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Juventus hold DISCUSSIONS with Chelsea over Christian Pulisic’s transfer, with Milan and Napoli also interested

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Juventus have reportedly asked Chelsea about a potential move for out-of-favour USMNT star Christian Pulisic, who AC Milan and Napoli also want.

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport via GOAL, the Old Lady’s sporting director Giovanni Manna was in London on Tuesday to hold a meeting with Chelsea over the potential transfer of Pulisic.

The American attacker is one of the several players expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer and is attracting interest from several Serie A sides, with Juventus the frontrunners.

According to the report, Chelsea are looking at using him in a player-plus-cash deal to sign Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic.

The Juventus striker is one of Chelsea’s targets for the striker position but is yet to decide if he will move to Stamford Bridge, as the Blues are not in Europe next season.

However, Juventus wants to raise between €120-130 million this summer, and they hope to get around €80 million for Vlahovic. So that might negatively impact Pulisic’s chances of being included in the deal.

Meanwhile, fellow Serie A clubs AC Milan and Napoli could offer him an escape route from Chelsea as they are reportedly keen to secure the winger’s services.

Juventus vs AC Milan: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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Category : Football , Football prediction , Match Preview , Serie A

AC Milan will look to seal a return to the Champions League next season when they travel to Turin to face Juventus in the penultimate game of the 2022/23 Serie A season.

The hosts’ struggles this season are well documented, with a ten-point deduction for corruption undoing all their hard work this season.

But this time last week, the Old Lady were comfortably sitting inside the top two, with the chance of sealing UCL football against Empoli on Monday.

But they got the aforementioned points deduction and were embarrassed by Empoli, who beat them 4-1. As a result, they come into this tie sitting in seventh place.

While they await the decision of the court on their appeal to revoke the points deduction, Max Allegri’s side can still target a top-six finish to ensure they do not end this season with nothing.

A win here could move them to fifth place, ahead of Atalanta and AS Roma, should the latter two not win their games. A win will also put them just two points behind fourth-placed Milan and give them a chance to a top-four finish in the last game of the season, should other teams stumble

Returning to Allianz Stadium, where Juve have won five of their last six games, may boost the tormented Old Lady.

Meanwhile, AC Milan have just one job–win this game and seal a top-four finish.

The visitors boosted their chances of finishing in the coveted Champions League spots with a huge 5-1 win over Sampdoria last time. The win ended a run of three straight defeats for Stefano Pioli’s side, who, before last week, were looking set for Europa League football.

Having been given a chance to play UCL next season due to Juventus’ punishment, they must not bottle it now.

They will fancy their chances because they are unbeaten away at Juventus (W1, D2) in three visits. However, one win in their last nine away games in all competitions (W1, D4, L4) will not inspire confidence in even the most optimistic fan.

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Empoli vs Juventus: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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Juventus will look to seal a return to the Champions League this Monday when they travel to Stadio Carlo Castellani to face Empoli.

The hosts are looking to continue their impressive run of three games without defeat (W2, D1) that has pushed them far from the relegation zone.

After a concerning run of three successive Serie A defeats to end April, Empoli sprung into May on a different note beating Bologna (3-1) and Salernitana (2-1) before recording a 1-1 draw with relegated Sampdoria last time.

Yet, they have been woeful at the back, having not kept a clean sheet in six games.

Yet, the Stadio Carlo Castellani faithful will be pleased with what manager Paolo Zanetti has masterminded. After four consecutive home matches without a win (D2, L2),, the hosts have won three of their last four (L1) home games.

The Blues will now be hoping to keep the momentum going when they tackle Juventus here, especially as they’ve managed to go unbeaten in their last five top-flight matches played on a Monday.

Juventus come into this tie in a disappointing mood after crashing out of the Europa League on Thursday, courtesy of an extra-time loss to Sevilla in Spain.

The result means that their only route to UEFA Champions League next season is via a top-four finish in the Serie A. So they will be desperate to win here to seal their top-four destiny.

