Juventus slip at Cagliari, transfer plans for Mateta advance
Pisacane hails Cagliari’s organised, sacrificial display in the 1-0 win over Juve. Mazzitelli volleyed Gaetano’s free kick, Yildiz hit the post, and the coach hopes the result boosts belief.
Juve’s 1-0 defeat at Cagliari leaves them 10 points behind Inter, denting title hopes. Inter win at Udinese, while Milan chase. Spalletti’s side had been improving but slip in Sardinia.
Juve start David, Yildiz and Miretti at Cagliari, with Koopmeiners in midfield and Locatelli one booking from a ban. Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso form the back line. Vlahovic remains out.
Juve push for Mateta amid €35m-€50m valuation gap and enquire about Zirkzee at Manchester United. En-Nesyri is mentioned but seen likelier for Napoli.
Juve plan a €2m loan for Mateta with a €28m obligation if they reach the Europa League, amid price gaps with Crystal Palace. Personal terms with the striker are reportedly agreed.
Juve lose 1-0 at Cagliari after Mazzitelli’s strike. VAR overturned a penalty, Yildiz hit the post, and late pressure failed as the hosts resisted. A costly setback after recent strong form.
Aston Villa eye Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu for around £26m. Report says Juve would listen if Champions League is missed, with a summer exit possible as Emery reshapes his backline.
Juve target a 2026 move to bring Sandro Tonali back to Serie A, but Liverpool register serious interest as they plan a midfield rebuild.
Chiellini backs Spalletti for a long stay and warns Cagliari away is a ‘trap’. Yildiz starts after flu, Koopmeiners returns, Locatelli risks suspension before Napoli and Benfica clashes.
Spalletti laments a 1-0 loss at Cagliari, blaming role discipline and an unnecessary free kick. Juve dominated xG, Yildiz hit the post, and a Mazzitelli volley decided it ahead of Benfica and Napoli tests.
