JUVENTUS SEASON 2024-2025

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Juventus Player Ratings vs Torino: Yildiz Pays Fitting Homage to Del Piero

 

 

Juventus (4-2-3-1)

Mattia Perin – 6.5

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Nicolò Savona – 6

The new Italy boy looked composed and sharp at the back, but still needs to work on his passing and overall technical skills.

Federico Gatti – 6.5

The former Frosinone man was always happy to bully his opponents off the ball, especially Tony Sanabria. He was almost embroiled in a titanic brawl against Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

Pierre Kalulu – 7

Another solid outing at the back from the Milan loanee who hardly put a foot wrong, and was almost always the first to the ball.

Andrea Cambiaso – 7.5

An outstanding showing from the versatile full-back who somehow found a channel on the left side and launched a courageous run that yielded the first Juventus goal. He was a thorn in Torino’s back all night, massively contributing to both phases.

Manuel Locatelli – 7

The former Sassuolo man is becoming a true general at the heart of Thiago Motta’s lineup. Shielded the backline impeccably and instigated the play that led to the second goal with a precise long ball.

Khephren Thuram – 6.5

A dynamic display from the new Juventus signing under the watchful eye of his father Lilian. ............

Timothy Weah – 7

The American was in the right place at the right time to break the deadlock with a simple tap-in. His pace gave Valentino Lazaro nightmares.

Teun Koopmeiners – 6

The Dutchman is slowly but surely coming into his own at Juventus, and is already acting as a technical leader, giving instructions to his teammates, especially in the counter-pressing. Threatened to score on a couple of occasions, and picked up Weah with a clever assist for the disallowed goal.

Kenan Yildiz – 7.5

The Turkish teenager caused havoc for the Granata almost every time he received the ball. Kickstarted the play that led to Weah’s opener, and sealed the win for Juventus with a sliding header that wrongfooted Milinkovic-Savic.

Dusan Vlahovic – 5.5

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Substitutes

Francisco Conceicao – 7

A super cameo from the diminutive Portuguese winger who picked up Yildiz with a sublime cross for the second Juventus goal.

Weston McKennie – N/A

Danilo – N/A

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Player Ratings: Juventus 2-0 Torino, Yildiz’s show

 

 

Kenan Yildiz was Man Of The Match in Juventus’ 2-0 win over city rivals Torino.

 

The Turkish talent scored the second goal of the night against the Granata, while Timothy Weah had opened the account in the first half, capitalising on an impressive Andrea Cambiaso solo attack.

 

The Bianconeri were in control of the match, especially in the first half. Even if Torino tried to bounce back after the break, they were never really dangerous and ended up losing their third consecutive league game. ............

 

Juventus: Perin 6; Savona 5.5 (86′ Danilo N/A), Gatti 6.5, Kalulu 6.5, Cambiaso 7; Locatelli 6.5, K Thuram 6; Weah 7, Koopmeiners 6.5, Yildiz 8 (86′ McKennie N/A); Vlahovic 5.5 (73′ Conceiçao 7). Coach: Motta 6.5.

 

Best Juventus player – Yildiz 8: He would have been among the best players even without his goal: 95% passing accuracy (20/21) and two successful dribbles from three. He dominated down the left flank and his third goal in Serie A this season was the icing on the cake.

 

Lowest Juventus rating – Vlahovic 5.5: Same rating as Savona, who wasn’t always accurate with the ball at his feet. After a disappointing performance, Vlahovic was subbed off at minute 73: He lost possession seven times and had just 17 touches and 78% passing accuracy.

 

Juventus coach—Motta 6.5: Torino never really troubled the Old Lady: low in confidence and weak in attack. In this scenario, the Bianconeri easily controlled the game and never felt the Granata could score. However, they should have created more goal-scoring opportunities against a team in deep crisis. ............

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

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Thiago Motta ‘satisfied with result and performance’ for Juventus

 

 

Thiago Motta was ‘happy with both the result and performance’ as Juventus beat Torino 2-0, urging Kenan Yildiz to make more of the attacks that prompted his goal. ............

