Tag: Vlahovic

13Apr By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus 1-0 Sporting: Player Ratings

Juventus have won the first leg of the Europa League Quarter-Final against Sporting Lisbon 1-0. Federico Gatti crowned his Man of the Match worthy performance with a goal. Max Statman gives you a quick rundown and the ratings. After a slow start, Juventus started to create some opportunities. Ángel Di Maria picked out Federico Chiesa with a great long ball. The Italian winger controlled it well and cut inside. His shot was good, but so was the save by Antonio Adan. The Bianconeri didn't continue to create chances, so Sporting came forward. Wojciech Szczęsny was called into action after Sebastián Coates headed the ball towards goal following a corner. The Polish goalkeeper was alert and pushed it away. Shortly after, he made another save at the near post. Just past the half hour m...

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19Mar By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Inter 0-1 Juventus: Player Ratings 

Juventus have fought their way towards winning the Derby d'Italia against Inter in the Giuseppe Meazza 0-1. The Bianconeri withstood all of the Milanese pressure to scrape yet another big win.  Inter quickly tested Wojciech Szczęsny, as Nicolò Barella took a shot from outside the box. The Polish goalkeeper was able to punch it away. Barella came close again ten minutes later after a quick combination with Romelu Lukaku. Szczęsny was able to block the hard shot from the Italian.  Golstić Even though the Nerazzurri were more dangerous, it would be Juventus that opened the score with their first opportunity of the match. After 23 minutes, Juventus countered quickly. Adrien Rabiot found Filip Kostić with a good pass. The Serbian was gifted too much time in the Inter box and he s...

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16Mar By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Freiburg 0-2 Juventus: Player Ratings

Juventus have ensured themselves of a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals. The Bianconeri managed to beat Freiburg without too much difficulties in Germany: 0-2 (0-3 on agg.)  Juventus started shaky against Freiburg. The Germans had their biggest chance of the first half after 22 minutes. Matthias Ginter headed a corner towards goal, but Wojciech Szczęsny made an excellent save and pushed it away. Michael Gregortisch's shot in the follow-up was blocked by Gleison Bremer.  Just before the half hour mark, Juventus seemed to take the lead. Bremer hit the bar with a header and after Moise Kean touched the ball, it feel to Dušan Vlahović, who smashed it home. However, the Serbian striker was deemed offside by VAR, the correct decision. However, Juventus would still take the lea...

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9Mar By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus 1-0 Freiburg: Player Ratings

Juventus have won the first leg of their tie against Freiburg in the Europa League Round of 16 (1-0). The Bianconeri were superior at the Allianz Stadium and have made a good step for qualification for the next round. Juventus started the match strongly, maybe even the strongest of the season. They put Freiburg under big pressure, but failed to create a real chance. Then, Di Maria found Adrien Rabiot with a through ball. The Frenchman faced goalkeeper Mark Flekken and tried to put the ball in at the near post. Flekken did just enough to keep it out. About five minutes later, Ángel Di María won a free-kick near the edge of the box. Juan Cuadrado curled it over the wall, but Flekken was there again to push it away. Just before the final whistle, Cuadrado put Flekken to work again with...

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5Mar By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Roma 1-0 Juventus: Player Ratings

Juventus has failed to continue their string of good results against AS Roma on Sunday night. At the Olimpico, the Bianconeri were downed by a Gianluca Mancini rocket. It was a cagey affair in the first half. The first serious piece of action came after 26 minutes, when Paulo Dybala fired on goal from outside the box. His curler was pushed away by Wojciech Szczęsny.  Patricio saves Just before half time, Juventus got their biggest opportunity of the first half. Danilo found Rabiot at the far post with an amazing pass and the Frenchman headed towards goals from close by. Rui Patrício reacted quickly and managed to tip it against the post and away from goal.  Gianluca Mancini broke the deadlock after 54 minutes. The Italian defender was free to shoot from just outside the box a...

