JUVENTUS SEASON 2024-2025

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How the expected Juventus lineup changes after two-day delay: Double boost for Tudor

 

 

Due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Serie A contest between Parma and Juventus has been rescheduled for Wednesday. ............

 

Nevertheless, the Lega Serie A decided to reschedule the four postponed Serie A contests as soon as possible, so they will now take place on Wednesday at 18:30 CET.

 

But while the contest was only delayed for two days, we could see a different starting lineup on Wednesday from the one that Igor Tudor had planned for Monday.

 

The postponement could play in the Bianconeri’s favour, as two stars could return to the fold.

 

Although he received a call-up for the original trip, Kenan Yildiz wasn’t expected to start on Monday, as he wasn’t deemed fit enough. The teenager suffered a knock last week in training, which forced him to miss a few sessions. ............

 

Nevertheless, the 19-year-old now has two days to prove his fitness and reclaim his starting spot, possibly at the expense of Randal Kolo Muani who was gunning for his first start under Tudor.

 

The second boost would be the potential return of Teun Koopmeiners. The Dutchman hurt his Achilles tendon in the previous contest against Lecce which ended his night prematurely.

 

The 27-year-old has been working hard to recover, but the technical staff decided to leave him at home when they headed to Parma on Sunday. ............

 

Juventus Possible XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Gonzalez, Yildiz; Vlahovic.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-the-expected-juventus-lineup-changes-after-two-day-delay/

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Juventus-Parma postponened game may have ended Kolo Muani’s chance to start

 

 

Randal Kolo Muani has found opportunities limited under current Juventus manager Igor Tudor, who considers Dušan Vlahović the club’s leading striker. ............

 

Kolo Muani had been poised to return to the starting line-up in the fixture against Parma, originally scheduled for yesterday. Circumstances had aligned in his favour, with both Kenan Yıldız and Teun Koopmeiners reportedly unavailable due to injury. His inclusion appeared likely, offering him a much-needed opportunity to impress Tudor and regain momentum. ............

 

However, the postponement of the match by two days has complicated the situation. The delay has potentially allowed both Yıldız and Koopmeiners to recover in time to feature, thereby diminishing Kolo Muani’s chances of starting the fixture.

 

This development adds to the challenges the forward faces in securing regular minutes. With Tudor placing his trust in Vlahović and other attacking options regaining fitness, Kolo Muani finds himself in a position where he must work harder to earn his place in the squad. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-parma-postponened-game-may-have-ended-kolo-muanis-chance-to-start/

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Pavan warns Juventus they will be in a serious fight against Parma

 

 

Juventus have been granted two additional days to prepare for their match against Parma after the death of the Pope led to the postponement of the original fixture.

 

The Bianconeri will be eager to make the most of the extra time as they aim to secure a win that would see them climb back into fourth place, overtaking Bologna. ............

 

A victory in this fixture would also bring Juventus within two points of Atalanta, who currently occupy third place but have shown signs of faltering in recent weeks. With so much at stake, Juve cannot afford to drop points.

 

Parma, meanwhile, have plenty to fight for themselves. ............

 

Speaking ahead of the game, Massimo Pavan sent a direct message to the Juventus squad. He stated: “It will be a battle in Parma.”

 

With the hosts likely to relish the opportunity to end Juventus’ unbeaten run under Igor Tudor, the visitors will need to be in top form to avoid an upset. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-warns-juventus-they-will-be-in-a-serious-fight-against-parma/

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Kenan Yildiz returns to training, still not likely to start vs. Parma despite extra rest

 

 

Juventus’ Matchday 33 fixture against Parma getting postponed a couple of days following the death of Pope Francis on Monday allowed some of the squad’s banged up players to get another couple of days of rest in hopes of potentially playing at the Tardini on Wednesday.

For Kenan Yildiz, that was especially important considering the knock he picked up last week in training.

 

However, despite the extra rest, it still doesn’t look like Yildiz will be in the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive time under new Juve manager Igor Tudor. ............

 

Tudor likely to Randal Kolo Muani in the starting lineup ahead of Yildiz and playing behind (or maybe alongside?) Dusan Vlahovic against Parma.

 

Teun Koopmeiners and Samuel Mbangula again trained separately on Tuesday and will not make the trip with the rest of the squad just as was the case earlier in the week for the fixture’s original kickoff time.

 

If Kolo Muani does end up starting in place of Yildiz it will be the first time the on-loan Frenchman will be in the Tudor’s lineup from the opening whistle since the 47-year-old Croatian took over for Thiago Motta last month. ............

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Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/4/22/24414108/juventus-kenan-yildiz-injury-igor-tudor-randal-kolo-muani-2025-serie-a-matchday-33-team-news

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Juventus Champions League hopes take a massive hit with loss to Parma

 

 

Parma defeated Juventus 1–0 in Serie A this evening, spoiling the Bianconeri’s hopes of securing a top-four finish.