They will fancy their chances here after winning their last three Serie A games. However, Max Allegri’s men have been poor on their travels, winning just one of their last seven away games (D2, L4).

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Perhaps a trip to Empoli will aid them in bettering that record, having beaten their hosts in 17 of their last 21 H2Hs in all competitions (D2, L2).

Sevilla vs Juventus: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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Category : Europa League , Football , Football prediction , Match Preview

The battle for a place in the final of the UEFA Europa League resumes this Thursday as Juventus travel to Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán to to face Sevilla in the second leg of their semi-final tie.

The first leg at the Allianz Stadium ended level, with Juventus coming from a goal down to rescue a 1-1 draw in the 97th minute.

Despite narrowly missing out on a win in the first leg, José Luis Mendilibar’s side will come into this tie as the favourites, given that they play at their famed Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, where they have enjoyed remarkable success.

Sevilla beat Manchester United 3-0 on this ground in the last round after securing a credible 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. However, after winning a 3-0 win away to Real Valladolid in their last outing, they will fancy their chances to win this game.

The Andalusian side can bank on an almost perfect home record in all UEL football since 2018/19 (W15, D2) to push them through this tie. That run includes six clean sheets in the post-group stage phase (W5 D1).

Meanwhile, Juventus will feel lucky to still be in this tie after a lucky escape in the first leg. They come into this tie on the back of a 2-0 win over Cremonese at the weekend. That win means they need just two points in their remaining three Serie A games to secure a place in the next UEFA Champions League group stage.

That should allow them to throw everything they have at this tie. Having rested key players like Filip Kostić, Manuel Locatelli and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny in the last game, they will hope that they can continue their decent away run in the competition this season (W2, D1).Meanwhile, the first period has been the highest-scoring half in just one of Sevilla’s last 12 competitive games. So, we suggest a first-half goal prediction here.

Juventus vs Sevilla: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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Category : Europa League , Football , Football prediction , Match Preview

Europa League football returns to Turin this Thursday as Juventus welcome the competition’s record holders Sevilla in the first leg of their semifinals of the UEL.

The Old Lady qualified for this semis thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win over Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon in the previous round. They welcome the Spanish side Sevilla on the back of a massive 2-0 win over Atalanta that kept them firmly planted inside Serie A’s top four.

That win ended their poor away form over the previous month and would have given them the confidence boost they needed ahead of this tie.

Meanwhile, after that win at the weekend, manager Max Allegri declared that his players are “mentally good” ahead of this visit from a Sevilla side they last met in the 2016/17 UCL group stage.

Having not tasted defeat in this edition of the Europa League (W4, D2) despite a series of cagey affairs that averaged less than two goals per game., they will fancy their chances of winning here. Furthermore, the fact that they have never lost a UEL home fixture (W7, D7) will also boost their morale.

Meanwhile, Sevilla travel to the Allianz Stadium in good spirits after returning to winning ways in their last outing.

The Andalusian club suffered their first defeat under new manager José Luis Mendilibar two weeks ago when Girona beat them 2-0 at home. But they bounced back in style at the weekend to all but seal their La Liga status with a 3-2 win over Espanyol 3-2.

So Mendilibar will be hoping his side can produce another magical performance this Thursday at Turin. The Spanish tactician made his UEL managerial debut in Sevilla’s 5-2 aggregate quarter-final win over Manchester United. He will look to secure another win in Sevilla’s 50th match in the UEL’s knockout phase.

The 622-year-old claims that his next opponent Juventus are “stronger” and “more challenging” than the Red Devils, but he’ll fancy his team’s chances of winning after five wins from their last six competitive outings (L1).

However, Sevilla’s away form might worry even the most optimistic fans. The Andalusians haven’t won any of their last six knockout round-away legs (in two-leg ties) played at an opposition venue (D2, L4).

