Italy without Juventus players against Macedonia?
Following Chiesa’s injury, who had to leave the Italian national team gathering, and with Cristante looking favored over Locatelli in the fight for a midfield spot, Italy’s starting team against Macedonia may not have any Juventus players. In 2023, with Mancini at the helm of the Italian national team, this has already happened three times (out of four matches): first against England in March at the Maradona Stadium, then against Malta (also in March) and finally against the Netherlands in the Nations League. During the match against the English, there were not even any Juventus players on the pitch or on the bench: this had not happened since October 1996, during Sacchi’s Italy trip to Tallinn against Estonia. Now the absence of Juventus players seems to be a constant. In the last four matches of the national team, there has in fact been only one Juve starter: Bonucci during the Nations League match against Spain. And with the match against Macedonia, the series of matches without Bianconeri starters could continue…
Italy, how many triumphs “made in” Juventus
A strange statistic, considering that Juventus has always provided many players and champions to the Italian national team. These players have also greatly contributed to enriching the showcase of the Italian national team and bringing great joy to Italian fans. Thinking about the most recent victories, without going back too far, it is enough to remember the bianconera backbone of Italy, world champion in 2006 (from Buffon to Del Piero, from Cannavaro to Zambrotta and Camoranesi) and the Mancini’s team which won the last European Championship thanks to the Juventine defensive pair Bonucci-Chiellini and the decisive decisions of Chiesa. Moreover, it is precisely Juventus who could now start betting again on Italy and the Italians to find success again.
2023-09-09 05:24:16
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