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Juventus vs Sporting CP: Europa League Preview, Lineups & Prediction

April 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Juventus, Serie A, Sporting CP

Juventus and Sporting Lisbon will face off against each other at the Allianz Stadium in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie this Thursday. Lifting the trophy they last won in 1992/93 during the UEFA Cup era is now the most realistic way for the Bianconeri to reach next season's Champions League.

Angel Di Maria and Juventus are moving toward a one-year renewal. The winger hinted at his desire to stay put, and the Bianconeri are happy to oblige.

Di Maria and Juventus Inch Closer to Contract Extension

March 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Angel Di Maria and Juventus are moving toward a one-year renewal. The winger hinted at his desire to stay put, and the Bianconeri are happy to oblige. The parties will have a key meeting in late April. He appears willing to stay regardless of their Champions League qualification.

While the international break usually brings new injuries and extra fatigue, Juventus took advantage of it to recharge and recover players.

Juventus Unusually Reinvigorated by International Break

March 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

While the international break usually brings new injuries and extra fatigue, Juventus took advantage of the last two weeks to recharge and recover players that were on the shelf. Dusan Vlahovic was in top form with Serbia and will look to perform in the same fashion with his club too.

Franck Ribery, who's part of Salernitana’s coaching staff, commented on his former Fiorentina teammates Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa.

Ribery Backs Reeling Juventus Duo to Return to Form

March 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Franck Ribery, who remained part of Salernitana’s coaching staff after they axed Davide Nicola, commented on his former Fiorentina teammates Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa, who are having complicated campaigns for different reasons: "They are my little brothers."

Austrian winger Michael Gregoritsch believes Freiburg can upset the odds and make a comeback against Juventus in the return leg at home in Germany.

Gregoritsch Backs Freiburg to Come Back Versus Juventus

March 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Euro Cup History, Europa League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Freiburg will host Juventus in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 return leg following a narrow 1-0 defeat – in what will be the Bundesliga club’s first home match against any Italian side in Europe. Austrian winger Michael Gregoritsch believes Freiburg can upset the odds and stage a comeback.

Juventus already planning their transfer strategy and potential roster for the new season, and two names have resurfaced in the club’s shortlist.

Juventus Make Two Serie A Midfielders Top Priority

March 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

With the Bianconeri already planning their roster for the new season, two names have resurfaced in the club’s shortlist for reinforcements. Despite reports of Angel Di Maria’s contract renewal growing increasingly concrete by the day, it is understood Juventus want new and perhaps young blood in their roster.

Ex-Juventus winger Angel Di Maria returned to boyhood club Benfica at the start of the summer transfer window following one campaign in Serie A.

Juventus Growing Confident About Di Maria Permanence

March 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Angel Di Maria recently stated that he had yet to discuss an extension with Juventus, but things have started to move behind the scenes. The real negotiation will begin soon, but El Fideo is open to staying for another campaign as he wants to be called up for the 2024 Copa America.

The Serie A teams dodged the biggest bullets in the two draws. Juventus and Roma will tangle with Freiburg and Real Sociedad respectively in Europa League.

Juventus to Face Freiburg in Next Europa League Round

February 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

The Serie A teams dodged the biggest threats in the two draws. Juventus and Roma will tangle with Freiburg and Real Sociedad respectively in Europa League, while Lazio and Fiorentina have been paired up with AZ Alkmaar and Sivasspor in the European Conference league. It's a first-time encounter for the Bianconeri.

Angel Di Maria sealed Sunday’s tricky game versus Spezia with a great goal from distance, something he hadn’t done in a while.

Di Maria Talks Spezia Win and Dishes on His Future

February 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Angel Di Maria sealed Sunday’s tricky game versus Spezia with a great goal from distance, something he hadn’t done in a while despite being in good form: “I always try to help the team, either starting or coming off the bench. I wanted to score in this one."

Following the massive point deduction, Juventus face an uphill battle to qualify for a continental cup for 2023/2024, but many players are expected to stay.

Juventus Exodus Improbable Despite Likely Cup-less Year

February 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Following the point deduction, Juventus face an uphill battle to qualify for a continental cup for 2023/2024. They either have to score a judicial victory, but they’ll face further trials down the line, or win either Europa League or Coppa Italia. They have a double-digit deficit compared to the sixth-placed Lazio.

Di Maria Reportedly Open to Prolonging Juventus Stay

February 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Angel Di Maria was hellbent on signing just a one-year contract with Juventus last summer to keep his options open. The Bianconeri eventually accepted, even though they would have preferred a longer deal. Despite that, it’s not so sure the Argentine will indeed leave Turin at the end of the season.

Arkadiusz Milik will miss time due to a thigh injury he suffered in the Monza game. The Polish striker was diagnosed with a medium grade thigh strain.

Juventus Not Looking For an Attacker Despite Injuries

January 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Arkadiusz Milik will miss time due to a thigh injury he suffered in the Monza game. The Polish striker was diagnosed with a medium-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle of the left thigh. He got hurt while trying to tuck home the ball late. He could be out for six weeks.

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