Juventus

2024 - 9 - 14

Juventus' Tricky Tango Turns into a Goalless Gabble: What Went Wrong?

Claudio Marchisio - Davis Vasquez - Douglas Luiz - Empoli - Juventus - Nico Gonzalez - Serie A - Teun Koopmeiners - Thiago Motta

When your squad rolls into Empoli looking like a million bucks but leaves with zero goals, you know something isn't right! Dive into the juicy details of Juventus' latest match blunder!

Juventus faced a daunting challenge in their recent Serie A clash against Empoli, where they fielded several new faces to shake things up and secure a crucial win. Under the watchful eye of coach Thiago Motta, the Bianconeri saw Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez, and Pierre Kalulu all receive their first starts, making this a high-stakes encounter. However, the excitement of a fresh lineup quickly turned into disappointment as the match ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving fans scratching their heads and wondering if the new boys brought their A-game or simply forgot their boots.

The match, held on September 14, 2024, was a polarizing experience for Juventus fans. The team struggled to find the back of the net despite a solid defensive showing, particularly from goalkeeper Davis Vasquez, who put in a stellar performance for Empoli. Former Juventus star Claudio Marchisio mentioned that the introduction of Koopmeiners might have a huge impact in the future, but for now, the past two games for Juventus have seen them drop crucial points in the race for Serie A glory. With the Champions League looming large, one must wonder if Fischer’s pep talks could use a little creativity… or maybe just a few extra laps!

Despite having star power in their ranks, the match was a perfect example of classic football irony— a team boasting multiple potential breakout stars but failing to light up the scoreboard. There were moments of brilliance and chances aplenty, but in the end, Juventus couldn't conquer the Empoli fortress. Coach Motta described the draw as 'not the result we wanted,' yet he also held onto optimism for the team's future. As the Italian league season progresses, fans and analysts alike will be keen to see if these new recruits can truly integrate into the team or if they’ll end up being lovable benchwarmers instead.

To add a pinch of humor to the brew— as Juventus walked away with just a single point, Juventus fans took to social media to ask if Douglas Luiz was perhaps just testing out how many kicks it takes to score without actually shooting! As amusing as that might seem, the reality shows that Juventus need more than just a gung-ho attitude; they need results on the pitch to silence the doubters.

Did you know that Juventus holds the record for the most consecutive Serie A titles won, with nine in a row from 2012 to 2020? This kind of performance is far beneath the club's proud tradition! Meanwhile, on the flip side of the excitement, Juve's defensive strategy has been praised, making them a tough nut to crack in the Serie A landscape. Will they reclaim their spot atop the league? Only time will tell!

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Serie A line-ups: Empoli vs. Juventus (Football Italia)

Juventus give Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez and Pierre Kalulu their first starts for the tricky trip to Empoli, who have caused a few upsets ...

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Empoli vs. Juventus 2024 live stream: Team news and how to watch ... (Black & White & Read All Over)

Juventus starting XI (4-2-3-1): Perin; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Douglas Luiz; Nico Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic. Juventus bench: ...

Empoli 0-0 Juventus (14 Sep, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Empoli vs. Juventus Italian Serie A game from 14 September 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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Thiago Motta explains number of new Juventus faces in Empoli (Yahoo Sports)

Thiago Motta explains why he has decided to give Nico Gonzalez, Douglas Luiz, Pierre Kalulu and Teun Koopmeiners their first Juventus starts against Empoli.

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Marchisio on Juventus midfielders: 'Koopmeiners like me, fantastic ... (Football Italia)

Former Juventus and Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio has given his assessment of Thiago Motta's new midfielders, explaining that he sees similarities.

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Summary: Empoli 0-0 Juventus in Serie A 2024-25 (VAVEL.com)

The points were shared between the Azzurri and the Bianconeri, who remain undefeated so far in the Calcio. Great performance by goalkeeper Davis Vasquez to ...

