After a run of just one goal in eight matches Alessandro Matri looked to be feeling the strain. While he struggled to find the back of the net, new January signing Marco Borriello gave Antonio Conte another option in attack. Matri desperately craved - to no avail - a goal in the Coppa Italia clash against Roma, but answered any critics on Saturday in the snow versus Udinese.
Matri’s two goals were very different, yet nonetheless cruc...More
Antonio Conte showed his team's tactical flexibility as he switched to a 3-5-2 formation to combat Udinese’s similar shape and did so with great success. A 2-1 victory on the night may be too small a reward for the victors who convincingly beat their opponents at their own shape. With similar formations in a notational sense the tactical battle was shaped by contrasting styles of play.
Juventus' approach
I Bianconeri patiently build...More
Lazio are hoping to tempt Juventus into a move for Milos Krasic before the January transfer window closes.
The Serbian international has struggled to make an impact this season and has only featured infrequently under Antonio Conte.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, the capital club are hoping to snare the winger on a loan deal now with an option to make the deal permanent in the summer, however the Bianconeri would rather an outright opt...More
The president of the Italian coaches association Renzo Ulivieri recently spoke of his disgust at the lack of patience with Italian coaches, stating that ‘By the 11th round, six coaches had gone. Italian football is over-heated with no time for patience, especially with debut coaches.’ Does his statement hold water, or are there holes within his words?
First of all, the ‘one club per-season’ rule for coaches needs some explaining. If ...More
Antonio Conte affirms he wants to go far in the Coppa Italia as Juventus get ready for a quarter final showdown with Roma, but also concedes he will make changes.
Juve booked their place in the final eight with an extra-time victory over Bologna, while Roma comfortably dispatched of Fiorentina.
“It’s a competition in which we want to go forward. We’ll give our utmost to get through to the next round, whilst remaining aware of the diff...More
Juventus have made an offer for Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan, according to Sportitalia.
The 23-year-old Belgian international is the main jewel of the Cagliari midfield and his progress has been monitored by Juve, Milan and Inter.
Juve director Beppe Marotta is believed to have met with Cagliari President Massimo Cellino and made an offer worth €15m. The player would receive a four year contract worth €1.8m a season.
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