Meanwhile, all but two of Sevilla’s ten UEL matches since the start of 2021/22 saw only the winning team score. So we will likely see a low-scoring affair of under 2.5 goals.

Juventus vs Napoli: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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After their exertions in Europe in midweek, Juventus and Napoli will turn their attention to Serie A this Sunday when they meet at Allianz Stadium.

Juventus enjoyed a productive outing on Thursday in the Europa League, with a 1-1 draw in Portugal giving them a 2-1 aggregate win over Sporting Lisbon and qualifying them for the semi-final competition.

Not only were they celebrating a place in the final four on Thursday, but the Old Lady also saw their 15-point deduction revoked on the same day, albeit temporarily.

So they come into this round of games sitting in third position, six points ahead of AC Milan in fifth place.

But having lost their last two league games, they will be desperate to avoid a first three-game losing streak in Serie A since 2011. Then, after their partial stadium closure was suspended, they could at least rely on their fans again.

That raucous support has been influential for Juventus this season, and they can cement their record as the best-performing home Serie A side this term (W11, D3, L1) with another win here.

They will fancy their chances against runaway leaders Napoli after winning four home league outings in a row.

The visitors had a disappointing outing in Europe on Thursday as a 1-1 draw with AC Milan was not enough to guarantee their passage into the last four of the Champions League.

The result means that the Partenopei are winless in their last three games and have recorded just one win in their last five competitive matches (D2, L2).

With every distraction now out of the way, Luciano Spalletti will hope his side can channel all their energy on finally securing the Scudetto. After recording a 5-1 win in the reverse fixture, he believes his side will triumph in Turin on Sunday.

Also, a run of seven consecutive away league wins will give them the confidence boost they need to get maximum points here.

Meanwhile, Juventus (17) and Napoli (15) rank in the top four for the most clean sheets in the top five European tournaments this term. So we expect to see a low scoring under 2.5 goals game.Click here to get today’s football tips.

Juventus 15-point deduction temporarily REVOKED

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Juventus have successfully appealed their 15-point deduction in Serie A, as the penalty have not been revoked.

The Old Lady were slapped with a 15-point dediti9in February following allegations of financial rascality and mismanagement by the club over some seasons.

They were charged for false corporate communications, false communications to the stock market and obstruction of watchdog agencies. This led to the club’s offices being raided by CONSOB – the finance regulator responsible for monitoring club dealings on the stock exchange – in November 2021 to seize documents relating to the transfers under scrutiny.

An investigation was opened on the club, and the entire Juventus board – including Andrea Agnelli and Pavel Nedved – resigned late last year.

Early this year, they were handed a point deduction due to the charges, taking them out of the top four race.

But that has been revoked, meaning Massimiliano Allegri’s side now have a great chance of qualifying for the Champions League.

With 15 points added back, the Italian giants move up to third with 59 points.

Meanwhile. AC Milan and Inter drop down to fifth and sixth in the Serie A table.

Meanwhile, the number one spot is off the table, with Napoli expected to secure the title imminently. Still, the Bianconeri could steal the second spot from Lazio with a good run of form.

Sporting Lisbon vs Juventus: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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Sporting Lisbon and Juventus will square up this Thursday in Portugal for the second leg of their 2022/23 Europa League quarter-final tie.

The hosts lost 1-0 in their first leg, where the breathing difficulties of Juventus ‘keeper Wojciech Szczęsny grabbed the headlines. However, the Pole has since been declared fit for this tie and should be back between the sticks.

But this tie is far from over as the discontinuation of the away goals rule gives the hosts a chance to reach the UEL semis for only the second time ever, with coach Rúben Amorim reassuring fans that “the margin is so slim and we must have faith” after the loss in Turin.

A much-changed Sporting side drew 1-1 in their league match with Arouca on Sunday, losing ground on European qualification, making the progression from this tie vital.

