Under the backdrop of Dusan Vlahovic’s return to Florence, 35 days on from completing his €70m deal, Juventus are now unbeaten in ten across all competitions. They happily snatched a last-gasp advantage in their Coppa Italia semi-final against Fiorentina as substitute Lorenzo Venuti inadvertently turned Juan Cuadrado’s cross into his own net deep into stoppage-time.
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Juventus 1-0 Chelsea: Chiesa the catalyst as ponderous Blues stifled in Turin
Federico Chiesa’s winner, 11 seconds into the second-half, felt inevitable after multiple warning signs were ignored but typified just how Chelsea – with their 73% possession and half-chances galore – laboured through proceedings in Turin. If Thomas Tuchel’s men are going to successfully defend their Champions League crown, they can’t afford more displays like these. Continue reading “Juventus 1-0 Chelsea: Chiesa the catalyst as ponderous Blues stifled in Turin”
Thomas Tuchel made PSG believe, but his time was numbered from the start
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have finally announced Thomas Tuchel’s sacking, just four months after the German took them to their first Champions League Final and five days following reports suggesting he’d be imminently replaced by Mauricio Pochettino. It’s a bitter end to a fractious relationship for the 47-year-old, whose time was numbered from day one. Continue reading “Thomas Tuchel made PSG believe, but his time was numbered from the start”
Juve move a step forward from “inferior” Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri reveals
New Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has said joining them this summer is a “step forward” in his managerial career after a year at Chelsea, while revealing he understands the scepticism and pressure that comes with being appointed too. Continue reading “Juve move a step forward from “inferior” Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri reveals”
3 reasons why Frank Lampard should not be Chelsea’s next manager
With Maurizio Sarri officially departing for Juventus on Sunday, here’s a look at three reasons why Chelsea’s new boss should not be Frank Lampard this summer…
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Juventus 1-2 Ajax: 5 Talking Points
Ajax stunned the world again, this time beating Juventus 2-1 (3-2 agg) to earn their Champions League semi-final place. They’ll play either Manchester City or Tottenham for a place in next month’s final, but what are five talking points from their memorable victory in Turin? Continue reading “Juventus 1-2 Ajax: 5 Talking Points”
Juventus (2) 1-2 (3) Ajax: de Ligt heads underdogs into the semis
Goals from Donny van de Beek and teenage captain Matthijs de Ligt saw Ajax stun Juventus, reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 22 years with a 3-2 aggregate win on an unforgettable night in Turin.
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Moise Kean scores again, Stephy Mavididi makes Juventus debut in 2-1 loss
Moise Kean continued his excellent goalscoring form while former Arsenal youngster Stephy Mavididi made his competitive Juventus debut, during their surprise 2-1 away defeat by SPAL earlier this afternoon.
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Juventus 3-3 Parma: Gervinho’s late brace stuns league leaders in Turin
Parma forward Gervinho scored a brace in the final 15 minutes as his side recovered from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 in stoppage-time away at Serie A leaders Juventus, who dropped points in Italy for only the third time this season.
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Juventus 1-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops
Juventus were 1-0 winners over Valencia, sealing their place in the Champions League knockout rounds after Christmas. Which players struggled while others impressed in Turin?
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Manchester United 0-1 Juventus: Dybala goal enough during disciplined away display
Paulo Dybala’s well-taken finish midway through the first-half was enough for Juventus to secure all three points during a disciplined display against a frustrating Manchester United side on Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford.
Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Analysis as hosts wilt when it matters most
My thoughts on an intriguing clash in Turin, where Real took a commanding step towards this season’s semi-finals at Juventus’ expense. Why Allegri got his selection wrong, Real’s strengths and weaknesses as well as where the hosts must improve to stand a better chance in future…
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