Category: Juventus
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Under the microscope: What the data says about Chiesa’s absence this season
Federico Chiesa has been a revelation for Juventus ever since he was signed on a loan deal from Florentina in 2020. He has scored 18 goals and 14 assists in 62 appearances for the Old Lady and earned his permanent place in the club when the club activated the purchase option from Florentina. But the…
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Under the microscope: What have been the main issues for Juventus so far this season?
Juventus had an awful season and were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. They currently sit in the seventh position in Serie A with 22 points from 12 matches. They finished in the fourth position in Serie A last season. But the start of this season has turned things upside down for the team from…
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Lecce match stats and viz: Defensive duels winning zones, Final-third threat, passing accuracy and more
On Saturday night, Juventus returned to winning ways after their Champions League defeat, as they defeated Lecce 1-0 in Serie A. Juventus were in a spot of bother following their early exit from the UFEA Champions League, and serious questions were asked about Max Allegri’s side. This win would help him and his team settle…
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Benfica match stats and viz : xG map, final-third efficiency, shots on target and more.
Benfica thrashed Juventus out of the UEFA Champions League with a 4-3 win over the visiting side at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night. Juventus desperately needed a win to keep their Champions League hopes alive when they went out to face the Portuguese side, but the Primeira Liga toppers were too good for…
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Benfica Preview: Final-third threat, Juventus struggles, and key players
Juventus will look to cling on to what is their last chance to not get eliminated from the UEFA Champions League as they face Benfica at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night. The Italian side has only one win in the Champions League so far and has to beat a formidable Benfica to keep their…
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Paul Pogba will not be rushed back by Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri has insisted he will not rush Paul Pogba back from injury with Juventus receiving two major fitness boosts. The head coach of Juventus got good news on Pogba’s fitness and that of fellow long-term absentee Federico Chiesa, who is ramping up his comeback from a cruciate ligament injury by playing in a friendly…
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Leaving Juventus was the ‘best decision’ says former player
Leaving Juventus was the ‘best decision’ says former player Dejan Kulusevski claims “everything is going better in England” for him, with the “best decision” made to leave Juventus for Tottenham. The Swedish international forward joined Spurs on loan during the January transfer window, and the move was made permanent in the summer. The 22-year-old winger…
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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘NOT our problem’ insists CEO of superstar’s former club
Juventus’ CEO says his heart goes out to Cristiano Ronaldo during his present challenges at Manchester United, but distinguishes his team from the issues in England. Ronaldo was with the Turin-based club for three years before returning to Old Trafford last summer. However, Ronaldo’s second tenure with the Red Devils has not been without controversy,…
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Transfer Talk: İlkay Gündoğan – The German maestro could bolster the midfield at Juventus
Juventus have had a busy summer transfer window so far. They have let go of Paulo Dybala, Federico Bernadeschi, Merih Demiral and Matthijs de Ligt. In their place, they have signed Paul Pogba, Ángel di Maria, Gleison Bremer, and made Federico Chiesa’s move permanent after a two year loan spell. However, the Old Lady might not…
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Transfer Talk: Alejandro Grimaldo – The Benfica man who could solve Juventus’ left-back problems
Ever since Alex Sandro’s rapid decline due to injuries and bad form over the last two seasons, Juventus have been increasingly ineffective down the left-hand side of the defence. Luca Pellegrini has not fully convinced the Old Lady of a starter’s role. With Sandro’s contract expiring in 2023, the Bianconeri will need to bring in…