In their latest match with Juventus, Hellas Verona didn’t really play badly. Despite traveling to Juventus Stadium without several important pillars such as Giovanni Simeone, Gianluca Caprari and Marco Davide Faraoni. Referring to the statistics summarized by Whoscored, Igor Tudor’s men have far more shots, 13 versus 11. Their possession of the ball is also superior even though it is thin, only 54% compared to 46%.
Including the percentage of successful passes (passing), 81% compared to 78% belonging to Juventus of the total passes made 485 times compared to 436 times. Likewise in performing accurate operands. Verona has a narrow lead 394 times compared to 342 times. In short, Verona managed to play well in forcing Allegri’s tactics not to develop dominantly. But two defender mistakes made Verona have to bite the finger.
What is the secret of Old Lady’s victory? At least two stand out. Maximizing errors is the first key. The first error to create a gap at the back and Dybala’s chance to provide the perfect assist for Vlahovic. And, secondly, the error of the rearguard who did not anticipate Zakaria’s movement from the right side. Alvaro Morata deserves credit as the architect of the second goal. Because his dribbling managed to attract the defenders and then created a hole that Zakaria entered.
Of the two mistakes, with one low kick Zakaria managed to make a goal nestled in the left corner of the goal. Meanwhile, from Dybala’s assist, Vlahovic, who is famous for being fast and effective, managed to do an accurate lob. In addition to the debutant “Duo D” who managed to score a goal–Denis Zakaria even became the player with the highest rating: 8.3–we also need to look at the collectivity of the Juventus squad. Especially when surrounded by Verona’s attack which has a similar style to Napoli. Likes to play with short and fast passes.
Second, the collectivity in transition lasts 4-3-3. Including the willingness of Morata and Dybala. Collectivity as a mirror of the “Juventus DNA” which in Buffon’s view was somewhat dimmed during Ronaldo’s time became the axis of attack. De Ligt, et al are very solid in closing space when losing the ball. The collaboration of Arthur, Rabiot and Zakaria in the 4-3-3 package is enough to provide a powerful balance; collaboration that will enrich the existence of Locatelli and McKennie.
And no less important in that defensive transition was Morata’s performance. The player who was rumored to be moving to Barcelona in the transfer window was seen often helping the defense on the left side. In addition to playing more out and providing an assist that was maximized by Zakaria. Morata who is feeling Mandzukic now. With Vlahovic being fast, sharp and strong in one-on-one duels, Morata is likely to work as a servant.
Same with Dybala, His movements are also a lot of combing the midfield, marking to be willing to support Vlahovic’s potential. Together with Morata, Dybala’s role in making the choice of tridente with “DV7” is quite promising. Both seem to function more as servants.
The results this morning made Juventus shift Atalanta from 4th position in the standings. Atalanta had previously been crushed by Cagliari in his own home. While in the top three, the distance between Inter, Napoli and Milan is only 1 point. Inter still lead by one party delay. With the results in this 24th week, the struggle for the Scudetto will still be fierce and demands consistency until the end.
“Juve have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Vlahovic doesn’t just bring quality, he also has character and that helps the others to step up too. I think he’s a truly important signing for Juventus.” Igor Tudor. Pirlo’s former assistant in the post-sarriball season said so. After his team was beaten 2:0 at Juventus Stadium. That Vlahovic has just been transferred from Fiorentina doesn’t just come with quality. He also has character and that helps the others develop.
Or we can say like this. That the significance of the purchase of the striker who was born on January 28, 2000 is to raise the level of competitiveness of the Old Lady. Not only tactically, but also mentally. At the very least, Vlahovic’s arrival should bring back the enthusiasm of the fans, in the stadium and around the world. Vlahovic is definitely not alone in his January transfer success story. There is also Denis Zakaria. The two also manage to play the imagined role; meet expectations.
Zakaria is said to resemble a cross between Platini and Zidane. Even though it is far more realistic to see the playing style of a Swiss man like Patrick Vieira who is tall, a fighter and functions as a “box-to-box midfielder”. With the age of 25 years, Zakaria will still develop even better. Although the two names above mentioned Del Piero would make Juventus more sinister, La Vecchia Signora’s January transfer operation also succeeded in getting the approval of the young defender from Serie B club Frosinone.
Federico Gatti, who is 190 cm and the birth of Turin. The 23-year-old player is said to have a smart defensive vision, in addition to a tall body. We know, just behind Juventus, leaving only one De Ligt who is still under 25 years old. The rest are experienced professionals at the level of Chiellini, Bonucci, Danilo to De Sciglo. As short as this, the sweet debut of “Duo D” proves to be fresh blood. Both also have good adaptability. More than that, they both made Juventus better prepared for the relatively tough February schedule.
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