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Juventus recent form shows injury is really a hindrance Juventus has finally ended their two-month Serie A winless streak with a victory against Monza, following a morale-boosting Italian Cup triumph over Cagliari. In both matches, the Bianconeri displayed sharpness and resilience, aided by the return of some key players from injury. Nicolas Gonzalez made his comeback in the Cagliari game, marking the occasion with a cheeky goal, while Andrea Cambiaso was fit and available for the clash against Monza. Juventus has endured a relentless injury crisis this season, with players seemingly taking turns at the J Medical Centre after nearly every game. ............ The statistics tell a different story—no other top club has dealt with as many injuries as Juventus this term. As the team begins to recover key players, the impact is clear: Juventus’ form has improved, silencing some of the doubters who questioned whether injuries were truly to blame. ............ Looking ahead, Juventus fans will be hoping for better luck with injuries in the second half of the campaign. The return of key players will be crucial to maintaining consistency and achieving their objectives for the season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-recent-form-shows-injury-is-really-a-hindrance/

Which Juventus players have performed best in the first half of the season Juventus will conclude the first half of their season with a match against Fiorentina. As we reflect on their performances so far, here are the standout players who have been instrumental to the Bianconeri’s campaign. Andrea Cambiaso What a revelation Cambiaso has been for Juventus. The young defender has quickly adapted to Thiago Motta’s tactical demands, and his versatility has made him an indispensable asset to the team. ............ Pierre Kalulu Kalulu has been nothing short of exceptional. His commanding displays in defence have made AC Milan’s decision to let him join Juventus look like a grave mistake. The club is expected to make his move permanent soon, and with his reliability and composure, Kalulu looks like a long-term solution in Juve’s backline. Manuel Locatelli Locatelli has embraced the responsibility of being Juventus’ midfield anchor this season. After a period of inconsistency, he has rediscovered his form and become a pivotal player for Thiago Motta. The Italian international excels at shielding the defence while contributing to the attack, solidifying his role as the heartbeat of Juve’s midfield. Weston McKennie Every time Juventus contemplates parting ways with McKennie, the American proves why that would be a mistake. ............ Francisco Conceição Conceição, another loanee, has quickly won the hearts of Juventus fans. The 22-year-old’s dynamic displays have led many supporters to hope the club will secure his services permanently. With his talent and potential, Conceição is set to have a long and successful career at Juventus, and he could play a key role in their pursuit of silverware. Dusan Vlahovic Despite facing criticism, Vlahovic has quietly assembled an impressive season. ............ His ability to handle the pressure and score important goals has been critical for the Bianconeri. Kenan Yildiz Yildiz is the most exciting attacking prospect at Juventus right now. The Turkish youngster has dazzled with his skill and creativity, quickly becoming a fan favourite. With his rising importance to the team, Juventus will likely need to fend off significant interest in his services during the summer transfer window. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/which-juventus-players-have-performed-best-in-the-first-half-of-the-season/

Motta hopes more injured players will return before the Fiorentina game Juventus will face Fiorentina in their final game of 2024, a fixture that promises to be a tough test for their impressive unbeaten run. The Bianconeri have managed to avoid defeat in all their domestic matches this season, earning admiration from fans and critics alike. As the year comes to a close, fans remain hopeful that this streak will continue, even against a Fiorentina side eager to break their resilience. ............ Fiorentina will be eager to test Thiago Motta’s men, who are battling injury troubles as they prepare for this crucial clash. Injuries have plagued Juventus throughout the campaign, leaving Motta to rely heavily on the depth of his squad. Speaking after their recent victory over Monza, Motta remained optimistic about the potential return of some sidelined players. He said: “The injured? Let’s see who we can recover for the next match, we have a week. We hope to recover some of them, otherwise, we will continue to fight with our players.” One player causing concern is Teun Koopmeiners, who is awaiting test results following his injury in the Monza game. His potential absence, along with other fitness concerns, could leave Juventus vulnerable against Fiorentina. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/motta-hopes-more-injured-players-will-return-before-the-fiorentina-game/

Juventus now has the longest unbeaten run in Europe’s top five leagues Juventus finally ended their winless streak in Serie A with a 2-1 victory over Monza, giving fans a much-needed boost after a frustrating run of results. Despite struggling to win consistently this season, there is one major positive for the club—their remarkable unbeaten record in the league. The Old Lady has found it challenging to capitalise on their dominance in matches, often settling for draws that have left fans longing for more decisive outcomes. However, Juventus has remained unbeaten in Serie A this term, showcasing their ability to stay resilient even when not at their best. This unbeaten streak now spans 26 league games, stretching back to the end of last season. This remarkable achievement makes Juventus the team with the longest active unbeaten run across Europe’s top five leagues. While maintaining such a streak is no small feat, it does not erase the need for Juventus to turn more of these games into victories. Draws may preserve their record, but they do little to advance the team’s ambitions of climbing the league table or challenging for titles. ............ The win over Monza should serve as a turning point for the Bianconeri. If Juventus can build on this result and maintain their unbeaten streak while securing more wins, they may still achieve their objectives this season. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-now-has-the-longest-unbeaten-run-in-europes-top-five-leagues/

