JUVENTUS SEASON 2025-2026

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Capello reveals how Juventus turned things around in the second half

 

 

Juventus secured a remarkable 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund last night, despite the German side appearing to be comfortably on course for a 4-2 victory. The match highlighted the Bianconeri’s renewed determination, demonstrating a team that no longer accepts defeat. This resilient spirit has become a defining characteristic of the squad, and it is a quality that supporters greatly admire. Fans can now anticipate consistent results, as Juventus shows the ability to fight until the final whistle. ............

 

Fabio Capello offered insight into Juventus’ improved performance, explaining the effect of tactical changes and personnel decisions. He said: “In the second half the team was more lively, they moved better. They put the opponent in difficulty, especially with the introduction of Vlahovic. He created problems with his pace; before, he wasn’t there, and there wasn’t even any depth. He was the key. So, well done to Igor Tudor, who corrected the team on the fly, and well done to Vlahovic. Of course, if I’d conceded a goal like Kelly’s at the end with all four defenders watching the ball… (laughs, ed.) But it was the first.” ............

 

The performance also emphasised the managerial expertise of Igor Tudor, whose mid-game adjustments proved decisive in transforming Juventus’ performance. Tudor’s ability to respond effectively to Dortmund’s early dominance inspired his players and reinforced his reputation as a highly capable manager. His guidance fostered a sense of determination within the squad, motivating the players to represent the club with pride and resilience. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/capello-reveals-how-juventus-turned-things-around-in-the-second-half/

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Del Piero: Juventus’ draw vs. Borussia Dortmund ‘worth more than one point’

 

 

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero feels that the Bianconeri’s draw against Borussia Dortmund is ‘worth more than one point’ in terms of self-awareness.

 

Juventus scored two late goals in their Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund last night, securing a dramatic 4-4 draw at the Allianz Stadium. ............

 

“Juventus were able to find different energies, sometimes with patience, other times with rage and grit, until the end, as the Bianconeri motto says,” Del Piero said.

 

“Right now, these are positive things for Juve; the same had happened against Inter. These are nice signals. They show that the team is alive, has belief and trusts the coach. These are positive signals, so I’d say that this draw is worth more than a point, especially for how the game unfolded in the final minutes. It’s worth one point in the table, but in terms of self-awareness, it’s worth three.” ............

 

Juventus already beat Inter 4-3 on Saturday, scoring two goals in the final ten minutes with Khephren Thuram and Vasilije Adzic.

 

Dusan Vlahovic had a key role in Juventus’ 4-4 draw yesterday as he scored two goals and provided one assist as a substitute. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/del-piero-juventus-draw-dortmund-more-1-point/

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Locatelli’s gesture speaks volumes about Juventus’ belief in Vlahovic

 

 

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli directed the fans’ attention to Dusan Vlahovic after the Serbia international scored a brace and provided an assist in a 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund last night, highlighting the team’s trust in the striker. ............

 

Vlahovic had just set up Lloyd Kelly for a late equaliser, after scoring a brace to keep Juventus alive in their 4-4 home draw against the Bundesliga side.

 

Vlahovic had been introduced from the bench at minute 60 and obviously had a significant role in the Bianconeri’s dramatic draw.

 

Locatelli’s gesture at the end of the game signalled the belief of Juventus players in their teammate. ............

 

It is no secret that Vlahovic is expected to leave Juventus at the end of the season, as he hasn’t reached an agreement to extend his contract beyond 2026. ............

 

 

“It has not been an easy time for me, there was talk every day, many things that I can say now 99 per cent of which was nowhere close to reality,” Vlahovic said last night.

 

“That can disturb a person, but I found strength in this, and every day you must prove yourself, to always be hungry. I am never satisfied, so today I scored two goals and provided an assist, but I wanted a third.”

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/locatellis-gesture-volumes-juventus-vlahovic/

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Biasin says Juventus has rediscovered its true spirit

 

 

After emerging from two challenging fixtures without defeat, Fabrizio Biasin has expressed his admiration for the current Juventus side and the fighting spirit they are displaying. The Bianconeri began their campaign with victories over less demanding opposition, but the real tests came against Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund. In those encounters, Juventus managed to secure a draw in one and a win in the other, a marked improvement from the inconsistencies of previous seasons.

 

In years gone by, perhaps even as recently as last season, Juventus might have struggled to take anything from such demanding contests. Instead, they displayed the resilience and determination required to secure valuable points. This shift is more than a matter of results, it reflects a deeper transformation within the squad, particularly when compared with the struggles seen under Max Allegri and Thiago Motta.

