On August 27 at 2:45 AM, the Italian Serie A will see its second round match with Verona hosting Juventus.
Verona has had a good start to the season, securing a 3-0 victory over Napoli in their first home game, which helped them move past the shadow of being eliminated by a lower-league opponent in the Coppa Italia. Last season, Verona performed steadily, achieving 9 wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses in 38 matches, ultimately finishing 13th in the league with 38 points. The team only had a three-point advantage over the relegation zone, and their goal this season remains to avoid relegation.
The team did not make significant changes during the off-season. Although they signed eight new players, the total cost was only six million euros. However, the arrival of new coach Javier Zanetti has given Verona a fresh feeling. Since taking office in June, Verona has won four and drawn one out of five games, except for losing one match in the Coppa Italia, showing a strong performance.
In terms of injuries, newly joined player Selda is out due to muscle damage and will miss the matches this month. Krusic will return from his thigh injury in mid-September.
Juventus continues to show the characteristic strong start of recent seasons, easily defeating Como 3-0 in the first round of the league. In the previous season, Juventus achieved 19 wins, 14 draws, and 5 losses in 38 matches, accumulating 71 points and securing third place in the league, also earning a spot in European competition. This season, with dual-front battles, the team hopes to achieve success on both fronts.
During the off-season, Juventus demonstrated their ambition by spending heavily to sign stars like Luis, Thuram, Cavar, and Gonzalez, while also parting ways with several key players. The team underwent a comprehensive transformation, and the new season will see a completely renewed squad. During the preseason phase, the team’s performance was not ideal, with only one win, one draw, and two losses in four matches. However, based on the first match of the new season, the team has effectively addressed its weaknesses.
In terms of injuries, Juventus’ biggest challenge currently is an injury crisis. Milik, Weah, Thuram, Azic, and Miretti are all dealing with injuries, but fortunately, most of these players are expected to return in September, allowing Juventus to finally field a complete lineup.
In the last ten encounters between the two teams, Juventus has dominated with five wins, three draws, and two losses. However, based on the start of this season, both teams have shown impressive performances, both securing three-goal victories in their opening matches. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in this match.
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