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Moreno Torricelli insists Juventus must beat Cagliari to bring calm to Turin Juventus faces Cagliari in the Coppa Italia this evening, and the Bianconeri are determined to underline their seriousness in the competition by securing a victory. This match marks their first appearance in this season’s tournament, and it presents a valuable opportunity for Juventus to start strong and set the tone for their Coppa Italia campaign. ............ Cagliari will enter this fixture with some optimism, especially after watching Juventus struggle against Venezia over the weekend. That match, which ended in a disappointing draw, highlighted Juve’s unpredictable form and failure to capitalise on opportunities. The inconsistency becomes even more striking when considering Juve’s recent triumph over Manchester City. ............ Former Juventus star Moreno Torricelli has weighed in on the importance of this match, emphasising that beating Cagliari is critical for the club’s morale and to regain momentum. He remarked: “In Turin, everyone expects Juventus to win and advance to the next round. Every competition is important, because winning it would enrich the trophy cabinet and calm, at least temporarily, the discontent of the fans. I am convinced that Vlahovic and his teammates will approach the match with great attention.” Torricelli’s words reflect the expectations surrounding Juventus. Winning tonight’s match is not just about advancing in the competition but also about restoring confidence in the team. A victory would inject much-needed positivity into the club and reassure fans of the team’s commitment to achieving success. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/moreno-torricelli-insists-juventus-must-beat-cagliari-to-bring-calm-to-turin/

McKennie for new role against Cagliari as Juve battles injuries Weston McKennie continues to demonstrate why he is one of the most valuable and reliable players at Juventus. The American midfielder has consistently stepped up for the team, and this evening’s Coppa Italia match against Cagliari could see him deployed in yet another role. ............ Further complicating matters is Juventus’ ongoing injury crisis. The squad is currently without any natural left-backs, leaving Thiago Motta with limited options for his defensive lineup. Motta is likely to turn to McKennie to fill the void. The Juventus manager has shown great trust in McKennie’s adaptability, believing the American can thrive in various positions when needed. Although primarily a midfielder, McKennie has repeatedly demonstrated his versatility since joining the club. Over the course of his Juventus career, he has played in several roles across the pitch, often exceeding expectations and delivering solid performances. Whether tasked with contributing in central midfield, as a wide player, or in more defensive duties, McKennie’s work rate, tactical intelligence, and resilience have made him indispensable. ............ . While Juventus faces challenges, the team remains determined to secure victory against Cagliari. With players like McKennie willing to step outside their comfort zones for the greater good of the team, Juventus has every reason to believe they can overcome adversity and advance in the Coppa Italia. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/mckennie-for-new-role-against-cagliari-as-juve-battles-injuries/

