Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano spoke extremely of Juventus megastar Dusan Vlahovic within the build-up to . Thiago Motta will face his former employers in a must-win Serie A sport on the Allianz Stadium later this night, looking for redemption for a 1-1 draw at Lecce final trip.
Vlahovic’s return from harm handed Juventus a big health enhance forward of Bologna’s go to. In the course of the 24-year-old’s comparatively temporary spell on the sidelines, Motta’s prices solely scored as soon as in three matches, highlighting his significance to Juve’s innovative within the entrance third.
Regardless of Vlahovic’s consistency points, he stays essentially the most prolific Juventus participant. Italiano is acquainted with the Serbia worldwide’s qualities after they shared the dressing room at Fiorentina. Chatting with the press forward of the match, he praised the Bianconeri talisman.
“I met a world-class participant throughout these six months after I bought to know him – a participant whose starvation in Florence allowed him to attain earlier than my arrival and with me,” Italiano admitted, as reported by . “I’ll gladly embrace him.“
Unbeaten in 22 league matches, together with all 14 this season, Juventus come into proceedings eight factors adrift of Serie A’s summit following final evening. Due to this fact, something apart from a win may show detrimental to their Scudetto hopes.
Vlahovic’s restoration might be a important second for the Turin giants’ season, particularly forward of a blockbuster UEFA Champions League encounter in opposition to Manchester Metropolis subsequent Wednesday. Juventus will look to set themselves up properly for that assembly with a much-needed triumph in opposition to Bologna.