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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/

Solo contro tutti!

Il grande problema di Dusan (oltre che il suo controllo di palla precario) é la sua debolezza psicologica. Stasera l'ha dimostrata nuovamente. Inveisce contro un avversario, inveisce contro i tifosi. Qualche seduta con uno psicologo potrebbe aiutarlo.

Piú che sciocco lo definirei un milionario con i nervi tesi che non accetta le critiche di chi paga il biglietto e, di conseguenza, il suo lauto stipendio.

Meno male che l'arbitro non é stato d'accordo con te.

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