 

“It is always important to play with balance and it was another good performance where we bring three points home. I am happy both with the result and the performance, in a derby on home turf, and thank our fans for their support,” Thiago Motta told Sky Sport Italia.

 

“I also want to thank the players, because it was not easy playing the third game in a week, but we remained solid, focused and effective when needed. We certainly deserved the victory.” ............

 

“I am very happy with Kenan’s goal, because we must keep getting him to attack the back post. Timothy is more accustomed to doing that, he also did very well along with Dusan Vlahovic and Teun Koopmeiners, who help our left-backs by blocking off the movements of the Torino midfielders.” ............

 

“We started with Tim today because he is going through a great period of form. The game lasts over 90 minutes now, we must be on our toes throughout and realise anything can happen, so we need options off the bench. We can do that by alternating the forwards, while they can and already have also played together. ............

 

This result puts Juve within a point of leaders Napoli, awaiting tomorrow night’s Scudetto showdown between Inter and the Partenopei at San Siro.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-satisfied-performance-juventus/

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Kenan Yildiz dedicates Juventus goal to legendary Del Piero

 

 

Kenan Yildiz had a very special dedication for his goal in the Derby della Mole to birthday boy Alex Del Piero and received extra praise from Juventus teammate Andrea Cambiaso. ............

 

Turkey international Kenan Yildiz always celebrates by sticking his tongue out, a tribute to his hero Alex Del Piero, but it was even more special tonight because it is the Juve legend’s 50^th birthday.

 

“I am very, very happy for this goal. This one is for Alex, thank you for everything, happy birthday! I also thank the team, we are doing really well,” Kenan Yildiz told Sky Sport Italia. ............

 

Standing next to Kenan Yildiz, Cambiaso thanked the youngster for helping out with defending when required.

 

“He is doing really well, the most important thing is to help your teammates and he is doing that. He is a fantastic lad, with great talent, he just has to keep going like that.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/kenan-yildiz-dedicates-juventus-goal-del-piero/

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Juventus 2 - Torino 0: Initial reaction and random observations

 

 

Like so many years before, we can say it once again: Torino é bianconera.

 

Not a bad way to ring in Alessandro Del Piero’s 50th birthday, either. Or when there’s a guy (or gal) in a NASA space suit walking into the stadium and around the field prior to kickoff. Whichever one you prefer, you can go with that one.

 

No matter how you looked at it, the 159th Derby della Mole played out like so many others — and that’s because it ended in a Juventus win. Juve built an early lead through Timothy Weah’s 18th-minute goal in what was a first half in which Thiago Motta’s side was in complete control. And while the second 45 minutes didn’t exactly go as smoothly as the first simply because of the physical nature that became of it, Kenan Yildiz capped the night in which his idol celebrated his golden birthday with a slick diving header to give Juventus a 2-0 win over Torino on Saturday at the Allianz Stadium.

 

Yildiz, as so many hoped he would, proceeded to celebrate like his idol, too — putting the finishing touches on another outing in which he was one of Juve’s leading men. ............

 

 

It was a showing that surely will have Motta pleased after taking part in his first Turin derby. Juventus, for the most part, gave Torino very little chance to do much of anything. Even as the pattern of play slowed down a bit in the second half because of its start-stop nature — seriously, there were so many fouls and stoppages to go along with much more even possession — Torino really couldn’t muster much of anything. ............

 

Considering how Juve were playing going into the last international break, this feels like Motta’s squad is in a better spot now than they were a little over a month ago. So maybe, just maybe, things are starting to click on a consistent basis after a couple of months in which Motta’s squad showed flashes but also struggled to do it a decent amount of the time. ............