What stands out most is not only the points collected but also the mentality demonstrated throughout both matches. ............

 

Biasin captured this sentiment when assessing the team’s recent progress. He said: “Juve have found themselves again. And it’s not just a question of results, but of attitude. Despite some on-field issues that needed fixing, the team has rediscovered its spirit. And with spirit, it can go far. So, congratulations to Tudor, a coach who, almost ‘by chance,’ was able to do the most difficult thing of all: rekindle the sacred fire.” ............

 

Igor Tudor’s impact has been central to this resurgence. Since taking charge, he has guided Juventus away from the disjointed displays of the past and encouraged the players to embrace the club’s historic standards. His ability to instil belief and responsibility has been evident in the way the squad now responds to high-pressure situations. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-says-juventus-has-rediscovered-its-true-spirit/

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Sissoko says the focus should be on Juventus new-found confidence to comeback

 

 

Mohamed Sissoko has commented on Juventus’ performance in their last two games, suggesting that the focus should be on the team securing results rather than the number of goals they have conceded. The men in black and white remain unbeaten this season, but their performances in recent matches showed how easily they could have been defeated. ............

 

Sissoko said, “We need to talk about how these guys had the desire and courage to get back on track after a game that seemed lost. The same reaction occurred against Inter, so it’s no coincidence. Now there’s great confidence, and we need to continue on this path. With this character, anything is possible; we can go far with this spirit. I truly believe in this group.”

 

These remarks highlight the importance of resilience and character in Juventus’ approach. The ability to recover from difficult situations and maintain focus on results reflects a strong team mentality that has been central to their unbeaten start. ............

 

While defensive concerns remain, Juventus have been performing well in attack, demonstrating the effectiveness of their forwards and midfielders in creating opportunities and securing points. Sissoko’s perspective encourages both the team and supporters to value these efforts, recognising that the squad’s overall contributions are just as important as the number of goals conceded. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/sissoko-says-the-focus-should-be-on-juventus-new-found-confidence-to-comeback/

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“Until the end” Delighted Tacchinardi responds to those mocking Juventus

 

 

Alessio Tacchinardi has responded to individuals who sent him mocking messages as it appeared Juventus would suffer defeat against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. For the second time in just a few days, the Bianconeri were on the verge of being beaten but managed to stage a remarkable comeback to secure a result. ............

 

The character Juventus has displayed in recent matches highlights the mindset that has developed within the squad. Their refusal to accept defeat has made them significantly more difficult to overcome. With such an attitude, the club is setting the foundation for a campaign built on unity, effort, and mental strength. The comeback against Dortmund underlined that even when the odds seem against them, Juventus can find a way back into contests. ............

 

Reflecting on the match, Tacchinardi revealed how he had been targeted with messages before the final whistle. He said, “Until the end, Forza Juventus. Until the end, dear owl friends, matches end when the referee blows the whistle, so when it’s 2-4, don’t send me all these rude messages. Peace of mind, because when there’s a team, when there’s a club, when there’s a tough coach, when there’s a united and compact team, matches should be judged at the final whistle.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/until-the-end-delighted-tacchinardi-responds-to-those-mocking-juventus/

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Fabrizio Cammarata explains why it is easier for Juventus players to get energy

 

 

Former Juventus player Fabrizio Cammarata has shared his thoughts on why the club’s stars have been able to produce remarkable late comebacks in recent matches. Juventus remain unbeaten across all competitions this season, yet their most recent encounters against Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund highlighted both their resilience and vulnerabilities. ............

 

“Juventus are in extremely high spirits, boosted by the match against Borussia Dortmund, which they came back in spectacular fashion. But it was a night that required a considerable expenditure of energy. Of course, when things are going well, everything comes easier, fatigue doesn’t weigh you down, but Verona must try; they can stop this Juve. The main requirement is that you try with a higher intensity, because if from that point of view you’re even on par with a team like this, you have little chance,” Cammarata said. ............

 

While the attacking spirit and determination have delighted supporters, questions remain over Juventus’ defensive stability. Conceding seven goals across two fixtures raises concerns that the team’s resilience may not always be enough to compensate for defensive lapses. The need for clean sheets is becoming increasingly evident, as consistently leaking goals could eventually undermine their unbeaten run. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fabrizio-cammarata-explains-why-it-is-easier-for-juventus-players-to-get-energy/

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Preview: Hellas Verona vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups

 

 

After a total of 15 goals across their last two matches, entertainment should be guaranteed when Serie A giants Juventus visit Hellas Verona on Saturday evening.

