La Vecchia Signora's Trial
La Vecchia Signora's Trial
Posted by Gio Franco

 

The Old Lady of Italy has evidently placed her looming eyes on their European Campaign. Wednesday evening's display against Copenhagen has jolted the Bianconeri's European hopes, winning 3-1 in Torino. All of Juve's hopes for progressing in the Champions League lie on their match in Istanbul against Galatasaray. Galatasaray in this match will need to win in order to keep their Champions League dreams from bursting on the last day. Juventus travel to Turkey knowing they only need a draw to continue their hopes of returning to the Champions League.

 

The Old Lady finally puts on the show, and it’s the Arturo Vidal Show. Wednesday night's display against Copenhagen in Italy depicted the Serie A champions we all know from last season. Juventus' 3-1 victory at home in front of their fans was more than just a spectacle. Antonio Conte has proved himself to be quite the astute manager in Italy, and in due time he should show his worth in Europe. Not only can one discuss Conte, but also the Chilean in the midfield for Juventus. Arturo Vidal the man from Chile has more than impressed with his career in Italy. Vidal throughout his tenure at the Old Lady has proved to be a hardworking component in the Juventus midfield.

 

Even when confronting harsh local rivals, Juventus can still turn to other options in their lineup. The attacking options are limitless, with the likes of Carlos Tevez, Fabio Quagiarella, Fernando Llorente, Mirko Vucinic and Sebastien Giovinco on their roster. Llorente grabbing the lone goal sunday evening at the Stadio Delle Apli has proven to slowly regaining his form he once saw at Athletic Bilbao. Sunday evening Juventus found themselves up against a resilient Udinese side that played out of “their socks”, especially in the defense. But Champions always find a way to win, Juventus found that path with their Basque frontman. Llorente got his head on a ball that was mishit by Lichentsteiner and it was enough to beat Brkic. Also enough for the Old Lady to take all three points from the match-up with a 1-0 win.

 

On recent form many would think Juventus would be able to come back from Istanbul with a result. As a result is all they need a draw or win sends the Bianconeri to the next stage in Europe. Entrance to Europe will be harder in the future for who ever takes the second place in group B. Second place will have to face the first place winner of the other groups which would prove to a great undertaking by Antonio Conte and his men.

 

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