, and this was even more of a struggle Sunday night. Tudor will likely keep rolling it out there, so it’s up to Vlahovic to try and make something out of his final seven games of the season (and probably as a Juve player). ............ Artem Dovbyk vs. Renato Veiga was a clash of two very large young men and they very much looked like it as the final minutes approached. Them boys are gonna be tired come the morning. ............ Randal Kolo Muani touched the ball nine times in his 22 minutes of game time. Not great. (And, I will add, before the last couple of minutes of stoppage time, it was sitting at four touches, which also isn’t great.) Teun Koopmeiners recorded nine passes after coming on. Two of them were key passes, which was a team-high total. Not sure if that’s good on Koopmeiners or a reflection of just how much Juve struggled to consistent create chances in the final third of the field. Or maybe it’s both. Quiet game for Kenan Yildiz on the whole. I liked it better when he was scoring goals and doing lots of fun things like he did last weekend. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/4/6/24402504/juventus-as-roma-2025-serie-a-matchday-31-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Tudor explains new Juventus approach, but makes honest admission: “Looks more enjoyable than it really is” Juventus coach Igor Tudor reveals the biggest tactical change the team underwent upon his appointment. ............ Tudor has thus far delivered in this regard, with the players looking more determined to win duels and fight for every ball. Nevertheless, the 46-year-old’s introduction didn’t only bear a new mentality, but several key tactical changes that were noticeable on his debut against Genoa and once again on Sunday in the 1-1 draw against Roma. “We wanted to push those defenders forward, but also not allow the counter-attack, so that’s all about the preventative marking, especially against a side like Roma,” said Tudor in his post-match interview. “It was not to be taken for granted that we’d have this attitude; we were fired up and had the right mentality from the start.” ............ “We need to concede fewer goals from corners, though it was not helpful to be missing players like Bremer, Gatti and Cabal. “When I arrived, I just relied on the method of defending from set plays that they already had in place, but we certainly need to work on this and improve. ............ “I’ve only been here for 10 days, so it is wonderful, but we have to focus on our work and enjoy it as much as we can too. “It can be tough in this job, because you are all about the details and the focus, you don’t have much time to enjoy it. Perhaps from the outside, it looks more enjoyable than it really is.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-juventus-approach-honest-admission/

Player Ratings: Roma 1-1 Juventus – More beyond Locatelli and Shomurodov Goal scorers Eldor Shomurodov and Manuel Locatelli were the best players in Roma-Juventus, but Mile Svilar and Pierre Kalulu also deserved high ratings. ............ Roma: Svilar 7; Hummels 6 (46′ Shomurodov 7), Mancini 6, N’Dicka 6.5; Celik 6 (72′ Nelsson 6), Cristante 6 (61′ Paredes 6), Koné 6, Angelino 6; Soulé 5.5, El Shaarawy 6 (61′ Gourna-Douath 6); Dovbyk 6 (85′ Baldanzi N/A). Coach: Ranieri 6.5. Best Roma players: Shomurodov and Svilar 7. ............ Lowest Roma rating: Soulé 5.5. ............ Roma coach: Ranieri 6.5. ............ Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Kalulu 7, Veiga 6, Kelly 6.5; Weah 6 (68′ Cambiaso 6), Locatelli 7 (76′ Savona 6), Thuram 6, McKennie 5.5; Nico Gonzalez 6 (68′ Koopmeiners 5.5), Yildiz 6; Vlahovic 6 (68′ Kolo Muani 6). Coach: Tudor 6.5. Best Juventus players: Locatelli and Kalulu 7 – The midfielder became the first Italian Juventus goal scorer in 2025. On top of that, he made 90 touches and had 91% passing accuracy. Kalulu won six duels and avoided a likely Bryan Cristante goal with a perfectly-timed sliding intervention inside the box in the first half. Lowest Juventus rating: McKennie 5.5. ............ Juventus coach: Tudor 6.5—Juventus played courageously against one of the league’s most in-form teams. They didn’t lose confidence after Roma’s equaliser and continued pushing for a winner. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/roma-juventus-1-1-player-ratings-serie-a/

