Juventus will conclude the first half of their season with a match against Fiorentina. As we reflect on their performances so far, here are the standout players who have been instrumental to the Bianconeri’s campaign.
Andrea Cambiaso
What a revelation Cambiaso has been for Juventus. The young defender has quickly adapted to Thiago Motta’s tactical demands, and his versatility has made him an indispensable asset to the team.
Cambiaso’s consistent performances suggest he will only continue to improve, and he has firmly established himself as a key player for the Bianconeri.
Pierre Kalulu
Kalulu has been nothing short of exceptional. His commanding displays in defence have made AC Milan’s decision to let him join Juventus look like a grave mistake.
The club is expected to make his move permanent soon, and with his reliability and composure, Kalulu looks like a long-term solution in Juve’s backline.
Manuel Locatelli
Locatelli has embraced the responsibility of being Juventus’ midfield anchor this season. After a period of inconsistency, he has rediscovered his form and become a pivotal player for Thiago Motta.
The Italian international excels at shielding the defence while contributing to the attack, solidifying his role as the heartbeat of Juve’s midfield.
Weston McKennie
Every time Juventus contemplates parting ways with McKennie, the American proves why that would be a mistake.
This season, McKennie has been a vital contributor, with his timely goals playing a crucial role in the team’s success. His work rate and versatility make him an invaluable asset for Motta.
Francisco Conceição
Conceição, another loanee, has quickly won the hearts of Juventus fans. The 22-year-old’s dynamic displays have led many supporters to hope the club will secure his services permanently.
With his talent and potential, Conceição is set to have a long and successful career at Juventus, and he could play a key role in their pursuit of silverware.
Dusan Vlahovic
Despite facing criticism, Vlahovic has quietly assembled an impressive season. The Serbian striker has shouldered the responsibility of leading Juve’s attack and has delivered consistently.
His ability to handle the pressure and score important goals has been critical for the Bianconeri.
Kenan Yildiz
Yildiz is the most exciting attacking prospect at Juventus right now. The Turkish youngster has dazzled with his skill and creativity, quickly becoming a fan favourite.
With his rising importance to the team, Juventus will likely need to fend off significant interest in his services during the summer transfer window.
I think, the BEST PERFORMACES:
– Di Gregorio: After the first 6-8 games (these matches were comfortable for him) – due to the injury of Bremer – with a help of a weaker defense he also made many mistakes, but in recent weeks he has started to perform as a world class goalkeeper. The team can thank him for several important victories.
– Conceição: Key player. The team would be in a very very big trouble without him.
– Kalulu: He is also a key player. He rarely makes mistakes, but they do happen.
– McKennie: An underrated player who often performed better than the key players.
Good performances, but IMPROVEMENT IS NEEDED:
– Cambiaso: He is an important player of Juventus with good performances, but with many mistakes. He still needs to improve.
– Locatelli: He is a stable midfielder who is playing better than last year, but I expect him to improve in his offensive play (There are too many backpasses).
– Thuram: I would also highlight him. He is already worth more in midfield than Rabiot was in previous years. He could be an important player for the team.
– Koopmeiners: He is a team player with a lot of heart and work ethic. He has had some good games, but the coach hasn’t really found his place yet, but he is already an important player for the team.
– Gonzalez: When he’s not injured, he’s a great help to the team. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen often in this season.
– Yildiz: He is a player of the future, but unfortunately he is still far from the consistent good performance that is required and expected of Juventus’ number 10 player.
I didn’t put him in the same category as Vlahovic because Yildiz is very young even compared to him.
BETTER PERFORMANCE would be EXPECTED:
– Vlahovic: Honestly, I would expect more from Juventus’ number one striker. There are many strikers even in Serie A who are better of team plays, better of scoring goals. Considering his salary, the overall picture is completely unrealistic.
– Fagioli: A poor performance from a young Italian talent who wants to be a starter at Juventus. He should improve a lot in both defensive midfield and offensive play.
– Douglas Luiz: I don’t even know what to write. Terrible disappointment…
I forgot about Gatti: he is also an important player of the defense and I think he is also a bit underrated. I would put him in category 1.
Let’s not forget Weah, who has had a very good first half of the season, notwithstanding a few injuries. His forward play has improved so much and he is finally scoring important goals.