JUVENTUS SEASON 2024-2025

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Juventus Player Ratings vs Milan: Gatti & Co Hold Firm in Forgettable Contest

 

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Juventus (4-2-3-1)

Michele Di Gregorio – 6 ............

Nicolò Savona – 6.5

The Juventus youngster was non-existent in the attacking third, but his main task was to limit Rafael Leao’s threat, so he can be pleased with his solid display.

Pierre Kalulu – 6.5

Aside from giving away a freekick in a dangerous position for a needless foul on Alvaro Morata, the Frenchman showcased his worth against his parent club.

Federico Gatti – 7

The Italy international received a dubious yellow card in the first half, but he didn’t seem to hamper his display, as he proved to be a rock at the back.

Andrea Cambiaso – 6 ............

Manuel Locatelli – 6 ............

Khephren Thuram – 6.5

The Frenchman tried his best to raise the tempo for Juventus and push forward, but was impeded by the elements surrounding him.

Francisco Conceicao – 5.5

Aside from a few flicks and tricks, the Portuguese couldn’t quite leave his mark on the encounter. Found life difficult against Theo Hernandez.

Weston McKennie – 5.5 ............

Kenan Yildiz – 6.5

The Turkish teenager seemed to be the one Juventus player who could pull a rabbit out of the hat, but his positive display on the left wing wasn’t enough to prevent what seemed to be an inevitable stalemate.

Teun Koopmeiners – 4.5

A poor performance from the Dutchman who gave away possession with a poor first touch on several occasions. His unconventional position certainly didn’t help his case, but Juventus fans have been expecting much more from their top summer signing.

Substitutes

Timothy Weah – N/A

Nicolò Fagioli – N/A

Danilo – N/A

Samuel Mbangula – N/A

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Fofana reveals Milan fear of Juventus solidity

 

 

Youssouf Fofana confessed Milan were afraid of the Juventus defensive solidity at San Siro, noting that ‘if they scored a goal, the game was over.’

 

The Rossoneri were on home turf and against a side decimated by injury problems, yet they had fewer shots on goal and less possession in this dire 0-0 draw. ............

 

“It was like a chess match. There weren’t many scoring opportunities and it remained a battle in the middle of the park. It was the kind of match I didn’t want to play,” said Fofana in his press conference. ............

 

“Every time Juve lost the ball, they all ran back behind the ball to close the spaces. If they scored a goal, the game was over. We tried and managed to keep a balance. OK, we are Milan and playing on home turf, but we also must remember who we are up against.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/fofana-reveals-milan-fear-of-juventus-solidity/

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“They played badly” – Juventus legend unimpressed by the club’s display against Milan

 

Legendary Juventus midfielder Marco Tardelli was hardly pleased with the club’s performance against Milan on Saturday night.

 

The Bianconeri entered San Siro without a proper striker, as Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik both succumbed to injuries. Therefore, Thiago Motta decided to rely on Weston McKennie, a central midfielder by trade, as a centre-forward, supported by Teun Koopmeiners. ............

 

Even though Motta defended his team’s display in his post-match comments, the vast majority of the fans weren’t impressed, and Tardelli came out to echo their sentiments.

 

The 1982 World Cup hero admits playing without a genuine striker complicated matters for the Bianconeri, but it still isn’t enough to justify the hollow display.

 

“Juventus were missing Vlahovic and it was obvious. Milik wasn’t there either, so there’s a difficult situation upfront at the moment,” noted the 70-year-old in his appearance on Domenica Sportiva.

 

“Having said that, Juventus played badly,” insisted the club legend. ............

 

“Milan played badly as well, so there was nothing to report in particular. We expected much more on the pitch.

 

“Juventus may have settled for a draw due to their current situation, but the Rossoneri instead threw away another opportunity.” ............

 

“Why Juve started the season with only one striker? They had two. But they probably didn’t find the one the coach was seeking.”

