Category: Player Analysis
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Under the microscope: Rodrigo Bentancur – How has the midfielder’s role changed since Allegri’s re-appointment?
After a slow start to the season, Juventus are finally beginning to show signs of life. They have been performing well in their recent matches and have climbed up to the fifth spot in Serie A with ten wins, four draws and five losses in 19 games. Consequently, the Old Lady have moved within four…
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Under the microscope: Alvaro Morata – can he fire Juventus into the Champions League Quarter Finals?
Since re-joining Juventus from Atletico Madrid in 2020, Alvaro Morata has often been criticized for his performances. While he scored 20 goals and registered 12 assists in 44 appearances across all competition for the Bianconeri last season, Morata came under fire from many supporters and pundits alike for failing to deliver when needed, as Juventus…
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Mighty Matthijs: How de Ligt will be crucial to Allegri’s Champions League ambitions
Matthijs de Ligt joined Juventus from Ajax in 2019 following his impressive spell as Ajax’s captain in the 2019-20 season in the Eredivisie and in the Champions League. De Ligt was sought after by many clubs as a potential leader of the backline for his displays at Ajax. He was regarded by many pundits and…
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Under the microscope: Four key areas where Manuel Locatelli can improve Allegri’s midfield – A statistical look
This summer saw the arrival of Manuel Locatelli, one of Italy’s most prolific performers in their Euro 2020 success, at Juventus. Having made his way through the youth ranks of AC Milan, Locatelli moved to Sassuolo in 2018 where he made 96 appearances across three seasons in the Serie A, scoring six goals and adding…
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Under the microscope: A statistical outlook of Federico Chiesa’s performances for Juventus this season
Federico Chiesa joined Juventus from Fiorentina in 2020. The winger rose through the ranks of Fiorentina and made his debut for the club in 2016. Following his debut, Chiesa went on to make 137 appearances for Fiorentina in Serie A, scoring 26 goals and laying 23 assists. Under Andrea Pirlo’s reign as Juventus manager, Chiesa…
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Under the microscope: Analyzing Paulo Dybala’s resurgence in the Juventus attack under Allegri
This past summer saw Juventus part ways with manager Andrea Pirlo and re-appoint Massimiliano Allegri at the helm. Although Pirlo led the club to Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana titles, Juventus were underwhelming in the Serie A, finishing fourth and leaving it to the final day of the season to book their place in the…