Socrates

Ecco perché é importante che in dirigenza ci siano persone che hanno esperienza in bianconero da ex-calciatori. Mi auguro che l'organizzazione all'interno della Juventus sia ancora quella che racconta Vieira in questo video.

L'utente evidentemente pensa di saperne di piú di un giornalista di successo con quasi 100.000 followers su youtube. Con gli arroganti bisogna essere pazienti.

Juventus & PSG could trade their strikers in sensational swap deal Several reports between Italy and France claim an exchange deal between Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus could be brewing. In recent weeks, Randal Kolo Muani has been omitted from Luis Enrique’s plans, suggesting that a January departure will be inevitable for the France international who never truly found his feet in Paris after making a €95-million switch from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023. Even with Kylian Mbappe departing Le Parc des Princes last summer, the 26-year-old still struggled for relevance. ............ The Bianconeri are primarily linked with Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori, but Kolo Muani naturally landed on the shortlist due to his peculiar situation in the French capital. This could prompt an exchange deal between Juventus and PSG who are long-time admirers of Dusan Vlahovic. ............ The Serbian striker no longer enjoys the same aura he once had in Turin, especially after a series of underwhelming displays this season, and an unsavoury clash with the supporters. Moreover, the striker’s contract will expire in 2026, and the two parties haven’t been able to find any breakthrough in their renewal talks, leaving the club in a delicate situation. Therefore, many believe the Bianconeri would jump on the opportunity to offload the Serbian international before his contract expires. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/reports-juventus-psg-could-trade-their-strikers-in-sensational-swap-deal/

Juventus winger expected to miss Torino Derby – Medical tests scheduled next week Juventus will likely have to do without their influential winger Francisco Conceicao in the Derby della Mole against Torino. ............ While Kenan Yildiz proved to be an excellent replacement on the right wing for Thiago Motta, Conceicao’s injury remains a big blow for the Bianconeri given his excellent and dynamic displays down the flank which rendered him an instant fan favourite in Turin. Moreover, Juventus are about to embark on a gruelling gauntlet in January with clashes against Torino, Atalanta, Milan, Club Brugge, Napoli and Benfica all taking place this month. Therefore, Motta will be desperate for depth across the field, and the last thing he needs at the moment is another untimely absence. ............ Conceicao will undergo medical tests at the J|Medical Centre on Tuesday to detect the extent of his injury, while the technical staff will be crossing their fingers hoping that the results don’t reveal anything serious. Nevertheless, even if the winger were to avoid a lengthy absence, the source doesn’t expect him to make a swift recovery for Saturday’s Derby showdown against Torino. Hence, Motta will have to resort to the likes of Yildiz, Nico Gonzalez and Samuel Mbangula on the wings, in addition to the returning Timothy Weah. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-winger-expected-to-miss-torino-derby-medical-tests-scheduled-next-week/

Juventus legend warns Thiago Motta: “You can’t buy character at the supermarket” Former Juventus winger Franco Causio urges Thiago Motta to bring his A-game in order to succeed in Turin. ............ Moreover, Juve returned early from Riyadh after their disappointing participation in the Italian Super Cup. Despite taking the lead in the first half through Kenan Yildiz, Motta’s men failed to kill off Milan, allowing their opponents to complete a second-half comeback that sent them packing. Therefore, Causio notes that the team still lacks character – amongst other aspects – but warns Motta that it will be up to him to restore the team’s strong personality, as it isn’t something that can be bought on the market. “You can’t buy a team’s character at the supermarket, the coach has to bring it to the group, especially if it’s a young team like Juventus,” said the 75-year-old Bianconeri legend. “Motta needs to do some soul-searching, he’s good and deserves time, but everyone makes mistakes and he still has to grow as a coach.” ............ “I think he’s made some mistakes so far in managing substitutions as well as in giving few certainties with so many rotations when he has more options at his disposal. “But it’s clear that he has many extenuating circumstances, from injuries onwards, and that it’s right to give him time.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-legend-warns-thiago-motta-you-cant-buy-character-at-the-supermarket/

