Juventus Struggling to Find Consistency Up Front Despite Recent Encouraging Signs
Luciano Spalletti's reign has been marked by inconsistency, particularly in the strike department. The team's recent 3-2 win over Bodo Glimt, their third consecutive victory under the Italian coach, has raised hopes that Juventus may be turning a corner. However, despite this positive trend, the Old Lady still struggles to find consistency and goalscoring prowess.
The last goal scored by a Juventus striker from open play was on the opening day of the season, when Dusan Vlahovic scored in a 2-0 win over Parma. Since then, only penalties have been converted by Juve's beleaguered forward line, highlighting their lackluster form in front of goal.
Enter Lois Openda and David, two strikers who have recently shown signs of revival under Spalletti's guidance. The Belgian's first goal against Glimt will have boosted his confidence, while the Canadian's winner in the same match showcased his ability to score from open play. Against Cagliari at their home turf, Kenan Yildiz stepped up once again, scoring twice in a 2-1 win.
With Vlahovic also struggling in form, Spalletti will need more goals from Openda and David in the coming weeks, especially with a challenging trip to Naples looming. The question remains whether he'll stick to his current system of using one striker or pivot to utilize all three strikers at once.
Openda's role as a second striker has been a topic of discussion, while Vlahovic and David prefer to stay in the box, creating space for their teammates. Meanwhile, Yildiz is far and away Juve's best player, but his potential position on the team hangs in the balance.
Whatever Spalletti decides, Juventus cannot afford to drop points going forward, as Napoli, Roma, and Milan begin to pull away at the top of the table. A winning run is crucial for the Old Lady to reclaim their position at the forefront of Italian football.
Luciano Spalletti's reign has been marked by inconsistency, particularly in the strike department. The team's recent 3-2 win over Bodo Glimt, their third consecutive victory under the Italian coach, has raised hopes that Juventus may be turning a corner. However, despite this positive trend, the Old Lady still struggles to find consistency and goalscoring prowess.
The last goal scored by a Juventus striker from open play was on the opening day of the season, when Dusan Vlahovic scored in a 2-0 win over Parma. Since then, only penalties have been converted by Juve's beleaguered forward line, highlighting their lackluster form in front of goal.
Enter Lois Openda and David, two strikers who have recently shown signs of revival under Spalletti's guidance. The Belgian's first goal against Glimt will have boosted his confidence, while the Canadian's winner in the same match showcased his ability to score from open play. Against Cagliari at their home turf, Kenan Yildiz stepped up once again, scoring twice in a 2-1 win.
With Vlahovic also struggling in form, Spalletti will need more goals from Openda and David in the coming weeks, especially with a challenging trip to Naples looming. The question remains whether he'll stick to his current system of using one striker or pivot to utilize all three strikers at once.
Openda's role as a second striker has been a topic of discussion, while Vlahovic and David prefer to stay in the box, creating space for their teammates. Meanwhile, Yildiz is far and away Juve's best player, but his potential position on the team hangs in the balance.
Whatever Spalletti decides, Juventus cannot afford to drop points going forward, as Napoli, Roma, and Milan begin to pull away at the top of the table. A winning run is crucial for the Old Lady to reclaim their position at the forefront of Italian football.
Juve's strikers are like me when I'm trying to finish a work project - can't seem to get it done 
. One minute they're on fire, next they're completely off 
. Lois Openda and David have shown promise, but Vlahovic needs to step up his game ASAP 
. The system is confusing, one striker or three strikers - what's the plan? 
Can Spalletti get them all on the same page? 
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Juventus needs a goal-scoring machine ASAP 
! They can't keep relying on penalties 
. Openda and David are looking good, but they need to step up and prove themselves consistently 
. Yildiz is a superstar, but his position is uncertain 
. A winning run is key, or it's gonna be tough to catch those top teams 
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It's like they're all goin' through this weird phase where goals aren't comin' easy. And with Napoli and Roma startin' to pull away, Juve really needs to find some consistency ASAP or it's gonna be a long season 
Openda wasnt even on the squad 6 months ago and now hes scoring goals left right and centre lol maybe he should just be the one playing instead of Vlahovic who cant even get a goal from open play 
. I think Spalletti needs to stick with the current system because it's not like they're getting destroyed 4-0 or anything 
but seriously, Openda is looking more and more like the real deal 
. spalletti's got some decent strikers, but they need to be utilized in different ways to catch opponents off guard 
. but the biggest thing here is that juventus can't afford to get complacent 
. one bad game and they're dropped points, which could be fatal in a league with so many tough teams. anyway, gotta respect spalletti for trying new things and keeping it real 
. I mean, Openda and David are showing some promise, but Vlahovic is just not scoring from open play anymore 
️. And come on, Yildiz is the real MVP right now 
. He's carrying that team on his back single-handedly. They need him to keep scoring and winning for them 
! A consistent run of results is key, or they'll be left in the dust behind Napoli, Roma, and Milan