Bergomi reckons Motta does not want Cambiaso to play in defence Pundit Giuseppe Bergomi has suggested that Juventus may sign up to two defenders during the January transfer window, as Thiago Motta reportedly plans to shift Andrea Cambiaso away from defensive responsibilities. Cambiaso, a talented player who has primarily been deployed as a full-back, possesses notable offensive skills that Motta believes are underutilised when he is confined to a defensive role. The Juventus manager sees greater potential in positioning Cambiaso higher up the field, either in midfield or on the wing. ............ Discussing Motta’s strategy and Cambiaso’s potential new role, Bergomi shared his perspective stating: “Thiago Motta wants to free Cambiaso from the role of full-back, for this reason, Juve could take two defenders on the market. In my opinion, in Motta’s head, Cambiaso in midfield or further forward on the wing is an important solution.” Bergomi’s comments underscore the belief that Cambiaso’s skills could be more impactful if utilized further up the pitch. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-reckons-motta-does-not-want-cambiaso-to-play-in-defence/

Koopmeiners injury: Juventus relief after medical tests Several sources in Italy claim that tests undergone by Teun Koopmeiners this morning ruled out a muscle injury, so the Bianconeri hope the Dutch midfielder will be available for the next Serie A match against Fiorentina. ............ The Dutchman underwent medical tests at the J Medical this morning after being subbed off during an away game at Monza on Sunday night. Several Italian sources claim that this morning’s tests ruled out a muscle lesion for the ex-Atalanta star. Therefore, Juventus hope he 26-year-old will be available for selection on Sunday when they host Fiorentina at the Allianz Stadium in the last game of the year. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/koopmeiners-injury-juventus-relief-tests/

Spalletti defends Motta and insists the Juventus manager is not happy with results Luciano Spalletti has defended Thiago Motta’s tenure as Juventus manager amidst ongoing struggles with consistency. Despite being widely expected to challenge for the Serie A title this season, Juventus has found themselves battling inconsistency, leaving them far from the top of the standings. While Juve has managed to maintain an unbeaten record since the season began, their numerous draws have left fans and pundits questioning their ability to mount a serious challenge for trophies this term. ............ Despite these struggles, Spalletti remains confident in Motta’s abilities and believes the Juventus manager is the right person to guide the club forward. ............ Spalletti said, “I know Thiago Motta well, I know what he preaches from morning to night. You can understand his intentions, he wants a team that plays and wants to develop the whole squad, which is why he often changes formations. The request he makes is to become a relational team, that can command the matches and has the courage to make decisions. He is a well-prepared coach, who will have an important future. I think he is not yet happy with the results achieved so far, especially in relation to what he achieved last year with Bologna.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-defends-motta-and-insists-the-juventus-manager-is-not-happy-with-results/

Juventus midfielder could pay the price for latest Thiago Motta tactical change Juventus coach Thiago Motta is apparently leaning towards a tactical tweak as evidenced by the starting lineup that took the field against Monza on Sunday night. ............ The Italian Brazilian decided to give the returning Nico Gonzalez his first start for over two months, fielding him as an attacking midfielder behind Dusan Vlahovic, with Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao on the wings. Therefore, Teun Koopmeiners was moved into a deeper role in the middle of the park, teaming up with Manuel Locatelli in the double pivot. This new system could impede the chances of Khephren Thuram could now find himself on the bench more often than not, at least if this new tweak were to be confirmed in the coming weeks. ............ Nevertheless, the report believes Motta could go back and forth between the two systems, which could leave an opening for Thuram. In other words, the manager could go with an ultra-attacking approach against the smaller clubs, but could be more cautious against bigger opposition, with the French midfielder returning to support the midfield. In any case, next Sunday’s contest against Fiorentina should provide a significant indication on how Motta plans to move forward on this front. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-midfielder-could-pay-the-price-for-latest-thiago-motta-tactical-change/

