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

Como vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction Fifth-placed Juventus will be looking to secure consecutive wins in Serie A for the first time since November when they square up against Como, who are fighting for survival in the Italian top flight. The home team are 15th on the points table with 22 points in their 23 outings. ............ The visitors have accumulated 40 points in their 23 outings. While the Bianconeri have not been at their best, they were unbeaten in the league before they squared up against Napoli towards the end of January. Juventus suffered another defeat at the hands of SL Benfica in the UEFA Champions League. However, Thiago Motta’s men bounced back with a 4-1 win over Empoli, and they will be confident of getting the job done against Como. Team News & Tactics Como ............ Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Butez; Engelhardt, Goldaniga, Dossena, Valle; Perrone, Caqueret; Strefezza, Paz, Diao; Cutrone Juventus The visitors will be without the services of Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, Juan Cabal, Arkadiusz Milik and Andrea Cambiaso. Thiago Motta’s team will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, where Michele Di Gregorio should be in goal. Winter signing Renato Veiga will continue in the heart of the defence alongside Federico Gatti. Nicolo Savona will be the right-back, while Weston McKennie could slot in at left-back for this outing. In the centre of the park, Manuel Locatelli should partner with Khephren Thuram. They will look to shield the backline and control the tempo of the game. Teun Koopmeiners could feature in the no. 10 role, with Nicolas Gonzalez and Kenan Yıldız on the flanks providing much-needed width to their attacks. Randal Kolo Muani, who joined Juventus this past winter from PSG, should continue to lead the line against Como. Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani Key Stats Juventus have the opportunity to secure back-to-back wins in the league for the first time in three months. Nico Paz has scored in each of Como’s last four home games. Since getting promoted to the Italian top flight, Como have only lost four home games. Cesc Fabregas’s team have failed to win any of their last ten home matches against Juventus. The Old Lady last lost to the home team back in January 1952. Player to Watch Kenan Yildiz The 19-year-old Turkish international is certainly enjoying the opportunities he has been handed by Thiago Motta. The youngster has already racked up over 2,300 minutes in his 33 outings so far, and he has contributed towards 11 goals. Having failed to make any significant contribution in their last four league games, Yildiz will be eager to get on the scoresheet. Prediction Como 0-2 Juventus Juventus might not have been at their best this season, but they still have enough quality in their ranks to go past a team that is fighting for survival. The Old Lady should be able to make it consecutive wins in Serie A. The home team will try to put up a strong fight, but their recent form suggests they won’t be able to cause an upset here. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-0 win for the away team. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/02/07/como-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Trevisani has low hopes for new Juventus signing: “I see him as a benchwarmer” Italian journalist Riccardo Trevisani doesn’t expect Lloyd Kelly to become a protagonist at the back for Juventus. ............ Last summer, he signed for Newcastle on a free transfer, but has been a backup choice at Eddie Howe’s court. Therefore, Trevisani expects the central defender to suffer the same fate in Turin. He believes the Bristol native has similar physical characteristics to Federico Gatti, and he’s unlikely to upstage the Italy international. “In Kelly, I see a benchwarmer, certainly not a future starter for Juve, at least not for the Juve that we imagine,” said the pundit during his appearance on Cronache di Spogliatoio. “Numerically, they needed to beef up a department that was depleted. I don’t know how many games he’ll play because if someone with those characteristics must be on the pitch, then it will be Gatti.” But regardless of how much playing time he’ll collect between now and the end of the season, Kelly is likely to seal a permanent transfer to Juventus by June. As reported earlier in the day, the defender’s obligation to buy clause will be triggered once the club seals qualification to any European competition next season (the Champions League, the Europa League or the Conference League). ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/trevisani-has-low-hopes-for-new-juventus-signing-i-see-him-as-a-benchwarmer/

Former Juventus star urges Motta to find a starting eleven to stick to Thiago Motta is a manager who enjoys making tactical adjustments, as he does not want any of his players to feel entitled to a guaranteed place in the lineup. His philosophy is built on competition, ensuring that every squad member remains motivated and prepared to perform whenever called upon. Since his arrival at Juventus in the summer, the Bianconeri manager has utilised almost every player in his squad across different matches. While some individuals have featured regularly, Juventus does not have a consistently stable starting eleven like some other clubs. ............ The Bianconeri clearly need to develop a stronger connection on the pitch, and former Juventus player Massimo Bonini has urged Motta to establish a more settled team. He believes a consistent lineup would provide players with greater security and improve their overall performances, rather than leaving them in constant uncertainty about their role in the squad. Bonini said: “We should have a starting team. Partly due to injuries and partly due to choices, I haven’t seen it yet. It’s important for a player to have security. The fact of always having to be questioned or change roles doesn’t do much good.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-juventus-star-urges-motta-to-find-a-starting-eleven-to-stick-to/

