The new coach has given meaning to the summer investment, so in the future there is less need to go to another central striker

Journalist

January 14 – 3.17pm – MILAN

Two times scored out of two is not yet proof, but it is a clue. Clear. Jonathan David put himself back at the center of the Juve project, quickly re-evaluating himself in that club that believed in him more than the others last summer: even if in the first months of the season the investment seemed a bit at risk. The Canadian had scored on the first and last day of Serie A’s first leg, the negative perception was overturned with the goal against Cremonese: the second in two games. More generally, 2026 seems to have returned a David of good vintage, capable of taking charge of the offensive maneuver almost alone and of finishing coolly.

recognition

Iceman is not yet the attacker who deserves the highest salary in the squad after Vlahovic (who is out of contract), but he is clearly improving. The player was good at questioning himself and relying on Spalletti’s work, which led him to improve by supporting the rest of the group. “When you feel trust, everything becomes easier,” David admitted. Which must consolidate this moment of growth and definitively make the leap in quality. Spalletti received the most important recognition from the Canadian’s latest performances, who, net of goals, was much more effective both with and without the ball.

under the lens

The new guarantee on David offensive reference eases the pressure on after Vlahovic. The Canadian has different characteristics from the Serbian, but can highlight his teammates more. Thus, while waiting to evaluate Openda in the long term, the club is in a position to choose a more calmly structured and less expensive area 9. In addition to having the possibility of evaluating any attractive proposals for David himself, which – taken on a free transfer – would lead to a capital gain useful for the budget. In short, on the account of Juve’s number 30 the glass has become half full in a few days: but further confirmations are needed.



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