JUVENTUS NEWS

Juan Cuadrado - Close to returning but out against Napoli Cuadrado (knee) "should return to full training Tuesday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Cuadrado will miss the third game in a row due to a balky knee, but he should be back for the Atalanta game. Weston McKennie, Federico Chiesa, and Matias Soule have filled in for him on the right flank in recent fixtures.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane turns down USMNT job

Former Real Madrid manager and France star Zinedine Zidane has reportedly turned down several national team coaching jobs — including the US...

JANUARY 8, 2023

Wojciech Szczesny - Blanks Udinese Szczesny made three saves and had one clearance and one punch while keeping a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Szczesny wasn't overly busy or threatened in this one, as the backline held up despite a pair of key absences. He's now up to eight clean sheets in 11 Serie A matches, where he has allowed just three goals and made 25 saves. Juventus will visit Napoli Friday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Provides secondary assist in Udinese game Paredes recorded one secondary assist, one cross (zero accurate), and one corner in 28 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Paredes again saw limited minutes, but he contributed to the game-winning goal by finding Federico Chiesa with a gorgeous ball over the top. He has fallen behind Fabio Miretti, Weston McKennie, and Nicolo Fagioli in the midfield, also because of multiple injuries, but perhaps this showing will help him get more consistent minutes.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sandro - Wins eight duels against Udinese Sandro had two clearances and one block, drew three fouls, and won eight duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Sandro returned to the XI after getting the day off in the midweek round and was workmanlike again while playing as center-back. The switch to the middle of the defense seems permanent, which caps his offensive output. He has logged one assist, 18 tackles, 15 interceptions, 28 clearances, and 16 crosses (three accurate) in 18 appearances (12 starts), contributing to five clean sheets.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Rugani - Holds his own against Udinese Rugani won eight duels and had three clearances, one block, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Rugani turned in a solid shift while filling in for injured Gleison Bremer and Leonardo Bonucci (thigh), helping Juventus keep another clean sheet. He has registered five tackles, five interceptions, 14 interceptions, and three blocks in four appearances so far.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Locatelli - Creates two chances against Udinese Locatelli won three duels and one tackle and had one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Locatelli rarely shows off, but he has the ability to pick up stats across the board, as was the case in this one. He has logged three shots (two on target), three key passes, 12 tackles (seven won), and nine clearances in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Miretti - Passable against Udinese Miretti won five duels and one of four tackles and had two crosses (zero accurate) and one block in Saturday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Miretti starred as box-to-box after playing as no.10 in the past game, and he was fine but unspectacular on both ends of the pitch. He has posted seven shots (one on target), three chances created, two inaccurate crosses, and six tackels (three won) in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Kostic - Imprecise against Udinese Kostic drew one foul and had one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Kostic had the usual volume as far as crosses are concerned, but not much touch, as he found a teammate should once in his deliveries. He has notched three shots (one on target), six chances created, 17 crosses (five accurate), and three tackles (two won) in the two games after the World Cup. Juventus will visit Napoli Friday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot - Active against Udinese Rabiot won two of five tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Rabiot made his presence felt on both phases, pacing his team in tackles and being the runner-up in chances. He has recorded two shots (one on target), four key passes, and drawn four fouls in the last two appearances. Juventus will visit Napoli Friday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moise Kean - Fires four shots versus Udinese Kean recorded four shots (one on goal) and had nine passes in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Kean paced his team in shots, but he challenged the opposing goalie just once and didn't contribute in other categories. He's set to alternate and occasionally team up with Arkadiusz Reca until Dusan Vlahovic (groin) returns. He has posted 13 shots (seven accurate) and one chance created in the last four appearances.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Chiesa - Provides assist against Udinese Chiesa assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Chiesa came through late with a sneaky cut behind the defense on a longball and a perfect feed for Danilo, who just had to tuck it home in the empty net. He has yet to start since returning from a major injury, and the coach suggested they will continue to watch his playing time, but he can do some damage also off the bench. He has registered two assists, three shots (zero on target), four chances created, and seven crosses (one accurate) in four appearances. Juventus will visit Napoli Friday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo - Decides Udinese game Danilo won five duels and one of two tackles and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Danilo was stout as usual in the back and found himself at the right place at the right time to tap in a square ball by Federico Chiesa late in the game for his first goal of the season. He has dished two assists. He has logged eight tackles (five won), two interceptions, ten clearances, and two blocks in the last two games, contributing to a clean sheet in both instances.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Di Maria - Creates five scoring chances against Udinese Di Maria (ankle) created five scoring chances and had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Di Maria had his best showing with Juventus in a while and paced his team in key passes by far. He asked to come out midway through the second half, but coach Massimiliano Allegri downplayed the situation, saying he was simply cramping up. He has about a week to get ready for Friday's away clash with Napoli.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City-Chelsea again this week in FA Cup

Manchester City and Chelsea meet for the second time in less than 72 hours, this time in the FA Cup

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus extends winning run to 8 with win over Udinese

Juventus has stretched its winning streak to eight matches with a narrow 1-0 win over Udinese in Serie A

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angel Di Maria - Starting during Udinese clash Di Maria is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Udinese.

Impact Di Maria returns from an ankle injury suffered at the World Cup which kept him out of Juventus' previous match. The attacker has a goal and an assist in seven appearances for Juve since joining in the Summer from PSG.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Ruled out for Udinese game Bremer (thigh) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Udinese, Juventus informed.

Impact Bremer is battling muscle fatigue, and the coaching staff preferred holding him out completely for this one. Two among Alex Sandro, Daniele Rugani, and Federico Gatti will join Danilo in the back.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Wolves in FA Cup, Real eyes lead

The third round of the FA Cup continues with Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle in action

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FIFA eyes transparency with new constraints on soccer agents

Agents for professional soccer players will see their fees capped under new regulations aimed at bringing transparency to the murky business of player transfers

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gianluca Vialli, former Italy striker, dies at 58

Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli has died

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bremer - Questionable for Udinese game Bremer "is fatigued and will be assessed Saturday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Bremer isn't 100 percent and could be spared, initially or altogether, to avoid more serious problems. The boss added that Alex Sandro will probably return to the XI after not playing against Cremonese, so either Federico Gatti or Daniele Rugani would eventually fill in for Bremer.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Stays on mend for Udinese clash Cuadrado (knee) is unavailable for Saturday's game versus Udinese, "but he could be back with the team next week," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Cuadrado will sit the second match in a row as he's dealing with a knee problem. Matias Soule got the nod versus Cremonese, while Federico Chiesa came off the bench. Weston McKennie is also an option for the position since Adrien Rabiot will likely be back in the XI in the midfield.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Di Maria - Good to go for Udinese game Di Maria (ankle) is available for Saturday's match versus Udinese, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Di Maria missed a game after the World Cup due to lack of practice and an ankle contusion. He returned to full training afterward, and the gaffer mentioned him as an option for the XI. He'll compete with Fabio Miretti and Moise Kean. He has posted one goal, four assists, ten chances created, and 17 crosses (five accurate) in ten appearances with Juventus.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE