Juventus hit by Holm injury as McKennie talks stall after Inter loss
Hasan Şaş claims Juventus could swoop for Victor Osimhen using an Atlético-Lookman style move after the Galatasaray tie, though Osimhen’s future remains uncertain with a year left on his deal.
Emil Holm sustained a right calf soleus injury in the 3-2 loss at Inter. He will be re-assessed in two weeks and will miss Galatasaray play-offs plus Serie A games with Como and Roma.
John Elkann called FIGC chief Gabriele Gravina to protest refereeing in the 3-2 Inter defeat, backing CEO Damien Comolli and Luciano Spalletti while asking for action on officiating standards.
Luis Henrique was rated 5-5.5 by Italian press after Inter 3-2 Juventus, criticised for ‘falling asleep’ as Cambiaso equalised, despite an early cross preceding Juve’s own goal.
After Piotr Zielinski’s late goal, Inter fans insulted Juventus CEO Damien Comolli and technical director Francois Modesto, who were escorted from the stands amid tensions over the Kalulu red card.
Juventus set for Galatasaray play-off first leg. McKennie expected to start, either in double pivot with Locatelli or on right if Conceicao misses out. Back four: Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso.
Juventus lost 3-2 at Inter despite Locatelli’s leveller after Kalulu’s controversial red. Zielinski struck on 90 minutes as Inter ended a 14-game winless run in direct clashes.
After beating Juventus, Cristian Chivu said Inter were ‘naive’ letting them draw but praised Zielinski’s winner and stressed improvement as Inter lead Milan in the Scudetto race.
Media split on Alessandro Bastoni after Inter 3-2 Juventus: booked early, hit the woodwork twice, then his reaction led to Kalulu’s second yellow, drawing criticism over sportsmanship.
Juventus are negotiating with Weston McKennie, whose camp want his €2.5-3m salary doubled. After starring with two assists vs Inter, he is keen to stay, but figures remain apart.
