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Cagliari v Juventus – Serie A LIVE

April 19, 2024

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Juve salvage late draw at Cagliari as stuttering Serie A form continues

April 19, 2024

A disjointed Juventus slipped to a sixth away game without a win, as they somehow scrambled to a 2-2 Serie A draw from 2-0 down against Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari.

The hosts dominated from the off, and missed a sizeable collection of opportunities before finally taking the lead from the penalty spot, as Gianluca Gaetano converted after Bremer was penalised for a handball.

Six minutes later, Yerry Mina doubled the lead with another spot-kick, this time awarded somewhat less controversially for a foul by Wojciech Szczesny on Zito Luvumbo.

Dusan Vlahovic earned the Old Lady a way back into the game when his whipped free-kick bent around the wall and into the back of the net shortly after the hour mark.

That gave them the momentum, but they still struggled to create any meaningful chances, until Kenan Yildiz bent a dangerous cross into the box, and it was inadvertently turned into his own net by Alberto Dossena.

TALKING POINT – Cagliari move closer to safety?

It could have been three points for Cagliari, but this draw still continues a remarkable run for Cagliari, who now lost just one of their last nine games, winning three times, to move five points clear of the relegation zone.

As such, they have moved up to 14th in the table, and with just five matches remaining, confidence is growing that they will beat the drop.

They are not mathematically safe yet, but the Islanders have certainly put the pressure on their rivals by earning a Friday night draw, and look destined to remain in Serie A for next season, which would be a terrific achievement having been promoted last summer.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari). His finishing left a little to be desired at times, but Luvumbo’s tireless running caused Juventus no end of problems, particularly in the first half.

It was his burst in behind that led to the second penalty being awarded Cagliari’s way, as the Angola international was ultimately brought down by the goalkeeper after Federico Gatti could not keep pace with him.

There were occasions when the 22-year-old could have been a little more clinical with his finishing, particularly with an air kick at 2-0 in the second half, but he created plenty of chances and played a big part in the troubles his side created going forwards.

PLAYER RATINGS

CAGLIARI: Scuffet 7; Mina 7, Dossena 7, Hatzidiakos 7; Nandez 7, Makoumbou 6, Sulemana 6, Augello 6; Zito 8, Shomurodov 8, Gaetana 7. Subs: Prati 6, Deiola 6, Viola 6, Zappa 6, Wieteska n/a

JUVENTUS: Szczesny 7; Gatti 6, Bremer 5, Danilo 5; Weah 6, Alcaraz 6, Locatelli 6, Rabiot 6, Cambiaso 6; Chiesa 6, Vlahovic 7. Subs: Yildiz 6, McKennie 6, Milik. Iling-Jr n.a

KEY MOMENTS

30’ GOAL! CAGLIARI 1-0 JUVENTUS (Gianluca Gaetano). VAR ask the referee to take a look at a potential handball from Bremer, when his arm connected with a Dossena header. The official takes one look and points to the spot. Gaetano sends Szczesny the wrong way as he dispatches the penalty into the bottom left corner! They hit the front, and deservedly so!

36’ GOAL! CAGLIARI 2-0 JUVENTUS (Yerry Mina). Wow! Another Cagliari penalty after a foul by Szczesny on Luvumbo! This time it’s Yerry Mina on spot-kick duties, and he sends the goalkeeper the wrong way too, also picking out that bottom left corner.

61’ GOAL! CAGLIARI 2-1 JUVENTUS (Dusan Vlahovic). Oh what a glorious strike that is! Vlahovic whips a superb free-kick around the wall and in at the near post. The goalkeeper is rooted to his spot! Juve are back in it, although whether or not the foul should have been given against Nandez is very debatable.

87’ GOAL! CAGLIARI 2-2 JUVENTUS (Alberto Dossena own goal). Oh what a calamity! Cagliari give the ball away in their own half and a whipped cross by Yildiz is diverted into his own net by Dossena

KEY STATS

  • Dossena’s own goal is the first time Cagliari have conceded in the final 15 minutes of a home game this season
  • Juventus have now failed to win in six away games – their longest run on the road without a victory since 2010

Torino v Juventus – Serie A LIVE

April 13, 2024

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Juventus’ Allegri: Bonucci to replace Chiellini as captain

May 15, 2022

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Sunday that Leonardo Bonucci will be the new club captain following the departure of Giorgio Chiellini.