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Juventus hellbent on extending versatile star’s contract Juventus are reportedly keen to put the signature of Weston McKennie on a new contract, even though they penned an extension earlier in the season. The 26-year-old started the campaign as an outcast who was seemingly heading towards the exit door. However, after signing a new deal, Thiago Motta immediately reinstated him in the squad, suggesting his omission was due to financial reasons rather than technical. Since then, the Texan has proven to be a key player in the manager’s plans. While he is originally a central midfielder, McKennie has been deployed in almost every other position on the field throughout the season. In addition to his main role, he also featured as an attacking midfielder, an advanced winger, an emergency striker, a right-back and a left-back. ............ While the previous renewal only pushed back the deadline from June 2025 to 2026, this time, the two parties are expected to find an agreement for a long-term collaboration. Therefore, the Turin-based newspaper claims that the Juventus directors have scheduled a meeting with the player’s agents in the next few weeks, and they’ll be hoping to find a swift breakthrough. McKennie currently earns 2.8 million euros as a net salary per year, but the new deal is expected to include a slight pay rise. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-hellbent-on-extending-versatile-stars-contract-new-meeting-schelued/

Official: Juventus release Champions League squad – New signing left out Juventus have released their squad for the Champions League knockout stages, but the list doesn’t include Alberto Costa. ............ As expected, Thiago Motta didn’t include the club’s first January signing, as Costa has been left out. According to UEFA’s regulations, a club can only register three new players in mid-season, so the Bianconeri were forced to omit one of their four winter arrivals. Excluding Randal Kolo Muani was never an option considering his status and immediate impact, while Renato Veiga and Lloyd are also needed on the list to avoid a shortage in the centre-back department. Hence, Costa was the unfortunate party in the equation. The 21-year-old right-back has yet to make his debut since joining in mid-January. On the other hand, Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal have been included despite their ACL woes. Nevertheless, this shouldn’t be considered a sign of a near recovery. Juventus simply added the injured duo to the list because they had several vacant spots on their List A. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-release-champions-league-squad-new-signing-left-out/

Thiago Motta urged to change tactics to accommodate Vlahovic and Kolo Muani Outlets in Italy have suggested that Thiago Motta should try and change his Juventus tactics in order to accommodate both Dusan Vlahovic and January signing Randal Kolo Muani into his strongest starting XI. ............ Kolo Muani, meanwhile, has hit three from his first two appearances in Serie A. Though Kolo Muani has been in fine form in front of goal at the beginning of his Juventus career, but his inclusion shouldn’t come at Vlahovic’s expense. It is down to the coach, Thiago Motta, to find a way to fit both players into his strongest starting XI. There are suggestions that a striker partnership of Kolo Muani and Vlahovic could even rival Inter’s successful combination of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. ............ For instance, Kolo Muani could potentially operate further out wide, or alternatively off the shoulder of his teammate through the middle. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/motta-juventus-change-fit-vlahovic-kolo-muani/

Gianluigi Donnarumma tips new signing to impress at Juventus Randal Kolo Muani joined Juventus in the January transfer window on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and one of his former teammates has backed him to succeed in Turin. ............ Despite not getting many chances to prove himself at PSG, Muani built strong relationships with several players at the club, including Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian goalkeeper, who previously played in Serie A with AC Milan, had been teasing Muani about a move to Juventus even before the transfer was confirmed. Now, Donnarumma has expressed confidence that the 2022 World Cup finalist will thrive in Italy. ............ “He’s a great guy, and I’m very good friends with him. When the rumours about Juve started, I joked with him—I played the club’s anthem near him, and I even stuck Juve stickers on his locker. I’m really happy with how he has started. For me, he can do very well—he’s a strong striker.” Muani has already made an impressive start to life in Turin, scoring three goals in his first two games. His presence adds another dimension to Juventus’ attack, and if he continues in this form, he could play a decisive role in their push for a top-four finish. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/gianluigi-donnarumma-tips-new-signing-to-impress-at-juventus/

Why Kelly sat out the latest Juventus training session and will he play against Como? Juventus fans are excited about how Lloyd Kelly will perform in their team after he sealed a late move from Newcastle United to the Allianz Stadium. The defender had been on Juventus’ radar for a long time, and when the opportunity arose, the Bianconeri moved swiftly to secure his signature. ............ Kelly is expected to be an important player, at least until Gleison Bremer returns to full fitness. The Englishman is excited to be in Turin and is eager to contribute to the team. However, he could only watch his teammates in their latest training session, as he was not able to participate. This was due to some bureaucratic processes that need to be completed before he is officially cleared to train with the squad. ............ Despite this, Juventus have a long period to prepare for their next match against Como. The club are confident that Kelly will be available for that match, allowing him to integrate into the team and start building chemistry with his new teammates. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-kelly-sat-out-the-latest-juventus-training-session-and-will-he-play-against-como/