 

Igor Tudor has managed to make many forget about Thiago Motta’s recent tenure as Juventus manager, despite it ending only a few weeks ago.

 

Juventus entered the match on a three-game unbeaten run, but they faced a stern challenge against a Parma side that had recently held both Inter Milan and Fiorentina to draws. ............

 

Parma, despite being forced into two early substitutions within the opening 11 minutes, quickly found their rhythm and began defending resolutely against Juventus’ flowing passing sequences.

 

The Bianconeri showed intent and flair, continuing the positive form displayed in recent weeks. However, despite their dominance, it was the hosts who took the lead against the run of play through Mateo Pellegrino. ............

 

Juventus maintained possession and spent considerable time in the attacking half, probing and applying pressure, yet they were unable to find a breakthrough against Parma’s compact defence. ............

 

Tudor introduced Francisco Conceição and Douglas Luiz in an attempt to alter the course of the match, but neither was able to influence the result, and Juventus left the pitch defeated in Parma.

 

Adding to Juve’s woes was an injury to Dusan Vlahovic that could have repercussions going forward, or maybe not, considering his own lack of form.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-champions-league-hopes-take-a-massive-hit-with-loss-to-parma/

 

Modificato April 23 da Socrates

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Serie A: Parma 1-0 Juventus – Pellegrino hands Tudor first defeat

 

 

A Mateo Pellegrino goal shocked Juventus, giving Igor Tudor his first defeat as the Bianconeri’s coach.

 

Juventus lost 1-0 away at Parma on Wednesday in a rescheduled Serie A fixture from Week 33.

 

Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani started the game for the Bianconeri, with Kenan Yildiz not fully fit and available from the bench. ............

 

The Old Lady dominated possession but was unable to break down the Ducali’s low block, and Pellegrino shocked the visitors minutes before the halftime break with a towering header from an Emanuele Valenti cross.

 

Vlahovic was subbed off at halftime due to a thigh injury, making room for Francisco Conceiçao.

 

The Portuguese was lively, but Juventus still struggled to create consistent goal-scoring opportunities. Yildiz was also introduced in the second half, replacing USMNT international Weston McKennie. ............

 

Juventus tried to put some crosses in during the final minutes, but Parma easily won aerial duels, and Suzuki was also confident when claiming the ball.

 

Today’s loss leaves Juventus one point below fourth-placed Bologna and level on points with Lazio, who beat Genoa 2-0 away today.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/parma-1-0-juventus-pellegrino-tudor-defeat/

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Juventus player ratings v Parma – Not one player stood out 

 

 

Michele Di Gregorio – 6.5
He had little to do throughout the match and could not be blamed for the goal conceded.

 

Pierre Kalulu – 6.5
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Renato Veiga – 6.5
Another composed performance from Veiga, who continues to make a strong case for his retention by the club.

 

Lloyd Kelly – 6.0
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Andrea Cambiaso – 6.0
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Khephren Thuram – 5.5
Helped Juventus maintain midfield control, yet more was expected of him in terms of offensive contribution.

 

Manuel Locatelli – 5.5
Led by example in closing down opponents, but his influence in the attacking phase remains limited.

 

Weston McKennie – 5.0
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Nicolás González – 5.5
Won the most duels among Juventus players, although his primary responsibility was to contribute offensively, where he fell short.

 

Randal Kolo Muani – 6.5
Energetic and proactive, notably tracking back to recover possession, but his search for a goal continues.

 

Dusan Vlahovic – 6.0
Came off injured and did ok when on the pitch, but far more is expected.

 

Substitutes

 

Francisco Conceição – 6.5
Lively off the bench and looked the most likely to score among Juve’s forwards.

 

Kenan Yildiz – 6.0
Struggled to make a notable impact and lacked the sharpness to influence proceedings.

 

Douglas Luiz – N/A
Alberto Costa – N/A
Timothy Weah – N/A

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-parma-not-one-player-stood-out/

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“We lacked a bit of everything” Tudor reacts to Juventus’ loss at Parma

 

Juventus manager Igor Tudor has admitted that his team did not show enough quality across the pitch as they suffered a disappointing loss to Parma this evening. The result brought an end to what had been a promising start to Tudor’s tenure in charge, with the Croatian previously going three games unbeaten since replacing Thiago Motta.

 

Although Juventus came into the match as favourites, Parma have quietly become one of the more difficult sides to beat in Italian football. They recently earned impressive draws against Inter Milan and Fiorentina. ............

 

Juventus dominated possession for most of the match and looked composed when in control of the ball, but they lacked the necessary cutting edge in the final third. Parma set up their defence with discipline and organisation, content to soak up pressure and strike on the counter when the opportunity presented itself. They took full advantage of one of their few chances, scoring a decisive goal from a cross that caught the Juve backline off guard.

 

After going behind, Juventus increased the tempo and pushed harder in search of an equaliser. Despite their efforts, they rarely looked threatening enough to break down Parma’s defensive line. The visitors held on firmly, with every player showing a clear commitment to keeping their lead intact until the final whistle. ............