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/they-played-badly-juventus-legend-unimpressed-by-the-clubs-display-against-milan/

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Ex-Napoli star is sure Juventus will dominate Serie A next season

 

Former Napoli star Faouzi Ghoulam has expressed confidence that Juventus will return to top form next season as they continue to adapt to the tactical system implemented by new manager Thiago Motta. ............

 

Juventus boasts some of the finest talents in Italy, and while Motta is content with the team’s development so far, Ghoulam, who had a successful career in Italy with Napoli, believes that the team might not be in the running for this season’s Serie A title. “I think Juventus will tear everyone apart, not this year, but starting next year. First of all, because it’s Juventus; it’s a very important club in Italy and cannot remain at these levels, as we all know,” Ghoulam said. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ex-napoli-star-is-sure-juventus-will-dominate-serie-a-next-season/

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Rafa Benitez believes defensive stats should give Juventus some confidence

 

Juventus faces Aston Villa in their next competitive match, a highly anticipated fixture that will undoubtedly test the Bianconeri. Juve have been in decent form, much to the satisfaction of their supporters. They are eager to see the team secure more victories to reinforce their reputation on the European stage. ............

 

The Bianconeri will head to England with high hopes, drawing confidence from their unbeaten record in Serie A. Rafa Benitez, speaking about Juventus’ prospects, expressed optimism about their chances. He said: “There are contrasting technical and statistical data, which lead to confidence: Thiago Motta is unbeaten in the league, so he has defensive consistency even without Bremer; in Europe, things are better, but the factor this time becomes Vlahovic; and then, Aston Villa are certainly not experiencing a moment of great enthusiasm, they are struggling to win and also to reiterate what they said at the beginning of the season.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rafa-benitez-believes-defensive-stats-should-give-juventus-some-confidence/

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Juventus train with just 14 first team players ahead of Aston Villa match

 

Juventus find themselves in a precarious situation as they prepare for their pivotal Champions League encounter against Aston Villa. The Bianconeri’s training session at Continassa this morning revealed a depleted squad, with only 14 outfield players participating.

 

The most notable absence is star striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has not recovered from the muscle injury that sidelined him for Saturday’s Serie A match against Milan. Vlahovic’s absence is a significant blow to Juventus, as he is the team’s leading scorer this season.

 

Adding to Motta’s woes, USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie has joined the list of injured players. McKennie was absent from Monday’s training session and was not seen on the pitch this morning. ............

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Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-train-with-just-14-first-team-players-ahead-of-aston-villa-match/

[Socrates 8422]

Motta, Cambiaso confident ahead of Aston Villa clash despite truncated squad

 

Ahead of Werdnesday night’s Champions League game against Aston Villa, Juventus head coach Thiago Motta and do-everything fullback Andrea Cambiaso sat down to discuss team dynamics, tactics and more. Juve — who played to a 1-1 draw against French side Lille in their last Champions League game — sit toward the top of the playoff spots of the new league phase in 11th place and will look to make a statement against Unai Emery’s side.

 

However, just like over the weekend against Milan, the Bianconeri have to contend with a severely shorthanded squad. Plagued by injuries, Juventus traveled to Birmingham, England, with just 17 players, three of which are goalkeepers. ............

 

“(On Wednesday), we will face a great team,” Thiago Motta said. “(Aston Villa) are a team that is in good form, especially in this competition. We will go into the game with great humility, determined to play our game and with respect our opponent as always. I am always positive, I have great confidence in my players who show every day that they are ready to compete and give everything.” ............

 

Similarly, regarding the new system, Cambiaso said, “The challenge against Aston Villa will have the same importance as the first four teams we faced. There isn’t one match more important than the others, they all count towards qualification for the knockout phase.”

 

Despite this, Aston Villa will be one of the more difficult teams Juventus has faced thus far. The Villans are well-positioned within the table, having won three out of their four Champions League games, including a 2-0 victory over German giants Bayern Munich.

 

“Tomorrow, in this regard, we will face a strong team and we will have to be composed and concentrated throughout the match,” Cambiaso said. “The game in Birmingham will see two teams who want to play their style football, it will be a good game.” ............