Blow for Juventus as Arkadiusz Milik suffers injury setback Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik has reportedly suffered a new injury blow which will rule out of action for an additional period of time. ............ In recent months, the former Ajax and Napoli striker has been tipped to return in January, with Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli labelling him as the club’s January signing, suggesting that further additions to the attacking won’t be required if the experienced striker manages to regain his fitness for the second half of the campaign. ............ Milik hurt himself again just when his return to action seemed imminent. As the source explains, the Poland international is now dealing with a calf injury which will keep him on the sidelines for additional time, without revealing an exact timetable. So if the club’s hierarchy was having any doubts, this blow should confirm the dire need for reinforcement upfront, as it is becoming evident that relying on Milik amidst his seemingly never-ending ordeal is a doomed plan. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-blow-for-juventus-as-arkadiusz-milik-suffers-injury-setback/

Padovano insists Juventus were unlucky against AC Milan Juventus suffered a painful exit from the Italian Super Cup at the hands of AC Milan in a match they seemed destined to win. ............ Despite the disappointment, former Juventus forward Michele Padovano offered a more optimistic perspective on the performance. He said: “I think it was a game, in my opinion, played very well by Juventus. They were very unlucky. In my opinion, for an hour they dictated the rules of the game, playing well. However, unfortunately, as often happens to Juventus, they are unable to close out the games, and in my opinion, this can always be a danger against big teams like Milan. It is against small teams, let alone against Milan excellent Juventus, and I continue to see the glass half full in the Juve project.” Padovano’s remarks highlight a familiar issue for Juventus this season—the inability to finish off games. While they played well for large portions of the match, their failure to maintain focus and composure against a high-calibre opponent like Milan proved costly. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-insists-juventus-were-unlucky-against-ac-milan/

A me invece sembra che esprima concetti molto interessanti. Parla di qualche giornalista che butta fango su Motta perché amico di Allegri. E non sono solo i giornalisti che si comportano cosí.

Pensi di essere meglio di Pedullá?

Sono giá passati due anni da quel freddo 5 gennaio a Londra, quando Lucagol lasció questa terra. Pensiamo a e ricordiamo il nostro capitano in questa triste ricorrenza come ha fatto degnamente il suo grande amico Massimo Mauro riportato in questo articolo. FONTE

Motta-In .......

Key Juventus star risks not playing against Torino due to fitness worry Francisco Conceição was a late withdrawal from Juventus’ lineup in their Super Cup semi-final clash against AC Milan, pulling up during the warmup just before kick-off. The Portuguese attacker’s unexpected injury forced a reshuffle in the starting XI, with Kenan Yildiz stepping in to replace him. ............ The timing of Conceição’s injury could not have been worse for Juventus. Early indications suggest the problem may be significant, leaving the club concerned about his availability for upcoming matches. While the team awaits the results of medical tests to determine the severity of the injury, the report adds that it is unlikely the winger will be fit for the next game. Juventus face Torino in the first Turin derby of 2025 next weekend, a match that carries immense importance following their disappointing Super Cup exit. Fans are already disheartened by the team’s failure to progress, and they will demand a strong response against their city rivals. A win is not just desirable—it is essential to restore confidence and keep pace in the league. Conceição has been one of Juventus’ standout players this season, contributing significantly with his creativity and attacking flair. However, the team cannot afford to rely too heavily on individual players. The derby against Torino will be a test of the squad’s depth and resilience, especially with Conceição’s availability in doubt. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/key-juventus-star-risks-not-playing-against-torino-due-to-fitness-worry/

Man City sends a loan request to Juventus for struggling midfielder Juventus had high expectations for Douglas Luiz when they signed him during the summer transfer window. The Brazilian midfielder had been one of Aston Villa’s standout performers, leading the Midlands club to an unlikely Champions League qualification last season. His stellar performances attracted interest from several top clubs, with Juventus ultimately securing his services in a deal involving cash and players. ............ Despite flashes of brilliance, his performances have fallen short of expectations, leaving fans and pundits questioning whether he is the right fit for Juventus’ system. Amid his struggles, reports now claim that Manchester City is keen to bring the Brazilian back to the Premier League. City has approached Juventus with an offer to take Luiz on loan for the remainder of the season. However, Juventus swiftly rejected the proposal, signalling their intent to retain the midfielder until at least the summer. While Juve’s decision to decline the loan offer suggests they still see potential in Luiz, it also highlights their current focus on other transfer dealings. The club is reportedly prioritising the sale of other players, such as Nicolo Fagioli, as they look to balance their squad and finances. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/man-city-sends-a-loan-request-to-juventus-for-struggling-midfielder/

Locatelli reacts to suggestions of Juventus’ lack of desire to win games Manuel Locatelli found himself at fault for one of AC Milan’s goals as they knocked Juventus out of the Super Cup last night, a result that left many fans and analysts disappointed. Juventus were expected to at least reach the final, given their strong start to the match, but after the first 60 minutes, things began to unravel. The Bianconeri, who had shown promise in the early stages, failed to maintain their momentum and were eventually eliminated, with Locatelli’s mistake proving to be one of the crucial turning points. ............ The current Juventus team has struggled with consistency this season, particularly in situations where they have been in winning positions but have failed to see games out. Fans have questioned whether the squad possesses the mentality and desire to consistently win, especially in high-pressure moments. Locatelli was not immune to such criticism, but he responded to the concerns with maturity and responsibility. He stated: “I have to analyse the game, you have to show your face when someone makes a mistake. I think everyone’s goal is to win, I think the coach spoke of obsession but it’s something that must be sought every day at Continassa. It’s something that is always there at Juve and an objective that we give ourselves, it’s the basis of our work.” Locatelli’s mistake, while costly, should not overshadow his generally excellent performances this season. He has been one of Juventus’ standout players, and it is unfortunate that his error occurred at such a critical time. Despite this, he remains an important part of the team, and his leadership qualities will likely be key moving forward. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/locatelli-reacts-to-suggestions-of-juventus-lack-of-desire-to-win-games/

How Yildiz stood out on a bad night for Juventus against AC Milan Kenan Yildiz once again demonstrated why he is one of the brightest talents at Juventus, delivering an impressive performance in their Super Cup semi-final clash against AC Milan. Despite the team’s disappointing result, the Turkish youngster was the standout performer for the Bianconeri and proved why he is a player the club should continue to build around. Remarkably, Yildiz wasn’t even in the initial starting lineup for the fixture. His inclusion came as a late adjustment after Francisco Conceição pulled up with an injury during the pre-match warmup. While this unexpected change could have disrupted the team’s plans, Yildiz seized the opportunity with both hands and delivered a performance to remember. The 19-year-old opened the scoring for Juventus, giving the team an early advantage and showcasing his eye for goal. Throughout the game, he remained Juve’s most dangerous player, constantly pressing for a second goal and carrying much of the team’s attacking responsibility on his young shoulders. However, despite his efforts, Juventus ultimately fell short, conceding two late goals that allowed AC Milan to overturn the scoreline and progress to the final. ............ For Juventus, the message is clear: Yildiz is a player they cannot afford to lose. His talent, work ethic, and potential make him a cornerstone for the team’s future. If the club can nurture his development and provide him with consistent opportunities, Yildiz could become a long-term asset at the Allianz Stadium. Ensuring his happiness and growth will be vital to keeping him committed to Juventus as he continues to flourish. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-yildiiz-stood-out-on-a-bad-night-for-juventus-against-ac-milan/

Panucci: Juventus vs Milan a ‘parade of mistakes’, Conceição ‘lucky’ Former Real Madrid and Roma defender Christian Panucci was harshly critical towards the displays of Milan and Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal, as he described the match as a ‘parade of mistakes’. The Bianconeri went ahead in the first half through Kenan Yildiz, but a blatant error from Manuel Locatelli after the break led the referee to award a penalty for the Rossoneri, which Christian Pulisic converted before Federico Gatti deflected a Yunuss Musah cross into his own net to complete Milan’s comeback. ............ “We want to export our football abroad, but this didn’t seem like the best advertisement,” the 51-year-old told Sportmediaset after the match. “Juve vs Milan was a parade of mistakes. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Conceição was lucky today, and we can say that he made his first step in the right direction.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/panucci-juventus-milan-mistakes-conceicao/

