Former Italian striker Luca Toni speaks on Vlahovic

Former Italian international striker Luca Toni recently sat down with La Gazzetta dello Sport to discuss Juventus and their prolific striker, Dusan Vlahovic.

Toni expressed his admiration for the Serbian forward’s unique talents and shared his thoughts on Juventus’s prospects for the upcoming season.

Vlahovic’s Deep Connection with Juventus

Toni started by highlighting Vlahovic’s strong attachment to Juventus. “Vlahovic loves Juventus,” he stated. “There aren’t many strikers with his potential out there. If he continues performing well, I would definitely bank on him for the future.”

Benefitting from Thiago Motta’s Tactics

Discussing the impact of Juventus’s coach, Toni explained how Vlahovic stands to gain from Thiago Motta’s approach.

“Thiago Motta involves the central striker a lot in his game plan, which is only going to benefit Dusan,” Toni observed. “Dusan is a natural goal-scorer, always has been.”

A 30-Goal Season in Sight?

When asked if Vlahovic could surpass 29 goals this season, Toni was optimistic. “We’re only at the beginning, but the signs are promising.

He’s already netted two goals, and with a bit more luck, he could have had more by now. Juventus will compete in five different tournaments, so yes, he could reach 30 goals,” Toni predicted.

The Controversy Over Savona’s Goal

Toni also addressed the recent controversy where a goal was initially credited to Vlahovic but later awarded to Savona.

“He felt like he didn’t touch the ball,” Toni chuckled. “In today’s game, with so many cameras watching, it’s better to avoid embarrassment. If he had even grazed it with a hair, he would have claimed the goal. We strikers are like that.”

New Signings to Enhance Vlahovic’s Game

Toni believes that Juventus’s recent signings could play a crucial role in Vlahovic’s success. “Koopmeiners and Vlahovic could be the perfect pair.

Koop’s through balls could be vital for Dusan, and Dusan’s movements will be equally important for the Dutchman,” he explained. Toni also praised the young talent Kenan Yildiz, calling him “a modern number 10” who could become Juventus’s breakout star.

Excitement for New Arrivals

Toni expressed his excitement about other new arrivals, particularly Chico Conceicao and Nico Gonzalez. “Chico has some interesting skills.

He’s quick, good in one-on-one situations, and that’s the direction football is heading. I’m also eager to see Nico Gonzalez, who has shown flashes of brilliance at Fiorentina despite some inconsistencies,” Toni noted.

Douglas Luiz’s Role Under Motta

Touching on Douglas Luiz’s role, Toni emphasized that Thiago Motta values training performances over reputations. “We’ve all realized that Thiago Motta doesn’t focus on the name on the shirt but on how players train.

If the player understands that, it’s a win-win, especially since Douglas is a player of international quality,” Toni said.

A Successful Transfer Market

Toni concluded by praising Juventus’s sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, labeling him “the king of the transfer market.” He added, “Giuntoli has completed and elevated the squad. Now it’s up to Thiago. At Juventus, you have to win.”

Scudetto Predictions

As for the Scudetto race, Toni acknowledged Inter as the strongest team but warned that Juventus won’t back down. He also advised paying close attention to Napoli, now managed by Antonio Conte and without the distraction of European competitions.