“I would all the time select Vlahovic” – Prandelli gives Thiago Motta tactical recommendation

Whereas Thiago Motta has been dropping Dusan Vlahovic as of late, Cesare Prandelli believes the Serbian ought to all the time lead the road for Juventus.

The 25-year-old had his highs and lows through the first half of the season whereas working additional shifts attributable to the absence of his understudy Arkadiusz Milik. Subsequently, Randal Kolo Muani proved to be a well timed arrival. The Frenchman made a direct influence after finishing a mortgage transfer from Paris-Saint-Germain in January.

The brand new arrival didn’t solely give Vlahovic a breather, but in addition cemented himself as the final word first selection at Motta’s courtroom. Despite the fact that his scoring streak has been halted, Kolo Muani stays a way more influential presence up entrance in comparison with his Serbian teammate, as his superior technical abilities permit him to convey his teammates into the play.

However whereas most followers and pundits agree with Motta’s new attacking pecking order, Prandelli begs to vary.

The 67-year-old oversaw Vlahovic’s rise throughout his second managerial spell at Fiorentina, so he stays a staunch believer in his previous pupil. The previous Italy boss urges Motta to reconfirm the Serbia worldwide as a starter and discover a new position for Kolo Muani.

“I coached Dusan in Florence and I think about him very robust,” mentioned Prandelli in his interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport by way of IlBianconero.

“Slightly than quit Dusan, I’d all the time play him. He can play alongside Kolo Muani. However each expertise improves you and I’m satisfied that Dusan will come out of this second stronger in character. I’m positive of it as a result of I see him all the time coming in with the fitting spirit.”

Prandelli additionally ideas Nicolas Gonzalez to make the distinction in Sunday’s conflict in opposition to Atalanta.

“I’m banking on Nico Gonzalez, the devastating one from Florence who has not but been seen in Turin. However he appears to be enhancing and that is the fitting night to show issues round.”