Socrates 9979 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 142147 messaggi Inviato Lunedì alle 21:15 Gatti and Perin: ‘Nobody can say Juventus lack character’ Federico Gatti and Mattia Perin are proud of another Juventus fightback, holding Roma to a 3-3 draw. ‘Nobody can say we lack character.’ It was clear this result could decide the Champions League qualification, so with this much at stake, it was full of quality and drama. ............ However, two very similar goals with flick-ons to the back post saw Jeremie Boga and Gatti get Juventus back on level terms in a 3-3 thriller. ............ “I was worried that I would be offside, but it really was a very important goal and it keeps us hanging in there,” Gatti said. “There are 11 games to go and we are still in the race. A defeat here would’ve seen Roma go seven points clear, and it really would’ve been difficult then. “It’s not just Roma, though, because Atalanta and Como are in the running too. We’ve got to improve a few things, but we’ve got our character to build on.” ............ It is remarkably the second fightback in a few days for the Old Lady, who wiped out a 5-2 first leg deficit to Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off, despite being down to 10 men. They won 3-2 on the night in extra time, eventually exiting the competition. “We are certainly proving that we’ve got heart, soul and character,” added goalkeeper Perin. “If we manage to convert more of our chances when we’re on top, then we wouldn’t need all these comebacks. People can criticise anything about us, but nobody can say we lack character.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/gatti-perin-nobody-say-juventus-lack-character/ 1 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 9979 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 142147 messaggi Inviato Lunedì alle 21:22 Spalletti reveals the scene that made he believe in Juventus comeback against Roma: “Best signal” Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti was firmly convinced of his team’s ability to pull off a comeback when his team was trailing Roma by two goals. Only four days following the heartbreaking Champions League elimination at the hands of Galatasaray, the Bianconeri risked getting blown away from the Top-Four race as they travelled to Rome for a crucial six-pointer. ............ “The mindset was the right one — they earned a draw they deserved,” said the Juventus boss in his post-match interview. “Midway through the first half, the feeling was even better; we had chances we should have taken. In the end, everything becomes real based on how well you’ve prepared physically and mentally. “Yes, we’ve conceded too many goals. But then you’re up against a side like Roma, and the way they press as a unit weighs on you — they absorb, they hammer away constantly and make you work. The three goals we conceded could have been avoided. “We arrived late, or didn’t battle the way we should at key moments when a certain action was required. But after it went 3-1 down, they were demanding the ball — and that’s the best signal a coach can receive.” ............ “In the first half, we won the ball back and looked to break quickly, trying to finish moves as soon as possible. “We misplaced passes that, had we not played so many minutes on Wednesday, we probably would have executed better.” ............ “There’s been a dip in quality. At one stage of the season, I felt the team was ready to take off, then two or three things happened that set us back and knocked some of our certainties. “For a moment, I truly believed I could recreate the enthusiasm we showed against Napoli — that sense of not belonging to one fixed role but everyone contributing quality, feeding off each other. “Instead, we took a step back. Seeing them today wrestle the game back into their own hands shows I’m dealing with outstanding people.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luciano-spalletti-juventus-comeback-roma/ 1 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 9979 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 142147 messaggi Inviato Lunedì alle 21:42 Juventus player ratings vs Roma: Spalletti’s subs save the day At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Juventus rallied back to salvage a draw against their direct Top-Four rivals Roma and thus avoid a defeat that would have blown them away from the Champions League race. ............ Juventus XI (3-4-2-1) Mattia Perin – 6 The former Genoa goalkeeper produced two solid saves early in the match. He could do little about the first two goals he conceded, but perhaps his exit on the third goal could have been better. Pierre Kalulu – 6.5 ............ Gleison Bremer – 6. The Brazilian lost track of Malen on one occasion in the first half, and couldn’t block Wesley’s opener. He didn’t appear to be at his best following his return from injury, but he managed to provide the assist for Conceicao’s stunner. Lloyd Kelly – 5.5 The Englishman capped off a forgettable week with a shaky display. Played Malen onside on the third goal, and lost the foot race to the Dutchman. Weston McKennie – 6 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 5.5 ............ Khephren Thuram – 6.5 ............ Andrea Cambiaso – 5.5 ............ Francisco Conceicao – 7 The Portuguese winger bagged what might just be the best goal of his career thus far, sending an unstoppable rocket towards the top corner on the half-volley. Kenan Yildiz – 6.5 Similar to his display against Galatasaray, the Turkish star seemed to be the most dangerous player on the pitch, dribbling past his opponents at will, but only lacked the final execution. Jonathan David – 5.5 The Canadian worked hard and tried to set up his teammates on a few occasions. Nevertheless, strikers are primarily judged based on their goal-threat, and his was almost non-existent. Substitutes Jeremie Boga – 6.5 While it wasn’t his best outing overall, the Ivorian did well to beat Svilar on the volley and restore Juve’s hopes. Edon Zhegrova – 6.5 The Kosovar looked like a man possessed as he sought redemption for his infamous miss against Galatasaray. Although he didn’t score, his crosses instigated Juve’s second and third goals. Fabio Miretti – 5.5 ............ Federico Gatti – 7 The Juventus defender only needed a few minutes on the pitch to score his second goal in four days. Smashed home the equaliser that could make all the difference by the end of the season. Lois Openda – N/A . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-roma-spallettis-subs-save-the-day/ 1 Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 9979 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 142147 messaggi Inviato 11 ore fa Spalletti: Vlahovic still out, McKennie’s Juventus extension proves one thing Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti says Dusan Vlahovic is still unavailable, but hopes to return against Udinese, while Weston McKennie’s contract extension proves the club is preparing for the future ‘properly.’ Juventus striker Vlahovic won’t be eligible for Saturday’s Serie A match against Pisa. ............ “Not tomorrow, he’s focusing on Udinese,” Spalletti said at a pre-match press conference. ............ “Juventus are showing that it’s preparing properly for the future through scouting and planning. McKennie is a strong player, a very strong one,” the coach said. “The club did everything it needed to do without me having to say anything.” ............ Mattia Perin started the last two games for Juventus, replacing under-fire Michele Di Gregorio, but will Juventus’ first-choice keeper return to the XI against Pisa? “I’ll announce the line-up tomorrow,” Spalletti said. ............ “It will be a very difficult match. The whole environment considers it an easy game to win; everyone thinks they are already relegated, but I’m sure Gilardino was already giving them certain messages, and Oscar Hiljemark as well. Teams always find ways to create motivation. Sometimes it’s even easier in those moments than in others. When a player thinks the game is easy, he becomes more superficial. I’m convinced my players will evaluate the match properly. When you become superficial, you get knocked down, and we absolutely must not let that happen.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-vlahovic-out-mckennie-extension-1/ Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
Socrates 9979 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 142147 messaggi Inviato 11 ore fa Preview: Juventus vs Pisa - prediction, team news, lineups Now looking up at Serie A's top four, victory is the only option for fallen giants Juventus when they host relegation-haunted Pisa on Saturday. After taking two points from four games, the Bianconeri have fallen behind Roma and Como in the fight for Champions League places, while their Tuscan visitors are surely bound for the drop. Match preview Meeting for a Sunday night showdown at Stadio Olimpico, Juventus took on fellow top-four contenders Roma last weekend, aware that defeat would serve a heavy blow to their prospects. Just days after ending this season's Champions League campaign with a brave extra-time exit to Galatasaray, Luciano Spalletti's side played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Serie A. Juve trailed by two until the final 15 minutes, when Jeremie Boga volleyed home his first goal for the club, before bustling centre-back Federico Gatti popped up with a dramatic late leveller. No team has scored more goals in second-half stoppage time this season, and the Bianconeri have retrieved plenty of points from losing positions - but that spirit has only got them so far. Juventus have now won none of their last four league matches - after prevailing in seven of the previous nine - so they must play catch-up to Como and Roma in a tight race for Europe. In that context, any more mistakes must be avoided, and particularly at home to opponents who have won just once all season. Following a 2-0 win in Pisa at the end of December, Juve remain unbeaten across 15 top-flight games against this week's visitors, with a dominant record of 11 wins and four draws. ............ Juventus Serie A form: W W D L L D Juventus form (all competitions): D L L L W D Pisa Serie A form: L L D L L L Team News Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli can reclaim his place after serving a one-match ban last week, while another of their key players is nearing a long-awaited return. Not yet ready to feature in the matchday squad, Dusan Vlahovic is back in training after more than three months on the sidelines; only Emil Holm and Arkadiusz Milik are also unavailable. Until Vlahovic returns, Jonathan David and Lois Openda will vie to start up front, with Spalletti usually preferring the Canadian. ............ Juventus possible starting lineup: Perin; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; David Pisa possible starting lineup: Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bozhinov; Toure, Loyola, Aebischer, Marin, Angori; Moreo, Durosinmi ............ We say: Juventus 2-0 Pisa Juventus cannot afford to slip up on Saturday, as that would severely damage their hopes of Champions League qualification. As Pisa are low on both confidence and quality, Juve should post their first league win for a month. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/preview/juventus-vs-pisa-prediction-team-news-lineups_593261.html Condividi questo messaggio Link di questo messaggio Condividi su altri siti