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS

• Text from a Juventus friend about Yildiz early in the first half: “Would be awesome to score and celebrate with La Linguaccia.” Ask and you shall receive, my friend. Good times.
• Yildiz deserved that goal with how he played, too. The young man was on one.
• That run from Cambiaso on the shot that led to Weah’s goal — that was pretty. ............
• By the way, Weah has never previously scored more than three goals in a domestic season. He’s now got four goals. It’s only November. Guessing he likes this season a lot better than some of the others.
• Federico Gatti didn’t have to do Vanja Milinkovic-Savic like that. He really didn’t. ............
• Mattia Perin’s first save of the night came in the 89th minute. ............
• Going off that, it’s pretty clear that Gatti and Pierre Kalulu are hands down the best pairing in the center of defense during this Bremer-less time of our lives. ............
• Speaking of Yildiz, he’s now the third-youngest Juventus player to score in the Derby della Mole, according to Opta. Something tells me that he might score a few more goals against Torino while wearing the No. 10 jersey before it’s all said and done. ............
• One more Yildiz stat: Guess who led Juventus in tackles against Torino? Yeah, it was Yildiz. He had five tackles! That’s twice as many as any of his Juve teammates not named Pierre Kalulu.
• Manuel Locatelli threw out another one of those performances that had a lot of us thinking “What the hell are you thinking, Mister Spalletti?”
• Teun Koopmeiners will eventually score one of those pullbacks at the top of the box. I promise, he actually will. We don’t know when he will, but he will.
• Juventus still haven’t suffered defeated to a visiting Torino side since 1995. Life was so much easier back then. ............
• Now we go into the international break and hope that nobody gets hurt over the next two weeks. I don’t know about you all, but after seven games in 22 days, I am tired. Time for a rest even though the Juve players who are going out on international duty won’t do that at all..

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Torino fans vandalize Allianz Stadium after Derby defeat against Juventus

 

 

The Allianz Stadium witnessed an ugly row at the end of the Derby della Mole between Juventus and Torino, as a section of the visiting supporters deliberately caused damage to their rivals’ ground.

 

The Granata fans were visibly upset by their team’s display at the final whistle, giving them a post-match earful. ............

 

The Juventus fans who were near the away sector reported several objects being thrown towards them, including cigarette butts, urine and beer. Moreover, circulating photos online show how the toilets at the Allianz Stadium have been seriously damaged, as well as the lights. Other footage display stadium seats being detached and thrown on the pitch.

 

These events will certainly warrant an investigation by the Italian authorities as well as the FIGC. And if proven guilty, the Torino fans can expect a ban as well as a potential fine for the club. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-torino-fans-vandalize-allianz-stadium-after-derby-defeat-against-juventus/

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“Ups and downs” Graziani defends Juventus inconsistent form

 

 

Juventus has experienced a challenging start to the season, marked by inconsistency in their performances. The Bianconeri have shown flashes of brilliance in some matches, but they’ve also had difficulty in other games, struggling to produce the results they desire. Ciccio Graziani, a well-known football expert, believes there is a clear reason for these ups and downs, largely due to the changes at the club during the summer transfer window.

 

In the offseason, Juventus made significant changes to their squad, including appointing a new manager and bringing in fresh faces to strengthen their team. Thiago Motta has had to adapt to a new environment and work with a squad that features several new players. The mix of new signings and a new tactical system has, understandably, resulted in some inconsistency in performance. While Juventus has been impressive in certain games, the team has also had matches where they struggled to find rhythm and dominate.

 

Despite these challenges, Graziani is optimistic about Juventus’ prospects. ............

 

Graziani remarked, “Juventus must find continuity in their play, in their team play, but we’ll give them time also because with so many young players and this new course, there can be some ups and downs.” ............

While some critics have been quick to point out their struggles, Graziani believes that these criticisms should be viewed with consideration, given the transitional phase the club is undergoing. As the team continues to evolve, Juventus fans will hope to see more stability and better results in the coming months.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ups-and-downs-pundit-defends-juventus-inconsistent-form/

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Thiago Motta is eyeing the promotion of another Next Gen youngster

 

 

Juventus finds itself in a challenging position this season, with a spate of injuries leading the club to turn to its Next Gen team to fill gaps in the first team. This has proven to be a crucial strategy, especially as Thiago Motta began his tenure as Juventus manager under less-than-ideal circumstances, with many of his summer signings unavailable for the opening matches. ............

 

Mbangula, alongside Nicolo Savona, another top Next Gen player, stepped up to prove that Juventus’ future is bright with these young stars. ............