Following the match, Tudor did not sugarcoat his assessment of the performance. Speaking to the media, he explained that his team fell short in several areas and admitted that they need to do much better going forward. He said: “Today we lacked a bit of everything. In the second half we pushed hard but we weren’t very dangerous. We conceded a goal on a cross from 40 metres that you can’t catch. We’re disappointed, but we’re moving forward. There are still five games and many points up for grabs.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/we-lacked-a-bit-of-everything-tudor-reacts-to-juventus-loss-at-parma/

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Parma 1 - Juventus 0 : Initial reaction and random observations

 

As Juventus walked off the field at the Tardini at halftime Wednesday evening, not only did they suddenly find themselves down on the scoreboard but also in search of answers. It had just been an opening 45 minutes in which they looked more like their old, ineffective selves rather than the team that had strong first halves in the previous games under their new manager. ............

 

Juventus suffered their first defeat under Igor Tudor and looked a lot like the team that struggled for a large portion of the time during the time in which the man he replaced was manager. Juve were incredibly ineffective in attack and had one Lloyd Kelly-centric mistake at the back clear the way for Parma — who entered Matchday 33 just a couple of points above the relegation zone. ............

 

I watched the time in the second half tick away and wonder when, exactly, Juve’s players would show any sort of sense of urgency to push for their first goal of the day.

 

That never arrived. And Parma, not Juventus, got three huge points to try and achieve their main objective during these final six games of the 2024-25 season.

 

Now, with the way the other postponed fixtures went Wednesday, Juventus are still in fifth place and part of a five-team logjam from Bologna in fourth to Fiorentina in eighth that is separated by all of four points.

 

Juventus didn’t deserve three points against Parma. ............

 

Why’s that? Well, let’s just have some fun with a few numbers from this one:

• Juventus players shown yellow cards: 3
• Juventus shots on goal against Parma: 2
• Juventus crosses attempted: 37
• Juventus crosses successfully completed: 6

 

It was bad. It was really, really bad. This was the kind of performance that we saw from Thiago Motta’s Juventus. ............

 

Juventus didn’t have a shot on goal in the opening 45 minutes. Taking out the highest paid player in the league at the half saw some improvement, but that was just because it couldn’t get much worse. Half of Juventus’ 16 shots were blocked. Their xG for a team that took almost 20 shots and had two-thirds of the possession was a paltry 0.84.

 

They knew for the last three days that they needed to win to get back into fourth place and match what Bologna did against the league leaders and defending champions over the weekend.

 

And this is what we got. ............

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS

• There are many reasons why Juventus are in the situation they currently find themselves, but getting one point out of their two games against Parma this season feels like a pretty big reason as to why they’re in fifth. And we thought have to rally to get a draw against Parma earlier this season wasn’t great, huh? Well, well, well ...
• Having any sort of option to buy worked into the Lloyd Kelly deal might be some of the worst business any Juventus sporting director/director of football has ever done. Newcastle fans are just sitting there laughing about that deal every time they see Juventus play. ............
• I surely can’t be the only one who has the feeling that Juventus getting a corner kick or indirect free kick has become a total waste of time. They do absolutely nothing from these situations other than see the opposing team head the ball out of the box or the keeper come out for an easy catch or punch. It’s amazing how totally non-existent this phase of Juve’s game has become over this season. ............
• So now both of Juventus’ strikers, Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani, have not scored in over two months — not a great look!
• Juventus passes in the final third: 155
• Parma total passes against Juventus: 212
• Boy, you’d think Juventus won with that kind of passing. But nope! ............
• Andrea Cambiaso, starting his first game in a while, was 1-for-11 with his crosses. Overall, he still looked like a player who is far from when he was clicking in the fall prior to his ankle injury. It’s just something he can’t shake and it’s hard to see him getting back to full form before the end of the season. A big summer awaits for him and Juventus, too. ............
• At least Juventus’ three previous losses in Serie A came against teams who are considered good. Again, I don’t care what Chivu has done since he became Parma manager, Juve can’t be dropping points — let alone losing! — against a team that is just barely above the relegation zone. Not when you’re trying to get back into the top four and stay there. ............

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Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/4/23/24414855/juventus-parma-fc-2025-serie-a-matchday-33-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

 

Modificato April 24 da Socrates

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Tudor expected to drop key Juventus star after disappointing display in Parma

 

Juventus manager Igor Tudor wasn’t impressed by the team’s display against Parma on Wednesday, as Andrea Cambiaso could pay the price for another hollow outing. ............

 

The Old Lady can ill-afford another slip-up in the final five rounds of the campaign, as it could be a deadly blow for the club’s Champions League hopes.

 

So Tudor will be looking to tweak his starting lineup for Sunday’s contest against the doomed Monza.

 

The Juventus boss will reportedly drop Cambiaso who was largely disappointing as a left wingback. Therefore, Weston McKennie is expected to be shifted back to the left flank, with Gonzalez occupying the opposite wing. ............

