Juventus salvages a 2-2 draw with Parma, but what went wrong? Our analysis investigates defensive slip-ups, tactical blunders, and an unexpected player twist!
Juventus narrowly escaped defeat in their latest Serie A clash against newly-promoted Parma, and boy, was it a rollercoaster at the Allianz Stadium! The match ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with Juve showing both resilience and vulnerability. Twice, Parma scored, sending shivers down the spines of Juventus supporters. Each time, however, Juve responded with timely equalizers, keeping their unbeaten streak alive this season, but dropping them to a frustrating fourth position in the league standings.
The game’s turning point came during glaring defensive lapses, especially during corner situations, where Parma capitalized effortlessly. Norbert Balogh’s initial header set the stage for Enrico Delprato, who powered in a goal, leaving Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio helpless. Despite their strong lineup, which featured notable talents like Timothy Weah and Manuel Locatelli, Juventus' defensive errors were too glaring to ignore, prompting critics, including former midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi, to question manager Thiago Motta's strategies, especially with player choices such as Kenan Yildiz being left out.
As fans weighed in on social media, grasping for explanations, pundits speculated on Juve’s need for humility. The defending outfit may still be sitting pretty at the top of the unbeaten ranks, but the growing frustration from supporters reflects a deeper issue: modifications are needed if the old lady aims to maintain title aspirations. This pattern of struggling to close out games has raised questions about the team's mental fortitude and tactical adaptability, particularly with counter-attacking teams like Parma.
On a lighter note, while Juventus fans scratch their heads over defensive tactics, they might want to keep an eye on PSG’s Milan Skriniar, who’s been offered to them after a rocky period in Paris. Maybe what Juventus needs isn't just better defensive strategies, but a sprinkle of talent from the transfer market. As battles of minds continue on the pitch, will Juve reclaim their dominion, or is it time for a fresh perspective?
The Juve goalkeeper could not prevent Parma scoring from the resulting corner however, Norbert Balogh nodding the ball on to Enrico Delprato who powered it into ...
Juventus twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw at home to Parma on Wednesday, maintaining its unbeaten record this season but dropping to fourth in ...
Regardless, Juve's complete lineup was as follows: Michele Di Gregorio, Juan Cabal, Danilo, Gatti, Andrea Cambiaso, Manuel Locatelli, Thuram, Francisco ...
The duo scored on Wednesday to help Juventus draw 2-2 at Parma. Enrico Delprato and Simon Sohm had twice given Parma the lead. Juventus are on 18 points, seven ...
Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi has questioned Thiago Motta's decision to leave Kenan Yildiz out of his starting line-up for Wednesday ...
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For the second successive game Juventus had to come from behind to salvage a point, and although the 4-4 draw at Inter Milan on Sunday could be seen as a ...
Timothy Weah was the best Juventus player against Parma, but Enrico Del Prato practically scored twice in a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Stadium.
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Juventus were held to a 2-2 draw with Parma at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday evening, and cracks are beginning to show in Thiago Motta's side.
Thiago Motta's Juventus started strong in the Serie A and Champions League, but recent displays have shown at least three clear issues the Italian ...
Skriniar's move to the French capital has not gone according to plan for either the defender or for PSG, however. PSG coach Luis Enrique has never really ...
He said: "It's okay to defend at this moment (as Thiago Motta did in the post-match) a player in glaring difficulty, he himself apologised 4-5 times at the ...
Milan Skriniar's quest for more playing time could be fulfilled by Juventus, who want to sign the PSG defender following an ACL injury to Gleison Bremer.
Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi has questioned Thiago Motta's decision to leave Kenan Yildiz out of his starting line-up for Wednesday.
Juventus head coach Thiago Motta said that his side were not good enough at either end of the pitch in their home draw with Parma.
Ex-Inter defender Milan Skriniar is reportedly open to joining Juventus in the January transfer window, but the Bianconeri must convince PSG to pay part of.
A full midweek round of Serie A fixtures brought plenty of changes to the table, as Juventus slipped out of the top four and down into sixth, while Napoli.
Former Juventus defender Gianluca Marocchi feels that “superficial” defending is the reason Inter Milan are chasing Napoli in the Serie A table.
Juventus coach Thiago Motta will be looking to welcome back Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz to the fold in the next few days.
Valon Behrami hints that expectations on Juventus may be too high due to the team's inexperience but feels Thiago Motta 'delegitimized' two 'champions.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Where: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy. Official kickoff time: 8:45 p.m. in Italy and the Central European time zone, ...