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28Feb By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus 4-2 Torino: Player Ratings

A big second half performance saw Juventus storm past city rivals Torino in a six goal thriller. The Bianconeri climb into seventh place, only six points behind Atalanta. The Derby della Mole couldn't have started in a worse way for Juventus. Bad defending left Yann Karamoh unmarked after a corner and the Frenchman put the visitors ahead. Fifteen minutes later, the Bianconeri equalized. Good work by Filip Kostić got the ball to Juan Cuadrado, who smashed it behind Vanja Milinković-Savić. Then, just before the break, Antonio Sanabria got in front of Gleison Bremer to put Ivan Ilić' cross behind Wojciech Szczęsny. Danilo made sure Juventus did not go into the dressing room while being down, as his header moments before the whistle passed the line. With Paul Pogba and Federico Chi...

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2Feb By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus 1-0 Lazio: Player Ratings

Juventus and Lazio fought for a spot in the semi-finals at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday, with a Bremer goal proving enough to beat the visitors from the capital. In a far from filled up Allianz, Juventus and Lazio battled out who'd face Inter in the next round of the Coppa Italia. The match started out pretty evenly, with the Bianconeri having the slight upper hand. Both teams had some opportunities, Lazio came close with a Zaccagni curler, while Kostić troubled Maximiano from a tight angle. However, Juventus managed to take the lead just before the end of the first half. Lazio couldn't get the ball away and it fell to Kostić, who directly delivered it into the box. That turned out to be a great cross, as Bremer beat Maximiano to the ball and headed in the 1-0. I...

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11Sep By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus-Salernitana 2-2 | Player Ratings

Juventus have once again dropped points in Serie A, this time against Salernitana (2-2). Milik thought he scored the winner in extra time, but VAR prevented that. The Bianconeri started well against Salernitana, but failed to score and let the Granata back into the match. After 18 minutes, Salernitana took the lead. Cuadrado mistimed and failed to intercept a long ball, Mazzocchi dribbled past McKennie and crossed it into the Juve box. Candreva was the one to put it behind Perin. Salernitana doubled their lead just before the break. Bremer blocked a shot with his hands and Piatek converted the following penalty. Bremer made up for his mistake shortly after halftime, as he headed in Kostic' cross. Juventus tried to find the equalizer, but it seemed like it wasn't to be, until Vil...

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14Jun By Adamo LucianoNo Comments

Mercato, News, Opinions

Report: Luis Suarez Has Been Offered To Juventus

    Mercato season has just started in Italy with all the clubs trying their best to strengthen their squad for the upcoming Serie A season. There are a lot of rumours as Juventus have been linked with a lot of players this summer. While Paul pogba is almost a done deal and Di Maria drifting away from a move to Juventus, bianconeri has been linked with another South American, this time as a potential back-up to Dusan Vlahovic. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luis Suarez has offered his services to Juventus and the Bianconeri might be considering to sign the former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid star as a free agent. Juventus attempted to sign him 2 years ago in the summer of 2020, when Andrea Pirlo was made the club's manager. However, he needed to pass an Italia...

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13Jun By Cheshta SrivastavaNo Comments

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Vlahovic: “I never spoke to anyone except Juventus”

Juventus and Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic was in an interview with The Telegraph recently. The 22-year old player talked about his past and other aspects of his career. In conversation about his future the Serbian stated - "I haven't talked to anyone, maybe my agent knows something. I only have one club in mind because Juventus is Juventus.There is nothing more to say. For me it is an honor to wear this shirt, I struggle to believe it every single time I do it. I identify with their DNA. The personality of Juventus coincides with mine. If you play for Juve you never give up, you fight all the time, you sacrifice. And that was all I was looking for." It's no surprise that Dusan is a Bianconeri by heart. During the winter transfer window, he had offers from clubs all over Europe ...

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19Mar By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus-Salernitana: Match preview and probable starting XI

After a disappointing defeat in the Champions League round of 16 against Villarreal on Wednesday (0-3), Juventus are now looking to bounce back against Salernitana. The visitors are in last place in Serie A and in need of three points. Max Statman gives you a match preview, including some quotes from Max Allegri's press conference. "Tomorrow I'll field my strongest XI." There are no new injuries for Juventus, but Manuel Locatelli is unavailable due to testing positive for Covid-19. Even though Federico Bernardeschi, Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala returned to the squad last week, they're not expected to start. Coach Max Allegri said that the trio's fitness is improving, 'but they still don't have 90 minutes in their legs'. Allegri also mentoined that the squad, expect for the lo...

