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Ecco perché il Bologna vuole liberarsene. E addirittura é disposto a prendersi il desaparecido Joao Mario.

Preview: Parma vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups After their statement win over the Serie A champions last weekend, in-form Juventus will pay a visit to Parma on Sunday evening. Having beaten Napoli by three goals, Juve then missed out on direct entry to the Champions League's last 16, but they are still one of three Italian teams left standing. Match preview Before settling for a tame goalless draw in Monaco on the final matchday, Juventus needed a minor miracle if they were to secure a top-eight finish in the Champions League table. ............ Even ahead of Wednesday's Europe-wide finale, Juve had already wrapped up a playoff place, and the draw has since pitted them against Galatasaray. Before that two-legged tie takes place, Luciano Spalletti's side have four domestic fixtures to fulfil: a Coppa Italia quarter-final and league games against Lazio and Inter Milan will follow this week's trip to Emilia-Romagna. Last time out in Serie A, Juventus maintained their unbeaten home record by defeating the Scudetto holders, as Jonathan David's first-half goal set the stage for an emphatic 3-0 win over Spalletti's former club Napoli. That success left the Bianconeri just one point behind both Roma and Napoli - who hold the last two Champions League places - and continued their recent revival. Since Spalletti showed up in Turin, no team has conceded fewer goals in Serie A - just eight across 13 matches - and they also boast the league's third-best attack, with 23 scored during that period. Now five points up on their tally at this stage last term, Juve can continue in that vein by beating one of their favourite opponents: 11 wins and just two defeats from the last 17 top-flight meetings may suggest they can do another double over Parma. ............ Parma Serie A form: D L W D D L Juventus Serie A form: W D W W L W Juventus form (all competitions): W W L W W D Team News Only Daniele Rugani, Dusan Vlahovic and long-term absentee Arkadiusz Milik are sidelined for Juventus, who made a number of changes to their lineup in midweek. After rare starts for Mattia Perin, Juan Cabal and Lois Openda, regulars such as club captain Manuel Locatelli, chief creator Kenan Yildiz and Andrea Cambiaso should all return. Thanks to his goal against Napoli, Yildiz has already beaten last term's tally of Serie A strikes, with eight scored so far; he also ranks second for both touches in the opposition box (120) and successful take-ons (42) in Italy's top flight. Meanwhile, David - who scored in the reverse fixture against Parma - has recently recorded three goal involvements from his last three away games, after failing to contribute any across his first eight in Serie A. ............ Parma possible starting lineup: Corvi; Delprato, Circati, Troilo; Britschgi, Bernabe, Keita, Sorensen, Valenti; Ondrejka; Pellegrino Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; David ............ We say: Parma 0-2 Juventus Having tightened up their defence, Juventus should keep another clean sheet against toothless Parma, who average well under a goal per game. As Spalletti is also getting a sweeter tune out of his front line, Juve will surely take three points away from the Tardini. . Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/parma/preview/parma-vs-juventus-prediction-team-news-lineups_591046.html

Spalletti wants a ‘combative’ Juventus in Parma, heaps praise on Osimhen & Icardi Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti didn’t like how the team performed on Wednesday in Monaco, so he’s expecting a comprehensive improvement in Sunday’s Serie A contest against Parma. ............ Therefore, Spalletti is urging his players to take more risks when they play Parma at the Ennio Tardini on Sunday. “This will be a stretch to navigate at full throttle, with so many games packed together. We have to find solutions,” said the 66-year-old in his pre-match press conference. “The decision not to go into a training camp is meant to give the players more space and freedom. As the number of matches increases, rest also has to increase. “These weeks have been planned this way: match, recovery session for those who played, conditioning work for those who didn’t. The following day a light session, then preparation for the next game and match again.” “In the last game, we didn’t do particularly well, it was an average match — that can happen in football — but I expect an immediate reaction. “Tomorrow will be a game with constant momentum swings and a lot of chaos, so I want to see a team that’s ready, even if it concedes a few counter-attacks because it wants to go and score. “I don’t want to see a relaxed team like the one we saw the other night. I live my life based on what happens on the pitch, and tomorrow I want a combative team, ready to strike whoever is in front of it.” ............ “Kenan can become a set-piece specialist. He has to train, because with the foot he has he can do it very well. An alien has to be able to do that too — otherwise what kind of alien would he be?! “He has to believe in it and work on that trait, not just for the ‘Del Piero comparison’ but because by the end of the season it can bring important points. In any case, we also have other players who can take set pieces.” ............ “Unfortunately, Cambiaso has Yildiz ahead of him, so he has to adapt to the choice of who is in front of him. Luckily they work very well together. They’re two players who know how to play football and give confidence to the ball. “With his movements, he’s important in creating new spaces. At the moment I have nothing to criticise about any of my players. Through work, qualities emerge — even the more hidden ones — and I see that they have plenty of them.” ............ “The market is in the hands of the club, I have a different role. We’ll see if in these final hours it’s possible to do something or not, but that won’t affect the conviction with which we work every day. The club is working non-stop to try to improve the squad; we’re waiting.” Juventus have been pitted against Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off, so Spalletti will be reunited with Mauro Icardi and Victor Osimhen. ............ “I have so many things to say about Osimhen. When I talk about him, I also like to talk about Icardi. They have the number 9 as their blood type. They have unquestionable quality — with the two of them you have every plan: Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. “With them you have the solutions; you just have to decide how to get back into the house: ring the doorbell, or knock the door down, or smash it in. Osimhen smashes it down; the other one, in the penalty area in terms of finishing, has been one of the best I’ve ever had the fortune to coach.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luciano-spalletti-juventus-parma-victor-osimhen-mauro-icardi/