Juventus vs. Cagliari match preview Juventus’ Coppa Italia run begins against one of the many clubs in which they have a draw against in Serie A. A lot has happened at Juventus between May 15 and the present day as we sit here a week before Christmas. The roster that faced Atalanta in last season’s Coppa Italia final in Rome has been drastically turned over, and of course the man who is now managing said squad is different from the one who lifted the trophy following an eventful night in the Italian capital. ............ Although, there is a catch to all of this: Cagliari just so happens to be one of the 10 teams that Juventus have drawn against already this season. So, as much as these round of 16 ties have a history of being matchups that overwhelmingly favor Juventus, we have evidence to the contrary that Thiago Motta’s squad have already struggled to put Cagliari away this season. So that basically means one of the extremely obvious themes of Tuesday night’s matchup in Turin is this: Will Juventus be able to actually beat a team that they have already draw against once this season? ............ If Juventus are to get past Cagliari, they will face Empoli in the quarterfinals after the Tuscan side upset Fiorentina on penalties two weeks ago in Florence. WHAT TO WATCH FOR Early Coppa Italia fixtures are prime for squad rotation, but will Motta actually be able to rotate? With a few players back from injury but likely unable to play anything close to a full 90 minutes, this is the balancing act that Juventus’ manager must try and play. There are players that desperately need a rest, but with the current injury list being what it is and those who are just back from injury not having many minutes in their legs, it’s a weird middle ground to be in. Juve manager Thiago Motta did not hold a pre-match press conference on Monday, so we’re not totally sure where his mind is at in terms of squad rotation. We know how much he would love to rotate his squad on a regular basis — just look at what he did at Bologna last year and in the early parts of this season before the injury crunch arrived as evidence to that — but that just hasn’t been possible over the last month because so many players are out. On top of the three long-term absentees, Motta is expected to be without Andrea Cambiaso, Jonas Rouhi and Douglas Luiz. That means there’s no depth in defense and no one less body in the midfield. (Although Douglas Luiz’s absence seems more planned than something that has come up following the Venezia draw.) ............ Can Juventus avoid what happened last time against Cagliari this time around? Not just the fact that it was a draw. But also the simple fact of not putting one of the worst teams in Serie A away when you have the chance and then see them come back and tie things up. It’s the same kind of situation that we’re seeing from this team more and more against the provincial sides in Serie A. And we have the latest example from just a couple of days ago against Venezia when Juventus couldn’t get a second goal, then saw the visitors take a 2-1 lead only for Dusan Vlahovic to score the game-tying penalty kick right before the final whistle. At this point, it feels like Juve have drawn against teams in every way you possibly can. That’s just what happens when you have 10 draws through your first 16 league games. So now, as Juve face a side they are expected to beat and advance to the Coppa Italia quarterfinals, the fact that they’ve already drawn once against Cagliari is very much fresh in the mind of a lot of people. ............ Can a likely tired defense hold firm enough? For yet another game, Juventus are expected to have just four defenders available — Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, Danilo and Nicolo Savona. While we didn’t get any sort of squad update from Motta on Monday, we can pretty much guess that those who were out against Venezia will be out against Cagliari, with Cambiaso and Rouhi being the two short-term absentees. This will be the same quartet that started against Manchester City. It’s the same quartet that started against Venezia. So, put that all together and this group will likely be asked to play another 90 minutes — and a grand total of over 270 when it’s all said and done — in less than a week. ............ In a perfect world, Motta would be able to recover and somebody like Kalulu or Gatti (or — gasp! — even both) could get the night off. But because Juventus’ injury situation is what it is and both of the season-ending knee injuries are to Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal, Juve’s sudden lack of depth at the back is resulting in some players logging bigger amounts of minutes than their manager would certainly like. MATCH INFO When: Tuesday, Dec. 17 2024. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 9 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, 8 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 3 p.m. Eastern time, 12 p.m. Pacific time. ............ . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/12/17/24321532/juventus-cagliari-2024-coppa-italia-round-of-16-preview-team-news-schedule-how-to-watch

Juventus remains without two full-backs for the Cagliari game Juventus face Cagliari in the Coppa Italia today, and this match has taken on significant importance as it provides another opportunity to secure a trophy this season. For a club of Juve’s stature, every competition matters, and the Coppa Italia is a chance for Thiago Motta’s side to prove themselves. Motta, still adjusting to life at the helm of one of Italy’s biggest clubs, is learning firsthand that managing Juventus is far from straightforward. The pressure to deliver consistently is immense, and his team’s inconsistent form is something that surely weighs heavily on his mind. ............ This match also presents Motta with a chance to rotate his squad and provide rest to key players who have been overworked in recent weeks. However, his options have been severely limited due to injuries. Juventus will be without Jonas Rouhi and Andrea Cambiaso for this game. Cambiaso has already missed two matches as he recovers from injury, and Rouhi is now unavailable as well. The absence of both players leaves Juventus without a natural left-back in the squad. Danilo, who has stepped in to fill the role over the last two matches, remains Motta’s most reliable option. While the Brazilian defender deserves rest, circumstances dictate that he will likely start again today. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-remains-without-two-full-backs-for-the-cagliari-game/

Golden Boy 2024 Awards: Lamine Yamal and Kenan Yildiz among winners The winner of the 2024 Golden Boy Award for the most promising young player in Europe is Lamine Yamal, with other awards going to Kenan Yildiz, Michael Kayode and Atalanta. ............ The first ever winner was Rafael van der Vaart of Ajax in 2003, while other editions went to Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas, Mario Balotelli, Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling, Kylian Mbappé, Matthijs de Ligt, Erling Haaland, Gavi and Jude Bellingham. There is also the Golden Boy Web, voted for by the general public, won by Juventus and Turkey international Kenan Yildiz. Other awards were handed out this evening, including to Atalanta President Antonio Percassi, while Jorge Mendes was named Golden Best Agent and Manchester City chief Txiki Begiristain was Golden Best Manager. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/golden-boy-2024-awards-yamal-kenan-yildiz/

