Final result: Villarreal-Juventus 1-1
The report cards of Villarreal (by Andrea Piras)
Rollers 6 – Maybe it goes down a little too late on the occasion of Vlahovic’s goal that kicks off the dances. He always plays high to close on the speed of the Juventus strikers. He saves everything in the final on Vlahovic.
Foyth 6 – Sometimes he shows up on the right wing accompanying the action but in the defensive phase he leaves too much room for De Sciglio who attacks decisively on his side.
Albiol 5.5 – Not even thirty seconds on the clock and Vlahovic takes his time going to score the advantage. Then he plays a careful race but the initial ingenuity weighs on the judgment and the final result.
Pau Torres 6 – He too light on the occasion of the advantage of the bianconeri. Then he is much more attentive than his mate in the department making several timely exits and with his head held high.
Pedraza 6 – The most dangerous plays still carry his signature. He shows up consistently in the Juventus half of the pitch, highlighting a good speed with the ball at the foot. From 78 ‘Trigueros sv
Chukwueze 6.5 – He starts a bit shy but then when he has the ball at his feet he manages to create dangerous opportunities with his crosses towards the center of the area. From 90 ‘Yeremi Pino sv
Even 6.5 – It is the light that illuminates Unai Emery’s game but the density in the middle of the Juventus pitch leads him to be a bit imprecise. However, he is able to find the winning leg for the 1-1.
Capua 6.5 – Midfielder of substance, he takes a beating on the physicality of the bianconeri without ever estranging himself from the fight. He also shows himself in the phase of conclusion of the action without however precision. Parejo’s 1-1 assist was perfect.
Moreno 5,5 – Always stationed in the Juventus trocar receiving many balls but there are also several inaccuracies. There are many technical errors, even trivial ones, in the suggestion phase that could lead to tempting opportunities. From 79 ‘Estupinian sv
Lo Celso 6 – Unai Emery sets him up in attack with Danjuma, he lowers himself a lot going to collect the ball on the trocar. Always dangerous with his plays in the area even if the post hit is more of a mistake than a hand of bad luck.
Danjuma 5.5 – The Atalanta executioner this evening risks hitting again with a nice heel shot well saved by Szczensy. It is the only flash in a night with more shadows than lights. From 90 ‘Dia sv
Unai Emery 6 – The approach of his team is not the best. Undergoes the goal of Vlahovic after not even a turn of the clock then comes the reaction, especially in the second half of the match. A draw that is of little use given that to pass the round it will take a feat at the Stadium.
The Juventus report cards (by Marco Conterio)
Szczesny 6 When Villarreal presses him, it is preferable to raise so dear to Berlusconi than in the low Sarrian setting. Blameworthy on Parejo’s goal, all other choices are good.
De Sciglio 5.5 Chukweze has the polish of the best sprinters: when he points it it looks like a fox hunt. He starts in difficulty then goes on a crescendo but in the second half he commits a long series of risky naiveté. (since 87 ‘Pellegrini sv)
Danilo 6.5 After thirty seconds, a rainbow that sets off a storm on Vila-Real: assist in the kiss, the rest is a game of great management, attention, personality. As precious as a diamond for Allegri, tactically and beyond.
De Ligt 5.5 If he’s really ready, as his agent thinks, for the huge jump, maybe he should keep the concentration bar high for the whole ninety minutes: flawless but then he squeezes on the central tiles and forgets Parejo who is free to equalize.
Alex Sandro 6 In Allegri’s tactical paella, he finds himself making the left arm of 3-5-2. Management and position, he also takes license to offend when the Submarine turns its nose back under the water. He goes out for a physical problem (from 46 ‘Bonucci 6 On the Villarreal network he has no faults because it is De Ligt who makes a mistake in putting the pawn on the board. Without Villarreal striker on the pitch, for him it is management and game in advance)
McKennie 6.5 More roles of the American states, this time it is mezzala. The right chain with Cuadrado works: when one falls, the other widens. And viceversa. Pedraza and Moreno have been neutralized. (from 81 ‘Zakaria sv)
Locatelli 6 A game from dark shops. He is the steering wheel of the three in midfield and he must always keep the center of gravity of the team in the right place, both when there is a restart and when Juventus recoils into the hole. (dal 71′ Arthur 5.5 Thirty minutes where there is very little of his game: he can’t sign because instead of managing, Juventus just suffer and try to keep half of the booty safe)
Rabbit 4.5 The photograph of his career at Juventus is this match here: everyone is finally expecting a pike, instead he stops before jumping off the springboard. Unforgivable on Parejo’s goal: a tactical and concentration blackout. He deserved the red for the foul on Chukweze.
square 6 Whenever the submarine tries to get out of the surface of the water, the Colombian starts quickly and wedges himself among the waves, shaking the waters. In the second half he goes out and Juve also loses panache.
Vlahovic 7 The chest control, the bouncing ball, the diagonal. In thirty-two seconds, and in those frames, there are all the reasons for his arrival at Juventus. The rest is work that Allegri (and the Serbian) must learn to do together. But time is running out.
Morata 5 In his new tactical role, less obliged to score at any cost, now that there is a new man with very broad shoulders and a 7, he is more at ease. Except that in front of goal he always has the same problem as last season: he struggles to make the right choice.
Massimiliano Allegri 6 The tactical plan is the one studied, however the effectiveness is halfway: the design begins in the best way, then it is the usual Juventus. He concedes the ball and the pressure to Villarreal, only that in the open field he no longer finds spaces. The season is played in the 90 ‘return.
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