Juventus and AS Roma share the spoils in frustrating night in Rome Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Roma this evening, as Igor Tudor failed to secure victory in his second match in charge. ............ He has the trust of his players, and they started the game with confidence, pushing the action towards the AS Roma goal. After Nicolas Gonzalez and Stephan El Shaarawy both missed opportunities, Manuel Locatelli opened the scoring for the Bianconeri. It was an excellent strike, sending a message to his critics that he was ready to help Tudor succeed. ............ The game played out as tactically anticipated, with Claudio Ranieri determined not to allow Juventus an easy win over his team. He introduced Eldor Shomurodov at halftime, and the striker equalised less than five minutes after the restart. ............ Juve had to find another goal to prove that their opener was not a fluke and that they had what it took to win an important match. ............ In the end, both teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-and-as-roma-share-the-spoils-in-frustrating-night-in-rome/

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Tudor: ‘Ranieri achieved a miracle, made history in football’ Juventus coach Igor Tudor explains his choices for the trip to Roma and hails the achievements of Claudio Ranieri. ‘He performed a miracle and made history in the football world.’ ............ “Roma are in a good period of form with a run of victories, they have strong players, are well-drilled, playing on home turf. However, we worked well this week and have to prove ourselves here this evening,” Tudor said. ............ There are only three points between Roma in seventh place and Juventus in fifth going into this clash, because the race for European places is extraordinarily tight. It had not been the case a few months ago, but Ranieri has taken his team to an incredible run of seven consecutive Serie A victories. “Ranieri performed a miracle in England with Leicester, but that is not all he achieved in his career. I know how well everyone speaks of him, he made history in the football world.” ............ “I’ve been here for basically a week now, I chose these players today, but everyone is important and often those who come off the bench are decisive. We want to do things right in both phases of the game,” noted Tudor. ............ “You set a hierarchy one game at a time, make choices based on form and characteristics, what you see in training and during the match. I always said I liked Vlahovic, but Randal too, these are two great strikers.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-ranieri-achieved-a-miracle-made-history/

Roma vs Juventus probable lineups: Soulè faces his past, Koopmeiners dropped Juventus coach Igor Tudor will reportedly drop Teun Koopmeiners from his starting lineup in Sunday’s big showdown against Roma. The Croatian enjoyed a winning debut against Genoa at the Allianz Stadium, but will now face a much sterner test on the road, as he takes on the league’s most in-form club. ............ Dusan Vlahovic will lead the line once more, while Kenan Yildiz naturally maintains his role as a left-attacking midfielder following his exploits against Genoa. But this time, the duo won’t be joined by Koopmeiners, as he makes way for Nico Gonzalez. ............ Timothy Weah is tipped to start as a right wingback, while his compatriot Weston McKennie takes the opposite flank. ............ Manuel Locatelli and Khephren will be deployed in the double pivot once more, while the defence picks itself in the absence of Federico Gatti, as Pierre Kalulu, Renato Veiga and Lloyd Kelly are the only remaining options. ............ Roma Probable XI (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka; El-Shaarawy, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Soulè, Pellegrini; Dovkyk. Juventus Probable XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; Weah, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Nico Gonzalez, Yildiz; Vlahovic. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/roma-vs-juventus-probable-lineups-soule-faces-his-past-koopmeiners-dropped/