 

Finally, Dusan Vlahovic has been ruled out due to muscle overload, so Randal Kolo Muani is the obvious choice to lead the line.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-andrea-cambiaso-disappointing-parma-juventus/

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Roccati questions the balance in the Juventus team

 

Most of the players in the current Juventus squad were not part of the club five seasons ago. The Bianconeri have undergone continuous transformation, with significant changes made to the team at the beginning of the current season. Since their last league title, Juventus have been strategically restructuring their squad in the hope of initiating a new cycle, with Thiago Motta at the helm for this term. ............

 

Marco Roccati has expressed concern about whether the team has been built with the correct balance. He stated, “Juventus, without this setback in Parma, was the favourite and the race of the others would have already ended. Juve is one of the youngest and most inexperienced teams at the international level, despite having great quality. Maybe it wasn’t assembled with balance, but it has quality, not to win the Scudetto. It certainly was to win against Parma.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-questions-the-balance-in-the-juventus-team/

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Preview: Juventus vs. Monza - prediction, team news, lineups

 

Having slipped out of Serie A's top four earlier this week, Juventus aim to boost their Champions League hopes on Sunday, when they host relegation-bound Monza.

 

Juve's latest setback leaves them struggling to salvage something from a dismal campaign, while their visitors could have demotion confirmed by another defeat.

 

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Match preview

After all Serie A fixtures on Easter Monday were postponed following the death of Pope Francis, Juventus saw their trip to Parma hastily rescheduled for Wednesday, when they were ultimately humbled at a jubilant Stadio Tardini.

 

The Bianconeri lost 1-0 to the lowly Crociati, producing no shots on target before the break, before a late flurry of attempts failed to force an equaliser - to make matters worse, goal-shy striker Dusan Vlahovic was taken off at half time due to injury.

 

Recent wins for Bologna and Lazio also mean Juve's task of securing Champions League football has been complicated, and they are among six sides still vying for two available places.

 

Drafted in to replace Thiago Motta last month, interim coach Igor Tudor has now suffered his first defeat since returning to Turin - following two wins and one draw - and any more setbacks could prove fatal.

 

Not only do Juventus require entry to UEFA's top competition for reasons of prestige, but financial meltdown may await if the two-time European champions fail to make Italy's top four.

 

So, pressure is now piled on Tudor to avoid an embarrassing result against rock-bottom Monza, who Juve beat 2-1 earlier this season.

 

Though they memorably toppled the Turin giants twice in their debut Serie A campaign, Monza have since lost three times to Juventus, including that home defeat in November's reverse fixture. ............

Team News

A regular starter under Igor Tudor, having previously been cold-shouldered by Thiago Motta, Juve's top scorer Dusan Vlahovic is a doubt for Sunday's game after straining his thigh against Parma.

 

Paired for only the second time with fellow striker Randal Kolo Muani, Vlahovic made little impact before his removal, so it remains to be seen who will feature up front in Tudor's favoured 3-4-2-1 formation.

 

While Kenan Yildiz was passed fit to play a cameo role in midweek - and the Turkish star could now play from the start - Teun Koopmeiners is still struggling with an Achilles problem.

 

The hosts are also without Federico Gatti (leg) and Samuel Mbangula (thigh), plus long-term absentees Juan Cabal, Arkadiusz Milik and Bremer. ............

 

 

Juventus possible starting lineup:
Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Gonzalez, Yildiz; Kolo Muani

 

Monza possible starting lineup:
Turati; Pereira, Caldirola, Carboni; Birindelli, Castrovilli, Bianco, Akpa Akpro, Kyriakopoulos; Mota, Caprari

 

We say: Juventus 1-0 Monza

Even a brittle Juventus side surely cannot fail to beat Monza, who are limping towards the finish line at the end of an awful season.

 

Without a reliable striker, though, the Bianconeri are far from prolific - so their margin of victory may be slim.

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Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/preview/preview-juventus-vs-monza-prediction-team-news-lineups_571016.html

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Tudor welcomes Mbangula back but key player trained alone

 

Igor Tudor faces a tough challenge as he attempts to steer Juventus into next season’s Champions League. Appointed as manager just last month, the former midfielder inherited a team short on belief and struggling for form. Although recent results offered hope that Juventus were beginning to rediscover their rhythm, the loss to Parma has served as a harsh reminder that consistency remains elusive.

 

With just a few games left to play this season, every fixture now carries enormous weight. Their next opponent is Monza, a team that has proved tricky for Juventus in previous encounters. ............

 

There is some positive news on that front. Samuel Mbangula has returned to full training and took part in the most recent session at the Allianz Stadium. His availability could prove useful as the team looks to bounce back.