 

The Bianconeri followed a thrilling Derby d'Italia with an incredible home draw against Borussia Dortmund, and they will now aim to extend their flawless league record.

 

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Match preview

 

Rising from the ashes deep into stoppage time, Juventus somehow stole a point from their first Champions League fixture on Tuesday, defying Dortmund at the end of an eight-goal second half.

 

Having previously conceded a penalty as Juve went 4-2 down on 86 minutes, Lloyd Kelly was ultimately his team's saviour 10 minutes later, heading home to make it four-all.

 

That crucial intervention followed the English defender's opener in a similarly chaotic Derby d'Italia last week, when the Bianconeri beat arch-rivals Inter Milan in Turin.

 

On that occasion, young substitute Vasilije Adzic popped up with a last-gasp winner, making it 4-3 to the hosts and breaking Inter's hearts.

 

Both games were a far cry from the sterile football served up by former Bianconeri bosses Massimiliano Allegri and Thiago Motta, but current coach Igor Tudor may seek more control this weekend.

 

Heavy favourites, Juve will head to Stadio Bentegodi having won their opening trio of league fixtures for the first time in seven years, following previous wins over Parma and Genoa. ............

 

Hellas Verona Serie A form:

D L D

 

Hellas Verona form (all competitions):

W D L D

 

Juventus Serie A form:

W W W

 

Juventus form (all competitions):

W W W D

 

Team News

Following two frantic matches, Juventus may make some changes on Saturday evening, when rejuvenated frontman Dusan Vlahovic will vie with Jonathan David and Lois Openda to start up front.

 

Not only did the Serbian striker score twice as a substitute in midweek, he has previously notched six Serie A goals against Verona.

 

Elsewhere, Andrea Cambiaso can return to the left flank after completing a domestic suspension, and Francisco Conceicao has resumed full training after missing the goal-packed clash with Dortmund. ............

 

Hellas Verona possible starting lineup: 

Montipó; Nunez, Nelsson, Frese; Belghali, Akpra Akpro, Serdar, Bernede, Bradaric; Giovane, Sarr

 

Juventus possible starting lineup: 

Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Vlahovic

 

We say: Hellas Verona 0-2 Juventus

 

Everything points to an away win, as Verona have been struggling on home turf and frequently fail to score, while Juventus are firing on all cylinders.

 

So, Juve can continue their dominance over Saturday's hosts, prolonging a perfect start to the league season.

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Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/verona/preview/hellas-verona-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_581755.html

 

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Determined Verona puts a halt to Juventus winning streak

 

 

Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Verona this evening in a contest that proved frustrating for the visitors, as the hosts not only resisted but also came close to claiming a surprise victory.

 

Coming off the back of two high-scoring matches, there was an expectation that Juventus would place greater emphasis on defensive stability in this encounter. Instead, Verona approached the game with determination, eager to test themselves against a top side and to show they could stand toe to toe with the Bianconeri. ............

 

Juventus took the lead through Francisco Conceição, who marked his return with a well-taken goal. At that stage, the momentum appeared to shift firmly in their favour, with Juve enjoying greater control and pressing forward in search of a second. Verona, however, were not easily subdued. Their persistence was rewarded when a penalty was awarded, and Gift Orban stepped up to convert confidently, restoring parity. The Nigerian forward had been lively throughout, causing frequent problems for Juventus, and his equaliser reflected his influence. ............

 

The hosts were disciplined in defence, limiting space for Juventus’ creative players. Goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò produced a particularly outstanding save to deny Dušan Vlahović, underlining Verona’s determination not to allow the visitors a second breakthrough.

 

Although Juventus maintained pressure, Verona’s defensive organisation was impressive. They even thought they had taken the lead when the ball was put into the net, but their effort was ruled out, to the relief of the Bianconeri. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/determined-verona-puts-a-halt-to-juventus-winning-streak/

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Player Ratings: Verona 1-1 Juventus – Goalscorers Orban & Conceicao highlights in drab affair

 

 

Verona battled hard to a 1-1 draw with Juventus this evening, as the Gialloblu put an end to the Bianconeri’s 100% start to the season. ............

Verona 1-1 Juventus – Player Ratings

Verona: Montipo 6.5; Nunez 6.5, Nelsson 6.5, Frese 6; Bradaric 5.5, Akpa Akpro 5.5 (Niasse N/A), Serdar 6, Bernede 5.5, Belghali 7 (Kastanos N/A); Nascimento 5.5 (Sarr 6), Orban 7.5 ............

