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February 7, 2024 - 6:00 pm

Juventus loanee Carlos Alcaraz has drawn comparisons to former Bianconeri midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Vidal is widely regarded as one of Juventus’ standout midfielders in the past decade, notably contributing to the team’s journey to the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2015. His illustrious career has seen him represent some of the most prestigious clubs globally.
In contrast, Alcaraz has recently arrived at Juventus on loan from Southampton for the remainder of the season. Despite the disparity in their career trajectories, Alcaraz demonstrated his prowess as a key player for Southampton, delivering commendable performances in the first half of the season.
The decision to bring Alcaraz to Juventus likely involved meticulous scouting and evaluation, suggesting that the club had been monitoring his progress over an extended period before securing his services.
With this opportunity to ply his trade at a prominent club, Alcaraz finds himself in a unique position to showcase his capabilities on a grand stage. Encouragement for his success comes from a former teammate, indicating optimism surrounding his potential to excel at Juventus.
Gabriel Arias Arroyo played with him at Racing Club and said, as quoted by Calciomercato:
“Arturo Vidal has left a very big mark on Juventus: the Chilean has been the protagonist of many triumphs in the recent history of the most successful club in Italy. Indeed, Arturo and Charly have a style of play that is comparable. It would be nice If Carlos could be as important as Vidal was , it would be wonderful if he confirmed himself as a crack in Serie A too. I don’t have the slightest doubt: Alcaraz has all it takes to succeed.”
Juve FC Says
Alcaraz knows this is a unique chance for him to prove his worth at a big club, and we expect him to take it.
This second half of the season will be important for his future because if he flops, an important chance may never arrive.

 
 
