JUVENTUS SEASON 2024-2025

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Same old Juventus draw again after conceding late against Fiorentina

 

 

Juventus played out a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina this evening after conceding a late equaliser from Riccardo Sottil.

 

Fiorentina has had a good season and showed great form at the start of the game. However, Juve demonstrated why they remain unbeaten this term, with Khephren Thuram opening the scoring after 20 minutes.

 

The Old Lady deserved that lead, having enjoyed a dominant spell of possession up to that point. ............

 

Thuram had an impressive game, while Francisco Conceição continued to trouble La Viola’s defence throughout the fixture.

 

However, against the run of play, Fiorentina drew level, with Moise Kean finding the net on his return to Turin.

 

Just three minutes later, Dusan Vlahović had an opportunity to restore Juve’s lead, but David de Gea pulled off a stunning save to deny him.

 

Almost immediately after the break, Juve regained the lead through Thuram, who staked his claim for Man of the Match with his second goal of the evening. ............

 

After making a few changes, Thiago Motta’s team conceded a late leveller from Riccardo Sottil following a shocking mistake by Andrea Cambiaso.

 

Despite their efforts, Juventus couldn’t find another goal to clinch the win.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/same-old-juventus-draw-again-after-conceding-late-against-fiorentina/

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Juventus vs Fiorentina interrupted as Vlahovic targeted by racist chants

 

 

Sunday’s Serie A game between Juventus and Fiorentina was interrupted for two minutes due to racist chants directed at the Old Lady’s striker, Dusan Vlahovic.

 

Referee Maurizio Mariani was forced to interrupt a Serie A match between Juventus and Fiorentina at the Allianz Stadium because racist chants from the away end targeted ex-Viola forward Vlahovic.

 

Play was halted at minute 7 after loud chants targeting Vlahovic were heard in the stadium.

 

The Juventus forward was called ‘gipsy’ by Fiorentina supporters in the away end. ............

 

The stadium announcer urged fans to stop the racist chants.

 

Insults continued, but without racist remarks, as the Juventus striker was branded a ‘piece of s***’ by Fiorentina fans. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-fiorentina-interrupted-racist-vlahovic-chants/

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Thiago Motta identifies what Juventus lacked in 2-2 draw against Fiorentina

 

 

Thiago Motta insists Juventus had to be more clinical and score the third goal against Fiorentina: ‘I don’t believe in bad luck.’

 

Juventus were held to a 2-2 draw by Fiorentina at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Sunday.

 

The Bianconeri remain unbeaten in Serie A this season, but they have now collected 11 draws. ............

 

“We always tried to attack to score the third goal. We had to score the third to kill off the game, but we left them the chance to remain in the game,” he said. ............

 

“I would not focus on that [defensive errors]. We had a few more days to rest, so there was energy, but we didn’t kill off the game. We had to manage the game differently. We conceded too much at the back, but they are a quality team. Ultimately, the result counts, and we could not score an extra goal.

 

“We had many good moments today, and we would have deserved to score the third goal. This is what we lacked today,” continued the former midfielder.

 

“We managed the defensive phase well in other games, including against Manchester City. Today we had to score the third to kill off the game. ............

 

During a post-match press conference, Motta added: “I don’t believe in bad luck. We should have killed off the game and don’t leave a chance to the opponent. I don’t believe in bad luck. I believe in merit.”

 

Juventus are now off to Saudi Arabia, where they will meet Milan in the Supercoppa semifinal on January 3. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/what-juventus-lacked-2-2-draw-fiorentina-motta/

 

Modificato December 30, 2024 da Socrates

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Juventus player ratings v Fiorentina – One player stands out

 

 

Starting XI

Michele Di Gregorio – 6.5
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Nicolo Savona – 6.0
A tough outing for Savona, who struggled to contribute offensively and left too much space for Fiorentina to exploit down his flank.

Federico Gatti – 6.0
He showed his usual enthusiasm to push forward but needs to improve his leadership at the back to help protect a lead.

Pierre Kalulu – 6.5
Arguably Juventus’ best defender on the night, but his performance fell short of ensuring the team kept a clean sheet.

Weston McKennie – 6.0
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Teun Koopmeiners – 7.5
A decent performer, Koopmeiners was instrumental in Juve’s attacking play and involved in key moments that led to the goals.

Manuel Locatelli – 7.5
Juve’s most consistent midfielder all season delivered another strong performance. His absence in the next game will be sorely felt.

Khephren Thuram – 8.5
A sensational display from Thuram, who netted both goals and was a constant threat to Fiorentina’s defence. His stock continues to rise.

