Juventus began their yr on a poor notice, as they did not beat Lecce at house on Saturday night.
The Bianconeri dominated the primary half, and but, it was the Giallorossi who snatched the opener simply earlier than half-time via Lameck Banda, due to Andrea Cambiaso’s horrific sq. ball. After the interval, Weston McKennie swiftly restored parity, however Jonathan David squandered a spot-kick with an abysmal try, thus costing his facet two precious factors.
Listed below are our participant scores for Juventus, who settled for a disappointing 1-1 draw in opposition to their guests, Lecce.
Juventus XI (4-2-3-1)
Michele Di Gregorio – 5.5
The guests solely threatened the goalkeeper with one try heading in the right direction, and he couldn’t give you a save, though it wasn’t his fault.
Pierre Kalulu – 6.5
A vigorous efficiency from the right-back who galloped up and down the flank. Arrange Yildiz’s late likelihood.
Gleison Bremer – 6
The Brazilian simply disregarded the specter of Francesco Camarda, who by no means had a sniff on the ball, however maybe might have accomplished higher to dam Banda’s purpose.
Lloyd Kelly – 6.5
One other convincing show from the previous Bournemouth defender, who continues to consolidate himself as an automated starter for Luciano Spalletti.
Andrea Cambiaso – 4.5
The left-back could be fabulous at instances, however was as an alternative sloppy on Saturday. Squandered an inviting likelihood to take the lead and gifted Lecce the lead with a horrible sq. ball.
Manuel Locatelli – 6.5
The Juventus captain picked up his teammates with correct lengthy balls, together with Zhegrova on the equaliser, and David on the play that prompted the spot-kick. Nonetheless, he started to flag earlier than his exit.
Khephren Thuram – 6
The Frenchman did the soiled work in midfield, however his attacking contribution was restricted at a time when Juventus have been determined for extra our bodies within the last third.
Francisco Conceicao – 6
The diminutive winger’s return to the beginning lineup was a pleasing shock. Displayed flashes of brilliance, however he wasn’t at his greatest bodily, so he made means for Zhegrova on the interval.
Weston McKennie – 7
A very good shift from the American who performed as an attacking midfielder and produced the products within the last third by scoring the equaliser. Linked nicely along with his teammates, however his night ended with a painful touchdown on his again.
Kenan Yildiz – 7
The Turkish star received a lucky help to his title, however luck deserted him within the dying embers of the match, as he noticed his effort agonisingly crash in opposition to the publish. However, he stays Juve’s go-to participant, the one able to beating his man and forging one thing out of nothing.
Jonathan David – 5
The Canadian received his facet a spot-kick, however ill-advisedly went for the center, so his weak effort was blocked by Wladimiro Falcone’s trailing leg. He tried to make amends, however the Lecce goalkeeper had his quantity. One other main alternative wasted by the misfiring striker.
Substitutes
Edon Zhegrova – 6
The Kosovar swiftly made an influence by taking part in a vital function within the equaliser, however he discovered little pleasure afterwards.
Teun Koopmeiners – 5.5
The Dutchman was a downgrade on Thuram and Locatelli in midfield, as his influence was slightly restricted.
Filip Kostic – 6.5
The Serbian winger performed as a left-back with a license to roam ahead. He virtually discovered the underside nook with a low drive from lengthy vary, and arrange David with an beautiful via ball.
Lois Openda – 5
May have accomplished higher on the rebound when the publish denied Yildiz’s shot.
Vasilije Adzic – N/A