The Italy skipper announced he would be leaving the Bianconeri at the end of the campaign following the 4-2 Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter.

And, speaking in a press conference ahead of Monday’s clash Lazio, Allegri confirmed Bonucci would wear the armband from next season.

The Juve coach also said he hopes his side will learn from the defeats to Inter in the league and cup final which negatively impacted their campaign.

“The team’s personality has grown throughout this season,” Allegri said. “The defeat to Inter in the league stopped us in our tracks.

“In Wednesday’s match, we were unable to bring him the Coppa Italia. When you don’t win, you don’t need to talk but focus on what needs to be done next season.”

Juve have finished the campaign trophyless for the first time since 2010-11 but will be in next season’s Champions League, having guaranteed themselves a top-four finish.

Scamacca drops hints on future: ‘Priority is continuing in Serie A’

May 15, 2022

Gianluca Scamacca is sought after in the Premier League and Bundesliga, but the Sassuolo striker insists his ‘priority is to continue in Serie A,’ giving Inter, Milan and Juventus hope.

The striker scored twice in today’s 3-1 victory away to Bologna, along with a Domenico Berardi bicycle-kick at the Stadio Dall’Ara.

This has been the breakout campaign for Scamacca, who is tipped to lead the Italy squad in future rather than Lazio’s Ciro Immobile, and he credits coach Alessio Dionisi for this growth.

“I didn’t have that much experience, so I thought only the statistics needed to speak for me, but a modern striker has to play for his teammates too. A goal is an added bonus, but the important thing is to play for the team,” Scamacca told Sky Sport Italia.

He has been linked with amongst others Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Inter, Milan and Juventus.

“I think my priority now is to make my mark in Italy. Having said that, the transfer market is somewhat unpredictable. When the time comes to make a decision, I’ll try to make the best one.

“Serie A is of a very high level and my priority is to continue here. Others will then evaluate and we’ll see what happens.”

Allegri notes ‘these seasons happen’ after tough year with Juve

May 15, 2022

Massimiliano Allegri underlined that difficult seasons happen, even to top clubs, and noted the importance of Champions League qualification.

The Bianconeri will now finish this season in a worse position than they did last year under Andrea Pirlo, with no trophy and less points. It was been a frustrating and difficult campaign for both Allegri and the fans, who have started to lose faith in the coach that brought them to two Champions League finals.

Speaking in a press conference, Allegri first discussed the state of his team ahead of tomorrow’s match against Lazio.

“For who we are, we’re fine, tomorrow is the last at home and we have to honour it as best we can. Then it’s Chiellini’s celebration and Dybala’s last game, we must unite all three.”

Allegri touched on if this season could be considered a failure.

“Failure I’m hearing. When you’re at Juve it’s normal that there are high expectations, but such years happen.

“In the meantime we achieved Champions League qualification, which seems like a trivial objective but it’s not. It’s eleven consecutive years that Juve has taken part in the Champions League and it’s an important result.”

He did not want to rate the team’s season.

“These are trivial questions… What do I say 3, so are you happy? You always have to win here, but qualifying for the Champions League is not a trivial objective.”

The Italian coach didn’t want to discuss Paulo Pogba either.

“The season is not over yet and Pogba is a Manchester United player, with the club we will talk about the market at the end of the season. I have already forgotten, I don’t remember him so much, I have a full memory.”

Allegri commented on if Paulo Dybala’s departure takes a back seat compared to Giorgio Chiellini’s farewell.

“They are two different things. Chiellini spent 17 years with Juve, Paulo has a career ahead of him and will have the tribute of all the fans.”

The Juventus coach spoke about if there was a risk of the team giving up for the final two games of the season.

“Lazio and Fiorentina are teams in the running for the Europa League. By the way, tomorrow Sarri arrives, who is the coach of the last Scudetto, I think he will be shrewd because he deserves it.

