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In the Serie A Torino derby on April 14, Juventus faced Torino, and this game can really be said to lack highlights. The two teams went back and forth in the first and second halves, but unfortunately it was a goal drought, and the shots on goal were like a few treasures in the whole game, and the number of shots on target added up to five, which sounded a little heart-wrenching. The game ended 0-0 and the players on both sides had no choice but to shake hands on the pitch, and Juve missed out on maintaining their advantage over Torino.
Juventus sent a first-line lineup this time, which can be described as star-studded. Vlahovic, Chiesa Jr., Rabiot, Locatelli and other high-priced players all appeared, and the market value of the entire starting lineup was as high as 335 million euros. In comparison, Torino's squad is worth just €112 million, and the gap between the two teams on paper is clear. But judging from this game, it is clear that Juve's gang did not play at the level they should have, and this is not the first time for Juve that this situation has happened.
Such a 0-0 result is undoubtedly great news for Inter. At present, Inter Milan is at the top of the table with 82 points, while Juventus is only 63 points, a considerable distance behind, and it can basically be said that Juve's dream of winning the title this season has been shattered. Juve's performance this season has been a real disappointment, especially considering that they have not played in Europe this year and could have focused on the Serie A title. Juventus was really strong at the beginning of the season, with 16 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in the first 21 rounds.
But since the 1-1 draw with Empoli, Juve's performance has been getting worse. In the last 11 rounds, only 2 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses have been achieved, which makes Juventus fans feel distressed. Not only are Juventus now hopeless, but they are even struggling to retain a top-four finish in the Champions League. As for Juventus coach Allegri, there are now rumours that he could leave the team at the end of the season. Since his return to Juventus, the team has not achieved much notable success, and the Champions League has been played early. Allegri's tenure has not been satisfactory this season, with his tactical set-up appearing to be a bit old-fashioned, lacking in innovation and flexibility, much to the displeasure of many Juventus fans.
The Turin derby, while unremarkable, is a reflection of the problems Juve have faced this season. As an old Juventus fan, I really hope that our team can get out of the trough as soon as possible and regain the "old woman" who once dominated the Serie A arena. After all, the mood of the fans goes up and down with the team's results, which is also a kind of torture. I hope Juventus can change in the future, otherwise it will be too difficult for fans to endure such days. At the end of the day, football is like that, sometimes you put up a sky-high lineup and it turns out to be a mediocre 0-0. That's the charm of football, and it's the ruthlessness of football. Juventus' performance this season has been a bit disappointing, especially for those long-time fans, who are so uncomfortable to watch their beloved team struggle like this.
Seeing Juventus like this, we can't help but wonder, is this a problem of the players, or a problem of the coach, or a problem of the management? From the perspective of the players, Juventus has many sky-high stars, and in theory it should have a good performance. But performances on the pitch are often unsatisfactory, does this mean that the players are not performing at the level they should have, or that there is something wrong with the tactical arrangement? His tactical arrangement and choice of personnel have been questioned a lot, and there are opinions that his tactical thinking has not kept up with the development of modern football.
As for the management, Juventus' transfer policy and youth strategy in recent years have also attracted much attention. Although a huge amount of money has been invested in signing a number of big-name stars, the team's overall strategy does not seem to be too clear, which may also be a reason for the team's inconsistent performance. Watching Juventus rise and fall like this, as a fan, I really have mixed feelings in my heart. I hope that Juventus can find the crux of the problem in the future, not only to win on the pitch, but also to make a breakthrough in strategic planning, and truly achieve both internal and external repair, so that we, the old fans, can have more laughter and less disappointment.
As a veteran football fan, my personal opinion is that Juventus needs a radical overhaul, whether it is in the application of tactics, player management or youth development, it needs new ideas and methods. Hopefully, Juventus can get out of the current slump and return to the top of Serie A and European football. After all, for those of us who are die-hard fans, Juventus is not just a team, but also our emotional sustenance, with every victory that makes us ecstatic and every defeat that makes us sad. Hopefully, in the days to come, we will have more laughter and fewer tears.