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Following Juventus' 2-1 victory against Sassuolo, Allegri spoke in a press conference about the Bianconeri's performance at the Allianz Stadium.

Is Allegri Culprit or Scapegoat for the Juventus UCL Heartbreak?

March 17, 2022 Michel Sakr Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Every manager in the sport knows the unwritten rules of the game. You win, they sing your praises. Perhaps they’ll even call you a genius. But on the back of a defeat, the least you can expect is an angry mob on Twitter calling for your head on a spike. That is exactly what we’re seeing right now with Massimiliano Allegri on the back of another European heartbreak for Juventus.

Manuel Locatelli has been one of the most consistent Juventus players this season, and he was stellar in the narrow victory over Lazio.

Juventus Star Tests Positive for COVID After Villarreal Game

March 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

The rough aftermath of the abrupt Champions League elimination continues for Juventus. The team announced that Manuel Locatelli tested positive for Coronavirus Thursday. Massimiliano Allegri will have just two healthy midfielders available for Sunday’s match versus Salernitana.

Three Italian Clubs Face Uncertain Futures with Low Liquidity Index

March 17, 2022 Akhil Fisher Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Three out of nine clubs in Serie A are facing critical liquidity problems as the end of the 2021/22 season approaches. The liquidity index is the ratio between assets and short-term liabilities of clubs, and few of them will have difficulties guaranteeing registration in next season’s campaign due to the negative marking.

It is likely that just one between Sergio Oliveira and Jordan Veretout will stay at Roma in the summer, and Mourinho has cast his vote.

Mourinho Makes His Pick in the Midfield, Eyes Arsenal Striker

March 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Italian Football, Napoli Femminile, Newcastle United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

It is likely that just one between Sergio Oliveira and Jordan Veretout will stay at Roma in the summer. The Portuguese midfielder got off to an impressive start but dipped afterward. The Frenchman was the starter in the first portion of the season, but his playing time has been more sporadic lately.

Inter Ponder Ajax Marksman as Scamacca Alternative

March 17, 2022 Akhil Fisher Ajax, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The big Ivorian has a contract valid until the summer of 2025, and possesses a transfermarkt value of €30m. However, Ajax expect marginally more to be paid by any interested club.

Juventus pursued Antonio Rudiger with vigor in previous months, but he is now on the brink of coming to terms with Real Madrid.

Juventus Rumored to Be in Front of the Queue for Rudiger

March 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus had recently been indicated as one of the suitors for Antonio Rudiger. They appear to have stepped up their interest in recent days. They are looking for a long-term replacement for Giorgio Chiellini in the back, considering his age and injury troubles.

Juventus have again managed to go beyond fellow Serie A rivals Milan, Inter and Napoli in terms of participation money income in the UEFA Champions League.

Pundits Reflect Upon Serie A Failures in Champions League

March 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Following Juventus’ shocking defeat against Villarreal, all Serie A teams have been eliminated from the Champions League before the quarter-finals. Atalanta and Milan did not make it past the group stage, while Inter put up a fight but lost to Liverpool. It is the second straight season it happens.

Allegri Slams Critics Labeling Juventus Season as “Disastrous”

March 17, 2022 Julian Faustini Champions League, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Villareal

After Juventus being unable to break the curse of the Round of 16 of the Champions League as they were thrashed 3-0 against Villareal at the Allianz, Allegri slammed the critics who made harsh comments over the Bianconeri's difficult season.

Juventus crashed out of the Champions League Round of 16 for the third year in a row and they did so in the worst possible way, humiliated by Villarreal.

Juventus vs Villarreal 0-3: There Is Just No End to Juve UCL Woes

March 16, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Villarreal

Juventus crashed out of the Champions League Round of 16 once again - for the third year in a row. They did so in the worst possible way, humiliated by a Villarreal side that took advantage of a Gerard Moreno spot-kick before hitting the dazed Bianconeri twice more with Pau Torres and then with a second penalty from Arnaut Danjuma.

Juventus Villarreal Player Ratings Morata

Juventus vs Villarreal Player Ratings: Disastrous Ending for Italians

March 16, 2022 Michel Sakr Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Villarreal

The Bianconeri had the upper hand for the majority of the match. However, it all went south when the referee awarded a penalty kick for the Spaniards at the 78th minute. The Yellow Submarines added insult to injury with another two goals. So here are our player ratings for the Juventus players following their 0-3 home defeat at the hands of Villarreal.

Both Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara have accepted the latest renewal offers by Milan after a hectic day at the headquarters.

Milan Slated to Extend Contracts of Maldini and Massara

March 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan fully plan to continue relying on Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara as their top two executives. They are on expiring contracts, but the club will re-up with them. Their extensions are reportedly highly likely, if not even formalities at this point. The Elliott fund is pleased with their performances.

Juventus Remain In Race for In-Demand Houssem Aouar

Arsenal Join Transfer Market Derby d’Italia for Lyon Talent

March 16, 2022 Akhil Fisher Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lyon, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

France U21 international Houssem Aouar is one of Ligue 1’s most in-demand stars and Olympique Lyonnais might just fall victim to one of the three European giants linked with a move for him.