“The usual mistakes” Journalist blasts Juventus after losing to AC Milan Juventus proved that old habits die hard as they were dumped out of the Italian Super Cup by AC Milan last night. The Bianconeri had been unbeaten in domestic competitions before this game, but they had often escaped with a point, despite playing below their best. ............ Juventus initially looked more assured than their opponents. They took the lead early on and seemed in control of the match, but their advantage was short-lived. After a series of tactical substitutions, Juventus’ game plan unravelled. Milan capitalised on this shift in momentum, scoring twice to complete a dramatic turnaround. ............ Journalist Giovanni Capuano was highly critical of Juventus’ performance, stating that the team’s inability to hold onto their lead or react to the changes was a reflection of deeper issues within the club. He said: “Incomprehensible match by Juventus. Deserved defeat, the result of a second half progressively handed over to Milan. The usual mistakes from the whole season, tactical and in the substitutions. Thiago Motta continues to experiment, the problem is that the season continues and is now halfway through.” Capuano’s comments highlight the recurring mistakes that have dogged Juventus’ season so far. The substitutions made during the match seemed rushed and ultimately undermined their efforts. The final 20 minutes of the game were particularly difficult to watch, with Juventus seemingly unable to react to the pressure Milan applied. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-usual-mistakes-journalist-blasts-juventus-after-losing-to-ac-milan/

