Juventus secured a much-needed victory in opposition to Monza final evening, ending their irritating winless streak in Serie A. Whereas the 2-1 end result brings aid to the gamers and followers, it has raised questions on whether or not such a victory in opposition to a struggling opponent needs to be celebrated as a major achievement.
Juventus has confronted difficulties this season in securing wins in opposition to lower-ranked groups, usually making exhausting work of fixtures they have been anticipated to dominate. Earlier than their conquer Monza, the Bianconeri barely averted embarrassment in opposition to Venezia, one other struggling facet. Regardless of boasting among the league’s most gifted gamers, Juventus has struggled with consistency and kind, making their performances robust to observe at instances. The win in opposition to Monza supplied a morale increase, but it surely has additionally highlighted lingering points throughout the staff.
Italian journalist Giovanni Capuano was amongst those that have been lower than impressed with Juventus’ show, particularly contemplating Monza’s poor kind this season. Whereas the victory marked the top of Juve’s extended sequence of attracts, Capuano was essential of the staff’s incapability to really management the match in opposition to a facet languishing on the backside of the league standings. Chatting with Tuttojuve, Capuano remarked: “The victory closes the infinite sequence of attracts for #Juventus. Optimistic issues (along with the end result): Yildiz’s efficiency, Nico Gonzalez’s restoration, and ease in attending to the shot. Nevertheless, the reality is that on the dwelling of the last-placed staff, Juve by no means appeared in management, they conceded lots (17 pictures) and suffered Monza, which is at its sixth dwelling defeat in 9 video games with no wins.”
Capuano’s feedback mirror the frustration of many who count on extra dominant performances from a membership of Juventus’ stature. Permitting Monza to take 17 pictures and failing to keep up management of the sport in opposition to a staff that has now misplaced six of their 9 dwelling fixtures raises considerations about Juve’s defensive and midfield stability.
Whatever the criticism, Juventus secured the three factors, and the staff should now give attention to getting ready for his or her subsequent match. Whether or not the win was convincing or not, constructing momentum and addressing their vulnerabilities might be key as they purpose for a stronger exhibiting within the coming weeks.