Juventus vs Cagliari: Preview and Prediction Thiago Motta’s Juventus will kick-start their Coppa Italia title defence with a home game against Cagliari on Tuesday evening. Juventus might be unbeaten in Serie A, but they have played way too many draws and will be looking to get things back on track with a win here. European commitments mean the Old Lady will enter the cup at this stage, and they will host a Cagliari outfit that have already won two matches to make it to the round of 16. ............ Juventus have drawn each of their last four league games and their only win in the last five games came against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. They are heading into this fixture on the back of a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Venezia. Motta’s charges will have to put up a much better performance if they want to make it to the next round. ............ Team News & Tactics Juventus There is some positive for the Old Lady heading into this fixture, as Douglas Luiz and Nico Gonzalez are both back fit. Meanwhile, Juventus remain without the services of Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal and Bremer. Andrea Cambiaso and Jonas Rouhi will both have to prove their fitness to be a part of this fixture. Thiago Motta who will return to the bench after serving a ban last time out. The Juventus manager will be looking to make quite a few changes to the XI for this cup fixture against Cagliari. Juventus will stick to the 4-3-3 formation, and Mattia Perin should be the one in goal for this fixture. Danilo will be the right-back, while Rouhi could start on the left if he is back fit. In the heart of the defence, Federico Gatti should partner Pierre Kalulu. As for the midfield unit, Douglas Luiz should return to the starting XI and partner Manuel Locatelli and Nicolo Fagioli in the centre of the park. The trio will look to control the tempo and ensure they dominate possession of the ball. Francisco Conceicao and Samuel Mbangula should feature on the flanks, with Timothy Weah leading the line for Juventus against Cagliari as Dusan Vlahovic is expected to be rested for this one. Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Perin; Danilo, Kalulu, Gatti, Rouhi; Luiz, Locatelli, Fagioli; Conceicao, Weah, Mbangula Cagliari ............ Probable Lineup (3-4-1-2): Scuffet; Wieteska, Palomino, Obert; Azzi, Deiola, Marin, Felici; Viola; Lapadula, Pavoletti Key Stats Juventus and Cagliari have faced each other 96 times across competitions. The Old Lady have won 49 of those fixtures while the visitors only have 15 wins to their names. The Turin-based club are unbeaten in their last seven games against Cagliari. (W5 D2). The last meeting between the two teams was a 1-1 draw in the Serie A back in October. Cagliari are winless in their last five away games having lost three of those games. The Bianconeri haven’t lost a Coppa Italia game at home since 2015. Player to Watch Timothy Weah ............ Prediction Juventus 2-0 Cagliari Juventus have not been at their best this season. The Bianconeri have played out way too many draws and they will be without quite a few first-team players. But, they still have a lot of quality in their ranks to go past Cagliari who have lost each of their last three games. The visitors will find it difficult to put up a fight against the Old Lady. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-0 win for Juventus. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2024/12/17/juventus-vs-cagliari-preview-and-prediction-2/

Juventus decide to drop Douglas Luiz from Coppa Italia squad Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz has just made his return from injury following a two-month absence, but he won’t take part in the Coppa Italia contest against Cagliari. The Bianconeri will kickstart their cup campaign by hosting the Sardinians on Tuesday night at the Allianz Stadium in the tournament’s Round of 16. This tie has been perceived as an opportunity for those who earned less playing time, like Nicolo Fagioli and Samuel Mbangula, to get some minutes in their legs. Luiz certainly fits this category, having only made two appearances as a starter in Serie A since joining the club in the summer. ............ But while many were hoping to see more of the former Man City midfielder, the player will be dropped from the matchday squad. As the source explains, the medical and technical staffs agreed that the player’s return to action should be delicately managed to avoid a relapse after the lengthy stoppage. Therefore, it has been decided not to risk the Brazil international in the cup fixture, but he should return to the fold for the weekend trip to Monza. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-decide-to-drop-douglas-luiz-from-coppa-italia-squad/