Howe explains why Newcastle sold Lloyd Kelly to Juventus: ‘Very reluctant’ Newcastle coach Eddie Howe has explained that his team were ‘very reluctant’ to let Lloyd Kelly leave for Juventus in the final days of the January transfer window, but hinted that the Premier League’s rules on Profit and Sustainability (PSR) might have impacted the decision to sell him. ............ The Englishman had only joined Newcastle in the summer on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with fellow Premier League outfit AFC Bournemouth. ............ “I don’t think it was necessarily my decision to let him leave, I think it was very reluctant from our side because Lloyd’s a player that had just recently signed and we believed in him and his qualities,” Howe said. “Slightly frustrating for him that he hadn’t played more, but in part really due to the form of the other players around him. ............ “So, Lloyd leaves with our best wishes, he certainly has had an exemplary attitude during his time here and I’m sure he’ll do well in Italy and it’s an exciting new challenge for him.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/howe-on-why-newcastle-sold-kelly-to-juventus/

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UEFA Champions League Squad Updates: Milan and Juventus Face Tough Decisions As the January transfer window closes, AC Milan and Juventus are grappling with crucial decisions regarding their UEFA Champions League squad lists. The UEFA regulations, which lean towards conservatism, allow for modifications but not complete overhauls of team rosters. This constraint particularly affects Milan, who were notably active in the winter market. The crux of the matter lies in UEFA’s Article 32, which stipulates that clubs advancing in the Champions League can only register a maximum of three new players to their List A – the 25-player roster for each team. These registrations must be completed by February 6, 2025, at 24:00 CET. ............ Juventus faces a similar predicament. The Turin giants are poised to add Kolo Muani, Renato Veiga, and Lloyd Kelly to their European squad. This decision likely means Alberto Costa will be left out of List A. The departures of Arthur and Danilo, along with Bremer’s season-ending injury, create the necessary space for these new additions. ............ It’s worth noting that the rules for Serie A differ significantly from UEFA competitions. In the Italian league, clubs have until midnight on the final day of the transfer window to freely modify their 25-player list submitted to the league. Even after the window closes, two changes are permitted. Additionally, players born after January 1, 2002 can be registered on a separate list without impacting the main 25-player roster. . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/uefa-champions-league-squad-updates-milan-and-juventus-face-tough-decisions/

Who were the biggest Serie A spenders in 2025 winter transfer window? Serie A strugglers Como were the biggest spenders in the 2025 winter transfer window, followed by Milan and Juventus. ............ On the other hand, Milan and Juventus made significant investments, hoping for a boost in the race for the top four. Milan signed five new players, including Kyle Walker, Santiago Gimenez and Joao Felix, spending €48.5m. Juventus welcomed four new players, Lloyd Kelly, Renato Veiga, Randal Kolo Muani and Alberto Costa, for €25.2m. ............ Como €49.2m Milan €48.5m Juventus €25.2m Parma €16.5m Roma €14.3m Lazio €14m Fiorentina €13.5m Torino €13.2m Atalanta €11m Venezia €7m Genoa €6.2m Lecce €3.7m Napoli €2m Monza €1.8m Verona €1.4m Inter €600,000 Bologna €500,000 Udinese, Cagliari, Empoli: – . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/biggest-serie-a-spenders-2025-winter-transfer/

Fagioli sends a message to Juventus fans after completing Fiorentina move Nicoló Fagioli left Juventus for Fiorentina before the January transfer window closed, bringing an end to a frustrating period in which he struggled for game time. The midfielder was developed at Juventus and was regarded as one of their finest academy graduates in recent years. ............ Fagioli’s fortunes changed when Thiago Motta took charge at Juventus. The new manager’s arrival saw him fall out of favour, a surprising decision given his previous importance to the squad. As a result, Juventus decided to offload him to Fiorentina, where he will now have the opportunity to revive his career. ............ The move to La Viola is initially on loan, but the deal could become permanent if certain conditions are met. Despite his departure, Fagioli remains deeply connected to Juventus and has expressed his appreciation for the club and its supporters. After reuniting with Moise Kean at Fiorentina, he took the opportunity to send a heartfelt message to the Juventus fans. Speaking about his departure, he said: “I’m very sorry because I’ve been here for 10-11 years, I’ve bonded so much with this club, with my teammates, the Juve family, the fans, my teammates.” “The fans? I thank them for supporting me even in difficult moments: I wish them all the best for the season.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fagioli-sends-a-message-to-juventus-fans-after-completing-fiorentina-move/