Capello analyses Inter, Juventus and Atalanta Champions League draws: ‘Complicated’ Fabio Capello has given his thoughts after Friday’s Champions League play-off draw, has explained why Inter face the biggest ‘risk’ against Bodo/Glimt, and has explained why Juventus’s clash against Galatasaray is just as ‘complicated’ as Atalanta’s tie with Borussia Dortmund. ............ Inter finished highest of the bench in 10th place, followed by Juventus in 13th and Atalanta in 15th. Napoli were beaten 3-2 at home against Chelsea on Wednesday night and were subsequently eliminated in 30th place. Friday’s knock-out round draw has seen Inter tied against Bodo/Glimt, Juventus against Galatasaray and Atalanta against Borussia Dortmund in two-legged play-off matches that will take place in the midweek slots of February 17/18 and February 24/25. ............ Turning his attention to Juventus, who will have to visit Istanbul in their tie against Galatasaray, Capello said: “It’s a boiling atmosphere there. They have great support and a lot of discipline, Galatasaray transform when they are at home. “They’ll have to play a real game in the first leg. There are old acquaintances in Osimhen and Icardi, but I see it as a difficult away game because of the way the atmosphere spurs the team on.” Juventus haven’t reached the Champions League round of 16 for the last four years, but Capello believes this is not a reason for the Bianconeri players to become nervous. “Their legs won’t shake. The opposite if anything. The fact that this is a difficult game will force the players to be more focused and determined. I see it as a bigger risk for Inter, the possibility of underestimating the occasion. ............ When asked if Atalanta or Juventus have the tougher tie, Capello said: “I see the first leg in Istanbul as being complicated, but in general, it’s Atalanta who have the most difficult opponent.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/capello-on-inter-juventus-atalanta-ucl-draws/

Juventus replicate Yildiz coup by poaching a promising Bayern Munich teenager Juventus have recruited young Bayern Munich attacker Adin Licina, evoking memories of signing Kenan Yildiz in the summer of 2022. The 20-year-old Turkish star had spent 10 years in the Bavarian academy, before making the move to Turin more than three years ago, and went on to establish himself as Juve’s biggest attraction and even inherited the iconic No.10 shirt that once belonged to his idol, Alessandro Del Piero. ............ Juventus have all but finalised the transfer of the 19-year-old, having received the green light from the Bundesliga giants in the last few hours. Licina’s contract with Bayern was set to expire at the end of the season, so the Bianconeri were able to poach him on a cut-price deal. ............ Licina has represented Germany across several age groups, including the U19, but he’s also eligible to play for Bosnia on the international level, which is his country of origin. The youngster is a left-footed attacker capable of filling various roles in the final third. He primarily plays as an inverted right winger, but can also feature on the opposite side of the pitch, and is also comfortable playing as an attacking midfielder. While Licina’s talent is undeniable, Vincent Kompany never granted him his senior debut, but only brought him to the first team’s training sessions on a few occasions. Therefore, the Germany U19 international had been exclusively featuring for Bayern’s second team, making 20 appearances this season, which yielded two goals and six assists. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-bayern-munich-teenager-adin-licina/

Juventus expect to close two major contract renewals in February Juventus are increasingly optimistic about finalising the contract extensions of Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie in the coming weeks. The duo are considered instrumental to Luciano Spalletti’s plans, albeit for different reasons. The manager described the young Turk as an ‘alien’ due to his elusive skill set. On the other hand, the Texan is an extremely versatile player capable of fulfilling multiple tasks and covering every inch of gras. ............ Due to his meteoric rise to stardom, Yildiz has inevitably attracted the interest of some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League, in addition to LaLiga arch-rivals, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Therefore, Juventus are keen to ward off all suitors by tying down the 20-year-old to a new and improved contract. The two parties have virtually agreed on a sizable pay rise, which will elevate the player’s yearly salary to circa €6 million, making him one of the top earners at the club, aside from the departing Dusan Vlahovic. Yildiz is being represented by his father and other members of his family, who are expected in Turin by mid-February to put pen to paper on a new deal valid until June 2030. ............ While the young striker’s renewal is certainly a club priority, McKennie’s new deal is arguably a more urgent matter, considering that his current contract will expire in five months. ............ Like Yildiz, the 27-year-old is said to be close to penning a new contract valid until June 2028. Previous reports had expected his salary to rise to circa €4 million. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/kenan-yildiz-weston-mckennie-juventus-february/