Jorge Mendes lands in Turin ahead of crucial talks with Juventus for young defender Super agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly arrived in Turin to negotiate a possible move for his client Antonio Silva to Juventus. The 21-year-old is widely considered among the best young defenders in Europe. He established himself as a stalwart for both Benfica and the Portuguese national team. ............ Silva was finally given a starting berth in last night’s league draw against AVS, but it came after a series of omissions. So unless his situation dramatically changes in the coming weeks, the young defender will be looking to leave the Eagles as soon as possible, as he would like to retain his starting role with Portugal ahead of the UEFA Nations League playoffs. ............ Mendes has now landed in Turin as he prepares to meet Cristiano Giuntoli and Co. in the coming days. The two parties will be primarily discussing the transfer of the young Portuguese defender, and try to find a formula that receives Benfica’s approval. Silva’s contract with the Eagles is valid until June 2027, and it contains a release clause worth 100 million euros. Nevertheless, his transfer value is estimated at circa 40 million. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/jorge-mendes-lands-in-turin-ahead-of-crucial-talks-with-juventus-for-young-defender/

Juventus preparing new contract for midfielder despite recent renewal Juventus are reportedly looking to agree a new deal with Weston McKennie just months removed from his last contract extension. The midfielder’s stint at Turin has been characterized by seemingly never-ending highs and lows. For the second summer in a row, he started his pre-season as an outcast, only to usher his way back to the squad, and regaining his status as a regular starter. ............ As the source explains, Juventus appreciated the ever-improving displays of the former Schalke man who has been filling various roles. He even served as an emergency striker against Milan when Dusan Vlahovic was ruled out of action, albeit he wasn’t able to inflict damage upfront. The Texan is at his best when acting as a box-to-box midfielder, relying on his high energy levels to retrieve the ball and then insert himself in the attacks with his sneaky runs towards the opposition box. This season, McKennie has contributed with a goal and two assists in his 10 Serie A outings this season. He has also been influential in the Champions League, scoring two goals in his five European appearances. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-preparing-new-contract-for-midfielder-despite-recent-renewal/

Is Thiago Motta at risk? Juventus set minimum objective for the season After a promising start to the campaign under Thiago Motta, Juventus have seemingly run out of steam as of late, dropping points left and right in Serie A. The Bianconeri have yet to taste defeat in the league since the start of the season, but only managed to win six of their 16 fixtures, while settling for draws on the ten remaining occasions. The Italian giants have shared the spoils against several lowly oppositions, including the likes of Empoli, Cagliari, Lecce and most recently Venezia. ............ Astonishingly, this result occurred only three days following an exhilarating 2-0 win victory of Premier League champions Man City in the Champions League. Therefore, Juve’s form this season has been a genuine conundrum. Amidst all the chaos, many fans and observers are beginning to voice their frustration with Motta. The young manager arrived in Turin with much fanfare, but has yet to showcase the progressive and fluid style of play he became synanymous with during his sensational stint at Bologna. ............ So does the Italian Brazilian risk losing his job already? Motta will be peacefully eating his Panettone peacefully, which is an Italian idiom that means the manager will remain in his post at least for Christmas. As the source explains, the 42-year-old is unlikely to go anywhere in the middle of the season, especially after signing a three-year contract, as the club still considers him at the very center of the project. However, Motta’s status could drastically change if he fails to qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/is-thiago-motta-at-risk-juventus-set-minimum-objective-for-the-season/

