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With a host of Juventus youth products invading the pitch, the encounter between Frosinone and the Bianconeri could have been nicknamed the “Matteo Tognozzi Derby”.
The former Juventus Chief Scout has recently departed Italy, but his splendid work in Turin was celebrated at the Stadio Benito Stripe with five talents of his exported talents on the pitch, four as starters.
Nevertheless, it was Kenan Yildiz who emerged as the ultimate attraction in Saturday’s early kickoff.
The teenager only needed 12 minutes on his full debut to confirm what most of us already knew. Simply put, the Turkish striker is something else.
The 18-year-old somehow found his way through three opposition players (including Enzo Barrenechea) with one fell swoop before beating Stefano Turati at his near post.
The former Bayern Munich star simply oozed class, making sure that Federico Chiesa was hardly missed, at least for as long as he lasted on the pitch.
Yildiz also worked extremely hard for the team, tracking back to make vital interceptions at times. One might argue that he overdid it, getting himself exhausted by the start of the second half. Perhaps this is the only reason that could justify his exit in the 54th minute, as it surely wasn’t for the lack of quality or effort.
Nevertheless, his substitute, a certain Dusan Vlahovic, eventually restored the Old Lady’s lead, saving Max Allegri the blushes.
All in all, Yildiz is now a reality at Juventus. So let’s hope that this is only the beginning of something special for the player and the club alike.
One-Trick Pony?
While we all appreciate Filip Kostic for his sublime crosses and hard-working ethics, he will have to deliver more convincing displays to justify his place in the line-up.
The Serbian did well to regain possession and provide Yildiz with the assist, but that proved the end of his fruitful contribution.
The winger squandered two inviting opportunities as insisted on taking the shots in his preferred left foot rather than…
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Author : Michel Sakr
Publish date : 2023-12-24 10:00:00
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