Roma vs. Juventus match preview There’s a big six-pointer going down at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend, and Juventus are very much in need of points under their new manager. For the second consecutive weekend coming out of the first international break of 2025, Juventus are set to face a team who have benefited greatly from a managerial change that took place in the month of November. Last Saturday, it was a Genoa side that brought in a former Juve midfielder, Patrick Vieira, and turned a potential relegation battle into a comfortable mid-table standing. Now, it’s a former Juve manager who has done wonders to turn around his club’s season that was in absolute shambles before he took control. ............ Claudio Ranieri has worked his magic at Roma, the club that he came out of retirement to try and save from potentially being the biggest name in quite some time to even be in a discussion about a relegation fight based on how the first three months of the 2024-25 season. Roma were four points above the relegation zone when the 73-year-old Ranieri took over for Ivan Juric, and since then have gone. ............ That is who Juventus are up against this Sunday night at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, as Igor Tudor faces quite a measuring stick to see just where he’s gotten this squad in his second week in charge after taking over for Thiago Motta. With eight games to go, this is one of Juventus’ biggest games remaining on the schedule — and that is even before you look at the form guide and see just how well Ranieri has been able to get Roma going after a brutal start to the season that resulted in not one but two different managers losing their jobs within the span of a couple of months. ............ Going to the Olimpico is never easy. That’s always the truth no matter what kind of form Roma is in or who their manager at the time is named. It’s a tough place to play basically every single time. There’s also this, though: With Bologna playing second-place Napoli on Monday night in arguably the biggest fixture of Matchday 31, Tudor’s Juve has the chance to both jump into fourth place as well as put the heat on the team that currently occupies the final Champions League spot 24 hours before they take the field at the Renato Dall’Ara. As tough as facing the red-hot Roma will be, it’s also a chance to take advantage of the absolutely brutal schedule that Bologna have to close out the season. After facing Napoli on Monday night, Bologna have the following teams on the schedule over the following four weeks: Atalanta, Inter, Udinese and finally Juventus in a massive May 4 showdown. But Sunday night will be the first test of Tudor’s short time as manager. That’s obvious. You have one team that has very much embraced and rode the wave of a new manager and worked their way up the standings because of it. You’ve got the other team who is now in their second game under a new manager and, in his own words, “rebuilding” things together coming out of a turbulent international break. ............ TEAM NEWS The big injury news coming out of last weekend’s win over Genoa was that Federico Gatti will miss a month due to a compound fracture in his heel. It probably hurts about as much as you think it does. But there is some good injury news to report heading into the trip to the Italian capital: Both Andrea Cambiaso and Douglas Luiz returned to training during the week and will be available to face Roma. They both, however, will only be options off the bench, according to Tudor at his pre-match press conference. Backup goalkeeper Mattia Perin will also miss Sunday’s game due to a muscle injury he picked up in training, although he has still reportedly traveled with the team to Rome. ............ JUVENTUS PLAYER TO WATCH There were a handful of good things to come out of Tudor’s debut as Juve manager. but one of the most noticeable was the simple fact of players being used in positions in which they were meant. That was somewhat true when it comes to Nico Gonzalez. He was back on the right wing like he is meant to be ... but as a wingback? Yep, as a wingback — and it was pretty OK. ............ MATCH INFO When: Sunday, April 6, 2025. Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 11:45 a.m. Pacific time. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/4/6/24397358/as-roma-juventus-2025-serie-a-matchday-31-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

How difficult are Juventus next five matches? Juventus are approaching a crucial stage of their season, with five challenging fixtures ahead that could determine whether they secure a top-four finish. Under the guidance of new manager Igor Tudor, every match has taken on increased significance, beginning with a tough away trip. AS Roma vs Juventus This upcoming fixture is set to be one of the most important matches of the season. Tudor will be keen to prove his capabilities, and this game offers the platform to do just that. ............ Juventus vs LecceJuventus were left frustrated in the reverse fixture, as Lecce secured a late goal to snatch a draw. That result saw Juventus drop valuable points, and they will be determined to put things right. ............ Parma vs JuventusThe previous meeting between these two teams ended 2-2, in a game where Juventus arguably should have done better. As the season nears its conclusion, there is now added pressure to avoid similar slip-ups. ............ Juventus vs MonzaMonza are not enjoying the best of seasons, and this fixture represents a home advantage that Juventus must make count. ............ Bologna vs JuventusThis match presents one of the toughest challenges remaining for Juventus. Bologna are also in the hunt for a top-four finish, making this a direct battle between rivals. It is considered the second most difficult match in the next set of fixtures, and the nature of Bologna’s challenge means there is a fair chance Juventus could struggle in this one. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-difficult-are-juventus-next-five-matches/

