The idea of moving Manuel to defence, if he provides guarantees, could also have a positive effect on the January transfer market
If the decision to deploy Koopmeiners in midfield and Yildiz as an attacking midfielder can give rise to a significant tactical change, Locatelli’s move in defense could also hide a pretty good transfer objective. Thiago Motta wants to defend forward, the former Sassuolo player can start from behind and thus design a new and in some ways particular position, which could characterize Juve in this new cycle. The conditions, once tested and promoted on the field starting from the debut in the Italian Cup against Cagliari, would ferret out some potential decisions to be made in January to repair a department that has lost both Bremer and Cabal in recent months. Danilo’s position also remains in the balance, since his sale before June would be the only possibility to monetize his exit. But, based on current needs, a defender is certainly needed and the uncertainties regarding Milik and Nico Gonzalez require careful reflection also in attack.