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Juventus 2 - Monza 1: Initial reaction and random observations As the final whistle sounded on a frigid Sunday night at the U-Power Stadium, you wouldn’t be mistaken to hear a collective sigh of relief from plenty of Juventini watching on. I know I was one of them, with the sense that Juventus’ first win in 43 days was very much secured but was also a total grind to get to that point where three points were finally secured again. ............ The streak of four straight draws in league competition is officially a thing of the past with Juve’s 2-1 win over a Monza side that took the field at the bottom of the Serie A table. Juventus, on a night when they were far from their best, made a Nico Gonzalez goal right before halftime stand during an incredibly nervy second half when it looked the final score would be anything but what it ended up being. Yet, even with Monza — a team that has some of the worst attacking numbers in the league — putting Juventus’ defense under on a regular basis after the halftime break, a team that was bending did not fully break even though it was very much trending that direction. No matter how they got there, it’s three points that were very much needed. ............ We haven’t had the chance to say Juventus have won back-to-back games much at all this season in all competitions, with the wins over Cagliari in the Coppa Italia and Sunday’s victory over Monza being the first time since Sept. 28 and Oct. 2 in which Juve have won two straight games. And in a way, it’s fitting that it’s a Gonzalez goal that decides it because those two games, against Genoa and RB Leipzig, are the last two games that the Argentine started prior to the trip to Monza. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS RIP to the draw streak. I think it’s safe to say I won’t miss you one single bit. We were back to being able to count the number of outfield players available off the bench with one hand. Good times. good times. Injuries are fun and everybody loves them. Second straight game in which Michele Di Gregorio had to make a save within the first minute. At least the save against Monza was a lot easier than the kick save he made middweek in the Coppa. We know about the Ex Effect and how that can come into play sometimes, but what do we call it when the son of a former Juventus player scores against them? Samuele Birindelli, unfortunately, now has thinking about all that. ............ Juventus had 62% of the possession, but Monza finished with the advantage in total shots, 8-5. Just as one would expect when there’s such a possession swing in one direction, right? Six of Monza’s eight shots came from within the Juventus penalty area — which shows you just how much Juve’s defense was struggling to find their footing after the Bianconeri went up 1-0. ............ It will never cease to amaze me how easy Kenan Yildiz makes controlling the ball with his chest look. Just totally no big deal at all. He does it over and over again, and it looks somewhat effortless at this point. Then he goes and runs at a defender a second later and it is all one fluid motion. This boy is good, but you probably knew that already. If the plan is to having Gonzalez play more in the No. 10 role and Koopmeiners a little deeper, it’s going to be quite interesting to see how Yildiz and Nico start to play off each other. We know Francisco Conceição is going to do his thing out on the right and try to trick and flick opposing defenders into oblivion, but there’s a lot of interchangeability possible between Gonzalez and Yildiz based on how they like to play. Just stay healthy now, Nico. ............ I’m happy that Andrea Cambiaso is back and now has a week to get fully match fit again to be ready to return to the starting lineup against Fiorentina. It will be nice to have a couple of fullbacks actually available again. ............ Then again, this Juve season continues to be somewhat confusing sometimes, so maybe we should have totally expected something like that to happen. I’m just glad Juventus won. That’s pretty much the biggest takeaway form this one that you can have. The streak of draws is over. They got three points again. It’s been a while. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/12/23/24327357/juventus-monza-2024-serie-a-matchday-17-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

McKennie and Nico Gonzalez ‘happy’ to take new Juventus positions Nico Gonzalez and Weston McKennie insist they are ‘comfortable and happy to continue’ in a variety of different roles for Juventus ‘Professor’ Thiago Motta. ............ “I am very happy, firstly because it was too important that the team won. After the injury, getting back to the field is the most wonderful feeling. We are on the right track and must continue like this,” said Nico Gonzalez. Having used Teun Koopmeiners in the trequartista role with limited success, in the last couple of games Thiago Motta has moved Nico Gonzalez there, while some are also calling for Kenan Yildiz to take that position. “I am usually a winger, everyone knows that, but if I have to play in goal to help the team, then I’m happy to do it,” added the Argentina international. “I told the coach that I feel comfortable there, so I am happy to continue.” ............ “The victory was the most important thing, as it was tough to have that many draws. The three points are good for us, for the fans, our family to help us all have a nicer Christmas,” McKennie said. “Scoring a goal or providing an assist is not the most important thing, it’s about the team getting the win.” ............ It was noted that McKennie refers to the coach as ‘Prof’ – the Italian term for a teacher, short for Professor – while he also joked with Nico Gonzalez about the Argentine’s singing. “It is also important during difficult moments to have moments where you smile and laugh, he has this great South American energy, he’s good to have around.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/mckennie-nico-gonzalez-happy-juventus-position/

