What can Ronaldo expect from Saudi Pro League soccer?
Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to point out that he has spent his storied career playing for the “most important” clubs in EuropeJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JUVENTUS 6-7-0 · 6TH IN SERIE A · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
6-7-0 · 6TH IN SERIE A · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
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Wojciech Szczesny - Keeps clean sheet versus Cremonese Szczesny (neck) had three saves while blanking Cremonese in Wednesday's 1-0 victory.
Impact Szczesny wasn't affected by a small neck problem, and answered the bell when he needed to, especially in the first half when Cremonese were particularly menacing. He has kept six clean sheets in the last eight matches with Juventus. They will host Udinese Saturday.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adrien Rabiot - Creates one chance against Cremonese Rabiot drew two fouls and won one dule, and had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Cremonese.
Impact Rabiot didn't get the start because of a late return from the World Cup and lack of practice. He came off the bench well and challenged Marco Carnesecchi with a strong attempt. He should be back in the XI for Saturday's match versus Udinese. He has logged three goals, two assists, 14 shots (nine on target), and 11 chances created in 12 Serie A appearances.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moise Kean - Takes three shots in Cremonese game Kean won one dule and had three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.
Impact Kean came off the bench as the coach went with a more cautious scheme, but he still managed to pace his team in shots, and he came close to scoring a couple of times. He'll remain pretty involved until Dusan Vlahovic (groin) returns, but that's up in the air. He has scored four times in 14 matches (six starts), adding 22 shots (nine on target) and five chances created.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danilo - Shows well against Cremonese Danilo created two scoring chances and registered six tackles (four won), five clearances, and one interception in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Cremonese.
Impact Danilo had a remarkable showing in the back and threw in a pair of key passes as well. He has logged 32 tackles, 21 interceptions, 49 clearances, and eight blocks in 16 matches, contributing to 11 clean sheets.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bremer - Logs nine clearance versus Cremonese Bremer won two of two tackles and four duels and had eight clearances and two blocks in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.
Impact Bremer contributed to another clean sheet with a spotless and physical showing in the back, as the defense was put to test in the first half, but it held up. He has logged 12 tackles, 24 interceptions, 54 clearances, and 15 blocks in 14 matches, with Juventus blanking the opponents in half of them. They will host Udinese Saturday.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Locatelli - Works hard against Cremonese Locatelli won four tackles (two won) and nine duels, drew one foul, and had four clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Cremonese.
Impact Locatelli helped the defense come away with another clean sheet with a gritty performance in the midfield. He has recorded 11 shots (four on target), seven chances created, 31 tackles, and 15 interceptions in 13 Serie A starts.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Filip Kostic - Productive against Cremonese Kostic created five scoring chances and had two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (four accurate), and four corners in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Cremonese.
Impact Kostic wasn't involved in the late goal, but he contributed across the board on offense, pacing his team in crosses and key passes with a wide margin. He's been steady since Juventus switched to a 3-5-2 tactic and he took control of the left flank. He has logged one goal, five assists, 36 chances created, and 114 crosses (29 accurate) in 16 appearances. Juventus will host Udinese Saturday.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Chiesa - Swings in three crosses against Cremonese Chiesa (thigh) created one chance and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in 35 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Cremonese.
Impact Chiesa received decent playing time following a muscular hiccup and looked pretty good. He's being brought slowly following a major knee injury, but his minutes should go up if he avoids further problems. Juventus will host Udinese Saturday.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Paredes - Comes off bench in Cremonese game Paredes won two of two tackles and had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate), and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Cremonese.
Impact Paredes logged 24 minutes despite not practicing much after the World Cup. He has fallen significantly in the depth chart, but he should still see minutes pretty regularly considering the busy schedule. He has recorded eight shots (one on target), seven chances created, 13 crosses (six accurate), and ten tackles in ten appearances (three starts).
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arkadiusz Milik - Comes through versus Cremonese Milik drew one foul and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.