AS Roma vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction The Serie A battle for a top-four place gets intense with every passing week, as AS Roma may have a big say in who finishes in those coveted UEFA Champions League positions, including in the game against Juventus. Claudio Ranieri has enjoyed a stellar period of late with the club, as the win over Lecce secured the Giallorossi’s seventh successive win on the bounce. ............ Meanwhile, Juventus began life under new manager and former Scudetto winner Igor Tudor in a successful manner. The Bianconeri saw off Genoa as a solitary Kenan Yildiz striker secured the points and a winning start to life after Thiago Motta. There is tremendous pressure on Tudor to deliver Champions League football next season, and currently, Juventus are only a point behind fourth-placed Bologna. They will run the risk of further opening the race for a top-four race should they lose or drop points against Roma, especially if other rivals like Lazio and even Bologna win. Team News & Tactics AS Roma ............ Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka; El Shaarawy, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Pellegrini, Soule; Dovbyk Juventus Juventus have more long-term absentees such as Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arkadiusz Milik are on their injury list, while Federico Gatti will miss around a month of action. Tudor is not expected to make too many tweaks, as the only one ahead of the AS Roma game will probably see Francisco Conceicao come in for Teun Koopmeiners. Tudor will also bring in Piere Kalulu to replace Gatti in that back three, with Renato Veiga and Llyod Kelly set to retain their spots. Weston McKennie and Nico Gonzalez will play the wing-back roles, with Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao operating in advanced roles in the final third. Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram appear to be the starting midfielders under Tudor, with the duo set to continue their partnership. Up front, Dusan Vlahovic might be the preferred choice to lead the line under the new manager, and the out-of-form Randal Kolo Muani may have to bide his time before sneaking up an opportunity. Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; Gonzalez, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Yildiz, Conceicao; Vlahovic Key Stats AS Roma are unbeaten in their last 14 Serie A games. AS Roma have won their last seven Serie A games. AS Roma have kept a clean sheet in six of their last seven matches in Serie A. Juventus have lost only one of their last nine games against Roma. Juventus have won only one of their last five games against Roma. Player to Watch Artem Dovbyk ............ Prediction AS Roma 1-0 Juventus Juventus are still figuring out a new system and how the players operate in the way that Igor Tudor wants, which may work against them in this late run-in. However, they have the quality to face up to a big team like AS Roma, as they could put in a resilient performance on Sunday. Roma, on the other hand, are on the upward curve, following seven wins on the bounce as well as an unbeaten run in Serie A stretching to 14 games. Ranieri’s side have also been the better team in this fixture especially on home soil, as their momentum will likely secure an eighth straight win in the league. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/04/05/as-roma-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction-2/

Serie A Preview: Roma vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction What seemed impossible before Claudio Ranieri’s appointment in November has become a distinct possibility for Roma. The 71-year-old has turned a downtrodden side into a formidable force, leading the Giallorossi to sixth in the Serie A table and within touching distance of fourth-placed Bologna. Four points separate Roma from a coveted Champions League qualification with eight matches left. ............ An identical scoreline saw Juventus get the better of Genoa on home soil last Sunday, courtesy of Kenan Yildiz’s goal midway through the first half. After a winning start to his interim tenure in Turin, caretaker boss Igor Tudor will aim to impress on his touchline debut outside the Allianz Stadium and solidify Juventus’ top-four pursuit. Nothing less will do as Juventus trail Bologna by a point after humiliating back-to-back losses to Atalanta and Fiorentina toward the end of Thiago Motta’s regime. However, beating Roma at the Olimpico could be a tall order even for the record-time Italian champions. Match Preview Roma Despite his age, Ranieri, who came out of retirement to rekindle Roma’s faltering campaign, continues to write history. ............ Juventus Like their hosts, Juventus have immensely struggled against the division’s best teams this term. Only three of the visitors’ 14 Serie A victories this season have come against sides starting this matchday in the top nine (D3, L7), with three of their last four matches against such opposition yielding a dismal return of three defeats (W1). However, Juventus have fared decently in hostile environments this term, avoiding defeat on 12 of their 14 Serie A road trips (W6, D6). Yet, both those losses came across their last four travels against fellow European qualification hopefuls. Furthermore, a 3-0 loss in Florence halted Juve’s outstanding run of breaking the deadlock in seven consecutive away league games. Poised to return to winning ways on the road, Juventus will turn to their decent-looking run of just one defeat from their last five Serie A visits to Roma’s home ground for inspiration (W2, D2). Worryingly, they’re without a clean sheet at this venue since a scoreless draw in May 2018, highlighting the magnitude of the task awaiting them on Sunday. Team News ............ Meanwhile, Federico Gatti has joined long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Gleison Bremer in the treatment room. Andrea Cambiaso and Douglas Luiz are not fully fit, meaning they’ll either stay on the sidelines or make the bench. Roma vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Gourna-Douath, Kone, Cristante, Angelino; Matias Soule, Pellegrini; Dovbyk. Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; Gonzalez, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic. Roma vs Juventus Prediction A draw wouldn’t benefit either side, but it’d still do more good than damage for Juventus. Roma must take all three points to stay in contention for a top-four finish, and the team’s renaissance under Ranieri suggests they can do just that. Prediction: Roma to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-roma-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Preview: Roma vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups Resurgent Roma will host an ailing Juventus side in Serie A's Sunday night showdown, with the teams separated by just three points in the standings. Once title contenders, Juve now find themselves outside Italy's top four looking in, and their Roman rivals can catch them with an eighth straight league win. Match preview ............ Yet, following a goalless draw in September's reverse fixture, Juventus have lost only one of their last nine league meetings with Roma. The Bianconeri are also a relatively unknown quantity under new management, after Thiago Motta was recently removed following heavy back-to-back losses and Igor Tudor was handed the reins until the campaign's conclusion. Tudor - who won two Scudetti with the club as a player - has previously managed Hellas Verona and Lazio in Italy's top flight, after working as an assistant to Andrea Pirlo in Turin. He inherited a squad that had posted the club's fewest wins after 29 league games since 2011, but last week's 1-0 win over Genoa at least saw the former Croatia defender make a successful start. Only a fine Kenan Yildiz finish separated the sides at full time, but that was enough to keep Juve within one point of fourth-placed Bologna with eight games to go. After embarrassing exits from the Champions League and Coppa Italia - to PSV Eindhoven and Empoli respectively - the fallen giants simply must salvage something from another sub-par season by securing their return to Europe's top competition. If not, they face financial crisis. ............ Team News ............ Between the posts, Mile Svilar is the Giallorossi's undisputed number one, drawing interest from several Premier League clubs: this calendar year, he has the second-best save percentage throughout Europe's top five leagues (85%). Furthermore, Svilar and Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio (both 12, along with Inter Milan's Yann Sommer) have kept the joint-most clean sheets in Serie A this season. Federico Gatti has now joined Juve's absence list, so Igor Tudor has a selection headache to resolve in defence, where he prefers a three-man rearguard. Up front, Dusan Vlahovic - out of favour at the tail-end of Thiago Motta's tenure - should spearhead a 3-4-2-1 formation, linking up with Kenan Yildiz. Last week, the latter equalled Moise Kean with the most Serie A goals scored for Juventus while still a teenager (seven) throughout the 21st century. Roma possible starting lineup: Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Celik, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Soule, Pellegrini; Dovbyk Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; Gonzalez, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic We say: Roma 1-0 Juventus Juventus (17) and Roma (18) have conceded the fewest goals from open play in Serie A so far, and they played out a 0-0 draw in this season's reverse fixture. So, one moment of magic - or madness - could decide a contest between two well-matched teams. Given their new-found resilience, the Giallorossi can edge to an eighth league win on the spin, taking them level on points with their once-distant rivals. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/roma/preview/preview-roma-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_569489.html

