Danilo’s role at Juventus has come under intense scrutiny following the team’s 1-0 loss to Stuttgart, where the Brazilian’s performance left much to be desired. Having been appointed captain under former manager Max Allegri, who valued his consistency and reliability, Danilo was seen as a better alternative to the often-injured Juan Cuadrado. Since then, he has been a key leader for the Bianconeri, but his position in the team is now increasingly uncertain under new manager Thiago Motta.
Motta has gradually started to phase Danilo out of the regular starting lineup, favouring other defenders who are seen as stronger options. However, with the recent injury to Gleison Bremer, Danilo found himself back in the starting eleven, including in the crucial Champions League fixture against Stuttgart. Unfortunately, the opportunity to demonstrate his continued worth to the team did not go as planned.
The Brazilian was involved in a series of errors that contributed to Juve’s downfall. He was at fault for Stuttgart’s disallowed goal, which was overturned by VAR, and later conceded a penalty that resulted in his dismissal from the match after receiving a second yellow card. His rash challenge not only left Juve with ten men for the remainder of the game but also further highlighted his declining form.
As Il Bianconero noted, “It was a night to forget and just shows why the Brazilian probably no longer belongs at Juventus.” The publication’s evaluation of his performance reflects growing sentiment among fans and pundits that Danilo’s time at the club could be drawing to a close. The 33-year-old’s struggles against Stuttgart raise serious questions about whether he can still compete at the highest level and contribute to a Juventus team aiming for trophies.
The defender’s recent performances suggest that Juventus may look for alternatives in the upcoming transfer window, especially if Bremer’s absence continues to expose the team’s defensive vulnerabilities. Danilo, once a symbol of consistency and leadership, may now have to face the reality of moving on from Turin at the end of the season, as the club seeks a defensive overhaul to maintain its competitive edge.
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Always has been average and nothing more.
Danilo should be shipped out in January, not the end of the season. It was criminal to play him ahead of Gatti in such an important fixture. Savona ahead of Cambiasso was another poor decision by Motta.
I did not even read this article. Just the headline is infuriating enough. To the author and the commentors, I think you all should go work for the Juventus management so you can ruin the team that much further. How can you say Danilo should be shipped out. How can you say he has been nothing but average. Up until this season, this man was trusted enough to be our captain for two seasons. He has only had a few minutes of game play yet this season and you expect him to just walk in and pick up the pieces. After being cast to the side, for doing nothing, with the thought that you are less than the others. What did anyone else do on the team that game? When the hell is our superstar Vlahovic going to start playing? What about the other three defenders that also didn’t stop the ball? Danilo’s red card and PK did not even cost us the game thanks to Perin. What about Motta’s decisions. What this year we are not blaming the coach anymore? I got $500 that says Danilo only played the other night so they can trigger the clause in his contract and get more money when he leaves. I hope he does leave and go to a club where he is appreciated.