 

In contrast, Teun Koopmeiners remains a concern. The midfielder is still recovering from his injury and trained separately from the group, which casts doubt over his involvement in the upcoming match. Juventus will be hoping that he can recover in time to feature before the season concludes, but for now, his condition remains uncertain. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-welcomes-mbangula-back-but-key-player-trained-alone/

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Juventus team news: Two major concerns for Monza, Kolo Muani chance

 

Randal Kolo Muani is expected to lead the line for Juventus in their upcoming Serie A match against Monza, as Dusan Vlahovic will not be available, nor will Teun Koopmeiners, but there could be a return to the starting line-up for Kenan Yildiz. ............

 

Igor Tudor’s side currently sit in fifth, one point behind Bologna in the Champions League spots following a 1-0 loss against Parma on Wednesday.

 

Juve were without Koopmeiners for the Parma match: He did not travel with the rest of the squad, and is also expected to miss the Monza match on Sunday as well.

 

Dusan Vlahovic started against Parma, but did not reappear for the start of the second half. It has since been confirmed that he is struggling with a muscular overload in his thigh, which means that he is expected to miss the Monza game as well.

 

That means that Kolo Muani, who was given his first start under Tudor for the Parma loss, is in line to start in his natural position at centre-forward. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-concerns-for-monza-kolo-muani-chance/

Modificato April 25 da Socrates

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Nesta expects a ‘poisoned’ Juventus team to face his side

 

Monza Manager Alessandro Nesta has admitted that Juventus’ recent defeat to Parma could have a powerful psychological impact ahead of their next match this weekend. The Bianconeri are fighting to secure a top-four finish and cannot afford any more slip-ups as the season draws to a close. Their loss in the previous fixture has increased the pressure on the players, and Igor Tudor must now ensure the team responds with determination and clarity. ............

 

Nesta believes this fixture comes at a bad time for his side. He expects Juventus to react with aggression and intensity after the setback against Parma and has warned that Monza must prepare for a strong response from their opponents. He said, “They are a strong team and will be poisoned after the defeat in Parma , the stadium will be very hot, we will have to know how to read the moments of the match well.”

Juventus will now be looking to take all three points and restore confidence heading into the final stretch of the season. ............

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This match will also serve as a key test for Tudor. Following the disappointment against Parma, the manager needs a response from his squad. If the team underperforms again, questions will be asked about his leadership and whether he is the right figure to guide Juventus beyond this campaign. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/nesta-expects-a-poisoned-juventus-team-to-face-his-side/

Modificato April 25 da Socrates

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Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Monza – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

 

Juventus dropped out of the Serie A top four on the back of a horrendous 1-0 defeat at Parma on Wednesday. Despite attempting 16 shots, the record-time Italian champions relinquished their three-match unbeaten run under Tudor’s interim tenure (W2, D1), amplifying the need for all three points against the division’s bottom performers.

 

Only one point adrift of fourth-placed Bologna, Juventus cannot afford a slip-up at the Allianz Stadium, where they’ve reigned supreme in 2024/25. Indeed, they have only lost one home league outing all season (W9, D7), beating bottom-half Lecce 2-1 in their only such contest under the Croatian manager. ............

Match Preview

 

Juventus

 

Wednesday’s heartache at Parma has eliminated wriggle room from the equation, forcing Juventus to treat every game in the run-in like a final. With Tudor’s honeymoon period over, it’s time to pick up the slack, and there’s no better place than Turin to accommodate Juventus’ immediate return to winning ways.

 

Indeed, Juventus have emerged victorious from six of their last seven league outings at the Allianz Stadium (L1), reinforcing their confidence in finding a way back into the win column this weekend. Furthermore, three of their five remaining league games come against bottom-half teams, keeping their Champions League aspirations firmly alive.

 

Juventus have been ruthless in home matches against sides outside the top eight at the start of this round, racking up an impressive seven wins and three draws in such encounters. With five of those seven triumphs accompanied by a clean sheet, one goal may potentially help the Bianconeri avoid back-to-back league losses for the second time this term.

Monza

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Team News

In addition to long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik, Gleison Bremer, and Juan Cabal, Juventus cannot call upon the services of Federico Gatti and Dusan Vlahovic for this showdown. As if that’s not worrying enough, Tudor will likely be without Teun Koopmeiners and Samuel Mbangula. ............

 

Juventus vs Monza Potential Starting Line-ups

 

Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Gonzalez, Yildiz; Kolo Muani.

 

Monza (3-5-2): Turati; Pereira, Caldirola, Carboni; Birindelli, Castrovilli, Bianco, Akpa Akpro, Kyriakopoulos; Mota, Caprari

Juventus vs Monza Prediction

Not even an injury-hit Juventus side should struggle against this Monza team. While we wouldn’t go as far as to predict a thrashing, this should be another day in the office for Tudor’s top-four contenders.

 

Prediction: Juventus to Win

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Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-juventus-vs-monza-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

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Gentile: ‘Juventus defending made me so angry, I turned off the television’

 

 

Lloyd Kelly’s marking when Juventus lost to Parma made legend Claudio Gentile so angry he ‘had to turn off the television. You don’t see people marking properly anymore.’ ............

 

The situation irritated many Bianconeri fans, none more so than World Cup winner Gentile, who has marked some of the greatest in the game’s history.