 

 

Finally, Motta spoke briefly about the starting lineup, specifically addressing who will replace the injured talisman Dusan Vlahovic at the top of the pitch. One of the names that has emerged is Timothy Weah, who has impressed with his recent goal-scoring form.

“If Timothy plays tomorrow night through the middle of the attack I am sure he will put in a great performance,” Motta said. “And the same goes for whoever occupies that position on the pitch.”

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Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/11/27/24306845/thiago-motta-andrea-cambiaso-juventus-aston-villa2024-champions-league-press-conference-analysis

[Socrates 8422]

Champions League, Aston Villa vs Juventus: Probably starting line-ups

 

As Aston Villa prepare to host Juventus in a crucial Champions League encounter, both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns that could shape the outcome of the match. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side has been hit hard by recent injuries. ............

 

The Italian giants are also dealing with their fair share of fitness issues. Star striker Dusan Vlahovic is doubtful with a thigh problem after limping out of Serbia’s recent draw with Denmark. Arkadiusz Milik, Vlahovic’s usual deputy, is out until next year. Defensive mainstays Bremer and Juan Cabal are long-term absentees due to ACL injuries, while Nico Gonzalez is unavailable with a thigh injury. Additionally, former Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz and Weston McKennie are questionable for the match due to muscle concerns.

 

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Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins

Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Weah

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Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/champions-league-aston-villa-v-juventus-probable-starting-lineups/

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Juventus and Aston Villa share the spoils in bore draw at Villa Park

 

Juventus and Aston Villa played out a dull draw at Villa Park in the Champions League this evening.

 

Aston Villa, having secured some impressive results this season, started the match in high spirits, aiming to unsettle Juventus. However, the Bianconeri were resolute from the outset. ............

 

Juventus controlled possession during the opening half-hour, focusing on getting the ball to Francisco Conceição and Kenan Yıldız, two players capable of creating chances. Despite Juve’s dominance in possession, Villa produced the better opportunities, with Michele Di Gregorio making a strong save to deny Ollie Watkins.

 

Shortly before halftime, Conceição nearly produced a stunning solo goal, but Emi Martínez denied him after an impressive run through Villa’s defence. Moments later, Lucas Digne rattled the crossbar, but neither team managed to break the deadlock before the interval. ............

 

The second half saw both teams continue to struggle to create clear-cut chances. Conceição came closest to scoring with a powerful header, but Martínez once again pulled off a brilliant save. ............

 

Despite surviving a late scare when a Villa goal was disallowed, Juventus failed to secure a much-needed Champions League victory. The result highlighted their ongoing struggles in the competition.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-and-aston-villa-share-the-spoils-in-bore-draw-at-villa-park/

[Socrates 8422]

Aston Villa 0-0 Juventus: Player ratings from stalemate at Villa Park

 

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Juventus player ratings vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)

 

Player	Rating
GK: Michele Di Gregorio	8.3/10
RB: Nicolo Savona	6.5/10
CB: Federico Gatti	7.2/10
CB: Pierre Kalulu	6.5/10
LB: Andrea Cambiaso	7.4/10
CM: Manuel Locatelli (c)	8.0/10
CM: Khephren Thuram	6.7/10
RM: Francisco Conceicao	7.9/10
AM: Teun Koopmeiners	6.8/10
LM: Kenan Yildiz	7.6/10
ST: Timothy Weah	6.6/10
SUB: Danilo (66' for Savona)	6.3/10
SUB: Samuel Mbangula (83' for Yildiz)	N/A
SUB: Nicolo Fagioli (86' for Thuram)	N/A

Subs not used: Mattia Perin (GK), Carlo Pinsoglio (GK), Jonas Rouhi.

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Player of the match - Michele Di Gregorio (Juventus)

Read more -> https://www.90min.com/aston-villa-0-0-juventus-player-ratings-champions-league-27-11-24

[Socrates 8422]

Juventus Player Ratings vs Aston Villa: Locatelli Thwarts the Villains

 

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Juventus (4-2-3-1)

Michele Di Gregorio – 6.5  ............