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Official Juventus team to face Empoli – Douglas Luiz starts (JuveFC)

Juventus travels to Empoli this evening, aiming to secure all three points, and this is the team Thiago Motta has selected to achieve that goal.

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Amalie Vangsgaard Scouting Report: Her Role At Juventus ... (totalfootballanalysis.com)

Discover Amalie Vangsgaard's tactical prowess in this in-depth scouting report. See analysis of her attacking skills, off-ball movement, and possible impact ...

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Marchisio: "Inter still the strongest team in Serie A, Juventus catching ... (SempreInter)

The legendary former Bianconeri and Italy midfielder spoke to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport in an interview published in today's print edition, via ...

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Juventus held at Empoli ahead of Champions League return (Sharjah24)

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Juventus were held to a goalless draw by Empoli in Serie A on Saturday, just days before their Champions League return.

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Juventus 0 - Empoli 0: Initial reaction and random observations (Black & White & Read All Over)

And that's score a goal. with Saturday night's trip to Tuscany resulting in a scoreless draw with Empoli. And that's score a goal. Or really come close to doing ...

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Juventus held at Empoli ahead of Champions League return (FRANCE 24)

Thiago Motta's side took temporary lead of the Italian top flight, one point ahead of Inter Milan, Torino and Udinese, who are all yet to play this weekend.

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Thiago Motta: 'Not the result Juventus wanted' (Football Italia)

Thiago Motta admits the 0-0 draw with Empoli is 'not the result we wanted,' but remains confident Juventus are continuing to build ahead of the Champions ...

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Empoli 0-0 Juventus (Sep 14, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Misfiring Juventus held to goalless draw at Empoli ... Thiago Motta cut a frustrated figure as Juventus dropped points against Empoli. ... Juventus were held to a 0 ...

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Empoli and Juventus name their starting XIs - watch LIVE on ... (Yahoo Sports)

Serie A is available to watch LIVE with Home of Serie A on OneFootball to users in the United Kingdom and Ireland.Streams will be available to watch live on ...

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USMNT's Weston McKennie Left on the Bench; Tim Weah Returns ... (Goal.com)

Tim Weah made his return, but Weston McKennie's future remains uncertain after third DNP of the season.

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Match report – Juventus play out a drab 0-0 draw with Empoli (JuveFC)

Juventus played out a goalless draw against Empoli this evening, failing to secure a win for the second consecutive game.

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Juventus fans and teammates turn on 'terrible' Douglas Luiz (Yahoo Sports)

After finally getting his first Juventus start, Douglas Luiz has been lambasted by angry fans and even his teammates urged him to stop taking terrible ...

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Juventus drops more points after draw at Empoli (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Juventus were held to a goalless draw away to Empoli, meaning that it has now dropped four points in its past two matches in Serie A.

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USMNT's Weston McKennie Left on the Bench; Tim Weah Returns ... (Goal.com)

Tim Weah made his return, but Weston McKennie's future remains uncertain after third DNP of the season.

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Marchisio impressed by new Juventus midfield pair Koopmeiners, Luiz (Tribal Football)

Juventus hero Claudio Marchisio admits he's impressed by the Bianconeri's new midfield.

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Juventus Legend Argues: 'Inter Milan Still The Strongest Team In ... (Yahoo Sports)

Claudio Marchisio feels that Inter Milan are still the strongest team in Serie A, but that Juventus are catching up.The legendary former Bianconeri and ...

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USMNT's Weston McKennie Left on the Bench; Tim Weah Returns ... (Goal.com)

Tim Weah made his return, but Weston McKennie's future remains uncertain after third DNP of the season.

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Juventus held to a disappointing draw by Empoli (Yahoo Sports)

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Three talking points from Juventus 0-0 stalemate against Empoli (Football Italia)

Juventus were held to a 0-0 draw away against Empoli, their second goalless draw on the trot, on what was the first Bianconeri start in the careers of Nico.

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