 

In the wake of injuries to key players like Juan Cabal, Juventus is once again turning to its Next Gen squad for solutions. One of the next prospects to be promoted is Spanish talent, Javier Gil Puche. Having recently trained with the first team at the Allianz Stadium, Puche is now poised to make his mark in the senior squad. This move reflects Juventus’ ongoing commitment to nurturing and promoting young talent from their academy to fill crucial positions in the senior team. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-is-eyeing-the-promotion-of-another-next-gen-youngster/

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Capello says the Juventus-AC Milan game is a title race decider for both clubs

 

Juventus’ first match after the international break promises to be a high-stakes encounter, as they face AC Milan in a fixture that both teams desperately need to win. For Juventus, the match is pivotal in maintaining their chase for the Serie A title, as they are currently trailing Inter Milan and Napoli in the standings. The Bianconeri know that every point counts in their quest for the Scudetto, and dropping points against Milan could significantly affect their title hopes. ............

 

Footballing legend Fabio Capello weighed in on the match, emphasizing the significance of the fixture for both sides. Capello stated:

 

“In this challenge, the Rossoneri team will play more, but whoever comes out defeated risks missing the last train to the Scudetto. This applies to everyone, including Fonseca. If the Bianconeri were to make a blitz, they would send a strong signal to the championship. One of the keys to the San Siro match is Vlahovic. If Milan insists on the exasperated offside, the Serbian will be decisive by attacking the depth. Dusan moves very well in the area and in uncertain aspects he reminds Trezeguet.” ............

 

For Juventus, the game at San Siro represents a must-win opportunity to solidify their place in the title race and send a strong message to the rest of the league. Any slip-up could leave them with too much ground to make up, potentially ending their challenge for the Scudetto prematurely.

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Vlahovic: How Juventus could replace injured star against Milan and Aston Villa

 

 

Juventus coach Thiago Motta must replace the injured Dusan Vlahovic but has no other centre-forward available, so he will deploy a winger or an attacking midfielder to that role.

 

Vlahovic sustained an injury while on international duty with Serbia’s national team. ............

 

Injuries are never good news for clubs and players, especially from international duty. However, the Vlahovic issue is even more worrying for Juventus, given that the Bianconeri don’t have another centre-forward available in the team.

 

Poland international Arkadiusz Milik, in fact, underwent meniscus surgery in October and is not expected to return to action anytime soon. The ex-Napoli striker hasn’t yet featured for the Bianconeri this season.

 

Thiago Motta already deployed wingers Samuel Mbangula, Timothy Weah and Nico Gonzalez and attacking midfielder Vasilije Adžić as centre forwards this term.

 

However, Nico and Adzic are also injured and won’t be available against Milan on Saturday. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/how-juventus-replace-injured-vlahovic-v-milan/

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Costacurta says AC Milan is under more pressure than Juventus

 

 

Juventus will face AC Milan this weekend in a highly anticipated Serie A clash, with both clubs under significant pressure to secure a positive result. Former Milan star Alessandro Costacurta has weighed in on the match, stating that Milan is under more pressure to win. ............

 

According to Costacurta, Milan cannot afford to lose to Juventus if they want to stay competitive in the title race. He explained that a defeat would push them further away from the top spots and could have a negative psychological impact, given the growing number of teams in front of them. ............

 

On the other hand, Juventus is also outside the top five, but their position appears less dire. Although the Bianconeri remain unbeaten, they have drawn too many matches, which has hampered their climb up the league table. Despite this, Costacurta believes that Juventus will approach the game with a certain level of calm, acknowledging that they are a “new and growing group” that has shown promise during the early stages of the season. ............

 

As the game approaches, it is clear that the psychological weight of the match will be felt most by Milan, while Juventus can approach it with a bit more composure. However, regardless of the external pressure, both teams know that only a strong performance will suffice to stay relevant in the Serie A title race.

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Claudio Marchisio reveals his expectations for Juventus v AC Milan

 

 

Juventus is gearing up for a high-stakes clash against AC Milan as Serie A action resumes following the international break. This encounter is critical for both clubs, who are strong contenders for the Italian championship. With the title race heating up, the outcome of this match could significantly impact each team’s trajectory this season.

 

Juventus remains unbeaten in Serie A, but their progress has been hampered by a series of draws that have prevented them from securing a dominant position in the standings. ............