Samuel Mbangula – 6.5
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Dusan Vlahovic – 6.0
The Fiorentina defence had him figured out, making it a frustrating game for the striker despite his best efforts to score.

Francisco Conceição – 7.5
An exciting player to watch, Conceição repeatedly tested Fiorentina’s defence with his direct dribbling and flair.

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Substitutes

Andrea Cambiaso – 4.5
Tasked with shoring up the defence, Cambiaso instead made a costly mistake that allowed Fiorentina to equalise.

Kenan Yildiz – 6.0
He couldn’t replicate his heroics from the Inter Milan game but still showed flashes of his talent after coming on.

Nicolas Gonzalez – N/A
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Douglas Luiz – N/A
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Nicolo Fagioli – N/A
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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-v-fiorentina-one-player-stands-out/

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Juventus 2 - Fiorentina 2: Initial reaction and random observations

 

 

Folks, I had things all perfectly planned out. For the first time this season, we would get the chance to indulge ourselves in the fact that one Thuram brother scored goals and the other one didn’t, and it was the one who wears bianconero who was on the good side of it.

 

But the thing that comes with writing about this Juventus team is that you can’t really bet on anything anymore just because of how they’ve been with closing out games this season. ............

 

Was there some pure dumb luck involved in Riccardo Sottil’s 87th-minute thunderbolt that tied things up and allowed Fiorentina to claim a 2-2 draw against Juventus? Absolutely. In what looked like a relatively routine attempted clearance by one of Juve’s best players, Andrea Cambiaso, turned into a 10-second moment in time in which every bit of luck that Fiorentina could have go their way actually did. That Cambiaso slip turned into scoring chance at the top of the box that was blocked by Manuel Locatelli and Teun Koopmeiners, only to deflect right into the path of an unmarked Sottil, who hammered it past Michele Di Gregorio on the volley to send Juventus to their latest draw in a season full of them.

 

And that’s why a game-tying goal that came out of a simple fluke occurrence feels more than just a singular result of dropped points. It’s because Juve’s season to date has now had 11 draws in the first 18 league games — and seven of those draws have come in front of the home crowd at the Allianz.

 

Plus, to add a little more salt in the wound, it’s a draw just like Venezia and Lecce before it, that Juventus had the lead in the closing moments (or even stoppage time) and just couldn’t close the door fully on the opposition.

 

So instead of going into 2025 with back-to-back wins for just the third time this season, Juventus will now prepare for the Supercoppa mini-tournament in Saudi Arabia coming off a result that is becoming all too familiar to coaches, players and supporters alike. ............

 

Nearly two-thirds of the time against Serie A opposition this season, Juventus have gotten a single point. ............

 

Projects take time and will usually provide some rocky moments in which your mettle is tested, but I don’t think anybody could have seen Juventus approaching the final game of the official midway point — which will technically be the first game of the ritorno and second Derby della Mole of the season because of the Supercoppa — with so many draws and dropped points. Heck, if Juve had won even half of the games they’ve drawn this season they would right up there with Atalanta, Napoli and Inter rather than sitting in the same sixth-place spot that they’ve had ever since the first Derby della Mole back in early November. ............

 

RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS

• Honestly, after a game like this that Juventus very much should have won, all I really want to do is write “this is stupid” and just sign off for the day. Seriously. That’s all I want. ............
• Sottil’s goal had an xG of 0.06. I mean ... come on. He hit it absolutely perfectly just when he needed it to. ............
• Imagine making the trip from Florence to Turin as a Fiorentina supporter and proving that your sole reason for buying a ticket was to hurl racist crap at a former player who hasn’t played for your club in essentially two years. Hopefully all those cameras at the Allianz that Juve like to boast about come in handy once again and they’re all banned into the ether.
• Pierre Kalulu has proven to be a very good signing for Juventus, but no matter how good he has been doesn’t mean he is able to mark two guys at the back post. That was just another of bad defending from a Juventus side that is very much not the defense that they were during the first six weeks of the season.
• Also, a couple of questions: What was Federico Gatti doing and just marking nobody? Why didn’t anybody close down Yacine Adli with any sort of serious nature and just give him all the time he wanted to put in a quality cross to Kean at the back post?
• Good on Moise for not celebrating that goal as much as his teammates wanted him to. ............
• That save from David de Gea on Dusan Vlahovic in the first half ... my goodness. ............
• Thuram was just so good against Fiorentina. Didn’t really matter what he was doing — driving runs forward, ground duels, whatever — he was arguably the best player on the field and you get the sense that he’s really starting to hit a nice run of form.
• Locatelli’s heat map might as well be the enter center part of the field because he was just about everywhere. So many important blocks, interceptions, tackles. The guy is a workhorse.
• Douglas Luiz came on in the 89 minute. I hope you all cherished it.
• We saw the good of Francisco Conceição against Fiorentina, but also some of the bad in which he just tried to put his head down and make it happen himself rather potentially seeing a teammate making a run or open for a short-range pass. While it sure was nice to see Conceição having more of an impact defensively, there’s still a few things Chico needs to knock out of his system in the attacking third. ............