How Igor Tudor is slowly transforming Juventus behind the scenes Igor Tudor is fully aware that he has only a short window in which to turn Juventus’ fortunes around and guide the club into the top four of Serie A, thereby securing qualification for next season’s Champions League. ............ There is considerable hope among the supporters and within the club hierarchy that the Bianconeri can avoid the embarrassment of missing out on Champions League football next term. ............ Tudor is already making tangible changes to the team’s daily routine and tactical approach. The report notes that he has been highly vocal in demanding more from the players, aiming to instil a greater sense of urgency and commitment across the squad. As part of this effort, he has reportedly doubled the number of training sessions per day, indicating a desire to increase both fitness and focus in a limited timeframe. ............ In terms of tactical philosophy, Tudor has moved away from the possession-based approach favoured by his predecessor, as was evident in the 1-0 win over Genoa. Under Motta, the team placed significant emphasis on retaining the ball, but Tudor has now instructed his side to adopt a more direct style of play. This shift is intended to maximise attacking efficiency and reduce the amount of time spent in build-up phases. With only a handful of matches remaining, Tudor faces a considerable challenge. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-igor-tudor-is-slowly-transforming-juventus-behind-the-scenes/

Juventus tells on loan player of their intentions about his future Juventus made several loan signings across the last two transfer windows, aiming to strengthen their squad with fresh options and elevate their overall quality. The club sought to enhance their depth and competitiveness, particularly under the guidance of then-manager Thiago Motta. ............ Among the loanees brought in during this transitional period, Pierre Kalulu has emerged as the most impressive performer. The French defender joined on loan from AC Milan and has quickly established himself as a key figure in the Juventus backline. His standout displays have been particularly vital following the long-term injury to first-choice centre-back Gleison Bremer earlier in the season. ............ With Bremer sidelined and unlikely to return until the closing stages of the campaign, Kalulu has admirably filled the void, demonstrating composure, athleticism, and leadership in defence. His contributions have played a crucial role in maintaining defensive stability and keeping Juventus competitive throughout the season. Juventus have informed Kalulu that he is firmly in their long-term plans. The club have also communicated their intention to pay the required fee to secure his transfer on a permanent basis, reflecting their confidence in his continued value to the team. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-tells-on-loan-player-of-their-intentions-about-his-future/