Juventus is one of the biggest clubs in Europe and expects excellence from its players, especially those brought in to lead the team’s attack. In recent seasons, one name has generated more debate than most, Dusan Vlahovic. Once seen as a guaranteed star and the future of the Juventus frontline, his performances have not lived up to the high expectations set by the club and its supporters.
Vlahovic was signed to be the focal point of Juventus’ attack and has been given every opportunity to succeed. However, his inconsistency in front of goal continues to frustrate fans and pundits alike. While he has shown glimpses of his undeniable quality, those moments have not come frequently enough. At a club like Juventus, that’s simply not good enough.
The Serbian striker has played under multiple managers in Turin and has not truly flourished under any of them. The current boss, Igor Tudor, has made tactical adjustments, but Vlahovic has not found the regular goalscoring form the club demands. His inability to take clear chances in key games has been a major concern and has sparked widespread criticism.
Former Serie A striker Sergio Pellissier was blunt in his assessment of the forward’s recent form. Speaking via Tuttomercatoweb, he said:
“Vlahovic? If I had missed the goals he missed, I would not have played anymore. Someone who plays for Juve cannot afford certain mistakes, otherwise you are not a Juve player. He missed a great opportunity, and 12 million a year is a lot. For that amount, you always have to make the difference.”
Pellissier’s comments reflect the growing frustration around Vlahovic’s performances. At a club where winning is part of the DNA, costly missed chances are not easily forgiven. Fans expect their striker to be decisive in front of goal, especially when games are tight. Every point matters, and Juventus has dropped too many this season due in part to a lack of cutting edge.
There is also increasing pressure from the club hierarchy. With Juventus constantly evaluating the squad’s direction, decisions may need to be made in the summer. If Vlahovic cannot prove himself as the right striker for this system, the Bianconeri could choose to cash in and pursue alternatives like Jonathan David.
Despite all the criticism, there’s still time for Vlahovic to turn things around. He has the physical attributes, the technical ability, and the platform to succeed. What he needs now is confidence, consistency, and a run of form that silences his doubters.
But at Juventus, patience runs thin when results aren’t coming. If he doesn’t step up soon, the club may have no choice but to look in a new direction.
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Add a CommentVery true. He’s too wasteful. He gives away possession too easily. He’s not fit for the jerseyy
“Despite all the criticism, there’s still time for Vlahovic to turn things around.”
You really are very cute Martin for supporting Vlahovic to the end. But let’s face it, even if he starts scoring goals, his €12 million salary is not worth it to Juve, and if that weren’t enough of a problem, he doesn’t want to extend his contract, making his sale inevitable.
But it’s not very likely that he will start scoring goals. He’s simply not good enough. There’s no coach who could give him more support than Tudor and what’s the result? Everyone praises him, even his teammates, for getting going, but the most he can achieve is that Juventus don’t play with 10 players, when Vlahovis is on the pitch.
He’s been at this club for 3.5 years. Is the highest paid player in the league and has only scored more than 10 goals once in that time. He is a failed experiment at Juve. Move on.
These comments about Dusan V are totally correct. Said it before, and will say it again … Dusan V is over rated, and overpaid.
His touches in receiving the ball, and his set up passes to team mates often go astray, causing the opponents to said up strong counter attacks.
And yes shots on target ratios should produce more goals.
Compare him with Lautaro M, Abrahams Lukaku etc then Dusan V is is definitely a “waster” And so is Gonzalez + Koopmeister.
Currently to play all 3 in one match will give you 0 goals. So then, who must now score for Juve?