 

“I watch every Juventus match, but often I don’t manage to get to the 90^th minute. I get so angry, I have to turn off the television,” Gentile said.

 

“The last time it happened was on Wednesday, against Parma. When I saw how Kelly was marking Pellegrino for the goal, I just couldn’t take it anymore.” ............

 

 

“I see very little of the real Juventus, the kind that I know. Perhaps Kenan Yildiz, a real talent who I think l’Avvocato (Gianni Agnelli) would’ve liked, but he’s not enough,” explained the legend.

 

“The rest just leaves me bitter, like the results. In my day, we had figures who from the start would tell lads, this is Juventus, there are certain things you cannot do. It is a different club.

 

“Juve is a unique side for its winning mentality. When I was there, finishing second was almost a tragedy, now they are clinging to fourth place.

 

“They should at least be challenging for the Scudetto and not be so far from the top.” ............

 

Would Gentile be in favour of keeping Tudor for next season, or bringing Antonio Conte back from his tension at Napoli?

 

“Antonio is a winner and he knows Juventus like few others, so his return would be positive. It’s always useful to have people who know how to explain to players where they are and the jersey they are wearing.

 

“Giorgio Chiellini also has the Juventus DNA and deserves to be part of this club now”. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/gentile-juventus-defending-made-me-so-angry/

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Juventus vs Monza: Preview and Prediction

 

 

Serie A fixtures scheduled for last Monday were officially postponed following the Pope’s demise, which did affect Juventus’s game with Parma. The Bianconeri were under pressure coming into that game as Bologna had won their fixture against Inter Milan and moved inside the top four places.

 

Igor Tudor’s men produced a dismal performance against Parma, as a Mateo Pellegrino goal right before the halftime whistle set things back for Juventus. ............

 

Meanwhile, Juventus are seen as one of the favourites to finish in the top four places given the chance they have with the remaining fixtures. After this game with Monza, the Bianconeri will travel to Bologna, their direct rivals for the fourth spot, as well as Lazio, who are currently level on points with Tudor’s men. Securing wins in both those games will more or less guarantee the fourth spot, but dropping points there will probably end their hopes altogether. ............

Team News & Tactics

Juventus

Long-term absentees Juan Cabal, Arkadiusz Milik and Gleison Bremer are joined by Samuel Mbangula and Federico Gatti in the treatment room, as the duo will not part take in proceedings against Monza. The big worry for Tudor is the potential absence of key striker Dusan Vlahovic, who went off with a thigh problem against Parma.

 

Randal Kolo Muani did start alongside the Serbian for the first time on Wednesday without making any real impact. The Frenchman is not seen as a starter for the new manager, but given the circumstances, Kolo Muani will lead the line in Vlahovic’s absence on Sunday.

 

Elsewhere, there are not many changes expected although the likes of Andrea Cambiaso might come into the picture, while Kenan Yildiz should be fit to start this game.

 

Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1) – Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Gonzales, Yildiz; Kolo Muani

Monza

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Probable Lineup (3-5-2) – Turati; Pereira, Caldirola, Carboni; Birindelli, Castrovilli, Bianco, Akpro, Kyriakopoulos; Mota, Caprari

Key Stats

• Juventus have won their last 3 matches against Monza in all competitions.
• Juventus are only one point behind 4th-placed Bologna.
• Monza have lost 7 of their last 8 matches in Serie A.
• Monza’s relegation will be confirmed if they lose and Lecce wins their game.

Player to Watch

Randal Kolo Muani

There’s a big conundrum for Tudor to select his starting striker, although he has been clear that Vlahovic leads the line for this Juventus side. However, the Serbain’s absence against Monza will present Kolo Muani with an opportunity to impress the new manager and stake a permanent claim to the No.9 spot for the remainder of the season. ............

 

Prediction

Juventus 2-0 Monza

Nesta’s side have struggled to score and that might be the case when they visit Turin on Sunday. The relegation-threatened side are on the verge of dropping down and it’s only a matter of time before things are confirmed. While there will be pressure on this Monza side to finish on a high note, they might succumb to the pressure against Juventus.

 

Meanwhile, Tudor was brought into this team in mid-season to finish in the top four, and he’s close to achieving that. There are challenges, but the Bianconeri should position themselves strongly in this race, as they will win this clash against Monza before facing their direct rivals like Bologna and Lazio.

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Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/04/26/juventus-vs-monza-preview-and-prediction/

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Juventus win but lose Yildiz to a red card against Monza

 

 

Juve defeated Monza 2-0 in Serie A this evening as they got back to winning ways after their loss to Parma. ............

 

The men in black and white knew they had to make a statement. They began the match strongly and it did not take them long to get ahead through Nicolas Gonzalez. The Argentinian had been in need of a goal and Juve were toying with the Monza defence, with Randal Kolo Muani going close shortly afterwards.

