Category: Player Analysis
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Transfer Talk: A reunion at Turin – Paul Pogba could be the creative spark that Juve needs
It has been reported that Juventus are keen on bringing Paul Pogba back to Turin. Following his return to Manchester United in 2016, things have not gone well for the French international. The 29-year-old’s time at Old Trafford has not been as successful as his time with the Bianconeri. During his previous spell with the…
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Transfer Talk: Liverpool ace Mo Salah in line to replace Paulo Dybala?
It has been reported this past week that Paulo Dybala will not be renewing his contract with Bianconeri. The Argentine’s contract situation has been a cause for concern for Juventus over the past year, and an agreement couldn’t be reached between Dybala and Juventus hierarchy. As a result, he will be leaving Turin as a…
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Under the microscope: Allegri’s lineup to unlock Villarreal defense in the return-leg
Juventus will welcome Villarreal for the return leg of the Champions League Round-of-16. Since the turn of the year, the Bianconeri have seen a decent run of form. They have moved back into the top-four of Serie A, while they are also in an advantageous position to move to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.…
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Under the microscope: Antonio Rudiger- The Bonucci replacement that Juve have been searching for
As part of the recent sanctions placed on Chelsea and their owner, the club will not be allowed to renew the contracts of their players for the time being. One Chelsea player who is out of contract and will become a free agent this summer is the German centre-back, Antonio Rudiger. The 29-year-old defender is…
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Under the microscope: Daniele Rugani – Is he a long-term centre-back replacement?
Ahead of an important phase of the campaign, the Old Lady are slowly seeing their injured players recover. Juventus were without nine players before heading into the match against Fiorentina in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final. Among those nine players, Daniele Rugani recently made his comeback after a brief spell on the…
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Under the microscope: Moise Kean – Is he set for a starting role in Allegri’s attacking line?
Since making his return to the Old Lady, Moise Kean has remained on the fringes of Allegri’s starting XI. The Italian international had developed under Allegri in Turin before switching to the Premier League, joining Everton. After a disappointing campaign with the Toffees, Kean was loaned out to PSG. During his loan spell at PSG,…
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Under the microscope: The emergence of Mattia De Sciglio under Allegri
It was reported earlier this month that the Juventus hierarchy would be focusing on contract renewals after an impressive transfer window. Recently, it has been claimed that 29-year-old full-back, Mattia De Sciglio, is close to signing a new deal. After a slow start to the season, De Sciglio has emerged as an important player amidst…
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Under the microscope: What is Allegri’s best midfield combination?
For almost half a decade now, the Old Lady’s midfield has been a cause of concern. Last season further highlighted that Juventus would need to find a midfield combination if they are to keep up with the Serie A title race after dominating in the previous decade. Following the re-appointment of Allegri, problems with Juve’s…
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Under the microscope: Should Chiellini step down as Juve’s main centre-back?
It has been common knowledge for a while now that Juventus hierarchy has been looking for a replacement for captain Giorgio Chiellini. The 37-year-old defender has been in the back-end of his career for quite some time now and has sustained multiple injuries in the current season. Recently, the Italian defender was forced to come…
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Under the microscope: Danilo – The returning Brazilian to stabilize Allegri’s backline?
After a two-month absence due to a thigh injury sustained back in November, Danilo finally made his return last month in Juventus’ Coppa Italia win over Sampdoria. During his absence, the Old Lady have managed to stabilize themselves, losing just one match in Serie A and three across all competitions since the end of November.…