Nicolò Savona – 6 ............

Pierre Kalulu – 6.5

The Frenchman started on a brilliant note, frustrating Ollie Watkins in their personal duel. But as the match wore on, he started to lose some ground and gave away freekicks in dangerous positions.

Federico Gatti – 7

A fabulous display at the back from the Italy international who confidently dealt with every ball that came in his direction.

Andrea Cambiaso – 6.5

A good display from the former Genoa man who tried his best to drive the ball forward, even though his attacking participation was less than usual. He also kept Leon Bailey at bay.

Khephren Thuram – 7

The Juventus summer signing prevailed in the majority of his duels against his Aston Villa counterparts. Won the ball back on countless occasions and helped bring it forward.

Manuel Locatelli – 7.5

A superb outing from the Juventus stand-in captain who was a true wall in front of the backline. He dropped deep to support his teammates in defense whenever required and even produced a goal-line clearance. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.

Francisco Conceicao – 6.5

The Portuguese looked inspired down the left flank, causing havoc almost every time he received the ball. Tested Emi Martinez in the first half with a low shot, and was a few centimeters away from seeing his header cross the line.

Teun Koopmeiners – 5

Aside from a few decent set-ball deliveries, the former Atalanta man was hardly noticeable on the pitch. The Bianconeri fans are beginning to become deeply concerned by his underwhelming form.

Kenan Yildiz – 6

The Turkish teenager had his moments, including a few nice cuts from the left flank, but they were too few to alter the outcome.

Timothy Weah – 5.5

The USMNT star can be excused as he was playing in unfamiliar territory with Dusan Vlahovic ruled out for injury. Couldn’t make his impact felt inside the box, and didn’t help much in the buildup either.

Substitutes

Danilo – 6 ............

Nicolò Fagioli – N/A

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Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-aston-villa-locatelli-thwarts-the-villains/

[Socrates 8422]

Juventus coach Thiago Motta: “We defended well but created little”

 

Following Juventus’ goalless draw against Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League, head coach Thiago Motta shared his insights during a post-match interview. The match ended 0-0, reflecting a performance where defensive solidity was evident, but offensive creativity was lacking.

 

Motta began by summarizing the match, stating, “We bring home a point. The team was compact; we left little space and created little. We played with great balance.” His remarks highlighted the team’s defensive efforts while acknowledging the need for improvement in their attacking play. ............

 

“Teun Koopmeiners is playing in a difficult position. Playing between the lines against a team like Aston Villa is not easy. ............ He is a special player who can give a lot to the team. I am very happy to have him. Sometimes I think about substituting him, but it’s hard to take someone like him off.” ............

 

“We always want to win. We have three matches left for qualification: Manchester City, Bruges, and Benfica. This is an important moment; we must play every match at our best. We will assess our situation at the end if we need to.”

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Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-coach-thiago-motta-we-defended-well-but-created-little/

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Aston Villa 0 - Juventus 0: Initial reaction and random observations

 

Considering the current state of the Juventus roster when it comes to the current injury situation and the overall quality of play, it was hard to have many expectations for Thiago Motta’s squad entering Wednesday night’s Champions League matchup against Aston Villa.

 

It feels, in a way, this team is very much in survival mode at the moment, with so many players out missing and severely hindering the kind of rotation and fluidity that Motta so desires with so many fixtures compacted into a small window. ............

 

If not for a last-second refereeing decision at the very end of second-half stoppage time, Juventus were about to be looking a second heartbreaking Champions League loss in the last month. However, because the result of Michele Di Gregorio getting an elbow/forearm right in the ribs turned out to be something that was called a foul and wiped out the goal that every Aston Villa fan thought their club had. ............ 