 

The Frenchman would soon be rewarded as he slotted in a superb effort to get back among the goals and repay his manager for handing him a rare start. Juve dominated the game from the beginning to the end of the first half, showing why they are considered the bigger team. However, Kenan Yildiz was sent off just before the break. ............

 

The Bianconeri began the second half strongly as well, even though the Monza team grew in confidence.

 

They were prepared for any tactic Monza attempted to use to get a goal back. ............

 

Being a man down limited what Juve could have achieved, but they remained solid at the back and secured another important win.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-win-but-lose-yildiz-to-a-red-card-against-monza/

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Serie A | Juventus 2-0 Monza: Victory despite Yildiz moment of madness

 

 

Juventus got back on track with Nico Gonzalez and Randal Kolo Muani goals, but played the entire second half against Monza down to 10 men after Kenan Yildiz saw red for violent conduct. ............

 

Kolo Muani’s acrobatic volley stung Stefano Turati’s gloves at the back post, while Samuele Birindelli failed to make the most of a promising counter-attack.

 

The deadlock was broken when Nico Gonzalez gathered down the right in midfield, cut inside and hit a low drive into the far bottom corner with his left boot from a long way outside the penalty area. ............

 

Manuel Locatelli started the move by winning it back in midfield, Khephren Thuram surged forward and spread it down the left for Kolo Muani to sweep into the far bottom corner with the inside of the right boot.

 

However, the game changed in first half stoppages when Kenan Yildiz was caught on camera looking at Alessandro Bianco before raising the elbow to his face in an off the ball incident. He did not even protest when shown the red card following a VAR On-Field Review, leaving Juventus down to 10 men. ............

 

Renato Veiga used his face to charge down a Gianluca Caprari screamer, as Monza put together a series of crosses without much final product.

 

 

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Juventus 2-0 Monza

Nico Gonzalez 11 (J), Kolo Muani 34 (J)

Sent off: Kenan Yildiz 45 (J)

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-juventus-2-0-monza-victory-yildiz/

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Juventus vs Monza player ratings – Yildiz rating impacted by red card

 

 

Michele di Gregorio – 7.0

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Pierre Kalulu – 6.5

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Renato Veiga – 7.5

What a fantastic player Veiga is, and he keeps improving every time you watch him. He knows when to make a tackle and when to play the pass.

 

Lloyd Kelly – 7.0

Kelly delivered an assured performance, just as he has done for much of this season.

 

Weston McKennie – 7.0

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Manuel Locatelli – 7.5

Locatelli led by example, picking the right passes and helping the defence to close down openings.

 

Khephren Thuram – 8.5

Thuram was the best Juventus player on the pitch, and he was rewarded with an assist.

 

Andrea Cambiaso – 7.0

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Kenan Yildiz – 3.0

His red card could have cost the team the points and he has to learn from that.

 

Nicolas Gonzalez – 7.5

Gonzalez was industrious and was rewarded with a goal, having contested the most duels by a Juventus player.

 

Randal Kolo Muani – 8.0

He rewarded Igor Tudor with a goal and he had the most touches in the opposition box, which could have led to more goals.

 

Substitutes

 

Timothy Weah – 6.0

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Nicolo Savona – 6.0

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Alberto Costa – 6.0

It is good that he now gets game time, but he only helped the team to see out the win.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-vs-monza-player-ratings-yildiz-rating-impacted-by-red-card/

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Juventus 2 - Monza 0: Initial reaction and random observations

 

 

Just as first-half stoppage time arrived Sunday evening at the Allianz Stadium, you were probably feeling good about how things were going for Juventus. They were up 2-0 against Monza, looked in relative control with the team they were facing being one of the lowest-scoring sides in Serie A and looking pretty impotent over the course of the first half. ............

 

A happy kind of feeling as Juventus walked to the tunnel at halftime because of said 2-0 lead? Nope, not one bit. That is because of Kenan Yildiz’s moment of just complete madness when things looked like Juve were just going to head off on one more counterattack before halftime. The 19-year-old Yildiz, a week shy of his 20th birthday, was shown a completely deserved straight red for a deliberate elbow to the face of Alessandro Bianco right before the first half came to a close of the X-X win over Monza. It means that Yildiz will certainly miss next weekend’s showdown with Bologna on his birthday, and could very well receive a two-match ban that would keep him out of the visit to Rome to face Lazio. ............

 

Because this season has seen plenty go wrong — and a lot of that is simply down to the fact that Juventus continue to be their own worst enemy. They can’t help but shoot themselves in the foot time and time again. Doesn’t matter if it’s drawing over and over again against mid- or lower-table clubs they should be beating or now seeing their No. 10 and most in-form attacking player essentially self-sabotage his chances of playing in one of the biggest and most important games remaining this season.

 

Yildiz knew what he was doing, looked at Bianco right before he did it ... and went through with it. That’s the sign of a young man who has previously shown to be much more mature than what his birth certificate says simply losing his head not thinking of the ramifications about what may come due to his actions.

