Juventus secured a much-needed victory towards Monza final night time, 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 towards a struggling opponent must be celebrated as a major achievement.
Juventus has confronted difficulties this season in securing wins towards lower-ranked groups, typically making exhausting work of fixtures they have been anticipated to dominate. Earlier than their conquer Monza, the Bianconeri barely prevented embarrassment towards Venezia, one other struggling aspect. Regardless of boasting a number of the league’s most proficient gamers, Juventus has struggled with consistency and type, making their performances powerful to observe at instances. The win towards Monza supplied a morale enhance, however it has additionally highlighted lingering points throughout the crew.
Italian journalist Giovanni Capuano was amongst those that have been lower than impressed with Juventus’ show, particularly contemplating Monza’s poor type this season. Whereas the victory marked the tip of Juve’s extended collection of attracts, Capuano was crucial of the crew’s incapability to really management the match towards a aspect languishing on the backside of the league standings. Talking to Tuttojuve, Capuano remarked: “The victory closes the countless collection of attracts for #Juventus. Constructive 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 house of the last-placed crew, Juve by no means appeared in management, they conceded rather a lot (17 photographs) and suffered Monza, which is at its sixth house defeat in 9 video games with no wins.”
Capuano’s feedback replicate the frustration of many who count on extra dominant performances from a membership of Juventus’ stature. Permitting Monza to take 17 photographs and failing to keep up management of the sport towards a crew that has now misplaced six of their 9 house fixtures raises issues about Juve’s defensive and midfield stability.
Whatever the criticism, Juventus secured the three factors, and the crew should now give attention to making ready for his or her subsequent match. Whether or not the win was convincing or not, constructing momentum and addressing their vulnerabilities can be key as they purpose for a stronger exhibiting within the coming weeks.