 

Juventus: Di Gregorio 6.5; Kelly 6.5, Gatti 6.5, Kalulu 6; Joao Mario 5.5 (Zhegrova N/A), Locatelli 6 (Koopmeiners 5.5), Thuram 6.5 (Adzic 6), Cambiaso 6; Yildiz 6, Conceicao 7.5 (David 6); Vlahovic 5 (Openda 6).

 

Best Juventus player: Francisco Conceicao – On his return from an injury suffered on international duty with Portugal, the tricky winger impressed. He scored the Bianconeri’s opener and was dangerous throughout his seventy minutes on the pitch. The Bianconeri looked far less dangerous without him – the Portuguese forward showing lots of confidence in taking on his man.

 

Lowest Juventus rating: Dusan Vlahovic – Whilst Joao Mario was also massively underwhelming today, it is the Serbian who struggled. He was given the spot in the starting eleven as a reward for his fine form but he seems a different player when coming off the bench. The forward was limp and hardly touched the ball before being taken off just before the hour mark.

 

Juventus coach: Igor Tudor 6 – Tudor made the right subs today but they did not have his intended effect on the game. The coach brought on Openda for a struggling Vlahovic but Derby d’Italia hero Adzic came on for Frenchman Khephren Thuram and the Bianconeri’s momentum wavered. Was let down by his players today but also really needs to figure out his optimal front line.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/ratings-verona-1-1-juventus-orban-conceicao/

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Verona 1-1 Juventus – Conceicao blames disappointing draw on tiredness

 

 

Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao scored today on his return from injury but it was not enough as the Bianconeri fell flat in a 1-1 draw with Verona. ............

 

“We’re a great team that plays in all competitions,” the Portuguese forward began, “so it’s normal to be a little more tired than the other teams. We knew it would be difficult here so it’s only normal that we wanted to do better – but unfortunately we didn’t manage it.” ............

 

In an attempt to identify where Juventus went wrong today, Conceicao said “We knew Verona were strong at home but we lost a few too many balls,” he claimed, “This can be explained by the fact we play every three days.”

 

On head coach Igor Tudor’s faith in him, the winger said “We’re all strong. I do my best to make things difficult for the coach, then it is up to him to decide.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/verona-1-1-juventus-conceicao-tiredness/

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Verona 1-1 Juventus – Bianconeri coach Tudor hits out at ‘shameful’ refereeing

 

 

Juventus fell flat to a 1-1 draw with Verona today, in a controversial game marred by two refereeing incidents.

 

The Bianconeri led the game through Francisco Conceicao before a harsh penalty was given against Joao Mario for handball. ............

 

Tudor slammed referee Antonio Rapuano and his team:

 

“The penalty that was given is shameful,” the coach began, “how can you… if someone doesn’t see the ball, what is he supposed to do?”

 

The Croatian continued his tirade, “These kinds of penalties don’t exist. Only people who have never played football could give that. It’s a shameful rule.” ............

 

 

“Then there’s the red card for the foul against Gatti,” the coach said, “I was right there, I saw it myself.”

 

Gatti took an elbow to the face from Gialloblu goalscorer Gift Orban, yet no red card was given.

 

“He didn’t charge, that’s how you have to go in, I’ve never seen two decisions like that”, Tudor said, “I don’t know what to say. And then, it has to be said, we lacked energy today, even though we prepared at our best.”

 

The reporter then showed the coach an image of Orban’s elbow on Gatti, “I mean, if you don’t give a red for that, I don’t know what you give a red for. He wasn’t even looking… if that’s not a red, honestly, it’s a disgrace.”

 

Tudor doubled down on his comments “A disgrace. With VAR, today, these two decisions – no – I don’t want to make excuses, but in the end matches are decided like this.” ............

 

 

“We put a lot into these three matches,” Tudor said in reference to the 4-3 win over Inter, 4-4 draw with Dortmund and today’s game against Verona, “so then the energy ends up being lacking.”

 

He continued, “The lads gave everything, they wanted to push. In some situations we could have done better but I’m not angry: we have strengths and weaknesses, you can’t win every game. We’ll analyse everything properly.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/verona-1-1-juventus-tudor-shameful-referee/

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Former referee Marelli criticises decisions in Verona 1-1 Juventus

 

 

Former referee Luca Marelli has hit out at the controversial refereeing decisions in Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Verona this evening.

 

Verona equalised from the penalty spot after Francisco Conceicao’s opener, with an albeit soft penalty given for a handball from Juventus wing back Joao Mario.