 

AC Milan faces a similar scenario. The Rossoneri, also under new management, have lofty expectations from their fans and leadership to secure domestic glory. ............

 

Former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has shared his thoughts on the upcoming fixture, emphasising its significance in the title race:

 

“Three important points for both, given that the standings are very close. I expect a spectacular match.”

 

This sentiment captures the intensity surrounding the game. With the Serie A standings tightly packed, even minor slip-ups can have significant consequences. ............

 

This match has all the makings of a classic showdown, and fans can expect a thrilling spectacle as two of Italy’s giants lock horns in a contest that could shape the rest of their campaigns.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/claudio-marchisio-reveals-his-expectations-for-juventus-v-ac-milan/

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Buffon hopes the AC Milan-Juventus match will be as good as the Derby d’Italia

 

 

Gianluigi Buffon, one of Juventus’ most legendary figures, has been following the team closely this season and is impressed by their development under new manager Thiago Motta. The veteran goalkeeper, who has seen countless memorable matches throughout his illustrious career, praised the 4-4 draw between Juventus and Inter Milan as an excellent advertisement for Italian football. Buffon highlighted that Juventus’ commitment to a more exciting, attacking style of play has been a breath of fresh air in Serie A. ............

 

Buffon singled out the game against Inter Milan as the highlight of their domestic campaign so far. The 4-4 draw was a pulsating affair, with both teams playing aggressive, attacking football. Buffon believes that Juventus has the potential to deliver similar performances in future games, particularly their upcoming match against AC Milan. ............

 

Buffon stated, “I expect it to be a very good game between two teams who play open and attacking football. I hope that it will be just as entertaining and as good an advert for Serie A as Inter-Juventus was”. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/buffon-hopes-the-ac-milan-juventus-match-will-be-as-good-as-the-derby-ditalia/

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Tim Weah tries following George’s footsteps as centre-forward in Milan-Juventus

 

 

With Dusan Vlahovic injured, Timothy Weah was tested out as a centre-forward by Juventus today and could follow in the footsteps of father George against Milan.  ............

 

With Arkadiusz Milik, Nico Gonzalez, Douglas Luiz and Vasilije Adzic all nursing injuries too, Juve are down to the bare bones for strikers.

 

Coach Thiago Motta tried an experiment today in a friendly test against the Under-17 side, using Weah as a centre-forward.

 

He certainly seemed to flourish in the role, scoring two goals, while Samuel Mbangula was used wide left of the attack. ............ 

 

Curiously, Saturday’s opponents Milan are where his father George Weah made a huge impact as a centre-forward, scoring 58 goals and assisting 36 in 147 competitive games.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tim-weah-george-centre-forward-milan-juventus/

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Juventus hires private jet to rush two key players back from international duty

 

 

Juventus is breathing a sigh of relief as most of their key players have returned unscathed from international duty, ensuring that preparations for the highly anticipated clash against AC Milan this weekend can proceed without significant disruptions. The Bianconeri are focused on assembling a fully fit squad for the must-win game, where they aim to reignite their campaign in Serie A.

 

Among the standout players who caught the eye during the international break is Kenan Yildiz, who continued his impressive rise by scoring for Turkiye. His performance underscores the growing importance of the youngster within the Juventus setup. Another key figure is Teun Koopmeiners, whose return is also eagerly anticipated. Recognising their importance to the squad, Juventus has reportedly provided a private jet to expedite their journey back to Turin. Both players either arrived late last night or early this morning, ensuring minimal disruption to their schedules.

 

This proactive approach highlights Juventus’ determination to have all their players fully prepared and integrated ahead of the crucial showdown with AC Milan. Both Yildiz and Koopmeiners are expected to play pivotal roles in the starting XI, with their form and fitness critical to Juve’s game plan. ............

 

 

Thankfully, Juventus appears to have emerged from the international break without major injuries to their key players. This allows coach Thiago Motta to focus on fine-tuning tactics and ensuring the team is both mentally and physically prepared for what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. ............ 

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-hires-private-jet-to-rush-two-key-players-back-from-international-duty/