Yildiz promises next five years to Juventus: ‘I will give everything for this shirt’ Kenan Yildiz says that he sees himself ‘on the pitch and giving everything for this shirt’ in five years time, as the Bianconeri teenager speaks in-depth following his Golden Boy web award. The 19-year-old was the recipient of the 2024 Golden Boy Web award, voted for by Tuttosport readers. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal won the main Golden Boy award, as revealed in November. ............ “I’m proud of this award, because it comes from the fans’ judgement. We play for them, to make them happy,” Said Yildiz, who won the award with over 350,000 votes. He continued: “I’m just getting started. I still have a lot to learn and there are lots of different aspects of my game that I still want to grow and improve. It’s not a bad start though, let’s say that.” ............ “It’s fantastic that the club has no issues about focussing on guys like me or Savona, Mbangula, Adzic, Rouhi. It’s up to us to make sure we repay the club for their decisions and trust.” Later, when asked where he sees himself in five years’ time, Yildiz replied: “On the pitch, giving everything to win in this shirt.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/yildiz-promises-next-five-years-to-juventus/

Vlahovic extends olive branch to Juventus ultras – Reason behind outburst revealed Dusan Vlahovic is trying to bury the hatchet with the Juventus Curva Sud supporters rather quickly following the squabble that ensued at the end of Saturday night’s contest against Venezia. ............ Therefore, the Ultras groups voiced their irritation when the squad went to salute them after the final whistle. But while his teammates stood their ground and absorbed all the anger, Vlahovic snapped, which infuriated the fans even more, prompting louder jeers and insults towards the 24-year-old, while his captain Danilo tried to calm the situation. But following the unpleasant scenes on Saturday, cooler heads have now prevailed, so the striker is now looking to restore peace with the Juventus faithful by thanking them for their continuous support and acknowledging the reasons behind their irritation. ............ Vlahovic explained to the club what went on, revealing that his frustration was only aimed towards a single supporter who was insulting him and gesturing death threats. Regardless of the reasons, we can only hope that the strong bond between Vlahovic and Juventus fans prevails over this regretful incident for the sake of the club. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vlahovic-extends-olive-branch-to-juventus-ultras-reason-behind-outburst-revealed/

Juventus is now the draw specialists in Europe’s top leagues Juventus has endured a frustrating season so far, despite an impressive unbeaten run in Serie A and losing only one competitive match all season. The team, under Thiago Motta, has struggled to find consistency, drawing far too many games to establish themselves as genuine title contenders. While they have proven their capability to compete with Europe’s elite, their inability to overcome weaker opponents has been a significant hindrance. ............ The result against Venezia is a continuation of a troubling trend for Juventus this season: drawing too many games. The Bianconeri have drawn 10 of their 16 league matches, the highest number in Europe’s top five leagues. For comparison, the teams with the second-most draws in these leagues have just seven. This inability to secure wins has left Juventus far from the dominant force they aim to be and has frustrated their fans and players alike. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-is-now-the-draw-specialists-in-europes-top-leagues/

Marocchi reveals the midfield position that Koopmeiners performs best Sky Sports Italia pundit Giancarlo Marocchi believes Teun Koopmeiners is being played out of position at Juventus, which could explain his struggles since joining the club. The Dutch midfielder arrived from Atalanta at the start of the season, bringing with him a reputation as one of Serie A’s standout players. However, despite his pedigree, Koopmeiners has yet to deliver the level of performance Juventus fans expected. ............ A growing debate has emerged around whether Juventus is utilising Koopmeiners correctly. The Dutchman has frequently been deployed in an advanced role behind the striker, a position that Marocchi believes does not suit his strengths. According to Marocchi, Koopmeiners would be more effective playing deeper in midfield, where he can have a freer role and influence the game from central areas. Marocchi said: “They lost the ability to recover the ball in the opponent’s area, something they had at the start of the season. I would have put McKennie further forward and Koopmeiners in midfield, where he seems freer to act.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-reveals-the-midfield-position-that-koopmeiners-performs-best/

Juventus extend shocking record & the standout stats from Venezia draw On Saturday night, the home supporters at the Allianz Stadium returned home disappointed once more, as their team settled for a draw once more, despite hosting Venezia who reside at the very bottom of the table. ............ The official Juventus website picked up the most interesting stats and facts registered in the aftermath. We begin by addressing the elephant in the room, as the Bianconeri extended their undesired record by recording their 20th Serie A draw in 2024. This figure is shared by former manager Max Allegri (9), interim coach Paolo Montero (1) and the incumbent Thiago Motta (10). As the source notes, the last Serie A club to draw as many games in a single year in the Italian top flight was Torino in 2017 (20). But on a more positive note, Juventus remain unbeaten in the league this season, with their only loss occurring in the Champions League against Stuttgart. ............ Khephren Thuram, who was one of the bright lights for the Old Lady last night, provided his second assist of the season by sending a header towards the far post to Gatti. The Frenchman has provided two assists this season, already besting his numbers registered in 27 Ligue 1 appearances last term. ............ Finally, Gatti has found the back of the net for the first time since April when he scored from a corner kick against Fiorentina. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-extend-shocking-record-the-standout-stats-from-venezia-draw/

