Luciano Spalletti reveals what he expected from the Juventus tactical surprises against Cremonese and warns ‘the pressure can weigh on some players.’ The former Napoli and Italy coach was only appointed on Thursday and had one training session with his new squad, but did not hold back with the tactical experimentation. He kept the 3-5-2 formation overall, but with Teun …
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Filip Kostic admits it is ‘amazing’ to score his first Juventus goal in over two years on his birthday, while Dusan Vlahovic warns they need to ‘get rid of some bad habits’ now Luciano Spalletti is here. The Bianconeri have had three different coaches so far this season, as they sacked Igor Tudor on Monday, then beat Udinese 3-1 on …
Read More »Cremonese 1-2 Juventus | Player Ratings: Cambiaso & Kostic steal the show for Spalletti
Juventus defeated Cremonese 2-1 on Saturday evening, in Luciano Spalletti’s first match as head coach of the Bianconeri. Football Italia’s Man of the Match was Andrea Cambiaso. Relive all the action as it happened from today’s Serie A action on our Live Blog. Cremonese: Audero 6; Terracciano 5 (Johnsen 6.5), Baschirotto 5.5, Bianchetti 5.5, Barbieri 5.5; Payero 6; Bondo 6 (Sarmiento …
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Arsenal are hoping to secure a new contract with Bukayo Saka in the coming months. The 24-year-old is one of the best players at the club, and he is certainly one of the best young attackers in the Premier League. Arsenal will need to hold players of his quality if they want to build a formidable team for the future. …
Read More »Serie A | Cremonese 1-2 Juventus: Experimental Spalletti win on debut
Luciano Spalletti surprised with tactical experiments on his Juventus debut, but it proved effective with a 2-1 victory away to Jamie Vardy’s Cremonese decided by Filip Kostic and Andrea Cambiaso. The Bianconeri sacked Igor Tudor on Monday and beat Udinese 3-1 on Wednesday under caretaker manager Massimo Brambilla, ending their eight-match winless streak in all competition and four games without …
Read More »Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea star is among “the two best” in the world in his position
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been in impressive form this season. The 23-year-old Ecuador international has been performing at a high level consistently, and he is certainly the best defensive midfielder in the league right now. Caicedo has been linked with top clubs because of his performances. Manager Enzo Maresca has now heaped praise on the talented young midfielder. Chelsea …
Read More »Juventus coach Spalletti experiments with Koopmeiners in tactical gambit
Despite having just one training session with Juventus, new head coach Luciano Spalletti actioned some peculiar tweaks to the Bianconeri tactics in their match against Cremonese on Saturday evening. You can follow the action as it happens, LIVE, on Football Italia’s Live Blog. Juventus’ pre-match graphic suggested the club would line up in a 4-3-3 but the truth is less …
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Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
Read More »Catch Them Young Referees impress at maiden MTN Elite U19 Championship
Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
Read More »Napoli 0-0 Como – Conte: ‘I am happier today than after some wins’
Antonio Conte praised his Napoli side for their spirit and intensity after a demanding 0-0 draw with Como at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, describing it as a “European-style” match between two brave, proactive teams. “I saw a match played at a very intense level,” Conte told DAZN, via IlNapolista. “They can complain about the penalty incident, but in the …
Read More »Greater Accra and Ashanti Region set for third place clash in MTN Elite U19 Championship
Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
Read More »“I would not be surprised” – Fabrizio Romano drops interesting update on Liverpool fan favourite’s future at the club
Liverpool star Federico Chiesa’s future at the club remains a talking point going into the January transfer window. The Italian has seen very limited playing time despite being one of the most impactful attackers in the team at the moment. While other players have struggled, Chiesa has looked like a breath of fresh air every time he has played. In …
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West Ham United are hoping to sign Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has done quite well for club and country, and he has attracted the attention of top clubs. According to a report from Fussball Europa, West Ham are interested in signing the German International as a replacement for Guido Rodriguez. The 31-year-old does not have …
Read More »Spalletti: ‘Juventus need courage, or you can step aside’
Luciano Spalletti had a stark warning for Juventus players ahead of his debut against Cremonese tonight. ‘Courage is fundamental, so either play the right way, or step aside.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Giovanni Zini at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Udinese-Atalanta and Napoli-Como on the Liveblog. The …
Read More »Eastern Region set for high-stake final against Brong Ahafo in MTN Elite U19 Championship
Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
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