Juve, the market closes without a striker: now head to zero parameters

Juve closed the January transfer window with two arrivals (Holm and Boga) and two loan transfers (Joao Mario to Bologna and Rugani to Fiorentina), but without the striker that Spalletti had asked for: that is, a 9 that could make up for the void left by Vlahovic due to the injury. The Serbian was among the first players revitalized by the coach, then he stopped and is now aiming to return in March. Between now and his return, however, there will be many matches and Spalletti will have to do without a pure center forward: the only experiment could be that of McKennie in the role of central striker.

strategy

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The Bianconeri’s strategy in January did not prove successful. Ottolini toured Europe in vain, exposing the club to figures unsuitable for its history. Directed by Comolli who – like last summer – wanted to wait until the last 48 to direct Juve’s shots, with the risk of not taking anything home as happened. According to what was done at the end of the last summer transfer market, with the arrivals of Openda and Zhegrova, perhaps not having struck a final blow could also prove positive, but up until the end Spalletti hoped to receive the reinforcement that had been promised to him.

goals

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The focus now shifts to zero parameters and therefore to next summer, when Juve will be able to make few targeted investments. The first name on the Juventus wish list is Tonali, on whom his agent Beppe Riso wanted to take his time on Sky’s microphones (“this is not the time to talk about it”). Over the next few weeks, Comolli and his men will target Celik (out of contract with Roma, to strengthen the right wing) and Senesi (in his final months at Bournemouth, selected to strengthen the defence). While Vlahovic could have another chance at the end of the season also for the renewal, in the wake of McKennie who will soon extend his contract like Yildiz.