After a 3-0 defeat to Nuremberg and a 48-hour break, Juventus is set for a crucial week balancing transfer market activities and a friendly match against Brest. The team is preparing to welcome back Douglas Luiz, Bremer, Danilo, and Yildiz from their international duties, completing the squad at the Continassa training ground.
Tuttosport report that Thiago Motta, the new manager, is expected to implement a significantly different playing style compared to his predecessor, Massimiliano Allegri. Motta’s approach favors a 4-2-3-1 formation, with potential variations to 4-3-2-1 and 4-3-3, emphasizing individual initiative and unpredictable play. The manager faces the challenge of maintaining defensive stability while promoting a more entertaining style of football.
The upcoming friendly against Brest on Saturday evening in Pescara will be a crucial test for Juventus to assess their defensive improvements. This match will provide a more balanced comparison in terms of physical fitness, as both teams prepare for their respective league starts on August 18th.
Juventus’ Sporting Director Cristiano Giuntoli is tasked with completing the team’s transformation by securing three more signings: a defender, an attacking midfielder, and a winger. The club is close to finalizing a deal for Nice defender Todibo, with personal terms agreed and negotiations ongoing for the loan structure.
Regarding Koopmeiners from Atalanta, Juventus has reached an agreement with the player’s representatives but is yet to make an official approach to the club. A bid of €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses is expected to be submitted next week, with optimism surrounding the potential deal.
The final piece of Giuntoli’s transfer puzzle will be the pursuit of a winger, a move that could be influenced by Federico Chiesa’s uncertain future at the club.