 

It was a harsh penalty and one which many, including Juventus head coach Igor Tudor, felt should not have been given. ............

 

Marelli said: “The penalty was awarded after a VAR review for a touch by Joao Mario’s arm.”

 

“The magnifying glass shows us Joao Mario’s attitude, he closes his eyes and the ball suddenly drops,” he continued, “I disagree with the decision: it was an unexpected ball and shouldn’t be punishable. He can’t know where the ball went.” ............

 

Verona goalscorer Gift Orban was also the centre of another controversy, when he made contact with an elbow to the face of Bianconeri defender Federico Gatti.

 

On this incident, Marelli said “The challenge is open to debate. Rapuano called for a yellow but VAR didn’t call it back.”

 

“Orban isn’t looking at the ball,” Marelli continued, “it looks like he’s aiming at his head. The blow wasn’t direct but also touched the shoulder, the correct decision would have been a red card.”

 

 

Finally, the former referee concluded “The yellow is a discount on the punishment he deserved. VAR might not have intervened to assess whether the player goes with a closed fist or an open hand: in case of the former, it’s considered violent conduct.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/former-referee-marelli-verona-1-1-juventus/

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Juventus 1 - Hellas Verona 1: Initial reaction and random observations

 

 

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Juventus have officially recorded their first frustrating result of the 2025-26 season, a 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona in which it could have easily been all three points dropped and a first loss on the record of Igor Tudor’s squad. It was the kind of performance befitting of a team that has expended so much energy over those previous two games in which wild late-game comebacks were needed to get the win over Inter Milan and a draw with Borussia Dortmund, respectively. But ultimately, Juventus’ ineffectiveness and sub-par performance for much of Saturday’s trip to Verona doomed them as they dropped points for the first time domestically. ............

 

It wasn’t a good showing. There weren’t the kind of highs that we saw in the win over Inter and the high-scoring draw with Dortmund. Juventus may have had 72% of the possession and more than doubled up Hellas Verona in terms of passes completed, but the Bianconeri ended up getting out-shot by the home side, 14-10. For the second consecutive game in which he started against a domestic opponent, Dusan Vlahovic was extremely isolated and a virtual non-factor outside of a couple of brief moments. The midfield misplaced so many passes you probably lost count even before halftime. The defense, playing their first game of the season without the resting Gleison Bremer, looked far from the strong unit that Juve was against their first two provincial opponents this season.

 

It was not great.

 

With all of that possession Juve had, they finished with a grand total of 0.38 xG. That’s not good — at all. ............

 

INITIAL REACTION AND RANDOM OBSERVATIONS

• Serie A refereeing continues to show you just how bad it is every week.
• Gift Orban still able to play after the kind of action we’ve seen Juventus players sent off for more than a couple of times during Tudor’s time as manager? Well, sure then.
• It’s only fitting that Orban ends up being named the man of the match in a game he could have easily been sent off but was only shown a yellow. Never change, Serie A refereeing standards.
• I have to say, that was both thoroughly disappointing but also a somewhat predictable result because they just looked absolutely gassed both mentally and physically well before the final whistle sounded. ............
• That doesn’t forgive the performance at all. It’s context, sure, but it’s also true that if you want to do better in Serie A than what Juventus has done the last couple of years, you have to push through and get the three points rather than what actually happened against Hellas Verona. ............
• Still wondering what Joao Mario was doing on the handball that gifted Hellas Verona a penalty.
• This Juventus defense without Bremer looks a lot like last season’s defense — and that’s not necessarily a good thing to think about knowing how all of that went.
• Federico Gatti got a yellow card for something in which he knows better and then, all of a couple of minutes later, made a very bad giveaway that forced a big save out of Michele Di Gregorio. Ah, yes. ............
• Is Vasilije Adžić officially a midfielder now? So much for him being thought of as an attacking winger. He was certainly slotted in right next to Teun Koopmeiners when he came on in the second half.
• Speaking of Koopmeiners, the struggles just roll on. I don’t know what to think whenever he plays now. You’re hoping for the best but thinking the opposite will probably be more likely to happen.
• Vlahovic had just two touches through the first 15 minutes.
• Vlahovic had just five touches through the first 30 minutes.
• Vlahovic had just nine tocuhes in the first half.
• Vlahovic, subbed off in the 57th minute, finished with all of 13 touches. ............
• It’s a shame because Kenan Yildiz’s first-ever game wearing the captain’s armband — the result of Manuel Locatelli being subbed off to begin the second half and Bremer being rested — should be a memorable result, not some kind of drab and disappointing draw against Hellas Verona.
• A related Yildiz note: That boy looked TIRED TIRED by the time the last portions of the second half arrived. Yes, even somebody who is 20 years old doesn’t have an endless supply of energy. It’s hard to believe, I know.
• Wondering if Juventus’ strategy in the dying minutes was “Let’s just hope Kenan does something cool” because it sometimes felt that way.
• Even with all of those attacking players on the field in the final 10-15 minutes, Juventus still struggled to do much in the final third. Hopefully it was just one of those days. Hopefully.
• Let’s hope that a full seven days between games can benefit this team because seeing them this drained in the final minutes of a game in late-ish September isn’t exactly a great sign considering the schedule is only going to get more and more busy as the next few weeks go on. ............

Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/32314/hellas-verona-juventus-2025-serie-a-matchday-4-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

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Rapuano punished after Verona-Juventus refereeing debacle

 

 

Referee Antonio Rapuano had a poor display while officiating Saturday’s Serie A contest between Hellas Verona and Juventus, so the AIA has reportedly decided to take measures. ............

 

Former Italian match official Luca Marelli insisted that Rapuano committed two mistakes that proved very costly for Juventus. First, he believes that Joao Mario’s handball shouldn’t have resulted in a penalty kick, and second, Orban’s nasty elbow on Federico Gatti should have earned the striker his marching orders. ............

 

Therefore, the AIA (Italian football’s refereeing association) weren’t impressed by Rapuano’s performance, and have thus decided to take action.

 

The 40-year-old will be demoted to Serie B next weekend. ............

 

 

While the referee has been punished and Orban is expected to be suspended, Juventus won’t benefit from either decision, as the damage done by the officiating staff is irreparable.

 

The Bianconeri can only hope to bounce back with solid results in the coming weeks, beginning with Saturday’s clash against Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-rapuano-punished-after-verona-juventus-refereeing-debacle/

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Opinion: Juventus already paying for their lack of depth

 

 

While the club’s summer transfer campaign succeeded on several fronts, the Juventus management has failed to provide Igor Tudor with sufficient squad depth, and the consequences are beginning to show. ............

 

Bouncing between the Serie A, the Champions League, and occasionally the Coppa Italia requires a considerable number of players capable of competing for starting roles, especially for a team that hasn’t been afforded enough rest following their Club World Cup participation.

But on the contrary, one could argue that Juve’s depth has decreased compared to last season, especially in the middle of the park.

 

This summer, neither Nicolo Fagioli nor Douglas Luiz were replaced, unless you’d like to count Fabio Miretti, a player that the club doesn’t entirely trust, as evidenced by their attempts to sell him to Napoli.

 

Moreover, Weston McKennie has been shuffled all over the pitch, that he is now considered an afterthought in the middle of the park, while Teun Koopmeiners has been reduced from 2024’s top signing to a mere squad player who hardly inspires the fans.

 

Therefore, Tudor found himself in a sea of troubles when Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram weren’t able to cope with the pace of their Hellas Verona counterparts on Saturday. ............

 

Moreover, Juventus don’t have any inspiring options for the wingback roles behind Andrea Cambiaso and Joao Mario, and fielding Pierre Kalulu in a more advanced role cannot be a viable solution, as Tudor doesn’t have extra defenders to spare, with only five centre-backs challenging for three starting roles.

 

Therefore, one could only wonder how the manager would be able to navigate his way through the packed fixtures list if hit by an injury crisis, since he’s already struggling in normal circumstances. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/opinion-juventus-already-paying-for-their-lack-of-depth/

 

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Atalanta reinstate Lookman ahead of Juventus clash, but lose two key players to injury

 

 

Following a summer soap opera that ended in bad blood, Ademola Lookman has finally made peace with Atalanta, just in time to feature in next weekend’s clash against Juventus. ............

 

At the start of the season, Lookman was nowhere to be seen, with some fans fearing that the attacker could remain on the sidelines until January.

 

Nevertheless, the player has recently made peace with Atalanta, as the two parties realised this would be in their best interest. ............

 

The reconciliation was confirmed on Sunday afternoon, as Ivan Juric gave Lookman a brief cameo in the 3-0 victory over Torino.

 

“I’ve always stayed in touch with Lookman,” said the Croatian manager in his post-match press conference. ............

 

It remains to be seen if the former Leipzig star will be able to make significant strides in he coming days and play a prominent role next Saturday, when the Orobici arrive in Turin to take on Juventus in a much-anticipated clash.

