Despite undergoing a major revamp last summer, Juventus could be bracing themselves for another revolution due to their disappointing campaign.
The Bianconeri added nine new players to their ranks last summer, including big-money signings like Teun Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz and Nico Gonzalez. However, this aforementioned trio has failed to deliver, while other players have regressed rather than evolve, with Dusan Vlahovic being the prime example.
Therefore, Juventus have been enduring an abysmal campaign under the guidance of Thiago Motta who is also no longer certain of a place in the dugout next season, especially following Sunday’s historic defeat at the hands of Atalanta by four unanswered goals.
So according to Tuttosport, Cristiano Giuntoli and his collaborators could embark on a new summer overhaul.
As the source explains, only two players are deemed untouchable. The first is Michele De Gregorio, whose efforts between the sticks have prevented even more dolorous results, whereas the second is Khephren Thuram, who unlike the bulk of the squad, has been showing signs of improvement as the campaign progressed.
This of course doesn’t mean that all other players will be offloaded, but the newspaper suggests that the Bianconeri would be open to discussing all other players, including Kenan Yildiz who was considered the crown jewel of the new project, but has been enduring rough times as of late.
Andrea Cambiaso could also be on the outs, especially if he would generate a large sum out of Manchester City who have been on his heels for quite some time now.
The Turin-based newspaper even claims the likes of Federico Gatti and Pierre Kalulu could be allowed to leave, as well as longtime serving goalkeeper Mattia Perin.
As for Koopmeiners and Luiz, the club might seek loan agreements, as it would be difficult to sell them next summer without registering capital losses.
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I wouldn’t call Di Gregorio untouchable either. He’s a much weaker goalkeeper than Buffon, and he has no sense of saving penalties.
– Untouchables: Thuram, Conceicao
– Disappointments, can leave: Yildiz, Cambiaso
– Horrible, must sell: Vlahovic, Douglas Luiz
– Others: it doesn’t matter…
I disagree with Conceicao. He absolutely can go. The offense grinds to a halt when he’s on the ball. He may look flashy but he’s actually not fast enough and definitely not strong enough. That’s why he always slows the game down and then tries to zip past the defender. He can accelerate quickly is all. After that most defenders can keep pace with him and knock him off the ball. His passing is average as is his shooting. He’s pretty much symbolic of this team all style, no substance. I’d give the youngsters cambiasso and Yildiz more time. I think there’s a lot behind the scenes that isn’t being talked about. I’m quite sure Motta has completely lost the dressing room and this has been for a months now. It can’t be that all of these good players all of a sudden have all together started to play poorly. The only player I would keep would be bremer. That’s it.
Without Conceicao we would be 8th in Serie A and we wouldn’t have a chance of progressing in the Champions League. He is the only one who can change the rhythm quickly when the team’s attack is not going well (usually). Yildiz can’t do that. It’s not his fault that any opponent can put 2-3 defenders on him without any risk. This is the result of Motta’s impotent tactics.
I believe these players can deliver better performances under a more experienced coach. Motta.
I believe these players can deliver better performances under a more experienced coach.
Agree with Mottas tactics. When opponents plays wingers out theres no threat in a middle. McK’s skills are nowhere near to be AMF. He has played sometimes ok but thats not enough.