Thiago Motta to continue Juventus experimentation with new roles Thiago Motta sees progress from Juventus in their 2-1 win away to Monza, but confirms he will continue experimenting different players in that tricky trequartista role. ‘It depends.’ The Bianconeri badly needed a win in the top flight after four consecutive stalemates and they ended that 43-day wait for success at the U-Power Stadium in Monza. ............ It was the first time in all competition that Juventus had started Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez, Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceicao and Dusan Vlahovic together. “Nico Gonzalez and McKennie are open to taking roles that they don’t always hold, but they do it very well because they have a high level and it is a pleasure for a coach to work with lads who have this attitude”. ............ “We have always struggled against teams that defend and go on the counter. We needed to kill off the game, this is part of the growth process, taking the extra risk against these teams and potentially allowing counter-attacks,” continued Thiago Motta. “We were in the position to do the transitions with quality in the second half when we took the lead, but we didn’t do it well enough.” ............ “It depends on their form and the kind of match we want to play against the opponent. Nico Gonzalez can do it very well, I see him in training and he already played in many roles in his career. When someone can have many different roles, it means he pays attention to what his teammates do, he is special and wants to improve himself all the time. “Nico Gonzalez can play on the right or left, as a centre-forward, but I also see him doing well there. As I said, I only ever use players in a role if they are convinced that they can do it.” ............ “We only look at the table at the end of the season. Before that, we take it one game at a time and try to aim for the maximum result against every opponent,” insisted Thiago Motta. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-juventus-experimentation-new-role/

Juventus confirm Koopmeiners injury scare in Monza Juventus coach Thiago Motta confirmed that Teun Koopmeiners was taken off at half-time against Monza with an ‘adductor issue.’ ............ When he was replaced by Khephren Thuram for the second half at the U-Power Stadium in Monza, DAZN reporters asked Thiago Motta for an explanation. “He felt something in his adductor harden. We decided not to risk it,” confirmed the coach. ............ Although this is the final game before Christmas, Juventus have a packed fixture list coming up and do not want to risk doing further damage to one of their most valuable players. They will host Fiorentina on Sunday December 29, then open the Supercoppa Italiana against Milan in Saudi Arabia on January 3. If they win that, then Juve will also play the Supercoppa Final against either Inter or Atalanta a few days later. Serie A then resumes with Torino and Atalanta away, then hosting Milan on January 18. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-confirm-koopmeiners-injury-scare/

Juventus player ratings v Monza – Two players earn highest score Juventus battled their way to a determined 2-1 victory over Monza in Serie A this evening, ending a challenging stretch and showing flashes of both grit and quality. ............ Starting XI Michele di Gregorio – 7.0 Faced a handful of threats from Monza and made some solid saves. However, there was little he could do about their goal. Nicolo Savona – 6.5 ............ Federico Gatti – 7.0 A strong showing in defence, leading the backline well and managing Monza’s key threats effectively. Pierre Kalulu – 7.5 The best defender on the night for Juventus. Kalulu not only defended resolutely but also carried the ball out of defence with confidence. Weston McKennie – 8.5 Starting at left-back, McKennie displayed incredible versatility and even managed to score. His adaptability was key throughout the game. Manuel Locatelli – 7.5 Another commanding performance from Juventus’ midfield general, who continues to grow into the role with maturity and poise. Teun Koopmeiners – 7.0 Had an impactful first half, contributing to Juve’s control of the game and the scoring. Subbed off at halftime, hopefully not due to injury. Francisco Conceição – 7.5 Conceição was full of energy and directness, constantly causing problems for Monza with his runs and creativity. Kenan Yıldız – 8.0 Another impressive performance from the youngster, who looked threatening every time he had possession. His potential is shining through. Nicolás Gonzalez – 8.5 A great display from Gonzalez. His superb attacking performance, capped with a crucial goal, underlined his importance to the team. Juventus will hope he remains fit and firing. Dušan Vlahović – 6.5 ............ Substitutes Khéphren Thuram – 7.0 ............ Andrea Cambiaso – 7.0 ............ Samuel Mbangula – N/A ............ Vasilije Adžić – N/A ............ Nicolo Fagioli – N/A ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-monza-two-players-earn-highest-score/

Juventus beat Monza to secure first Serie A win in over a month Juventus secured a 2-1 victory over Monza this evening, ending their winless run in Serie A. Building on their midweek triumph, Juventus started brightly, dominating the game from the outset. Weston McKennie opened the scoring after just 14 minutes, giving the visitors a deserved lead. Taking the lead is one thing, but could Juventus maintain and extend it? The answer came less than ten minutes later as Monza equalised through Samuele Birindelli. ............ Nicolás González was the next to strike, capitalising on a loose ball to score for the second consecutive match. The Argentine forward’s sharp instincts proved crucial, but it was a different story for Teun Koopmeiners, who was substituted at halftime for Khéphren Thuram after a lacklustre showing. Eager to extend their advantage, Juve began the second half strongly. The lively Kenan Yıldız forced an excellent save from the Monza goalkeeper, continuing to trouble the opposition with his energetic play. Francisco Conceição was another standout performer, causing havoc for Monza down the right flank. Despite Juventus’ attacking intent, they failed to add a third goal, leaving Monza with opportunities to threaten on the break as the match progressed into its final stages. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-beat-monza-to-secure-first-serie-a-win-in-over-a-month/

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