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12Mar By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Morata brace helps Juve beat Sampdoria

Before playing the crucial second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Villarreal, Juventus traveled to the Luigi Ferraris to face Sampdoria. Two goals by Morata and a penalty save by Szczesny helped Juventus take the 3 points back to Turin. Max Statman gives you a quick breakdown and player ratings. Juventus started the match without their star signing Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker was put on the bench by Max Allegri, undoubtely because of the Champions League match against Villarreal on Wednesday. The first 20 minutes of the games weren't the most exciting, but Juventus were able to take the lead anyway. Juan Cuadrado, who captained the Bianconeri, saw Sampdoria defender Yoshida put his cross behind goalkeeper Falcone. Morata from the spot Sampdoria came close...

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5Mar By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus-Spezia: Match preview and probable starting XI

Juventus face Spezia on Sunday evening after winning against Fiorentina at the very end of the match in Coppa Italia on Tuesday. Unfortunatly for the Bianconeri, lots of players are still out injured. The game has become even more important since Atalanta, who are competing for a top four spot with Juve, lost to Roma. Max Statman gives you a match preview, which also includes some quotes from Max Allegri’s press conference. Max Allegri confirmed that Paulo Dybala, Giorgio Chiellini, Alex Sandro and Mattia De Sciglio are all unavailable for tomorrow's match. Dybala was thought to be back for Sunday's match, but it's rumoured that he has sustained a new injury. Leonardo Bonucci is a doubt: "He has been playing even when he's not been 100 percent", Allegri said. Kaio Jorge and Weston McKe...

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26Feb By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Empoli-Juventus: Vlahovic shows his worth again

Even though it was a poor performance by Juventus, the three points are going back to Turin. Dusan Vlahovic made the difference on Saturday evening with a brace. Max Statman gives you a quick breakdown and player ratings. After only 7 minutes in the game, Denis Zakaria got a chance to give Juventus the lead. The Swiss midfielder came one on one with Vicario, but Empoli's goalkeeper saved his attempt. Zakaria would leave the field after 37 minutes because of an injury. He was replaced by Manuel Locatelli. Vlahovic once again showed he doesn't need a lot of space to create a chance. Juventus countered quickly and Kean gave the ball to Vlahovic, who's shot through Ismajli legs went just wide. Empoli also created some danger themselves, but Leonardo Bonucci was there to block a shot fr...

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25Feb By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Empoli-Juventus: Match preview and probable starting XI

After a draw against Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday, Juventus' next match is already on the horizon. The Bianconeri will face Empoli on Saturday evening at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, while also having to deal with some new injuries. Max Statman gives you a match preview, which also includes some quotes from Max Allegri's press conference. Both Weston McKennie and Alex Sandro sustained injuries against Villarreal on Tuesday. The Brazilian will miss Saturday's match, while the American is going to be out for a longer period. McKennie fractured the second and third metatarsal of his left foot and is expected to be out for at least two months. Another player that is going to be out for a while, is Kaio Jorge. The Brazilian played a match for Juventus U23 on We...

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22Feb By Jurre van Wanrooij1 Comment

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Villarreal-Juventus: Avoidable draw for the Bianconeri

Juventus have drawn 1-1 against Villarreal in their first match in the Champions League round of 16. Dusan Vlahovic gave the Bianconeri the lead early on, but his goal was canceled out by Dani Parejo in the second half. Max Statman gives you a quick breakdown and player ratings. There's no way to start your debut in the Champions League better than Dusan Vlahovic did on Tuesday. He found the back of the net after only 36 seconds. Danilo found Vlahovic with an amazing through ball. The Serbian striker controlled it well and Rulli was unable to save his shot in the left bottom corner. After taking the lead, Juventus crawled back into their shell a little. They gave Villarreal most of the possesion in the early stages. In the 13th minute, Villarreal got their first big chance. Pedraza...