Juventus lose their heads and the Supercoppa semifinal against AC Milan Juve again failed to put their opponents away and collapsed quickly to drop their first game in the new-look Supercoppa. I’m about to say something very un-Juventus-like: It’s been a long time since I was less bothered by a loss. ............ Yes, Juve’s 2-1 loss to AC Milan on Friday night in the semifinal of Serie A and FIGC’s bloated money-grab of a Supercoppa Italiana looked pretty damn bad. Once again, they failed to put an opponent away. Once Milan finally managed to land a punch, they couldn’t get out of the haze and pull themselves back up off the mat. One ridiculously unlucky bounce later off Federico Gatti later, and Juve were on the wrong end of a result that was setting off alarm bells for a lot of people, in both fan circles and punditry. ............ Losing this game, rough as it was, does remove some of that strain and allow for more time for rest and preparation for a critical stretch that starts next week with the return leg of the Derby della Mole. If the team can use the lessons from this loss to start that, so much the better. ............ Unfortunately, Juve’s attack had a case of the Almosts — they would almost get their attacks right, pushing right up to edge of the danger zone before either bogging down through bad decisions, poor execution, or, once or twice, good Milan defending on otherwise excellent passes. They only allowed Milan one shot — a harmless blocked effort by Fofana in the fifth minute — but didn’t manage one of their own for the first 20 minutes. Their first one, though, was a beauty. Just like the two goals against Fiorentina last week, Juve’s opener came via a through pass that split the defense in two. This time the supplier was Mbangula, who retreated to the center line to pick up a pass from McKennie and spotted Yildiz, who had a good 10 yards of lateral separation from Hernandez, ahead to his right. There was open field between Yildiz and the goal, and Mbangula found him with a perfectly weighted ball into the channel to his teenage teammate. Yildiz met it with a perfect first touch that teed himself up in the channel to smash the ball into the top corner, giving Maignan no chance. ............ Milan had looked completely disjointed in the first half, and early in the second things didn’t look like the were changing much. Within 40 seconds of the restart Juve had broken the Rossoneri’s renewed press and gave the ball again to Yildiz, whose 19-yard daisy cutter across goal missed the far post by the width of the ball. Sixty-six seconds later a Savona interception set up Yildiz to cause more threat, this time sending a perfect ball behind the defense for Vlahovic, only to see the big striker open up too much and push the ball wide with Maignan at his mercy. It was a sitter — and it would turn out to be very costly. ............ With 20 minutes left, Hernandez finally managed to get himself running at the Juventus defense. He beat Savona initially, but the youngster recovered and made a fantastic challenge in the box to stop his run. Unfortunately, that was followed by a decidedly less fantastic challenge by Locatelli, who wiped out Pulisic at the top corner of the box as they went for the loose ball. The USMNT’s captain stepped up to take the penalty himself. Di Gregorio actually guessed correctly that he would go down the middle, but wasn’t able to get a strong enough hand to get the shot over the bar. The Bianconeri looked shell-shocked as play resumed, and started making basic mistakes that they hadn’t been making early in the match. Proving that when it rains it pours, when Musah galloped downfield the attacking right in the 75th minute, Juve got hit by the bad luck stick. Di Gregorio, who had anticipated an early cross from Musah and had already committed himself to getting up the box to claim it, ended up completely out of position when a deflection off Gatti took a crazy bounce into the goal via the spot he had vacated. It was Juve’s turn to chase the game, and Yildiz very nearly found the response in only three minutes when he hit a goal-bound shot off a pull-back by Cambiaso, only to see it blocked. ............ Juve seemed rushed and panicky as the final minutes of the game ticked away, and things weren’t helped by the fact that Vlahovic had been taken off before everything had gone to hell, putting Nico González into the striker position and forcing Juve to make do without a reference point. But they had one final chance to send the game to penalties when Douglas Luiz headed a cross from Yildiz into the air and Gatti, forward as an extra target, met it with a roundhouse volley that would almost certainly have tied the score had substitute defender Matteo Gabbia not somehow managed to get his hip in the way and deflect it behind. ............ LE PAGELLE MICHELE DI GREGORIO - 5. Getting a hand to Pulisic’s penalty without keeping it out was rough, but ultimately you can’t blame a keeper for not stopping that sort of spot-kick. But his positioning on the winner can be questioned, and it was symptomatic of an uncharacteristic struggle to control his box. It might not be a surprise if Motta gives him a mental health day against Torino. NICOLÒ SAVONA - 5.5. ............ FEDERICO GATTI - 6. He’s got a collection now for weird own goals, although unlike last year’s head-scratcher at Sassuolo he can’t be faulted for this one. He did everything he could have done, the bounce just went to the worst possible place. He was also desperately unlucky at the end when Gabbia deflected his shot. Sharp otherwise, making a couple of important interventions and completing 95 percent of his passes. PIERRE KALULU - 6.5. ............ WESTON McKENNIE - 5.5. ............ MANUEL LOCATELLI - 5.5. A pretty good performance until that moment of madness on the tackle that gave away the penalty, which was completely unnecessary. It put a huge damper on a day that saw him register another five tackles and keep the team moving for much of the first half. KHEPHREN THURAM - 6. ............ KENAN YILDIZ - 8. Far and away the best player on the field. His goal was perfectly taken, and he could easily have had another goal or two if things bounced the right way. He also thoroughly deserved an assist for that ball to Vlahovic early in the second half. And did I mention he had three tackles? All-around dude. TEUN KOOPMEINERS - 5.5. Had a pair of key passes but he wasn’t exactly keeping the ball flowing in the attack. He can still do more, and dropping back to the pivot is still going to be best for him. SAMUEL MBANGULA - 7. Followed up a rough performance against Fiorentina with an excellent one here. His assist for Yildiz was inch-perfect, and he added on another key pass while being a real problem for Emerson all night. Probably removed a little too soon. DUSAN VLAHOVIC - 4. That play in the second minute of the second half has to be put on target. If it is, the chances of it being a goal are high. His touch was iffy all night long, and he wasn’t making the right runs to make things easier for his teammates. SUBS ANDREA CAMBIASO - 5. ............ NICO GONZÁLEZ - 5. Only touched the ball nine times and didn’t record a single shot, and really wasn’t there in terms of being a provider out of the false nine position. DOUGLAS LUIZ - NR. Should maybe have been on a little earlier when Juve had to change the game. He wasn’t the biggest of threats, but it was his header back across that provided that final chance to Gatti. TIM WEAH - NR. ............ NICOLÒ FAGIOLI - NR. ............ MANAGER ANALYSIS There’s a lot of blame flying around for Motta about this game, and I don’t think a lot of it is deserved. It’s fair to question a few decisions. The removal of Vlahovic and Mbangula so early seemed to sap the team of some of its offensive inventiveness, especially since false nines have been so hard for the team to pull off this year. Similarly, guys like Weah, Luiz, and Fagioli could and should have come in a little earlier than they did when it was clear the game needed chasing. But you once again saw some serious progress when the team was attacking well in the first half. Yildiz’s goal was the third in a row the team has scored that was created by a raking through ball that broke the defensive line and sent an attacker through. It’s the kind of move we’ve been waiting to see all year, and it’s there, growing with every passing match. If the team can keep developing those passages of play, stay healthy and pull the defense into form over the winter window, we could finally start to see the Motta-ball that we wanted to see from the moment he was hired. ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/1/4/24335543/juventus-ac-milan-2025-italian-super-cup-semifinal-final-score-result-match-recap-analysis