 

And yet, right as I say that, I know that Juventus were also this close to seeing the shortest man on the field, Francisco Conceição, score with his head to put them up 1-0: What’s that ... a couple of millimeters? AT MOST? I mean, that is a save from Emi Martinez that is very much the kind of world-class effort that makes him getting all those accolades totally understandable. A complete madman he may be, but he also does stuff like that — and it was the kind of save that prevented Juventus from being a really good position with 25 minutes to go. ............

 

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS

• Seeing such a short bench is just very sad. So few names!
• I mean, when your bench is quite literally 33% goalkeepers, then you just have to wonder how the heck we reached this point. ............
• But it wouldn’t be a Juventus game these days without somebody picking up an injury, right? I guess it’s time to add Nicolo Savona to the list. Dammit ... dammit all to hell.
• It’s the 91st minute and Conceição just bursts forward on a run toward the halfway line and all I can think is “How does this guy have this much damn energy left?”
• Di Gregorio’s first save of the night ... man, that was a good one. ............
• If Aston Villa fans are looking for Ollie Watkins, I think a good place to start looking for him would be in Pierre Kalulu’s pocket. That was some man-marking excellence.
• Manuel Locatelli, take a bow, my friend. That was one hell of a performance when his team needed it. He was good, so damn good against Aston Villa. He was credited with a game-high four tackles, but it felt like so many more than that. He was credited with eight defensive actions, but it felt like so much more than that. ............
• Di Gregorio (42) had more touches than Teun Koopmeiners (38). That doesn’t seem like it’s all that great of a development.
• Yet, for all of his struggles, Koopmeiners still had more key passes than any player on the field Wednesday night. Did not expect that one when I looked up the final stats. ............
• I would like Kenan Yildiz to be more involved in games. That’s just one guy’s opinion, though.
• It pains me to see Motta very much unable to have options off the bench that can truly change the game on a regular basis, so I can only imagine how he’s feeling about it. I get that he’s trying to keep things positive during an absolute mess of a situation, but it’s tough to see him be down to three logical outfield options off the bench and that’s it. ............

Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/11/28/24307751/juventus-aston-villa-2024-champions-league-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

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Conceicao rues missed opportunity against Aston Villa, opens up on Juventus future

 

Francisco Conceicao was the most influential Juventus player in the attacking phase against Aston Villa, but he fell just short of scoring a goal.

 

The Bianconeri escaped the Champions League contest with a goalless draw as a last-minute goal from Morgan Rogers was ruled out for a foul on Michele Di Gregorio. Nevertheless, the Italians could have snatched the opener early on through Conceicao.

 

Despite being the shortest player on the pitch, the 21-year-old met a corner kick from Teun Koopmeiners at the back post with a solid header that appeared to have crossed the line at first sight before being parried away by a fantastic save from Emiliano Martinez.

 

All eyes were on the match official who a few seconds later revealed that the ball didn’t entirely cross the line as confirmed by the goal-line technology. Later footage showed that the ball was only a few centimeters away from being counted as a goal. ............

 

“We played a good match, but we knew it was going to be a difficult one,” noted the Portugal international in his post-match interview. “We deserved the three points.”

 

“I wanted to score, but Dibu [Martinez] produced a great save. Now we move forward to win the next Champions League matches, which is important.” ............ 

 

“I’m very happy at Juve, but I don’t know what will happen because the clubs have to talk to one another.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/conceicao-rues-missed-opportunity-against-aston-villa-opens-up-on-juventus-future/

[Socrates 8422]

Capello says Juventus will make the Champions League playoffs

 

Fabio Capello is confident that Juventus will qualify for the Champions League playoffs, despite their fluctuating form in the group stage. After an impressive start to the competition, Juventus has now gone three games without a win, making it more difficult for them to finish in the top eight. However, Capello believes that the Bianconeri can still secure a spot in the playoff round, which would give them a chance to progress to the round of 16. ............