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10Feb By Antonín KošťálNo Comments

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Juve-Sassuolo: Vlahovic & Perin saving the nearly unfortunate match

Juventus have won the Coppa Italia quarter-final fixture versus Sassuolo 2-1, with Dusan Vlahovic and Paulo Dybala finding the net crucially. Juve are now set to face Fiorentina in the semi-final, who beat Atalanta 2-3 away from home earlier today.  1ST HALF After just two minutes of the first half, Paulo Dybala was the first player to get to a deflected shot of Weston McKennie and released a strike from a close distance to comfortably put Juventus ahead. However, for the rest of the half, Sassuolo controlled the game by possessing the ball most of the time, resulting in numerous attempts on target by the Sassuolo players. In the 24th minute, Hamed J. Traore received a pass, and before Leonardo Bonucci could do anything, the Sassuolo forward unleashed a shot towards the top right cor...

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10Feb By Antonín KošťálNo Comments

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Q&A: Juventini talking over Verona game, Chiellini and latest performances

Juventus supporters from Twitter, @blvckgianni, @Napoleonismo & @AdamoStatman, shared their insights on significant Bianconeri related themes - the display of the debutants, Denis Zakaria and Dusan Vlavic, Giorgio Chiellini's injury and the performances of Juve's players vs Verona - in an interview below. Both Dusan Vlahovic and Denis Zakaria made a remarkable debut vs Verona on Sunday by scoring a goal on their opening night. Other than being clinical, based on what you saw, what are their next attributes that could keep bringing Juve to the next level night in and night out, in your eyes? @blvckgianni: "Starting with Zakaria, his best attributes that he brings to Juve are his defensive capabilities. While it was nice to see him get on the scoresheet, Bianconeri shouldn’t get...

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6Feb By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juve-Verona: dream debuts for Vlahovic and Zakaria

Juventus have won their first game after the winter break 2-0 against Hellas Verona. Both Dusan Vlahovic and Denis Zakaria found the net in their first game for the Bianconeri. Juve are now in fourth place in Serie A, after Atalanta, who still have a game in hand, lost earlier today. Vlahovic and Zakaria, as expected, both made their debut at a foggy Allianz Stadium. The Serbian striker showed himself after only a few minutes. Juve had a great counter, with a backheel pass from Dybala in the build-up, and Vlahovic gave it a try from outside the box, forcing Montipo into a save. After only 13 minutes in the black and white shirt, Vlahovic scored his first goal. Dybala found him with a through ball and Vlahovic flicked it over Montipo, thus scoring on his debut. Vlahovic caused the ...

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4Feb By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Juventus vs Hellas Verona: Match preview and probable lineups

Juventus will face Hellas Verona on Sunday evening 20:45 (local time) at the Allianz Stadium. Juve's newest signing Dusan Vlahovic could start, as well as the other reinforcement, Denis Zakaria. The Bianconeri will be looking to close the gap to top four, with Atalanta, who have a game in hand, one point ahead. Juventus drew their last game before the winter break 0-0 against AC Milan, without even getting a shot on target. That will most likely not be the case on Sunday, with Dusan Vlahovic joining the squad. Juventus's other signing, Denis Zakaria, is also in contention for a starting spot. Weston McKennie is a doubt for the game, as his flight to Italy has been cancelled. The American was on international duty and expected to return to Turin on Friday. Manuel Locatelli i...

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31Jan By Antonín KošťálNo Comments

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Q&A: Juventini talking over Vlahović, De Ligt and talents

Juventus fans from Twitter, @powellyowl, @b1anconeri and @Rahulvn5, shared their insights on significant Bianconeri related themes - Dušan Vlahović's importance, Matthijs de Ligt's near future and the fate of Juve's young and promising players - in an interview below. Dušan Vlahović is a Juventus player. It has been some time since we've had a better chance of not having mediocre forwards only. Assuming that Dušan will deliver and is currently in form, hungry for more now finally, in black and white, he is set to change the momentum. What are your expectations from Vlahović? How's he going to change this season and the next, in your view? @powellyowl: "I expect Vlahovic to win the Capocannoniere award and help Juventus gain more consistency. Too many times we have thrown away games that...

