Juventus beat Bologna, Spalletti praises unity
After Paris FC’s 3-1 win at Metz with Coppola, Immobile and Koleosho starting, coach Antoine Kombouaré quips: ‘More Italians here than at Juventus or Milan,’ mocking the Azzurri’s World Cup absence.
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Juventus target Marcus Rashford as Barcelona, under financial strain, resist €30m option. Juve explore loan with Man United covering wages to bolster attack for a Champions League push.
Juventus and Aston Villa track Lens centre-back Samson Baidoo, 22. The Austrian has 17 Ligue 1 starts for a defence with 30 goals conceded, is under contract to 2030 and also draws Inter and Dortmund interest.
Juve start David with Boga and Conceicao, McKennie returns, Di Gregorio in goal and Holm faces his former club. Black armbands and a minute’s silence for Alex Manninger.
Allianz Stadium honours Alex Manninger: Buffon, Bonucci and Chiellini lay a wreath, Juve keep a minute’s silence, goalkeepers warm up in number 13 shirts before facing Bologna.
David’s 2nd-minute header and Thuram’s 57th-minute nod seal a 2-0 win. McKennie assists, Conceicao denied by offside. Juve open a five-point cushion in fourth and move within three of Milan and Napoli.
Juve plan new deal for Kalulu to deter Man Utd, with a pay rise towards €4m and extension to 2030-31. The versatile defender has 2 goals and 6 assists this season.
Spalletti hails Juve’s spirit after the 2-0 over Bologna, praising players who ‘care’ and ‘share the burden’. He notes the team are closer to second than fifth and stresses intensity and unity.
Paolo Di Canio tips Juventus for 2nd after a 2-0 win over Bologna and a three-point gap to Milan and Napoli, praising Luciano Spalletti as the club’s ‘best arrival’ for instilling mentality and clarity.
Report claims Juve are best placed for Robert Lewandowski, with agent Zahavi set for talks with CEO Damien Comolli as Vlahovic’s future remains uncertain.
Spalletti urges media to ‘take some chamomile tea and chill out’, focusing on Bologna and Champions League qualification. McKennie returns, Yildiz on bench, Juve honour Manninger.
