Juventus legend Fabrizio Ravanelli believes , and ought to construct the ‘robust core’ of the Bianconeri’s workforce in 2026-27, however is upset by : ‘I don’t assume he’s a participant you possibly can depend on to win Champions League titles or Scudetti.’
Former Juventus and Italy striker Ravanelli, a 1996 Champions League winner with the Bianconeri, shared his ideas on the Bianconeri’s attacking struggles this season.
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Canada worldwide David has scored eight objectives throughout all competitions, ensuing within the third-top aim scorer at Juventus in 2025-26 after Kenan Yildiz and . But, Ravanelli feels the ex-Lille ahead hasn’t proven sufficient high quality in his first season in Turin.
“It was a adverse season. He has scored some objectives, however I don’t assume he’s a participant you possibly can depend on to win Champions League titles or Scudetti,” Ravanelli advised
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: of runs with the ball while below strain from Jonathan David of Juventus through the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“He has paid a excessive worth for the leap in high quality. Taking part in at Juventus and within the French league, with out an excessive amount of strain, will not be the identical as making a distinction at Juventus. The shirt’s weight is way more tough to bear, and also you want an incredible persona. The distinction between a champion and a superb participant these days lies in persona, character, and dedication. It is advisable have these qualities to play at Juventus, otherwise you’ll wrestle.”
Dusan Vlahovic has missed a lot of the season as a consequence of health points, together with surgical procedure that sidelined him for 4 months.
Ravanelli: has extra persona than David and
Identical to David, Edon Zhegrova and Lois Openda additionally joined Juventus final summer time, however Ravanelli would depend on simply one in every of them going ahead.
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“I believe Zhegrova has extra persona than others,” stated the ex-striker.
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus celebrates scoring his workforce’s first aim through the Serie A match between Juventus FC and at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
“Since Spalletti’s arrival, David and Openda have at all times given me the impression that they don’t actually wish to tackle an excessive amount of accountability. Alternatively, Zhagrova is somebody value persevering with to put money into as a result of he has actual high quality. I’d like to see him in a optimistic Juventus facet and in a profitable setting. He’s the form of participant who embraces accountability, not somebody who, after failing one dribble, shies away from making an attempt one other. He has a really robust persona.
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“I believe there are three or 4 gamers Juventus can construct on,” Ravanelli concluded.
“Yildiz, Bremer, and Conceiçao should be retained to construct the robust core of the workforce.”
Throughout the identical interview, Ravanelli additionally mentioned Juventus’ doable reinforcements from subsequent season, suggesting that the Bianconeri ought to attempt to