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27Jan By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

Exclusives, Mercato

Exclusive with Luca Bianchin: Vlahovićʼ medicals ‘will be on Saturday’, if he tests negative for coronavirus

Download Max Statman app here Juventus is prepared and ready to announce Dusan Vlahovic, Luca Bianchin of La Gazzetta dello Sport told Max Statman exclusively. The Serbian striker will have his medical on Saturday if he tests negative for COVID-19. Bianchin also touched on Alvaro Morata to Barcelona, Paulo Dybala's contract, potential outgoings, Nahitan Nandéz and the next big target this summer. It seems a certainty that Dusan Vlahovic will sign for Juventus and that the total price will be around 75 million euros. When will the Serbian have his medical and can we expect him to hold the Juve shirt? “I think that today could be a key day, because Juventus will meet Darko Ristic, his agent, who should be in Turin. I’m quite sure the medicals could be on Saturday. The poin...

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24Jan By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

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Exclusive with Nicolò Schira: Juventus will be ‘ready to buy’ Vlahovic

Download Max Statman app here Juventus will be 'ready to buy' Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, transfer expert Nicolò Schira told Max Statman exclusively. Schira also talked about potential candidates for Juve's midfield, players that could leave Turin, an alternative to Vlahovic, Antonio Rüdiger, Matthijs de Ligt and another fan favourite ex-Juventus player. Juventus have been linked with some midfield reinforcements: Bruno Guimarães, and more recently, Denis Zakaria. What are the chances that one of them comes to Turin in January? “Juventus really like Guimarães, but he costs a lot. Lyon ask €40M and that's why this operation is not affordable at the moment for the Bianconeri. Zakaria is a Juventus target, but not only theirs: the Bianconeri are working to close it a...

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19Jan By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

Mercato

Juventus dreaming of top young striker: ‘Scamacca is the main name’

Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca in the main name in the summer of 2022 for Juventus, as the Bianconeri dream of a top young stiker, Fabrizio Romano revealed. The transfer expert gave a big update on the situation around Dusan Vlahovic, another Juve target, on his YouTube channel. "Juventus could also try for Dusan Vlahovic." "Arsenal are pushing to sign Dusan Vlahovic since October", Romano said. "But Vlahovic and his agents were never convinced about this Arsenal opportunity." Romano stated that 'the problem is with the player'. Fioretina would like to keep the Serbian striker, but are prepared to sell him if Arsneal offer big money, as they want to do. European football Vlahovic wants to wait until the summer to make his next move. Romano: "He wants to respect t...

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21Dec By Jurre van WanrooijNo Comments

Exclusives, Mercato

Exclusive interview with Mirko Di Natale: ‘Juventus need a great striker’

Juventini around the world have been trying to figure out what is wrong with the Bianconeri this season. Instead of giving our own opinion, Max Statman spoke exclusively with Mirko di Natale, journalist of TuttoJuve.com and Radio Bianconera. He gives his opinion on the current situation and looks ahead to the January mercato. The transfer window is starting soon. What players are most likely to get sold? "I think Ramsey is het player with the best chance of leaving Juventus in January. The meeting that took place a few weeks ago between Juve and his agent Baldwin served just that. If good offers arrive, even Arthur and Kulusevski would not be excluded from this discourse." If you were Cherubini, what would you do in January? "Luckily I have another job and I'm...

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4Dec By Antonín KošťálNo Comments

Mercato, News, Opinions

‘Joyless January’ ahead for Juventus?

Despite the fact that Bianconeri fans are heavily dependant on Juve making moves in the upcoming midseason Mercato to avoid an unpleasant ending of the whole season, they might just as well end up disappointed and unsatisfied. Why shouldn't we look forward to the opening month of next year optimistically, but rather realistically? Well, having to deal with likely jeopardized deals and incapability to offload is an indicator that we are about to witness yet another rollercoaster ride. Plus, situations around Dušan Vlahović and Dejan Kulusevski seem to be more intense than ever: Dušan Vlahović to Juventus. A dream deal that's tough to land. No one can be entirely sure whether the player would like an experience abroad, a career at much stable side than what Juve currently is or las...

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