“All mine” – Thiago Motta takes responsibility for Juventus midfielder’s uninspiring displays Juventus coach Thiago Motta insists it’s his fault that Teun Koopmeiners hasn’t been able to hit his stride this season. The Bianconeri spent almost eight months chasing the Dutchman while the stubborn Atalanta refused to drop their asking price. In the end, the Old Lady obliged, paying circa 60 million euros to secure the player’s signature towards the end of the summer transfer session. ............ But while Juventus fans were hoping that would spark an upturn in the player’s levels, Koopmeiners disappointed once again in Saturday’s miserable 2-2 draw against Venezia. The technical staff led by Alexander Hageux (in Motta’s absence) hauled the Dutchman off early in the second half in favor of Douglas Luiz, proving he’s no longer untouchable. Nevertheless, Motta jumped to his player’s defense, assuming full responsibility for his underwhelming form. The Italian Brazilian believes he should find a solution that allows the midfielder to express his best football. “The responsibility is all mine, said the 42-year-old in his post-match press conference. “I have to put him in a better condition so he can play better and express his real level. He is a great player and for me, it is important to have him.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/all-mine-thiago-motta-takes-responsibility-for-juventus-midfielders-uninspiring-displays/

Juventus reject Man Utd & Chelsea offers for Kenan Yildiz The 19-year-old impressed during his breakout season with Juventus, scoring four times in 32 appearances for the club in 2023/24. He then proceeded to have an encouraging Euro 2024 as Turkiye reached the quarter-final. Naturally, there was significant interest from Europe's giants over the summer given the winger's age, quality and potential, with Man Utd and Chelsea both seeing offers rebuffed by Juventus. ............ Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce and Aston Villa were also reported suitors for the talented teenager, but Juventus were determined to keep Yildiz at the club, rejecting any offers that came their way. ............ Yildiz has done an excellent job under new manager Thiago Motta this season as he blossoms into an exceptional forward, scoring four goals and providing three assists across Serie A and the Champions League. A recent report from Germany has claimed that Man Utd still hold interest in Yildiz, with new manager Ruben Amorim expected to strengthen his attacking options in 2025. . Read more -> https://www.90min.com/juventus-reject-man-utd-chelsea-offers-kenan-yildiz

Italian newspapers player ratings for Juventus vs Venezia: Only Thuram spared Although they remain unbeaten in Serie A, Juventus extended their miserable run to four draws in a row after failing to beat rock-bottom Venezia at home. ............ The only one to receive relatively solid grades is Khephren Thuram who made himself involved in both phases of the match. He also produced the assists for Gatti’s opener with a header towards the far post. ............ Corriere dello SportDi Gregorio 5Savona 5Gatti 6Kalulu 6 Danilo 6 McKennie 5 Thuram 6.5 Weah 5 Koopmeiners 5 Yildiz 5.5 Vlahovic 6.5 Hugeux (Thiago Motta) 4 Nico Gonzalez N/A Douglas Luiz 5.5 Conceicao 6 Locatelli N/A Fagioli N/A La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport Di Gregorio 5.5 Savona 5 Gatti 6 Kalulu 6 Danilo 6 McKennie 5 Thuram 6 Weah 5 Koopmeiners 5 Yildiz 5.5 Vlahovic 6.5 Hugeux (Thiago Motta) 5 Nico Gonzalez N/A Douglas Luiz 6 Conceicao 6.5 Locatelli N/A Fagioli N/A Tuttosport Di Gregorio 5.5 Savona 5 Gatti 5.5 Kalulu 6 Danilo 5 McKennie 5 Thuram 7 Weah 5 Koopmeiners 5 Yildiz 5.5 Vlahovic 5.5 Hugeux (Thiago Motta) 5 Nico Gonzalez N/A Douglas Luiz 6 Conceicao 6 Locatelli N/A Fagioli N/A IlBiancoNero Di Gregorio 5 Savona 5 Gatti 6 Kalulu 6.5 Danilo 6 McKennie 5.5 Thuram 6.5 Weah 5 Koopmeiners 5 Yildiz 5.5 Vlahovic 6 Hugeux (Thiago Motta) 5 Nico Gonzalez N/A Douglas Luiz 5.5 Conceicao 5.5 Locatelli N/A Fagioli N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/italian-newspapers-player-ratings-for-juventus-vs-venezia-only-thuram-spared/