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Thuram not happy about Juventus draw despite scoring twice

 

 

Khephren Thuram has expressed his frustration following Juventus’ 2-2 draw against Fiorentina, despite delivering an exceptional performance that saw him score twice for the Bianconeri. The French midfielder was in inspired form throughout the match, showcasing his skill and composure in front of goal, but the result left him deeply disappointed. ............

 

Thuram, who joined Juventus earlier this season, was hoping his brace would secure all three points for the Turin giants. However, the late setback cast a shadow over what was arguably his best performance since arriving at the club. Thuram shared his mixed emotions, emphasising that the team’s result mattered far more than his individual achievement.

 

“I’m more angry about the draw,” he admitted. “They are the first two goals for this shirt, but I would have preferred not to score and win this match.”

 

Thuram’s comments reflect the frustration that many Juventus players and fans are feeling this season. While his personal contribution was a highlight, the inability to close out games remains a glaring issue for Thiago Motta’s side. Dropping points in such a manner not only hampers their league ambitions but also underscores the need for greater focus and discipline, particularly in the latter stages of matches. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thuram-not-happy-about-juventus-draw-despite-scoring-twice/

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Juventus extend shocking record & the standout stats from Fiorentina draw

 

 

On Sunday evening, Juventus squandered their lead yet again, as Fiorentina escaped the Allianz Stadium with a precious point.

 

Khephren Thuram put the Bianconeri ahead twice, only to see his team’s advantage evaporate on both occasions, largely due to Moise Kean who scored the first for the Viola and created the second for his teammate Riccardo Sottil. ............

 

The Bianconeri have now registered their 11th draw after 18 rounds. Hence, Juve have now finished the year with a shocking 21 draws in Serie A, thus extending this undesired club record shared by Max Allegri (9), Paolo Montero (1) and Thiago Motta (11). ............

 

Nevertheless, Juventus remain undefeated in Serie A since the start of the season. Hence, they have become the first team to do avoid a defeat after 18 Serie A rounds since the 2018/19 campaign when Max Allegri led the Bianconeri towards their last Scudetto triumph together. ............

 

On another note, Thuram has now scored his first brace in Europe’s Top 5 leagues. He is also the first Juventus midfielder to score more than a single goal against Fiorentina since Angelo Alessio’s brace in December 1990. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-extend-shocking-record-the-standout-stats-from-fiorentina-draw/

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Adani: “With Kean in place of Vlahovic it would have ended 3-0 to Juventus”

 

 

Former defender and current TV and social media commentator Lele Adani has shared his thoughts on Juventus’ current situation following their 2-2 draw against Fiorentina. ............

 

“What is Juventus today?” Adani began, acknowledging that he had initially supported the team’s new direction under Motta.  ............

 

“The latest draws are more disappointing and put everything into question. I’m not talking about draws in terms of points, but about the lack of skill and productivity in both penalty areas.”

 

Adani pointed out a shift in the team’s performance. Previously, he saw a solid team playing 70 meters of the pitch well, in line with the new project. The concern then was mainly about the final third of the field. Now, however, he sees a more significant problem:

 

“Now Juventus is conceding goals that they shouldn’t, and while they manage to score sometimes, they’re too vulnerable.” ............

 

“Juventus got nothing from the substitutions. Juventus in its history is a team with grit, aggression, and focus. It’s not a team that, when leading twice, allows itself to be caught up so naively. Today, Cambiaso and Yildiz, who own the left flank, came on poorly, and it needs to be said, considering I’ve praised them other times.” ............

 

“I say this with the utmost respect for the truth: in my opinion, if you had changed the two center forwards, this match could have ended 3-0.” ............

 

“Vlahovic is very behind in terms of his position on the field, the number he wears, and the colors he’s wearing. I say this while appreciating his aggression and seriousness in his work. I like him from this point of view, but he makes too many mistakes and gets the timing wrong.”

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Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/adani-with-kean-in-place-of-vlahovic-it-would-have-ended-3-0-to-juventus/

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Bergomi reveals one thing he didn’t like about Motta’s choices against Fiorentina

 

 

Legendary Inter defender Giuseppe Bergomi praised Juve’s display against Fiorentina, despite the disappointing outcome. However, he still doesn’t agree with one of Thiago Motta’s choices. ............