Juventus keen to sign Bologna full-back regardless of Joao Mario swap Juventus and Bologna are hopeful of exchanging Emil Holm and Joao Mario, but the Bianconeri are determined to sign the Swede anyway. With only three days remaining before the closure of the January transfer window, the Bianconeri are keen to add one more right-back to their ranks, as Pierre Kalulu, who adjusted into this role, hasn’t been given a single minute of rest since the start of the season. ............ Although the negotiations between Juventus and Bologna are going at a fast pace, Joao Mario remains undecided. The Portuguese right-back hasn’t started a match since Luciano Spalletti arrived at Contanissa. However, leaving the club after a few disappointing months remains a difficult pill to swallow. But while the two clubs will try to convince the 26-year-old to accept a late-winter move, the source claims that Juventus will attempt to close a deal for Holm, regardless of Joao Mario’s fate. ............ Holm has been on the Old Lady’s shortlist since his spell at Spezia between 2021 and 2023. The 25-year-old ended up joining Atalanta instead, before making the transfer to Bologna in 2024. This season, he has thus far made 19 appearances, registering one goal and five assists in the process. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-emil-holm-joao-mario-swap/

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Only one Juventus regular starter could be rested in Parma Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti could opt to drop Gleison Bremer from his starting lineup against Parma on Sunday. ............ Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli, Andrea Cambiaso, and Michele Di Gregorio are all expected to regain their usual starting spots this weekend in Parma, as Spalletti will be keen to field his strongest possible lineup, but perhaps with one exception. Bremer could be granted some well-deserved rest on Sunday. This has been a challenging campaign for the 28-year-old, who returned from a 10-month layoff in the summer, only to sustain a meniscus injury that required another surgery. ............ After the midweek contest in Monaco, the defender admitted he’s feeling a bit exhausted, and he’s also making sure to carefully manage his workload in training to avoid another setback. While the omnipresent Pierre Kalulu and Lloyd Kelly are expected to start yet again at the Ennio Tardini, Spalletti could consider this league contest the right opportunity to give Bremer a breather. Moreover, Gatti has been eagerly awaiting his chance to start a match since recovering from his meniscus surgery. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-bremer-parma-juventus-gatti/

Osimhen’s Champions League reunion with Spalletti after 49 Napoli goals and Serie A title The upcoming Champions League meetings between Juventus and Galatasaray will mark a reunion between Luciano Spalletti and Victor Osimhen, who won the Serie A title at Napoli in 2022-23. ............ Less than three years ago, the pair won a historic Serie A title at Napoli, the first one in 33 years for the Partenopei. Osimhen greatly contributed to Napoli’s milestone with 26 goals that made him the Serie A’s Capocannoniere for 2022-23. ............ Overall, Osimhen scored 49 goals and provided 12 assists in 71 appearances under Spalletti at the Stadio Maradona. The Nigerian forward netted five times in six Champions League games at Napoli under the Italian tactician, plus four in the 2021-22 Europa League and 40 across two Serie A campaigns. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/osimhen-spalletti-reunion-49-goals-napoli/

Chiellini: Juventus ‘respect’ Galatasaray but ‘never’ close to Osimhen Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini says the Bianconeri have ‘great respect’ for their Champions League play-off opponent Galatasaray, but insists the Serie A giants were ‘never’ close to signing Osimhen. Juventus have been drawn against Turkish giants Galatasaray in the Champions League knockout play-off. ............ “It’s a strong team with great players. We’ll play the second leg at home, so it won’t end in Istanbul, but we’ll have to be good at going to that stadium to play our game and exploit their weaknesses and limit the big potential and individual players, not just in attack,” Chiellini said from Nyon after the draw. “We all know Osimhen, but they are strong in other departments too.” ............ Back in 2013, Chiellini was on the pitch and Antonio Conte on the bench when Juventus lost a group stage game against Galatasaray, facing elimination from the Champions League group phase. It had been postponed by one day due to heavy snow in Istanbul, but when it was played, the pitch’s condition was far from ideal. “We lost it on the pitch, and I even made the decisive mistake, regardless of the snow and the pitch,” Chiellini said. “Now we are two different teams. We must respect their quality, because they have quality players in all departments, but we must also be aware of our skills and put in an important performance. It will go down to details, like every knockout game, we’ll have to be mature to play in Istanbul and confirm ithttps://football-italia.net/chiellini-juventus-respect-galatasaray-osimhen/ the following week.” A reporter asked Chiellini if he would have liked to play up against Osimhen on the field. “Right now, I couldn’t cope,” he replied, smiling. ............ “Galatasaray have many important players, some of whom have played in Serie A too. Turkish teams are making investments, and there’s great respect for a storied club like Galatasaray. It’s a fascinating challenge, it will be a tough game, but also an important test for us. We still have all to play for in Serie A, Champions League and Coppa Italia. We have some interesting weeks ahead.” Have Juventus ever been close to signing Osimhen before he moved to Galatasaray from Napoli? “If you mean that a club likes Osimhen, I think it’s true for all the teams, especially in Italy,” Chiellini concluded. “But realistically, there’s never been anything more than this.” . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/chiellini-juventus-respect-galatasaray-osimhen/