It’s shocking to see Juventus signings Jonathan David and Loïs Openda instantly being written off as “flops”, when they’re clearly nothing of the type.
And if somebody needed to say it, it could have been extra credible to take action on September 2nd – not on the finish of October. What is for certain, nevertheless, is that these two, particularly these two, had been the core of the disagreement between Tudor and Comolli.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Juventus head coach Igor Tudor reacts through the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on October 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
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The coach had , each for tactical continuity and since his adaptation to the system was already full. As an alternative, he didn’t respect the repeated delays in negotiations, accepted David with out enthusiasm, virtually endured Openda’s arrival, and expressed sturdy doubts about Zhegrova.
Juventus anticipated summer time signings to flourish
As soon as Comolli had acted, the membership anticipated these investments, important investments, to be valued, fairly than fixed tactical resets and formation adjustments born out of improvisation.
VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Lois Openda of Juventus FC enters the pitch the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photos)
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The change of coach at just isn’t solely about stopping the unfavorable run of three consecutive defeats and 4 video games with out scoring. It should additionally redirect the membership’s switch technique.
That doesn’t imply forcing the brand new supervisor to rely blindly on the attackers signed in July and August. However it additionally can’t imply discarding them on precept or utilizing them with no clear and coherent plan.