 

While Capello is hopeful about Juventus’ prospects, he also pointed out areas for improvement. He highlighted that certain players need to step up their performances if the team is to succeed. Capello stated, “Juventus on the other hand does not have a good calendar, but I see them in the play-offs. In the Champions League, however, they will have to do more in the goal area. Conceição and Yildiz are good at dribbling, but I would try to put a few more balls in the area to increase the danger.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/capello-says-juventus-will-make-the-champions-league-playoffs/

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Trotta warns Juventus about drawing too many matches

 

 

Juventus remains unbeaten in Serie A this season, and while that’s a commendable feat, the Bianconeri’s inability to convert draws into wins is holding them back from achieving their desired position at the top of the table. While the team’s unbeaten run is a positive, their frequent draws are preventing them from accumulating the points needed to challenge for the Serie A title. ............

 

Juventus has a new manager in Thiago Motta and several new players, which means there has been an adjustment period. However, this cannot be used as an excuse for failing to convert matches into victories. While the Bianconeri are showing solid defensive displays, their attack has often lacked the finishing touch, resulting in far too many stalemates. ............

 

Football pundit Ivano Trotta discussed the issue of Juventus’ drawn matches and the importance of turning those into wins: ............

 

“Years ago, in the 2004/2005 championship, Inter won 18 games and lost only 2 but drew 18. Mancini was called ‘Mr. X’ by the press, and Inter, despite having lost so few, finished third. Then we saw that things have changed but the gist of the matter is that Juventus must draw fewer games.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-warns-juventus-about-drawing-too-many-matches/

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Massimo Pavan is worried about one thing ahead of the Juventus-Lecce match

 

 

Massimo Pavan has raised significant concerns about Juventus’ preparations ahead of their crucial Serie A clash against Lecce this weekend. His worries stem from the stark contrast in the schedules of both teams. While Lecce has had the luxury of a week’s rest and focus solely on this fixture, Juventus has been dealing with a congested calendar, including matches in the Champions League and Serie A. The strain is further compounded by the club’s ongoing injury crisis, leaving the squad stretched thin.

 

Juventus finds themselves in a precarious position. Currently sixth in Serie A, they cannot afford to drop more points as they chase a top-four finish to secure Champions League qualification for next season. Lecce, meanwhile, has little to lose and will likely approach this game with nothing but determination to upset the Old Lady. ............

 

“For Lecce, I am terrified by one thing, the fact that Juventus has almost no changes and the Lecce players are rested. It is difficult to understand what game to play, it is difficult to attack without strikers, in management perhaps Lecce would be favoured. It will take a lot of heart and spirit of sacrifice; it will be a very difficult match but Juve can only win since they are sixth, so as not to lose sight of fourth place.” ............

 

To prevail, Juventus must leverage its experience and tactical flexibility while ensuring concentration throughout the 90 minutes. A win in this fixture is not just essential for their league aspirations but also critical for maintaining morale amid what has been a challenging season so far. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-is-worried-about-one-thing-ahead-of-the-juventus-lecce-match/

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Juventus injury crisis continues as 9 players miss Lecce clash

 

 

Juventus coach Thiago Motta confirms nine Bianconeri are unavailable for tomorrow’s game against Lecce, including Dusan Vlahovic, so he will promote five players from the youth sector. ............

 

The Old Lady’s boss Thiago Motta provided the latest team news at a pre-match press conference on Saturday, starting with unavailable players: “Gleison [Bremer], Nico [Gonzalez], Arek [Milik], Douglas [Luiz], Vasilije [Adžić], Juan [Cabal], Dusan [Vlahovic], Savo [Nicolò Savona] and Weston [McKennie].” ............

 

“Dusan is not available. He and other players have all the desire in the world to be on the pitch and help the team,” said Motta. ............

 

 

“All teams are having these injuries. Some teams more and others less, but as I already said, things won’t change, and I am entirely focused on who is available.”

 

The Juventus injury crisis will force Motta to call Next Gen and U19 players to the first squad for tomorrow’s game at Lecce.

 

The youth players called up are: “Alfonso [Montero], Filippo [Pagnucco], Augusto [Owusu], Diego [Pugno] and Christos [Papadopoulos],” said Motta.

 

“I want to see many things and be consistent in what we are doing. We need great performance in all aspects. We need more chances to achieve a result,” continued the Bianconeri boss. ............

