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Maurizio Sarri and Juventus – A Relationship That Never Worked

August 8, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 3 comments

They never really seemed to fit each other, Maurizio Sarri and Juventus. And the former Napoli and Chelsea Comandante’s adventure at the helm of the Bianconeri ended today as the Turin club announced his sacking. Sarri leaves after just one season where he conquered a Scudetto but failed to win any other trophy and, moreover, his supporters and management’s hearts.

Maurizio Sarri and Juventus: A Relationship That Never Worked

July 30, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

“Still Not Enough” – Juventus Must Let Sarri Go This Summer

July 30, 2020 Kolade Daniel Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 2 comments

Juventus were favorites to win the title and once again have secured yet another Scudetto for a ninth straight season. Just that this time, it was in unconvincing fashion. Maurizio Sarri was brought in to introduce flair and attacking impetus at the Bianconeri while winning football matches. It was time for Sarriball. But quite frankly that has not been the case.

Juventus Crowned Champions With Easy Win Over Sampdoria

July 27, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

For a nine consecutive season, Juventus have been crowned the Serie A Champions as they beat Sampdoria 2-0 last night at the Allianz Stadium. Maurizio Sarri's side weren't their best on the night however. The 2-0 scoreline might give a more comfortable account of the evening, on which Cristiano Ronaldo was of course the man to get things underway.

Juventus Regain Top Spot After Toppling Inter In Derby d’Italia

March 9, 2020 Abdullah Bashiti Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Under bizarre circumstances, Juventus and Inter played out a fan-less Derby d’Italia in Turin. With both opposing managers knowing what’s at stake, the match was very tactical. But it did have its moment of magic when Paulo Dybala scored the second goal for Juventus. Unfortunately, only the stadium lights and a few VIP’s were there to witness it live.

Matthijs De Ligt’s Unexpected Serie A Struggle at Juventus

November 13, 2019 Nedim Maric Ajax, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A

When Matthijs De Ligt joined Juventus this summer, he was supposed to be the crown jewel of the Bianconeri ambitions. The 20-year-old represented everything Juventus were looking for in a player, fitting the bill as a ball-playing center-back who could slide just right in with Maurizio Sarri’s possession-dominant style of play. However, something went wrong in the process.

Dybala Punishes Keen Milan to Keep Juventus On Top

November 10, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Juventus, what a Joya! The Bianconeri resorted to Argentinian striker Paulo Dybala to bend Milan’s strenuous resistance and retain their top spot in the Serie A table, one point ahead of Inter. The Old Lady danced a dangerous waltz with the Devil, but eventually came out as winner thanks to their cynicism, making the best out of one of their few scoring chances.

Sarri’s Risk Pays Off: Juve Edge Out Inter to Catch Derby d’Italia

October 6, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Juventus won the Derby d’Italia, and what a strong statement they made. The Bianconeri are once again the number one pretender to the title as they raided San Siro to regain the solitary lead of the Serie A league table. It was mostly a victory of Maurizio Sarri, who started with Paulo Dybala and finished with Gonzalo Higuain. Both strikers made it to the scorecard.

Assi di Coppe: Sarri’s Chelsea Triumph In Europa League

May 30, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Arsenal, Assi di Coppe, Chelsea, Europa League, European Cups

Maurizio Sarri came, saw, and won. The former Napoli coach led Chelsea to their first Europa League title, seeing off Arsenal in the Final in Baku with a storming second half. Eden Hazard scored a brace in what was likely his last match with the Blues, and goals by Jean Giroud and Pedro Rodriguez wrapped a comfortable 4-1 success against Unai Emery’s side.

Serie A Fixtures Unveiled, Ronaldo Debuts at Chievo

July 26, 2018 The Cult of Calcio Staff Calciomercato, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A 2018-19 will kick off on August 18, and conclude on May 26. The start will be a thrilling one, with the first round featuring Lazio-Napoli and an Emilian derby Bologna-SPAL. Cristiano Ronaldo will make his Italian debut in Verona, with Juventus visiting Chievo. Round 7 will be the most exciting one, with both Roma-Lazio and Juventus-Napoli.

Napoli from Sarrismo to Ancelotti’s Football Vision

July 24, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Calciomercato, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

How could Napoli improve a roster already abundant with quality? Well, first of all, by changing their coach. To replace Chesea's new manager Maurizio Sarri, President Aurelio De Laurentiis acquired Carlo Ancelotti, the most winning coach in Europe. Players Simone Verdi, Fabian Ruiz, and Alex Meret were also acquired to reinforce Napoli's squad.

Koulibaly Disrupts Juve Plan, Battle for Scudetto Is Still On

April 23, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli has a new hero, and his name is Kalidou Koulibaly. With just one minute to go, silence fell over the Allianz Stadium as the Senegalese center back pushed the ball past Gianluigi Buffon to give the Azzurri their first win in Turin in 10 years, disrupting Massimiliano Allegri’s perfect plan. Napoli closed the distance, the gap with Juventus now reduced to one point only, with four matches to go.

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