Di Benedetto says Motta’s decisions cost Juventus against AC Milan AC Milan completed a stunning comeback to defeat Juventus and eliminate them from the Italian Super Cup in a shocking turnaround. Juventus had appeared in control for most of the match, taking the lead and looking the more assured side. Even after the break, the Bianconeri seemed poised to secure the victory, with Milan struggling to find a way back into the game. However, things took a dramatic shift following a series of substitutions made by Thiago Motta. The changes led to a collapse in Juventus’ performance, and they ultimately lost the game. ............ Lorenzo Di Benedetto, who was watching the match, was shocked at how Juventus managed to concede twice after initially going ahead. He believes that Motta’s decisions played a pivotal role in the loss, especially in relation to the changes he made. Di Benedetto said: “The process is open, and Thiago Motta himself cannot be left aside. His Juve is not going well, and on the evening in Riyadh, the coach paid for his choices. Some will say that it is easy to talk in hindsight and that the penalty episode changed everything, but as we all know, it is the results that make the difference. With all things considered, it is fair to think and say that the Vlahovic-Nico Gonzalez change was both hasty and decisive, in a negative way. Juventus dropped back a lot, leaving the field to Milan, and the turnaround came right after the first substitutions.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-mottas-decisions-cost-juventus-against-ac-milan/

Sacchi: “Conceiçao is already on the right track. Juve were wasteful” In a surprising turn of events, AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback against Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final, setting the stage for an all-Milan final against Inter. Former Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi shared his thoughts on the match. ............ “Who would have thought it at the end of the first half? Certainly not me,” Sacchi admitted. “After the interval, I was convinced that Juventus would defend their lead and then extend it. Instead, the story suddenly changed. This is part of football. I would say, in fact, that it’s the beauty of football.” ............ Sacchi praised Juventus’ first-half performance, noting their clear ideas, offensive pressing, and speed on the flanks. He was particularly impressed by Mbangula, who consistently troubled Milan’s defense. However, he criticized Theo Hernandez’s defensive error, stating, “How can you make such a diagonal run? It means not being focused, not being on point, not reading the development of the action.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/sacchi-conceicao-is-already-on-the-right-track-juve-were-wasteful/

Tacchinardi ‘literally’ surprised by wrong Thiago Motta message to Juventus Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi believes Thiago Motta sent a wrong message to the team before a Supercoppa semifinal against Milan: ‘This team doesn’t have the obsession to win.’ Juventus suffered a 2-1 loss against Milan in the Supercoppa semifinal on Friday night. The Bianconeri dominated in the first half, but a Christian Pulisic penalty and a Federico Gatti own goal after the break sent the Rossoneri to the Final against Inter. ............ “I feel that this team doesn’t have the obsession to win,” the former Italy international told Sport Mediaset. “It divides the fans and the ex-players who have worn that shirt for 11 years. My ex-teammates and I were obsessed with winning, even games in training. This is why hearing Thiago Motta say something like that literally surprised me.” Tacchinardi spent 11 years in Turin, making 404 appearances with the Old Lady. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tacchinardi-surprised-wrong-motta-message-juve/

