Category: Juventus

Immobile increasingly at risk for Juventus vs. Lazio

May 14, 2022

Ciro Immobile looks increasingly likely to miss Lazio’s Serie A showdown against Juventus on Monday evening.

According to the latest reports from the training ground, Immobile’s ankle continues to cause problems after the win over Sampdoria.

He has been struggling for a while with this issue and the centre-forward is still not in full training with the rest of his teammates.

There was some progress today, as Immobile put on his football boots and had a light jog around the ground, whereas for the last few days he was only in the gym and undergoing physiotherapy.

The good news is that the right ankle is no longer swollen, but the pain remains and tomorrow’s fitness test will be crucial.

Pedro has returned to full training after a month out with a right calf strain, but it remains to be seen who Maurizio Sarri will use upfront against his former club.

Felipe Anderson was tested in a False 9 role, while Jovane Cabral is another option.

Lazio have plenty to play for, as they are currently in fifth place and facing competition for that Europa League spot from Roma, Fiorentina and Atalanta.

Immobile increasingly at risk for Juventus vs. Lazio

May 14, 2022

Ciro Immobile looks increasingly likely to miss Lazio’s Serie A showdown against Juventus on Monday evening.

According to the latest reports from the training ground, Immobile’s ankle continues to cause problems after the win over Sampdoria.

He has been struggling for a while with this issue and the centre-forward is still not in full training with the rest of his teammates.

There was some progress today, as Immobile put on his football boots and had a light jog around the ground, whereas for the last few days he was only in the gym and undergoing physiotherapy.

The good news is that the right ankle is no longer swollen, but the pain remains and tomorrow’s fitness test will be crucial.

Pedro has returned to full training after a month out with a right calf strain, but it remains to be seen who Maurizio Sarri will use upfront against his former club.

Felipe Anderson was tested in a False 9 role, while Jovane Cabral is another option.

Lazio have plenty to play for, as they are currently in fifth place and facing competition for that Europa League spot from Roma, Fiorentina and Atalanta.

Immobile increasingly at risk for Juventus vs. Lazio

May 14, 2022

Ciro Immobile looks increasingly likely to miss Lazio’s Serie A showdown against Juventus on Monday evening.

According to the latest reports from the training ground, Immobile’s ankle continues to cause problems after the win over Sampdoria.

He has been struggling for a while with this issue and the centre-forward is still not in full training with the rest of his teammates.

There was some progress today, as Immobile put on his football boots and had a light jog around the ground, whereas for the last few days he was only in the gym and undergoing physiotherapy.

The good news is that the right ankle is no longer swollen, but the pain remains and tomorrow’s fitness test will be crucial.

Pedro has returned to full training after a month out with a right calf strain, but it remains to be seen who Maurizio Sarri will use upfront against his former club.

Felipe Anderson was tested in a False 9 role, while Jovane Cabral is another option.

Lazio have plenty to play for, as they are currently in fifth place and facing competition for that Europa League spot from Roma, Fiorentina and Atalanta.

Napoli President De Laurentiis refuses selfie with Juventus fan

May 11, 2022

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis refused to pose for a selfie with a young football fan because they were wearing a Juventus jersey.

The incident occurred as the patron arrived at the meeting of the Lega Serie A at the CONI offices.

A teenager was waiting for various people to walk by and asking for selfies, but De Laurentiis refused to oblige.

“I am not Juve,” said the Napoli President while walking away from a clearly disappointed fan.

Napoli are currently on track to pip Juventus to third place in the Serie A table.

Agent of Juve target Gabriel Jesus reveals interested clubs and Arsenal talks

May 11, 2022

Gabriel Jesus’ agent Marcelo Pettinati reveals that seven clubs are interested in the Manchester City star and Juventus target and that talks with Arsenal have already begun.

The Brazil international is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side will welcome Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland in 2022-23 meaning that there will be even fewer playing time for Gabriel Jesus who has managed 13 goals in 39 appearances this season.

The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Juventus and his agent has confirmed that several clubs are interested in securing his services at the end of the season.

“We had discussions with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus and yes, we like the project, it’s a serious possibility, so we’re discussing”, he told Fabrizio Romano.

“There are six more clubs interested in Gabriel Jesus. He’s now focused on final games with Manchester City, then we’ll see what happens.”

Juventus are on the lookout for a replacement for Paulo Dybala, who will leave the club as a free agent in the summer.

Alvaro Morata and Federico Bernardeschi are also likely to leave Turin. The Spaniard’s loan at the Allianz Stadium ends in June, while Bernardeschi is unwilling to extend his expiring contract by taking a pay cut. Gabriel Jesus’ Manchester City contract runs out in 2023.

Gabriel Jesus

Agent of Juve target Gabriel Jesus reveals interested clubs and Arsenal talks

May 11, 2022

Gabriel Jesus’ agent Marcelo Pettinati reveals that seven clubs are interested in the Manchester City star and Juventus target and that talks with Arsenal have already begun.