Yet, with the Lions having failed to win at Estádio José Alvalade across their last four European home matches (D2, L2) and considering they have lost each of the last six two-legged ties with Italian clubs, home fans may not be bullish.

Juventus also lost ground in their push for the European spots after falling 1-0 to Sassuolo on Sunday ahead of a troika of key matches in three different competitions (UEL, Serie A and Coppa Italia) that could decide where their season is heading.

But they should be confident after the first-leg win made it four consecutive European victories with a clean sheet for the first time since the 2016/17 Champions League campaign. However, coach Massimiliano Allegri identified “a few mistakes” and some areas where “the lads can improve” following that leg.

The Old Lady needs those improvements to stabilise their away form that has landed three losses across five competitive trips (W2), including two in a row. Four of those results have come by a single-goal margin, meaning we can’t rule out another tight game.

So an under 2.5 goals game is a possibility here.

Juventus vs Sporting Lisbon: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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Juventus will resume their Europa League campaign this Thursday when they host Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.

The Old Lady dropped from the Champions League after finishing third in their group behind Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain but have enjoyed a remarkable run in this competition.

They beat Nantes 4-1 on aggregate in the playoffs before a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the last round sealed their progression to this quarterfinals round. So they will fancy themselves one of the favourites to win this famous trophy.

However, a 2-1 loss to Lazio at the weekend didn’t do their preparations for this game any good. But ahead of this game, the Old Lady will be buoyed that they have never lost a home match in the UEL (W6, D7).

They will undoubtedly be confident of extending that run here and should also have their confidence boosted by the fact they have won their last three European outings without conceding a goal.

Like their hosts, Sporting Lisbon were also demoted to the Europa League after finishing third in the Champions League group. But since coming here, they have defeated Midtjylland and Arsenal (on penalties) to qualify for this round.

So they will consider themselves one of the stronger teams here, given their record so far. A run of just one loss from their last 14 games in all competitions (W19, D4) will also convince them that they can beat anyone here.

Also, the hosts have never lost a home match in the UEL (W6, D7), so they’ll undoubtedly be confident of extending that run here. They should also be buoyed by the fact they’ve won their last three European outings without conceding a goal.

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Lazio vs Juventus: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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Lazio will look to continue their impressive run of form when they welcome Juventus to Stadio Olimpico this Saturday.

The Rome-based club are currently of the most in-form teams in the Serie A, as they come into this tie on a run of six league games without defeat. Furthermore, each of those results came without Lazio conceding a goal, helping them to the number one spot as the club with the best defence in the Italian top flight this season.

It’s been a remarkable turnaround for Lazio, who ended last season with the second-worst defensive record in the top half. At the same time, Maurizio Sarri‘s men now boast the division‘s best defensive record, with only 19 goals conceded.

Back-to-back Serie A wins ‘to nil’ have seen them strengthen their grip on second place as they start this round with a four-point cushion over the chasing pack. Carrying such form, it seems like a great time to face a Juventus side they’ve beaten just once here across the last eleven H2Hs (D2, L8).

Given six of Lazio’s eight Serie A home wins this term came without conceding, another solid defensive display should be expected here, but considering the last time Lazio beat Juventus without conceding was back in 2004, that certainly isn’t a foregone conclusion.

Despite being slapped with a 15-point deduction, Juventus are gradually pulling themselves back into the top-four race with solid results in the league.

The Old Lady come into this tie on a run of three straight Serie A wins, taking them to seventh position, only six points behind the Champions League spots. So they would interestingly be four points clear of Lazio in second if not for the ban, and coach Massimiliano Allegri will be eager to confirm his side’s theoretical ‘second-place’ status that results have merited with an eye-catching result here.

However, something will have to change for them to achieve that, as the visitors have lost three of their four Serie A away matches against current top-six sides (W1) this season.

Meanwhile, Juve has won the first half ‘to nil‘ in four straight H2Hs and will be backed to produce a low-scoring encounter. That said, an under 2.5 goals bet is the best prediction for this game.

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