“Some players will not be there. Danilo has finished his season, Arthur will have finished as well. De Sciglio will be back, Zakaria had a knock on his thigh and we have to evaluate but he won’t be there tomorrow.

“McKennie will see if he can be available on Wednesday. We saw Locatelli who had been out for a while. Miretti will play again tomorrow.”

He discussed if he was satisfied with this season as a whole.

“I am satisfied because of the team’s growth and the minimum goal achieved. Then I am not satisfied because we did not win anything.

“From what was negative there are always positive things, fighters in a season that stopped with Inter. Then moments often decide things. You have to take Wednesday’s defeat with you, it’s something I’ll find hard to erase.”

Finally, Allegri spoke about why it was important for him to take the defeat with him.

“Those are always there. The final must stay with us because we lost. The team did its best, but let’s not forget that in the long run numerically we paid for the traumatic injuries. Chiesa, McKennie, Danilo, Bonucci, it’s normal to pay in terms of strength.

“Vlahovic next year will be a better player than now, because he is young and can improve and has already been at Juve for six months. We have players who can potentially grow. Then with the market we’ll try to improve on the team’s shortcomings.”

Juve identify Gabriel and Milenkovic as possible Chiellini replacements

May 15, 2022

Juventus are looking to strengthen their backline this summer and two players in particular have caught their eye: Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic and Arsenal’s Gabriel.

The Old Lady are preparing for the emotional departure of veteran centre back Giorgio Chiellini, who is leaving Turin after 17 years of service this summer. Massimiliano Allegri will therefore need a new defender to try and fill the void left behind, and the club’s search is starting to heat up.

As reported by Tuttosport, Milenkovic and Gabriel are currently two players that Juventus are seriously considering ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The former’s contract expires with Fiorentina next season and he could be signed in a fairly affordable deal.

The latter has not had a hugely convincing campaign in North London and could leave on a loan deal, especially if William Saliba returns to Arsenal from a loan spell with Olympique Marseille.

Juventus have time to prepare ahead of the summer and they understand the importance of signing a top replacement, but it won’t be easy for them to forget Chiellini anytime soon.

Juve identify Gabriel and Milenkovic as possible Chiellini replacements

May 15, 2022

Juventus are looking to strengthen their backline this summer and two players in particular have caught their eye: Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic and Arsenal’s Gabriel.

The Old Lady are preparing for the emotional departure of veteran centre back Giorgio Chiellini, who is leaving Turin after 17 years of service this summer. Massimiliano Allegri will therefore need a new defender to try and fill the void left behind, and the club’s search is starting to heat up.

As reported by Tuttosport, Milenkovic and Gabriel are currently two players that Juventus are seriously considering ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The former’s contract expires with Fiorentina next season and he could be signed in a fairly affordable deal.

The latter has not had a hugely convincing campaign in North London and could leave on a loan deal, especially if William Saliba returns to Arsenal from a loan spell with Olympique Marseille.

Juventus have time to prepare ahead of the summer and they understand the importance of signing a top replacement, but it won’t be easy for them to forget Chiellini anytime soon.

Juve identify Gabriel and Milenkovic as possible Chiellini replacements

May 15, 2022

Juventus are looking to strengthen their backline this summer and two players in particular have caught their eye: Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic and Arsenal’s Gabriel.

The Old Lady are preparing for the emotional departure of veteran centre back Giorgio Chiellini, who is leaving Turin after 17 years of service this summer. Massimiliano Allegri will therefore need a new defender to try and fill the void left behind, and the club’s search is starting to heat up.

As reported by Tuttosport, Milenkovic and Gabriel are currently two players that Juventus are seriously considering ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The former’s contract expires with Fiorentina next season and he could be signed in a fairly affordable deal.

The latter has not had a hugely convincing campaign in North London and could leave on a loan deal, especially if William Saliba returns to Arsenal from a loan spell with Olympique Marseille.

Juventus have time to prepare ahead of the summer and they understand the importance of signing a top replacement, but it won’t be easy for them to forget Chiellini anytime soon.