The coach’s idea is not to exclude David, who also sees from underneath, but to occupy the opponent’s penalty area with greater physicality: the Serbian warms up his engines. And the season finale could also change his future
Spalletti admitted to have no other goals in mind other than that fourth place which would allow Juve to participate in the next Champions League. For the final sprint, he will have an exceptional traveling companion: Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker was among the first to welcome the news on the bench with enthusiasm, now he also wants to speed up his return: if not for Pisa (he will try, without forcing) against Udinese he should make himself available from the bench.
test of 9
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Spalletti clamored for a center forward with Vlahovic’s characteristics throughout the January transfer window, but the management was unable to satisfy him. The coach’s idea is not to exclude David, who also sees from underneath, but to occupy the opponent’s penalty area with greater physicality. So far the attacker who has disappointed the most is Openda, who prefers to attack from deep without leaving references: after Tudor, however, Spalletti also seems to have rejected him. And therefore Vlahovic’s return will be fundamental to returning to having a more structured advanced department to resolve matches.
future to write
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Open discussion also about the future. Vlahovic’s contract is expiring and he has a high salary: 8 million basic, plus 4 (this year alone) linked to an old loyalty bonus spread upon his arrival. The economic aspect weighs but takes second place compared to the need to have a player involved in the project: with the previous coaches the number 9 ended up on the margins, even outside (due to his characteristics) from Thiago Motta’s choices. For Spalletti, however, the Serbian is ideal for finalizing the game maneuver: with a top end to the season, the margins for a renewal could be opened up.
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