Juventus interrupts the series of draws after 43 days and returns to winning the championship against Monza with a result of 2-1. At the U-Power Stadium the success came thanks to goals from McKennie and Nico Gonzalez, Birindelli's temporary equalizer was useless. Here are the votes of the protagonists of the match:
— Monza report cards —
Stefano TURATI 5.5 – On McKennie's goal, his position in the small area can be reviewed, generally a little hesitant on shots from outside
Pedro PEREIRA 6 – He often projects forward to create density, behind Monza's best (from 70' CIURRIA 5 – Nesta inserts him for his offensive propensity, he disappoints)
Danilo D’AMBROSIO 5,5 – In the 70th minute he has the chance to equalize in the penalty area, all alone: he shoots very high. What a mistake! (from 82' IZZO S.V.)
PAUL MARÍ 5 – Too much defensive amnesia, especially in the small area: leadership and precision are lacking
Andrea CARBONI 5.5 – Unforgivable errors in marking on McKennie at 1-0 and on Nico Gonzalez at 2-1, he only partially redeems himself with the assist to the kiss for Birindelli
Samuele BIRINDELLI 6.5 – His first career goal in Serie A is a feat against his father's former team, a game of depth and intensity on the right flank. He leaves the field exhausted (from the 86th minute SENSI S.V.)
Alessandro WHITE 6 – Recovered balls and determination in a busy area of the pitch
Warren BONDO 5,5 – Muscles and dynamism at the service of the Brianza team, a bit of quality is missing
Georgios Kyriakopoulos 6 – Crosses, triangulations and bucking: the home team's counterattacks are his bread and butter
Gianluca CAPRARI 6 – As soon as he “sees” the door, he pulls. Thorn in the side of Motta's rearguard (from 86' MARIC S.V.)
DANY MOTA 6 – Constantly pressing the Juventus ball carriers. He takes them all with his head, dispensing precious tricks to his teammates. All he's missing is a goal
Coach Alessandro NESTA 5.5 – His Monza, bottom of Serie A, is courageous and bold: after the 1-0 they are not immediately scared and find the deserved equaliser. In the second half, despite the disadvantage, he fought tooth and nail until the end
— Juventus report cards —
Michele DI GREGORIO 6 – The great ex of the evening remains motionless on Birindelli's volley tap-in: the shot is sudden, true, but he is too surprised
Nicolò SAVONA 6.5 – He often makes amends when his team mates make mistakes: he goes the distance on the right
Federico GATTI 6 – After a not entirely convincing first half, he was more present and ready in the second half. Also and above all in the setup phase
Peter Kalulu 5.5 – Leave everything alone to Birindelli at 1-1, more imprecise than usual even in the supports being built. Better in the second half
Weston MCKENNIE 6,5 – In the right place at the right time on the corner that unlocks the match: the American's second league goal which fades away in the second half as the minutes pass (from the 91st minute FAGIOLI S.V.)
Manuel LOCATELLI 6.5 – Tames the 2-1 ball for Nico Gonzalez: a play that elevates the ordinary administration in midfield
Teun KOOPMEINERS 6.5 – His assist from a corner on McKennie's goal was decisive, at the end of the first half he also disguised himself as a goalkeeper, blocking a couple of Monza shots in the area. He comes off at half-time due to an adductor problem (from 46' THURAM 6 – His entry gives physicality to Motta's midfielder)
Francisco CONCEICAO 6 – Almost all of Juventus' attacking actions pass through his feet, but he also loses a lot of balls. Two-sided match (from 85' ADZIC S.V.)
Kenan YILDIZ 6 – Anonymous first half: out of the game for most of the time. However, when he switched on after the break it made the difference on a couple of occasions
Nico GONZALEZ 7 – On the occasion of the 2-1 he pounces on the loose ball like a feline: a goal worth the three points, wanted and sought throughout the match. He also sacrifices himself in defense in the second half (from the 63rd minute CAMBIASO 6 -Performs defensive duties well)
Dusan VLAHOVIC 5 – It moves a lot, but also a lot in vain. He never manages to get to the shot, a frustrating evening for the Serbian (from the 85th minute TRANSLATION SV.)
All. Thiago MOTTA 6 – His Juventus returned to victory in the championship after a month and a half: a difficult match, the result of which was in the balance until the end. There is a lot to work on, but this success was essential to stay in the wake of the Champions League train
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