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TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 11: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus is challenged by Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Juventus and Manchester City at Juventus Stadium on December 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

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Juventus and Kenan Yildiz share one critical shortcoming

Both Kenan Yildiz and Juventus are in search of consistency after an impressive showing against Manchester City in the Champions League. Now, the challenge for Yildiz, as well as for Juventus as a whole, is to maintain this level of performance.

Consistency will be key for the young midfielder as he looks to cement his place in the starting lineup and help drive Juventus forward in both domestic and European competitions.

This season has seen Juventus struggle with inconsistency, with performances varying significantly from one match to the next, which has affected their standing in Serie A and their European campaign.

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Similarly, Yildiz, despite his flashes of brilliance, has not yet established himself as a consistently impactful player game after game.

In last night’s Champions League match, Yildiz delivered a standout first-half performance against Manchester City. The 2005-born Turkish playmaker not only showcased his leadership on the pitch but also left a strong impression against Pep Guardiola’s side.

Yildiz came close to scoring with a shot that agonizingly missed the target, a moment that the Allianz Stadium crowd will not soon forget. However, his contribution went beyond just that near-miss.

His performance was a blend of style and effectiveness, demonstrating why he’s becoming a pivotal player for Juventus. His ability was evident in his first touches, which allowed him immediate positioning advantage, and his rapid, incisive runs from the left wing, blending creativity with sheer pace.

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Manchester City’s defenders struggled to keep up with his flair and unpredictability.

This match could serve as a blueprint for Juventus moving forward. Under Thiago Motta, the team has shown glimpses of what they can achieve with the right blend of youth and experience.

However, to truly challenge for titles, Juventus must translate these performances into consistent results. For Yildiz, this means becoming a regular performer, not just in European nights but in every match, across all competitions.

The lack of consistency this season, both from individual players like Yildiz and the team as a whole, has been a point of concern.

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Juventus has had difficulty stringing together a series of victories or maintaining a high level of play, often following a good result with a disappointing one.

As Juventus celebrates this notable performance, the focus now shifts to their next Serie A match against Venezia.

Motta’s vision for Juventus was on full display last night, and while he appreciates the victory, his attention is already on the upcoming domestic challenge, which will be another test of their consistency.

The team’s ability to replicate the energy, strategy, and execution from this match in the league will be crucial to climbing up the Serie A standings and ensuring a successful season.

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