Khephren Thuram’s recent playing time at Juventus has sparked discussion among fans, as the French midfielder has started only one of the team’s last six matches.
The lone exception was the clash against Inter, where he was named in the starting XI. Despite his impressive physical presence and midfield contributions in previous appearances, head coach Thiago Motta has consistently opted for Manuel Locatelli and Teun Koopmeiners in his lineup.
According to Ilbianconero, Juventus prepares for their Coppa Italia match against Empoli on Wednesday, Thuram is eager to secure a place in the starting eleven.
He has shown solid physical form, but Motta seems reluctant to give him a consistent starting role. This decision remains puzzling, especially given some of the recent struggles seen in Juventus’ midfield.
In the ongoing Serie A season, Thuram has started 15 league matches and featured in five Champions League games. While he was considered one of the most promising additions to Juventus, his playing time has not matched the expectations he might have had at the beginning of the season.
Known for his imposing physique and ability to make attacking runs, Thuram has qualities that could greatly benefit Juventus. However, Motta continues to utilize him primarily as a substitute, a decision the coach has justified as being purely technical.
Despite this, his statistics highlight his effectiveness on the field:
Matches played in Serie A: 24
Starts: 15
Average minutes per match: 57
Goals: 2
Expected Goals (xG): 2.75
Big chances missed: 3
Assists: 4
Touches per game: 43.3
Big chances created: 6
With Juventus competing on multiple fronts, it remains to be seen whether Thuram will be given a more prominent role in the squad as the season progresses.
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