The Brazil international is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side will welcome Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland in 2022-23 meaning that there will be even fewer playing time for Gabriel Jesus who has managed 13 goals in 39 appearances this season.

The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Juventus and his agent has confirmed that several clubs are interested in securing his services at the end of the season.

“We had discussions with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus and yes, we like the project, it’s a serious possibility, so we’re discussing”, he told Fabrizio Romano.

“There are six more clubs interested in Gabriel Jesus. He’s now focused on final games with Manchester City, then we’ll see what happens.”

Juventus are on the lookout for a replacement for Paulo Dybala, who will leave the club as a free agent in the summer.

Alvaro Morata and Federico Bernardeschi are also likely to leave Turin. The Spaniard’s loan at the Allianz Stadium ends in June, while Bernardeschi is unwilling to extend his expiring contract by taking a pay cut. Gabriel Jesus’ Manchester City contract runs out in 2023.

Gabriel Jesus

Juventus and Inter compared: Who has the most valuable squad and more

May 11, 2022

Juventus and Inter meet in the Coppa Italia Final today and although the Bianconeri have a more valuable squad, the Nerazzurri can count on more experienced players.

The two sides meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome tonight and while Juventus will try to end the season with at least one trophy in their hands, the defending Serie A champions will be looking for their second piece of silverware this term.

Inter are unbeaten against Juventus this season and could win three games in a row against the Bianconeri for the first time since 1929-30.

Tuttomercatoweb analysed the two squads highlighting that the Bianconeri can count on a slightly more valuable squad: €555m against Inter’s €529m. The average value of Bianconeri players is €22m, €1m more than Inter’s (considering 25 players per team).

The Bianconeri’s annual gross wage bill is circa €170m, while the Nerazzurri spend €140m to pay their players’ salaries.

Max Allegri has a younger squad (27-year-old on average) than Inzaghi (circa 30-year-old) and the Benamata also have more foreign players than the Old Lady: 17 (68%) to 14 (56%).

Juventus and Inter compared: Who has the most valuable squad and more

May 11, 2022

Juventus and Inter meet in the Coppa Italia Final today and although the Bianconeri have a more valuable squad, the Nerazzurri can count on more experienced players.

The two sides meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome tonight and while Juventus will try to end the season with at least one trophy in their hands, the defending Serie A champions will be looking for their second piece of silverware this term.

Inter are unbeaten against Juventus this season and could win three games in a row against the Bianconeri for the first time since 1929-30.

Tuttomercatoweb analysed the two squads highlighting that the Bianconeri can count on a slightly more valuable squad: €555m against Inter’s €529m. The average value of Bianconeri players is €22m, €1m more than Inter’s (considering 25 players per team).

The Bianconeri’s annual gross wage bill is circa €170m, while the Nerazzurri spend €140m to pay their players’ salaries.

Max Allegri has a younger squad (27-year-old on average) than Inzaghi (circa 30-year-old) and the Benamata also have more foreign players than the Old Lady: 17 (68%) to 14 (56%).

Juventus transfers: Chiellini receives offer from MLS

May 11, 2022

Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini has reportedly been offered a contract by MLS side LAFC.

The Italy international sees his Juventus contract expire in 2023 but is ready to leave the club at the end of the season following Italy’s failed attempt to qualify for Qatar 2022.

The experienced defender must decide whether to retire or continue his career for one more season abroad. According to The Athletic, he has received an offer to play in the MLS in 2022-23.

According to the report ‘LAFC did not offer Chiellini a designated player contract, meaning they would not be able to pay the veteran Italian more than $1.65 million (£1.31 million) for the 2023 campaign.’

Chiellini postpones announcement on his future and aims dig at Inter

Vancouver Whitecaps are also considering a move for the Azzurri captain, who will play his final game with the national team in June against Argentina.

Chiellini hasn’t yet confirmed that he will leave Juventus in the summer but suggested so during a press conference attended by Football Italia yesterday.

The Bianconeri captain revealed that he could have retired after Italy’s triumph at Euro 2020 last summer or even if VAR hadn’t disallowed Marko Arnautovic’s goal against the Azzurri in the Round of 16.

Images: Juventus and Inter’s hotels in Rome

May 11, 2022

Juventus and Inter are preparing for the Coppa Italia Final, but only a few fans have shown up outside their hotels in Rome today.

The Serie A giants meet at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in one of the most awaited games of the season. The Bianconeri want to avoid finishing the season empty-handed for the first time since 2010-11, while Inter are en route to winning a domestic treble.

Presidents Andrea Agnelli and Steven Zhang met at the Juventus Hotel Parco Dei Principi in the morning (VIDEO). It’s the same place where Roberto Mancini’s Italy stayed during the Euros last summer.

Not many fans were spotted outside the teams’ hotels in Rome this morning, but many more will be at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, with 72,000 supporters expected at the stadium, which will be sold out.

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