Impact Milik didn't have great volume, but he decided the game with a deadly precise free kick from distance in the stoppage time. He and Moise Kean have held down the fort with Dusan Vlahovic on the mend. He has scored five times in 13 appearances (eight starts), adding 22 shots (12 on target), five chances created, and three inaccurate crosses. Juventus will host Udinese Saturday.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cremonese-Juventus 0-1 | Milik scores last-minute winner : Goal & Highlights | Serie A 2022/23
JANUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes after long break
Napoli was handed its first domestic defeat of the season as the Italian league resumed after a 7½-week breakJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A club-by-club look at Cristiano Ronaldo's glittering career
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of soccer's greatest ever players and he appears to be winding down his glittering career after joining Saudi Arabian team Al NassrJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wojciech Szczesny - Starting in goal Szczesny (neck) is in Juventus' starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Cremonese.
Impact Szczesny picked up a neck injury in last week's club friendly against Standard Liege, but he has recovered and is back in the XI to take on Cremonese Wednesday.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristiano Ronaldo says he passed on opportunity to play in United States
Cristiano Ronaldo said he was pursued by "many clubs" in Europe, Brazil, Australia and the United States before he signed with Saudi club Al...JANUARY 3, 2023
Ronaldo rejected offers elsewhere for top salary Saudi deal
Cristiano Ronaldo has been presented as Al Nassr’s superstar new signingJANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mattia De Sciglio - Will not return against Cremonese De Sciglio (thigh) hasn't been called up for Wednesday's match versus Cremonese.
Impact De Sciglio will sit out another game due to a lingering thigh strain, as previously anticipated by the coach. Juventus will have to get creative on the right flank since Juan Cuadrado is hurt too.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wojciech Szczesny - Called up for Cremonese tilt Szczesny (neck) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Cremonese Wednesday.
Impact Szczesny practiced fully Monday, but the coach was non-committal on his status in the pre-game presser, stating that he'll go through a late fitness test. He appears to be trending in the right direction but, if he's not 100 percent, Mattia Perin will get the start.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Paredes - Available against Cremonese Paredes has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Cremonese Wednesday.
Impact Paredes has logged just a pair of training sessions after the lengthy sojourn in Qatar, but he's good to go for the first game of the year, unlike his compatriot Angel Di Maria. He will probably come off the bench given the situation, and he had already started to fall out of favor before the World Cup. He has posted eight chances created, ten crosses (two accurate), 20 tackles, and six interceptions in nine appearances.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Di Maria - Unavailable versus Cremonese Di Maria hasn't been called up for Wednesday's game versus Cremonese, Juventus announced.
Impact Di Maria returned to practice late after the World Cup and also picked up an ankle contusion, Goal reports. Arkadiusz Milik, Moise Kean, and Federico Chiesa will be the top offensive weapons Wednesday.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Cuadrado - Out versus Cremonese Cuadrado (knee) will miss Wednesday's match against Cremonese and likely the following one versus Udinese as well, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
Impact Cuadrado isn't far off from coming back, but the short turnaround doesn't help him. He could be available next week against Napoli, the publication helps. Juventus don't have a proper backup since Mattia De Sciglio and Federico Chiesa are banged up, but they have a few players that can adapt to the role. Weston McKennie and Marley Ake appear to be the most likely options at the moment.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Felix Correa - Praticing with second team Correia (shoulder) has been practicing fully since mid-December and will stay with Juventus Next Gen until the team decides what to do with him in January, La Gazzetta dello Sport...
Impact Correia has completed the rehab from shoulder surgery and could see some action in Serie C in January. He's unlikely to have a role in the first team, but he could be loaned out in January.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Chiesa - Good to go for Cremonese match Chiesa (thigh) "is feeling better, he practiced, and he's ready for a cameo," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Chiesa sat out multiple friendlies due to muscle fatigue, but he was expected to be fit enough to play a few minutes in the first game of 2023. After a long recovery from an ACL tear, he has posted one assist, two chances created, one off-target shot, and two crosses (one accurate) in three appearances off the bench.
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