Thiago Motta tries to explain lackluster Juventus display, agrees with fans’ jeers Juventus coach Thiago Motta offered some explanation for the team’s miserable showing against Venezia which culminated in their 10th draw of the season. ............ For his part, Motta was serving a touchline ban after getting himself sent off last weekend. But while his assistant Alexandre Hugeux was acting in his stead on the touchline, the Italian Brazilian appeared after the contest to chat with the journalists who inquired about the club’s lack of fluidity in the attacking phase. “It’s definitely the most difficult thing [building attacks]. It takes more time to improve it,” said the 42-year-old in his post-match interview. “There’s less space and less time, you have to do things at a different speed and a change the pace. We did well when we found space, tonight there wasn’t any and we saw the difficulty.” ............ “I think it’s normal, frustration exists on everyone’s part, first and foremost the players because they know perfectly well that we can do better. We need to stay united and together. The criticisms are right because we are not where we need to be. “The public has the freedom to express feelings and emotions. Duna [Vlahovic] is the first who wants to change the situation, these are things that have already happened and that we hope can change in the future. “The fans have the freedom to express their opinion. Dusan is a lad who wants to change the situation, the important thing is to stay united for the good of Juventus, that’s what we all want.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-tries-to-explain-lackluster-juventus-display-agrees-with-fans-jeers/

Jeers, insults & mockery – Vlahovic & Juventus fans embroiled in post-match squabble Scoring the last-minute equalizer was hardly enough to shield Dusan Vlahovic and his teammates from a post-match scolding by the angry Curva Sud fans. After beating Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday night, the Bianconeri looked like a different team when hosting Venezia on Saturday, resuming their habit of settling for draws against lowly opposition – the side that resides at the very bottom of the Serie A table in this case. ............ After the final whistle, the players headed to the Curva Sud to salute the fans as per custom, but the Ultras were in no mood to applaud the players. Instead, the Bianconeri were faced with loud jeers and whistles. But while the rest of the squad stood their ground and took it all in, Vlahovic retaliated with an angry gesture, urging the fans to support the team rather than berate them. Obviously, the irritated Ultras were unlikely to take the Serbian’s demeanor kindly, so he received a wave of insults, while Danilo and other players tried to calm him down. In the end, the striker left the pitch while mockingly raising the thumbs up. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/jeers-insults-mockery-vlahovic-juventus-fans-embroiled-in-post-match-squabble/

Giuntoli provides updates on Milik’s recovery, weighs in on Man United striker Juventus Director of Football Cristiano Giuntoli revealed when he expects Arkadiusz Milik to make his return to action. The Polish striker has been ruled out by an injury since June, preventing him from participating in Euro 2024. While the Bianconeri were hoping to have him at Thiago Motta’s disposal by October, he still felt pain in the knee, which warranted another surgery. ............ Nevertheless, Giuntoli has once again ruled out any January reinforcement for the attacking department, as the club expects Milik to make his return in a matter of weeks, but will instead focus on signing a new defender. “At the moment we are not thinking about selling but about inserting something in defense. We want to keep everyone and do something at the back and wait for everyone to return,” said the 52-year-old in his interview ahead of Saturday’s contest against Venezia which ended in a disappointing 2-2 draw. “Milik has started to play a bit, we are happy, the knee is not causing problems. But he will recover in 15-20 days.” ............ “We are waiting for Milik, Zirkzee is very good but he plays for another team. I cannot say anything else and we are thinking about something completely different.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/giuntoli-provides-updates-on-miliks-recovery-weighs-in-on-man-united-striker/

