Di Canio says Juventus has become predictable
Juventus seems determined to set records for draws this season, with their latest goalless game against Club Brugge (0:0) further highlighting issues within the team. This trend has drawn criticism from football analysts.
Details: Former Lazio and West Ham player Paolo Di Canio criticized Juventus’ playstyle, stating that under Thiago Motta, the team acts overly academic and predictable in the attacking third, which diminishes their effectiveness.
Quote: "I understand not wanting to take risks near the defense, but in the final third, you can't play too cleanly. They lack one-on-one breakthroughs and killer passes up front. In the last 25-30 meters, Juventus plays too carefully and becomes predictable, unless Mbangula, Yildiz, or Conceição creates something out of nothing," said Di Canio.
Reminder: Juventus recently submitted a loan offer for Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly, but it was rejected by the Premier League club.
Lars Foster
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Translated by the editors