 

“I have complete trust in my players. Those available will perform well, so each of us must give something more to help the team. This is what we do every day.” ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-injury-crisis-continues-9-out-lecce/

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Lecce v Juventus: Match prediction, Prewiew, Team news and Lineups 

 

 

 

Juventus will look to continue their unbeaten start to the Serie A season when they travel to face Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare on Sunday evening. The Bianconeri remain the only undefeated side in Italy’s top flight after 13 matches, but their tendency to draw games has prevented them from topping the table. ............

 

Manager Thiago Motta has built his team’s success on a rock-solid defense, conceding just seven goals and keeping nine clean sheets so far.

 

However, Juventus’ attacking output has left much to be desired. Their struggles in front of goal were evident midweek in a 0-0 Champions League draw at Aston Villa, where they created few clear-cut chances. Improving their offensive production will be crucial if they hope to sustain a title challenge. ............

 

An intriguing subplot to this match is the presence of two of Serie A’s most promising young talents. Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz and Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu are the two youngest players to score three or more goals in the league this season. Their performances could be crucial in determining the outcome of Sunday’s clash.

 

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Team News

Juventus are dealing with a slew of injuries that have severely limited Motta’s options. Star striker Dusan Vlahovic is hoping to recover from a thigh issue, while Arkadiusz Milik is out until next year. Winger Timothy Weah may be forced to lead the line if Vlahovic is unavailable.

 

The Bianconeri are also without Juan Cabal, Bremer, Nico Gonzalez, and Douglas Luiz due to various injuries. Weston McKennie and Nicolo Savona are doubtful, further depleting Juventus’ squad depth. ............

Expected Starting XIs

Lecce: Falcone; Guilbert, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ramadani; Dorgu, Rafia, Pierotti; Krstovic

 

Juventus: Di Gregorio; Danilo, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Weah

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Match Prediction

Given Juventus’ defensive solidity and Lecce’s scoring woes, a low-scoring affair seems likely. The Bianconeri have won their last two away matches against Lecce without conceding, and they’ll be confident of extending that run. While Lecce will be buoyed by their midweek victory, Juventus should have enough quality to grind out a narrow win and keep pace in the title race.

 

Prediction: Lecce 0-1 Juventus

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US Lecce vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction

 

Lecce would love to make it consecutive wins in the league when they host giants Juventus on Sunday at the Stadio Via del Mare. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes so far and it could prove to be an exciting clash between two teams from different halves of the table.

The home team are 15th with just 12 points in their 13 matches. They have only won three league games so far and are just two points above the drop zone. ............

 

Juventus might be unbeaten in the Serie A so far, but they have not been at their best. They have played out seven draws in their 13 outings. Despite being sixth on the points table they are very much in the title race as they are just four points behind league leaders Napoli.

 

The Old Lady will look to stay in the mix with another win here. Their last league outing was a 0-0 draw against AC Milan and they failed to win (0-0) against Aston Villa in the Champions League. While it will be a challenge for Motta’s team, they are favourites for this one. ............

Team News & Tactics

US Lecce

The home team won’t be able to call up Lameck Banda, Medon Berisha, Kevin Bonifazi, and Balthazar Pierret for this fixture. ............

 

 

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Falcone; Guilbert, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ramadani; Dorgu, Rafia, Pierotti; Krstovic

Juventus

Juventus have been rocked by injuries this season, they will be without the services of quite a few first-team stars. Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, Bremer, Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz are all out injured. Meanwhile, the availability of Weston McKennie and Nicolo Savona are major doubts.

 

While Dusan Vlahovic pushing to be fit in time for this fixture, we might see Timothy Weah continue to lead the line for them. The visitors will stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation, where Michele Di Gregorio will be in goal. Danilo and Andrea Cambiaso will feature as the full-backs, while Federico Gatti will pair up with Pierre Kalulu in central defence.

