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Juventus have a Dusan Vlahovic problem
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Juventus have a Dusan Vlahovic problem

When Juventus signed Dusan Vlahovic for more than 80 million euros from Fiorentina in the winter 2022 transfer window, the Bianconeri thought they were getting one of the finest strikers in all of world football. At the time, only Erling Haaland was getting more hype among up-and-coming young strikers than Vlahovic, who scored 21 goals for Fiorentina in the previous season and already had 17 goals for the Viola to that point in the season. Since joining Juventus, Vlahovic has had his moments, but, by and large, he's been disappointing. In the second half of the 2023/24 season, Vlahovic overcame some injury woes to finish the campaign on fire, scoring 16 goals in total - his highest in a Juventus jersey. To start the 2024/25 season, Vlahovic has scored twice in four matches, but th...
Ranking the 10 best strikers in Serie A in 2024
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Ranking the 10 best strikers in Serie A in 2024

Here are the 10 best strikers in Serie A right now in 2024 based on a combination of recent success and overall pedigree. 10. Andrea Pinamonti, Sassuolo Andrea Pinamonti has been one of the most perennially disappointing strikers in Italian football because on the basis of talent alone, he should be in the top five of the best strikers in Serie A. Instead, Pinamonti does find himself in the top 10, as he has turned out to be a decent striker in his own right, capable of utter brilliance when inspiration strikers and his best quality comes to the fore. 9. Duvan Zapata, Torino After a poor final season in Bergamo, the iconic Duvan Zapata got a new lease on life in Torino and proceeded to dispatch 12 goals with 4 assists to rebound somewhat and regain his reputation as one of the bette...
How good is Dušan Vlahović? An analysis of his playing style, strengths, and weaknesses
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How good is Dušan Vlahović? An analysis of his playing style, strengths, and weaknesses

Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović was one of the hottest names in European football a couple of seasons ago when he was banging home the goals with Fiorentina. While he did has shown moments of quality for Juve, particularly at the beginning of his tenure, the Serbian international is currently in a difficult moment under Max Allegri. As rumors regarding his future continue to swirl, Vlahović has been subject to heavy criticism from football fans around the world, with some even bluntly surmising that he was never all that good to begin with. Let's take a closer look at Dušan Vlahović as a player, analyzing his strengths and weaknesses, overall playing style, and drawing a final conclusion on his overall quality. Playing Style At Fiorentina, Dušan Vlahović was a goal-scorer's goal-sc...
Ranking the 10 best strikers on the 2023 summer transfer market
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Ranking the 10 best strikers on the 2023 summer transfer market

The 2022/23 league seasons are all rapidly coming to a close, so the discussions around European football are increasingly focused on the upcoming 2023 summer transfer window that opens up in a month. No position is more coveted on the open market than striker. Every top club needing a No. 9 is ready to pay a premium for the right player who can transform their domestic or Champions League title hopes. Let's rank the top 10 strikers who could be available on the 2023 summer transfer market, mixing established names with exciting up-and-coming stars. 10. Álvaro Morata, Atlético Madrid Álvaro Morata is one of the most underappreciated players in world football. The Atlético Madrid man is an excellent all-around player. There's a reason why so many acclaimed managers have coveted Mora...