Vlahovic breaks silence on social media after row with Juventus fans Dusan Vlahovic understands Juventus fans’ frustration and is eager to ‘stick together’ to support the team. A minority of Juventus supporters insulted the Serbian striker on Saturday after a home 2-2 draw against strugglers Venezia. His angry reaction infuriated the Curva Sud, who insulted him after the final whistle. ............ “I understand the frustration for the latest results, and you have all the rights to express it,” the striker wrote. “I’ve always respected you by giving my all for the shirt, and I thank you for the support you support us daily. Now it’s important to stick together to support the team and start again, united.”............. Vlahovic is Juventus’ best scorer this season with 11 goals in 19 appearances.............. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri are nine points below table leaders Atalanta with ten draws and just six victories.............. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/vlahovic-breaks-silence-row-juventus-fans/

Juventus player ratings v Venezia – Disappointing draw reflected in ratings Michele di Gregorio – 5.5 Not his best performance. He failed to command his area effectively and looked shaky on the rare occasions Venezia attacked. Nicolo Savona – 6.5 ............ Federico Gatti – 7.5 Scored the opening goal and was generally composed in defence. However, he will feel disappointed that Juventus conceded twice. Pierre Kalulu – 6.5 Not his best showing for Juve. He struggled at times against Venezia’s attack and was overly eager to push forward, leaving gaps at the back. Danilo – 6.5 A quieter performance compared to his standout display against Manchester City. He could have done more to lead the team in preserving or extending their lead. Khephren Thuram – 7.0 Another commanding performance in midfield. He showcased why he deserves to start regularly and came close to scoring. Weston McKennie – 6.5 ............ Timothy Weah – 6.5 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 6.0 Still hasn’t lived up to expectations since joining Juventus. He should have contributed more to secure a second goal. Kenan Yildiz – 7.0 Unlucky to have his goal ruled out, but he was lively throughout and a constant problem for Venezia’s defence. Dusan Vlahovic – 7.0 Another strong performance from Vlahovic. He stepped up to confidently convert the penalty that rescued a point for Juventus. Substitutes Douglas Luiz – 6.0 Brought on to add creativity but didn’t have the desired impact. Francisco Conceição – 6.5 The brightest of Juventus’ substitutes. His energy and intent left many wishing he had started the match. Nicolo Fagioli – 6.0 ............ Manuel Locatelli – N/A ............ Nicolás González – N/A ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-venezia-disappointing-draw-reflected-in-ratings/

Late Vlahovic penalty saves Juventus from embarrassing Venezia defeat Juventus failed to win yet another Serie A game, salvaging a late draw thanks to a stoppage-time penalty in the match against Venezia. Fresh off their impressive victory against Manchester City, Juventus entered the match as heavy favourites, with Venezia seemingly no match for the Bianconeri on paper. As expected, Juventus started the game strongly, dictating the tempo and demonstrating their superiority over the visitors. It took just 19 minutes for Federico Gatti to break the deadlock with a fine header, giving Juventus a deserved early lead. ............ Juventus continued to dominate but failed to add to their lead before halftime, as Venezia grew into the game and began competing more effectively in key moments. Early in the second half, Juventus thought they had doubled their advantage when Kenan Yildiz found the net. However, the goal was ruled out for a handball in the build-up, a decision that shifted momentum and boosted Venezia’s confidence. That newfound belief paid off when Mikael Egill Ellertsson shocked the Allianz Stadium with a well-taken equaliser. The goal had been coming, as Juventus failed to put the game out of reach despite their earlier dominance. Pushing for a winner, Juventus left themselves vulnerable at the back, and Venezia capitalised in stunning fashion. Jay Idzes scored to complete a dramatic turnaround for the visitors, leaving Juve fans in disbelief. As the clock ticked into stoppage time, Juventus were handed a lifeline in the form of a penalty. In the third minute of added time, Dusan Vlahovic calmly converted from the spot, rescuing a point for the Bianconeri. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/late-vlahovic-penalty-saves-juventus-from-embarrassing-venezia-defeat/