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A video from The Italian Football Podcast has brilliantly highlighted the offensive woes of the Juve frontline, revealing some shocking stats in the process.
Juventus has found themselves embroiled in a crisis of offensive impotence under the stewardship of manager Max Allegri. As the Serie A season unfolds, glaring statistics reveal the stark reality of Juventus’ offensive shortcomings, painting a picture of a once-potent attacking force reduced to mere shadows of its former self.
In 32 league games, Juventus has mustered a paltry 45 goals, a tally that ranks joint 6th highest in Serie A. Alarmingly, this represents the lowest goal-scoring output for Juventus at this stage of the season in 25 years, indicative of a profound regression in offensive potency. Even more concerning is Juventus’ performance at home, where they languish as joint eighth-highest scorers alongside Cagliari. This, despite boasting a formidable array of attacking talent including the likes of Vlahovic, Chiesa, Yildiz, Milik, and Kean.
Delving deeper into the underlying statistics only serves to compound Juventus’ offensive woes. The Bianconeri rank a dismal 6th in Serie A for expected goals (xG) from open play, with an average of a mere 0.95 xG per game, equating to less than a goal per game. However, paradoxically, Juventus finds themselves sitting pretty at the top of the xG table from set plays, underscoring their overreliance on crosses and corners.
This overemphasis on set-piece prowess epitomises Allegri’s tactical approach, characterised by what critics have derisively labelled “Brexit football” reminiscent of 1980s English Division 1. Allegri’s conservative tactics seem at odds with Juventus’ tradition of expansive, free-flowing football, leaving fans disillusioned and frustrated.
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Further exacerbating Juventus’ offensive woes are their lacklustre rankings across various key metrics. The Bianconeri find themselves…
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Author : Martin U
Publish date : 2024-04-17 15:00:00
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