According to Gazzetta, Pirlo will switch the formations between 3-4-1-2 & 4-3-1-2. He sees Dzeko as the ideal partner for Cristiano. The plan is to give Dzeko the role of director of the attack, fill the area, open the space, create chances & let Dybala play closer to the goal.
An interview with McKennie from his time at Schalke (on playing CB): “Nobody wants to play out of position but I kind of had to, the team had all Cb's out injured, and I was the only guy who knew to play there. I couldn’t be selfish...." [Athletic]
Does he fear his adaptability will count against him, or is the exposure to different roles ultimately beneficial for development?
“It’s both. You have your Milners of the world who still play for top clubs and play many positions as well....."
"He’s a workhorse & that’s kind of how I am. I’m a workhorse. Teams look at you say, ‘OK, he can play many positions. He is a utility player.’ That’s good, of course. The downside is that you don’t want to be the guy who’s there to fill positions for others when there’s a need"
"I might be good at many positions but I want to be great at one. I want to be the guy who’s playing because I’m the best in my position.”
// @Gazzetta_it // Pirlo calls Dzeko: A phone call to push Roma’s Bosnian towards Juventus — explaining how he’ll play with Ronaldo and Dybala.
Juventus has been focusing on the market for 10 years (launched 4 J-Academy, 5 summer tours) and McKennie will now accelerate the process. A study of 2018 reported that Juventus is first for jerseys sold in Florida, West Virginia, Wyoming and Utah ⚫️⚪️ @tuttosport
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// @Gazzetta_it // Andrea Pirlo has in mind that Kulusevski can be Paulo Dybala's deputy on the right but also climb to outside midfield, when the new coach will opt for defense and three.
Pending the resolution of Higuains contract, Juventus are closing for Moise Kean - the young striker wants a return to Juve. [Il Messaggero]
Aouar surely wants to move to the Premier League, however no one has offered €60m to sign him. [@FabrizioRomano]
For Juve, Renewing Bentancur's contract is now a priority. [Corriere Torino]
Leeds are in contacts with Udinese to sign De Paul, who is linked with a summer move to Juventus. (Sky)
// @abdellahboulma // Gonzalo Higuain is in advance talks with Inter Miami. The same team signed Blaise Matuidi this summer.