Ep. 384 - L’addio di Vlahovic è l’occasione d’oro della Juventus
·6 min
The episode opens by framing Dusan Vlahovic's season at Juventus as potentially his worst, setting the stage for a possible transfer. Host Francesco Alessandro Balducci introduces the topic of Vlahovic's future and Juventus's decisions in a pivotal week. He notes that Luciano Spalletti's contract renewal is expected, linking it to Champions League qualification but arguing Spalletti deserves to stay regardless. Balducci explains that Spalletti's renewal would kickstart a new project, including summer market moves tailored to the coach's needs. The discussion shifts to Juventus's striker situation, with four players analyzed: Openda is unconvincing and likely to be sold, Milik shows promise but is injury-prone at age 32, and David and Vlahovic represent the future and past, respectively. Balducci mentions that David was brought in as a future replacement for Vlahovic, who might leave in June. He describes Vlahovic's transfer as a mutual divorce, with Juventus seeking a striker better suited to Spalletti's tactics—someone who can maneuver and score effectively, areas where Vlahovic has struggled. The host speculates on Vlahovic's potential destinations, such as Milan in Italy or clubs in the Premier League or Liga, offering him a role as an offensive leader with European competition. Balducci reflects that Vlahovic's issues at Juventus were partly due to the club's own problems, including managerial changes and societal pressures. He concludes by noting the financial weight of Vlahovic's contract and the criticism it has attracted, suggesting a separation is now inevitable.