 

On a related note, Atalanta lost Nicola Zalewski and Isac Hien to injury, as both players left the field in the first half against Torino. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/atalanta-lookman-juventus-hien-zalewski/

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Marchegiani says Juventus is not strong enough to be consistent

 

 

Juventus dropped two points in their weekend fixture against Verona, a result that came as a surprise given their strong performances in the two matches prior. Late surges had seen them overcome Inter Milan and secure a dramatic draw against Borussia Dortmund, results that suggested the team was building both confidence and momentum. With Andrea Cambiaso and Francisco Conceição returning to the side, expectations were high that Verona would be dispatched without difficulty. ............

 

Reflecting on the performance, Luca Marchegiani suggested that Juventus may be pushing beyond their current level of consistency. He explained: “Juve? They paid the price for the mental fatigue of two demanding matches, both of which ended in the best possible way given how they went, and they’re not yet ready for this kind of consistency. They’re a team I like in many ways, and we’ve more or less said them all, but perhaps they’re still missing something.” ............

 

For a club determined to end its trophy drought, setbacks of this kind carry weight. Dropping points against lower-ranked teams risks undermining progress, especially when matches against top sides are naturally less frequent. Consistency in fixtures such as the one against Verona is crucial, as it is often these games that decide the trajectory of a season. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-juventus-is-not-strong-enough-to-be-consistent/

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Adani believes Juventus suffered injustice: “Anyone who played football knows”

 

 

Former Inter defender Lele Adani insists that Hellas Verona were awarded a non-existent penalty kick against Juventus.

 

The Bianconeri were livid with the performance of match official Antonio Rapuano who was in charge of Saturday’s Serie A contest. ............

 

As pointed out by former Italian referee Luca Marelli, Rapuano committed two major mistakes that impeded Juventus. First, he awarded Verona a spot-kick for a handball on Joao Mario, and then, he failed to send off Gift Orban, who deliberately elbowed Federico Gatti in the face.

 

The Italian refereeing association have decided to take action by demoting Rapuano to Serie B, although this would do little to remunerate the Old Lady who dropped two valuable points on the road. ............

 

The 51-year-old explained that Joao Mario never had the intention to handle the ball, but he was unable to avoid it since he was in mid-air with his eyes closed.

 

“Anyone who played football understands that it’s not a handball but a missed header,” argued Adani.

 

“Anyone who has played football knows that you can jump over the edge because someone pushes you, because you’re afraid of contact from behind, or because you’re off balance.

 

“So if you’re trying to head the ball and, within the dynamics of your body balance, prepare to do so, but you miss the ball, it can hit your arm. That doesn’t mean you gave away a penalty,” concluded Adani.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/adani-juventus-injustice-football/

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“A penalty like that?” Tacchinardi hits out at VAR for the Juventus game

 

 

Alessio Tacchinardi has expressed strong disapproval regarding the penalty awarded to Verona against Juventus at the weekend, stating that he could not believe the Video Assistant Referee failed to overturn the decision. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. ............

 

Tacchinardi voiced his concerns with particular emphasis on the inconsistency and decision-making of officials. He remarked, “It’s madness, both the one against Verona and the one against Bologna. What’s wrong? Bad faith? Incompetence on the part of the VAR referee? I can understand the referee, maybe he’s under pressure or he’s sensing the moment of the match. But how can someone watching the screen award a penalty like that?”

 

The former player’s comments highlight an ongoing debate within Italian football regarding the application of VAR and the reliability of decisions made after video review. His words underline the frustration many feel when questionable calls directly impact the outcome of a match. While acknowledging that referees on the pitch may face immediate pressure and difficult circumstances, Tacchinardi stressed that the role of the VAR official should be to correct errors by carefully assessing incidents without such constraints. ............

 

Although the penalty decision drew most of the attention, Juventus themselves were not at its best. Their inability to overcome Verona will inevitably raise questions about consistency and performance levels. Matches such as these are typically viewed as opportunities for Juventus to assert dominance, regardless of the difficulties encountered during play. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/a-penalty-like-that-tacchinardi-hits-out-at-var-for-the-juventus-game/

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Juventus team news: New boy Zhegrova set for full debut, Bremer & David latest

 

 

Juventus returned to training today after a couple of days off following their 1-1 draw with Verona at the weekend.

 

A tired Bianconeri side struggled to get the win against the Gialloblu, in a match marred by two controversial refereeing decisions.

 

With everyone back at Continassa, head coach Igor Tudor can evaluate his squad in preparation for Saturday’s match against Atalanta. ............

