At 2:45 AM on August 20th, Juventus will host newly promoted Como in the first round of Serie A. The clash between former players Motta and Fabregas, now managers, will be a focal point of this match, as their previous confrontations sparked controversy.
The main attraction for Juventus will be the debut of their new signings. The Bianconeri have undergone a major transformation this summer, with Allegri’s departure and the arrival of Motta as manager. This match will mark Motta’s first competitive game in charge. Four new additions – goalkeeper Di Gregorio, defender Kabar, midfielder Keven-Thuram, and midfielder Douglas Luiz – are expected to start. These four players have a combined transfer fee (rental fee) of 90 million euros, and their performance is highly anticipated.
Italian media suggests that Como’s focus will be on their “Spanish flair”. The newly promoted team spent over 40 million euros in the summer transfer window, signing players like Varane, Belotti, Engelhardt, and goalkeeper Reina. 37-year-old former Barcelona, Arsenal, and Spanish national team star Fabregas will be the team’s manager, aiming to implement a possession-based game style that differentiates them from most Serie A teams. It remains to be seen how effective their approach will be.
In terms of form, Juventus had a mixed pre-season, winning one, drawing one, and losing two out of four games. They defeated Juventus B, but suffered heavy losses against Nuremberg and Atletico Madrid, indicating a need for more integration. Como had a slightly better pre-season with two wins, one draw, and one loss. However, they were defeated in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw against Serie B team Sampdoria in the first round of the Coppa Italia, which may affect their morale.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other 29 times in official matches. Juventus has a clear advantage, winning 13, drawing 12, and losing four, scoring 37 goals while conceding 21. However, their last official meeting was on February 22, 2003, due to their different league positions. This makes their recent history less relevant.
Both teams will have players missing. Juventus will be without midfielder Miretti and forward Milik due to injuries. Como’s star player Varane will miss the match due to injury, and Mazitelli is struggling with fitness. Iovine will also be suspended.
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