Juventus 1 - AC Milan 2: Initial reaction and random It was a five-minute spell as the latter stages of the second half arrived Friday night against AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup semifinals that Motta and his Juventus squad certainly want to forget as they make the trip back to Italy after a few days in Saudi Arabia. It was the result of Juventus not taking advantage of a couple of grand scoring chances to extend their lead following Samuel Mbangula and Kenan Yildiz combining for a brilliant opener in the 21st minute. The first blow came with a penalty kick that was converted by Christian Pulisic thanks to Manuel Locatelli’s tackle just inside the box. The second, one that handed Milan their first lead under new manager Sergio Conceição, was thanks to a cross that deflected off Federico Gatti’s leg and whizzed past Juve keeper Michele Di Gregorio who had clearly cheated off his line a bit in anticipation of catching that same cross. Motta threw on just about everything he could to try and find an equalizer, but nothing came about. So now, for just the second time this season, Juve have lost a game, although this one probably feels a little bit less of the stinging variety than the one against Stuttgart in the Champions League. (And let’s not beat around the bush because some of Juve’s 11 draws in Serie A have certainly felt like losses even though they technically got a point.) ............ Yildiz puts in a ball on a silver platter to Dusan Vlahovic, but Juve’s No. 9 just completely shanks it. Because of Vlahovic being unable to put that big-time chance away, the score is still 1-0 when Locatelli’s tackle results in a Milan PK that Pulisic scores past Di Gregorio. That Gatti own goal, which might not have been as wild as his own goal against Sassuolo last season but still very much providing a bit of comedy for the neutral. Juventus are just their own worst enemy. It just continues to happen, and when you want it to stop it really doesn’t show any signs of slowing. ............ Is losing out in the Supercoppa semifinals the worst thing to happen to this Juventus squad this season? No, of course not. The potential €8 million prize money that comes with winning the mini-tournament would have been nice, but I’ll go ahead and hedge all of this with the simple fact that this team now has a full week — albeit with a little travel thrown in this weekend — before a very important month of January domestically and in Europe gets underway on Jan. 11 with the second Derby della Mole. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Thanks to Junior Conceição’s injury in pre-game warmups, we didn’t get the Conceição Derby in which many of us were looking forward to seeing. Oh well. Maybe it will actually happen in a couple of weeks when Juventus passes completed against Milan: 439. Milan passes completed against Juventus: 439. Yeah, I think it’s safe to say that we can file that missed chance by Vlahovic early in the second as one of those in which he has to, at minimum, put on frame, if not score. That was an absolutely picture-perfect pass from Yildiz onto Vlahovic’s left foot. But, right now, that’s just the striker Vlahovic is. He will score some great goals, but he will also have some absolutely maddening misses that he should put away. ............ And that’s why, along with his massive salary and transfer fee, he continues to get the head that he does. ............ Certainly a night to forget for at least some of Juventus’ front four attackers. Not for a certain Kenan Yildiz, though. That boy’s good. I mean, for Yildiz to go out and play like he did when he was thrust into the starting lineup on a night when he was preparing to be a second-half difference maker off the bench, it’s quite the showing from somebody of his age. This was one of Yildiz’s best games over the last couple of months. He could have scored a couple of goals, and even looked at home on the right wing despite rarely playing there much at all under Motta. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come once he’s a little more rested because Juventus certainly need him with what’s approaching on the schedule. We talk about Yildiz’s pass to Vlahovic that couldn’t be converted, but that pass from Mbangula on Yildiz’s goal was a thing of absolute beauty. Just absolutely threaded through the Milan defense (most notably Theo Hernandez) and allowed Yildiz to do what he did. Maybe, just maybe, this is Mbangula getting things going again after a few quiet months that followed up his very impressive first couple of games with Juventus’ senior team. ............ Guessing if this same result happens in a couple of weeks when Juventus host Milan at the Allianz I’m not going to be as meh about it all. This just happens with the Supercoppa. It doesn’t really pull you either way regardless of Motta having the chance to play for his first trophy as a manager. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/1/3/24335212/juventus-ac-milan-2025-italian-super-cup-semifinal-final-score-result-initial-reaction-observations