Ex-Juventus star insists the current team is not showing signs of would-be champions

Club News

November 1, 2024 - 9:00 am

Juventus entered this Serie A season with high expectations, aiming to challenge Inter Milan and Napoli for the title. However, their form has been inconsistent, making it challenging to stay in the running. Despite being tipped as potential title contenders, Juventus finds themselves slipping behind, unable to keep pace with Inter and Napoli, who have both shown strong early-season form.

Currently, Juventus’ pattern of frequent draws and narrow wins has slowed their progress in the standings. They started the season showing flashes of quality, but recent performances have been defined by slow starts and defensive lapses, which repeatedly leave them trailing on the scoreboard. Former Juventus player Bruno Mazzia, expressing concern over this trend, commented on the team’s lack of cohesion and urgency. He remarked, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb: “I don’t understand why they have to start slowly and go behind in the score every time, then the ambitions that are described in the newspapers are not respected: for the Scudetto, Juve is not destined to fight with the others until the end.” Mazzia’s remarks highlight the disconnect between Juventus’ projected ambitions and their on-field performances.

While it’s still early in the season with nearly 30 matches left, consistent patterns are emerging across the league. Inter and Napoli, for example, have displayed discipline and stability, quickly establishing themselves as top contenders. Meanwhile, Juventus is struggling to find the same consistency. This recurring issue could ultimately place them outside of the Scudetto race if left unaddressed.

For Juventus to remain competitive, they must reverse their current trend by securing wins consistently, particularly against mid-table teams where they’ve tended to drop points. As Mazzia pointed out, Juventus must find a way to bring their team together as a cohesive unit and start matches with the intensity needed to impose their authority. Unless they manage this shift, the Bianconeri could fall out of the conversation for the Serie A title sooner than anticipated, making it crucial for them to turn things around quickly.