 

Juventus, with their 2-0 lead, somewhat understandably just set up shop. down a man to try and ensure that they got the three vital points that would send them back up into the top four on a temporary basis ahead of Bologna’s matchup against Udinese on Monday night. I guess that’s a “luxury” you can take when facing a Monza side that struggles to score with any sort of consistency and is basically on the cusp of being relegated to Serie B.

 

But man, that second half was tough. Really, really tough. ............

 

The blessing in all of this is that Monza are just pretty terrible in attack (and in general). They finished with 83% possession in the second half yet only recorded two of their nine shots on goal. Michele Di Gregorio had to make two saves despite seeing Juventus going ultra-defensive and basically daring his former club to score against his current one.

 

Of course, it never would have been necessary if Yildiz didn’t get sent off. And, of course, a positive response to what happened midweek against Parma with what Juve did in the first half was then totally forgotten by how everything with the young Turk went down right before halftime arrived. ............

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS

• Kenan, what were you thinking? Just explain it to me because I don’t get it.
• It’s 2-0. Your team is in complete control and on their way to three pretty easy and incredibly important points with what is at stake. You’ve got a top-four showdown next up on the schedule. Just think for a second rather having any sort of retaliation on your mind.
• So now, instead of having the chance to ball out and help Juventus win on your 20th birthday, Yildiz will be back in Turin watching from home. Just totally unnecessary. ............
• Lost in all of this was the fact that Juventus scored two pretty nice goals courtesy of Nico Gonzalez and Randal Kolo Muani, putting to end two very length goal droughts for two very important players going forward here.
• Do you remember the last time Nico scored a goal? I’ll give you a couple of seconds.
• It was the last time Juventus played Monza ... right before Christmas. That’s four months. ............
• As good as the individual effort was from Gonzalez on the opener, the counterattack from Juventus for Kolo Muani’s first goal since his brace on Feb. 7 was pretty dang nice, too. There are a lot of things that have gone wrong with Juve’s summer mercato, but the sight of Khephren Thuram striding forward through the midfield and into the attacking third is becoming one of my most favorite things these days. The assist and the finish from Kolo Muani just capped off a quick and very good counterattack. ............
• Seeing the attacking momentum go from basically all Juventus before the half and then all Monza after the half is somewhat amusing. Again, I’m just glad that Monza are somewhat allergic to scoring goals or else this second half probably would have gone differently.
• But hey, at least the way the second half went allowed somebody like Renato Veiga to absolutely rack up the defensive actions right and left. Dude had 11 clearances! ............
• Monza completing 557 passes is not something I thought would happen on this day.
• Monza passes completed in the second half: 305
• Juventus passes completed in the second half: 65 ............
• So the three-game stretch against teams that are just above or, in Monza’s case, very much in the relegation zone ends with Juventus getting six out of a possible nine points. That’s not exactly nice because it should have been nine out of nine, but maybe this season has conditioned us to expect even worse.
• Just glad that Juve beat Monza. Not so glad that Yildiz got sent off with a very deserved straight red. The good just comes with the bad this season and there’s nothing we can do about it.

Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/4/27/24418736/juventus-monza-2025-serie-a-matchday-34-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

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Player Ratings: Juventus 2-0 Monza: Lively Nico, Yildiz’s foolish red card

 

 

Nico Gonzalez’s fourth season goal helped Juventus secure a 2-0 win over Monza, but Kenan Yildiz received an avoidable red card, leaving the Bianconeri down to ten men for the entire second half.

Player Ratings

Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Kalulu 6, Veiga 6.5, Kelly 6; McKennie 6, Locatelli 6.5, K. Thuram 7 (58′ Weah), Cambiaso 5.5 (58′ Savona 5.5); Nico Gonzalez 7.5 (74′ Alberto Costa 6), Yildiz 3; Kolo Muani 7. Coach: Tudor 6.5

 

Best Juventus player: Nico Gonzalez 7.5 – Unlocked the game with a stunning goal from distance and was dangerous on multiple occasions. He created the best Bianconeri chances today. Juventus will need more of this in the upcoming matches with Kenan Yildiz suspended.

 

Lowest Juventus rating: Yildiz 3  ............

 

Juventus coach: Tudor 6.5 – Juventus created enough chances to justify a deserved victory. They didn’t lose control in the second half despite being one man down. They are back in fourth, but Bologna, their next opponents, play tomorrow. He knows he has a long way to go to secure Champions League qualification.

 

Monza: Turati 6; Pereira 5, Caldirola 5.5, Carboni 5.5; Birindelli 6 (63′ Petagna 5.5), Castrovilli 6 (74′ Sensi 6), Bianco 6, Akpa Akpro 5.5 (63′ Forson 6), Kyriakopoulos 5.5; Mota Carvalho 5.5, Caprari 5.5.

 

Best Monza player: Birindelli 6 ............

 

Lowest Monza rating: Pedro Pereira 5 ............

 

Monza coach: Nesta 6 ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/player-ratings-juventus-2-0-monza-yildiz-nico/