Juventus: big ambitions, even bigger name, huge problems
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 16.04.23. | 21:25
Sassuolo beat the black and whites in another reality check
Juventus, the most popular club in Italy, was already having a poor season on and off the pitch - and it took a turn for the worse on Sunday night when they lost a team hardly anyone supports - Sassuolo. The contrast between the two teams was visible on the pitch as well.
GOAL | Sassuolo 1-0 Juventus | Defrelpic.twitter.com/fV2dWtcmWZ
— VAR Tático (@vartatico) April 16, 2023
Neroverdi won 1-0 thanks to Gregoire Defrel's second-half poacher's finish, but it was the manner of the defeat that will be a big worry to everyone who supports Juve. Massimiliano Allegri's team was short on ideas, unorganised and without an edge in attack.
Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli (22 years) made a poor clearance that lead to goal against Sassuolo, Allegri subbed him off immediately. Dude went to the bench and started crying.
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) April 16, 2023
Some managers are too ruthless to youngsters. pic.twitter.com/SF3o5T4ECj
Juventus are still hoping that a late run of wins would see them grab a Champions League place despite their 15-point deduction, but tonight's result most likely put an end to their unrealistic wishes.
Forgotten man Paul Pogba came on as a second-half substitute for the visitors at the Mapei Stadium, but he was symbolic of the club he represents: he has a big, famous name but plays poorly.
Juventus lose the third Serie A match, this time 1-0 to Sassuolo, in their last five and sit nine points outside the top four with eight matches remaining. 😬 pic.twitter.com/G6vvv533qU
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 16, 2023
Sassuolo may not have a match on the continent to look forward to, but the Neroverdi’s first win in three might fuel faint hopes that they can sneak into one of Serie A's European positions.
SERIE A - MATCHDAY 30
Friday
Cremonese -Empoli 1-0 (1-0)
/Dessers 4/
Spezia - Lazio 0-3 (0-1)
/Immobile 36, Anderson 52, Antonio 89/
Saturday
Bologna - Milan 1-1 (1-1)
/Sansone 1 - Pobega 40/
Napoli - Verona 0-0
Inter - Monza 0-1 (0-0)
/Caldirola 78/
Sunday
Lecce - Sampdoria 1-1 (1-0)
/Ceesay 31 - Jese 75/
Torino - Salernitana 1-1 (0-1)
/Sanabria 57 - Vilhena 9/
Sassuolo - Juventus 1-0 (0-0)
/Defrel 64/
21.45: (1.94) Roma (3.45) Udinese (4.30)
Monday
21.45: (2.50) Fiorentina (3.35) Atalanta (2.90)
***odds are subject to change
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