 

Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram will form the double pivot in the centre of the park. They will be looking to dictate the pace of the game. Teun Koopmeiners will take up the number ten role, with Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz on the flanks and Timothy Weah leading the line.

 

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Danilo, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Weah

Key Stats

• Juventus have set a new club record for most Serie A draws in a calendar year. They currently have 17 to their name in 2024 with a few fixtures to go.
• Lecce have lost each of their last two home games against Juventus, and they failed to score in both those fixtures.
• Thiago Motta’s team have played out nine draws in the new campaign.
• The home team have only scored six goals in their 13 outings, which is a major cause of concern.
• The Old Lady are the only unbeaten team in the Italian top flight, and they have the best defensive record having conceded just seven goals. They have a total of nine clean sheets.

Player to Watch

Francisco Conceicao

On loan from FC Porto, Francisco Conceicao has had quite an impact at Juventus in his first season in Italy. He has scored two goals and bagged five assists in his 12 outings across competitions. The Portuguese international is expected to be in the starting XI, and he will be eager to help his team claim all three points in this away fixture.

Prediction

Lecce 1-3 Juventus

Lecce did secure a win last time out, and they will be confident about putting up a strong performance against Juventus, but they are unlikely to cause them any problems. Despite all the injury concerns. Thiago Motta still has enough quality in his squad to guide them past the home team. The Hard Tackle predicts a 3-1 win for the away team.

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Who are the five Juventus youngsters called up for Lecce trip

 

 

Amidst the devastating injury crisis, Juventus coach Thiago Motta decided to add five new youngsters to the traveling party to Lecce. ............

 

We begin with Augusto Owusu, a midfielder who has been rising through the club’s ranks since the age of seven. He currently features for the Next Gen squad. ............

 

His Next Gen teammate Christos Papadopoulos is only a year older. He’s currently in Turin on loan from Genoa, so it remains to be seen what the future will hold for the 20-year-old Greek midfielder. ............

 

 

In addition to the Next Gen duo, Motta bolstered his squad with a trio of promising Primavera starlets. Filippo Pagnucco is an 18-year-old left-back who currently serves as the captain of the U20 side.

 

Despite his tender age, 17-year-old Alfonso Montero also got the nod. Like his father, the legendary Paolo Montero, the teenager is a centre-back by trade. The Uruguayan is already burning the stages of his development, as he’s one of the youngest players in Francesco Magnanelli’s squad. He has also been called up for the Uruguay U20 side.

 

Finally, Diego Pugno joins the ranks amidst the lack of strikers at Motta’s disposal, with Vlahovic and Milik both out. ............

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Juventus probable lineup vs Lecce: Two changes from Aston Villa clash

 

 

Juventus will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Lecce at the Via del Mare. The Bianconeri are coming off two back-to-back stalemates against Milan in Serie A and Aston Villa in the Champions League, where they have been impeded by the lack of strikers at Thiago Motta’s disposal.

 

And with Dusan Vlahovic still out of action, Juve will have to negotiate yet another contest without a proper centre-forward. The Serbian is one of nine unavailable players. The injury list also includes the likes of Arek Milik, Weston McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez, in addition to long-term absentees Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. ............

 

The team sheet will be similar to the one that took the field at Villa Park on Wednesday, as Motta hardly has any room to maneuver. At this stage, the lineup is almost picking itself. ............

 

With Nicolo Savona becoming the latest absentee, club captain Danilo will force his way into the lineup at right-back, joining Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu and Andrea Cambiaso. The only voluntary change Motta will make is to drop Michele Di Gregorio in favor of Mattia Perin who will get another chance to shine in goal.

 

On the other hand, the rest of the lineup will remain intact, with Manuel Locatelli linking up with Khephren Thuram in the double pivot, thus keeping Nicolo Fagioli on the bench.

 

Teun Koopmeiners will be hoping to impress after two listless displays when he operates as an attacking midfielder. The young Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz will take the wings, while Timothy will be once again tasked with interpreting the striker role.

 

Juventus Probable XI (4-2-3-1): Perin; Danilo, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Weah.

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