 

Tudor may hand a first start to summer signing Edon Zhegrova. The Kosovar winger came on in the 86th minute in last week’s 4-4 draw with Dortmund before being introduced for the last ten minutes at the weekend against Verona. ............

 

Jonathan David currently holds the edge over Dusan Vlahovic to start in the attack. The Serbian has been far more effective off the bench this season, disappointing every time he has started from the 1st minute.

 

Finally, Bremer is a candidate to play against Atalanta, despite an injury-scare last week. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-team-news-tudor-atalanta-zhegrova/

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Serie A referee designator Rocchi acknowledges mistakes against Juventus: “Tudor is right”

 

 

The AIA referee designator Gianluca Rocchi admits Juventus were hard done by the officiating in their Serie A contest against Hellas Verona. ............

 

Juve’s chances of securing a victory were also hampered by match official, Antonio Rapuano, as well as the VAR, who committed two crucial mistakes.

 

Although the ball clearly hit Joao Mario’s arm, the majority of experts and pundits agreed that this handball should not constitute a penalty kick for Verona.

 

Moreover, Gift Orban deliberately elbowed Federico Gatti in the face, but his action only resulted in a yellow card, which contradicts with three previous episodes that earned red cards for Juventus players (Yildiz, Kalulu and Cambiaso) following on-field reviews.

 

Therefore, Igor Tudor was furious with Rapuano’s officiating. ............

 

“The decision is incorrect; it’s not a penalty. It’s a matter of contact, arm and not shoulder. We believe this decision is incorrect,” said the AIA referee designator.

 

“Orban’s elbow? The correct decision would have been a red card. The player looks at the opponent. It was a decision that should have been made on the pitch and then, if necessary, at the monitor.

 

“The officials at the monitor were too quick to dismiss the matter. The correct decision would have been a red card. Tudor rightly protested, and he was right about it.”

 

Unfortunately for Juventus, Rocchi’s words can do little to remedy the damage done by Rapuano and CO. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/serie-a-referee-designator-acknowledges-mistakes-against-juventus-tudor-is-right/

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Tudor keen to start with key Juventus duo against Atalanta despite exhaustion

 

 

Juventus manager Igor Tudor has reportedly decided to keep two of his main protagonists in the starting lineup against Atalanta.

 

Much has been made about the club’s lack of depth which came to light in recent days. The Bianconeri were embroiled in back-to-back wars against Inter and Borussia Dortmund, where they had to go the extra mile to salvage results through last-gasp goals. ............

 

This weekend, Juventus will host Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Serie A matchday.

 

But while some are expecting Tudor to introduce a few changes to the lineup to inject fresh blood into the team, the manager is determined to start with Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram.

 

The influential duo have been selected in every fixture since the start of the season, as they’re considered part of the team’s backbone. ............

 

On the other hand, Yildiz remained on the pitch for the duration of the match, but he was far from his best, as his spectacular plays weren’t on display at the Bentegodi.

 

Nevertheless, Tudor believes that with a full week of rest, the two players should be able to regain their energy levels and act as pillars once again against Ivan Juric’s side. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/tudor-yildiz-thuram-juventus-atalanta/

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Atalanta is dealing with multiple absentees before Juventus match

 

 

Atalanta are preparing to take on Juventus in their upcoming Serie A fixture, though an increasing number of injuries within the squad has complicated their preparations. The clash promises to be significant, with both teams aiming to consolidate strong starts to the campaign. ............

 

Despite their resilience, Atalanta face notable selection problems ahead of the match. As many as seven key players could be unavailable due to injury. The list includes Isak Hien, Giorgio Scalvini, Sead Kolasinac, Nicola Zalewski, Ederson, Mitchel Bakker, and Gianluca Scamacca. Losing such influential figures would significantly impact Ivan Jurić’s ability to field his strongest line-up, particularly against an opponent of Juventus’ calibre.

 

There has, however, been some positive news for La Dea, with Ademola Lookman returning to the squad. The forward had previously been absent amid tensions surrounding a potential transfer, but his reintroduction offers a timely boost to Atalanta’s attacking options. His pace and creativity could provide a much-needed spark, especially with other senior players unavailable. ............

 

For Juventus, the challenge will be to avoid complacency. Although Atalanta’s absences appear substantial, Jurić’s side has built a reputation for resilience and tactical organisation, traits that can trouble any opponent. The Bianconeri must approach the match with focus and discipline, ensuring that they impose their game plan from the outset. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/atalanta-is-dealing-with-multiple-absentees-before-juventus-match/