Lloyd Kelly’s marking when Juventus misplaced to Parma made legend Claudio Gentile so indignant he ‘needed to flip off the tv. You don’t see individuals marking correctly anymore.’
The previous Newcastle United man was broadly thought-about to be at fault when Mateo Pellegrini nodded within the decisive purpose for
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The state of affairs irritated many Bianconeri followers, none extra so than World Cup winner Gentile, who has marked a number of the best within the sport’s historical past.
“I watch each Juventus match, however typically I don’t handle to get to the ninetieth minute. I get so indignant, I’ve to show off the tv,”
“The final time it occurred was on Wednesday, in opposition to Parma. Once I noticed how Kelly was marking Pellegrino for the purpose, I simply couldn’t take it anymore.”
Gentile livid with Juventus flops
Italian soccer participant Claudio Gentile defends on Argentine skilled soccer participant Diego Armando Maradona (1960 – 2020) throughout Group C – second stage match Italy vs Argentina at Sarrià Stadium, Barcelona, Spain, twenty ninth June 1982. (Picture by Bongarts/Getty Pictures)
Juve dropped all the way down to fifth place within the Serie A desk, overtaken by Bologna, and caught within the standings by Lazio to place even their Europa League qualification spot in danger.
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It’s all an excessive amount of for Gentile, who gained the 1982 World Cup with Italy, in addition to six Serie A titles at Juventus from 1973 to 1984.
“I see little or no of the actual Juventus, the type that I do know. Maybe Kenan Yildiz, an actual expertise who I feel l’Avvocato (Gianni Agnelli) would’ve favored, however he’s not sufficient,” defined the legend.
“The remaining simply leaves me bitter, just like the outcomes. In my day, we had figures who from the beginning would inform lads, that is Juventus, there are specific belongings you can not do. It’s a completely different membership.
“Juve is a singular facet for its profitable mentality. Once I was there, ending second was virtually a tragedy, now they’re clinging to fourth place.
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“They need to at the very least be difficult for the Scudetto and never be so removed from the highest.”
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 23: Igor Tudor head coach of Juventus points directions to his gamers through the Serie A match between Parma and Juventus at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 23, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
Thiago Motta had began the season with some large investments, however even the arrival of Igor Tudor final month has not improved issues by a lot.
“There have been such excessive expectations final summer time, nevertheless it regularly disappeared. I’m not the one particular person to assume this, however most of the followers I converse to every day,” added Gentile.
“The coach is at all times the primary to pay, so fairly rightly Thiago Motta was sacked. He managed to mix good soccer with outcomes at Bologna, however Juventus is a distinct membership, you should win right here.
“There have been additionally a number of errors on the switch market. I don’t like to call names, however some are clear for all to see.”
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Would Gentile be in favour of holding Tudor for subsequent season, or bringing Antonio Conte again from his rigidity at Napoli?
“Antonio is a winner and he is aware of Juventus like few others, so his return could be optimistic. It’s at all times helpful to have individuals who know the right way to clarify to gamers the place they’re and the jersey they’re carrying.
“Giorgio Chiellini additionally has and deserves to be a part of this membership now. He was one of many final nice defenders, you don’t see individuals marking correctly anymore, they solely need a centre-back to begin play.”