 

“I liked what I saw from Juventus,” said the 1982 World Cup winner. “We saw Thuram and Conceicao with his flashes. They were decent at the back even if there were some mistakes. I still see progress.

 

“But I don’t like Koopmeiners’ position as an attacking midfielder,” concluded Bergomi. ............

 

Motta has been deploying the club’s big summer signing as an attacking midfielder behind Dusan Vlahovic, but he hasn’t been able to impact the game the way he used to during his time at Atalanta, Moreover, his scoring stats remain mediocre (only one goal since joining the club).

 

The Juventus manager has recently tried to play Koopmeiners alongside Manuel Locatelli in the double pivot in the contest against Monza, but the experiment was cut short when the Netherlands international suffered a slight knock that forced him out at the interval. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/inter-legend-reveals-one-thing-he-didnt-like-about-mottas-choices-against-fiorentina/

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Juventus vs Milan Super Cup to feature family reunion after shocking Fonseca sacking

 

 

The Italian Super Cup showdown between Juventus and Milan will be headlined by a surprising family reunion between Francisco Conceicao and his father Sergio.

 

Both clubs have been enduring a disappointing start to the season, training behind in the race for the Scudetto title while also finding themselves outside of the Top Four.

 

But while Thiago Motta still holds a firm position at Juventus and is expected to remain in his post at least until the end of the season, Milan have decided to wield the axe on Paulo Fonseca’s tenure, making the shocking decision last night following their 1-1 draw against Roma at San Siro. ............

 

But as fate would have it, the 50-year-old’s first match in charge will pit him against his son Francisco who has now cemented himself as a bonafide star and a fan favourite among Juventus supporters.

 

The two Serie A giants will clash heads in Riyadh on Friday in the semi-final of the Italian Super Cup. The winner will progress to the final to take one either Inter or Atalanta the following Monday. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-vs-milan-super-cup-to-feature-family-reunion-after-shocking-fonseca-sacking/

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Preview: Juventus vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups

 

 

Two Calcio giants clash in Friday's second Supercoppa Italiana semi-final, as Juventus meet AC Milan in Riyadh.

 

The Coppa Italia holders will take on last season's Serie A runners-up, with new Milan manager Sergio Conceicao aiming to defeat his son's side.

 

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Match preview

Juve boast the best overall record in the competition's history, having lifted the trophy nine times to date - in addition to losing the decider on eight occasions - and they qualified for this year's edition by claiming the Coppa Italia.

 

Now, they will aim to book an encounter with either their victims in last term's Coppa final, Atalanta BC, or Scudetto holders Inter Milan in Monday's final.

 

Set to meet Milan in the league later this month, Thiago Motta's men have endured a frustrating Serie A campaign so far. Last week's 2-2 draw with Fiorentina - featuring a Khephren Thuram brace - may have made it 18 league games unbeaten but left them trailing behind Italy's top four. ............

 

Throughout 2024, the Bianconeri drew 21 top-flight matches - just one shy of the all-time Serie A record held by Perugia - and they are at risk of missing out on a return to the Champions League.

 

While Juve are well-placed to progress to the knockout phase of UEFA's top competition and have already secured a spot in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, Motta will be aware that winning one trophy is a minimum requirement. ............

Team News

Juventus enter 2025 with an improved injury list, as only Arkadiusz Milik, Bremer and Juan Cabal are still sidelined; Jonas Rouhi and Timothy Weah have both resumed training and Douglas Luiz recently returned from his latest layoff.

 

However, former captain Danilo has been left out of Thiago Motta's squad for the Supercoppa Italiana, as the Brazilian defender closes in on a mid-season switch to Napoli.

 

Leading Juve's attack, top scorer Dusan Vlahovic could link up with winger Francisco Conceicao, who will come face to face with his father on Friday - the Porto loanee was previously managed by Milan's new boss in Portugal.

 

Meanwhile, ex-Milan midfielder Manuel Locatelli and defender Pierre Kalulu are set to meet their old club at Al-Awwal Park, where the Rossoneri's latest new era will begin. ............

Juventus possible starting lineup:
Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic

 

AC Milan possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Emerson, Gabbia, Thiaw, Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Pulisic, Morata, Jimenez; Abraham

 

We say: Juventus 1-0 AC Milan

Although a 'new-manager bounce' cannot be counted out, Milan remain an enigma, equally capable of keeping clean sheets or shipping silly goals.

 

Still a work in progress, Juventus are tougher to beat. Therefore, the Bianconeri can grind out a grim victory and proceed to Monday's final.

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Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/preview/preview-juventus-vs-ac-milan-prediction-team-news-lineups_561812.html