Juventus-Cagliari 4-0 report cards: Conceicao possessed, Koopmeiners finds his smile again, Motta finds Gonzalez

Below are the votes for the protagonists of the match at the Allianz Stadium.

Michele DI GREGORIO 7 – Protagonist in the first and last frames of the match. Lapadula tries to surprise him coldly, he puts a big foot in and thus averts a hellish start. Then he keeps a clean sheet by saying no to Prati.

Nicolò SAVONA 6 – Ready, go, he sleeps on Lapadula’s insertion into the penalty area and has Di Gregorio to thank if Cagliari doesn’t take the lead. As the minutes pass, he transforms into a resource with continuous overlaps aimed at allowing Conceicao to challenge the Sardinians in 1vs1.

Manuel LOCATELLI 6.5 – It takes him a few minutes to adapt to the new role, he too has some faults on the guests’ first big chance. However, the adaptation process is faster than expected and he shows that he can also easily play central defence. He takes back the control room with the exit of Koopmeiners.

Peter GOAT 7 – When Juve discovers themselves, they can rest assured because the former Milan player is always there and averts any danger. He confirms himself as an essential player on Motta’s board for movements without the ball, readings and leadership. Lapadula annihilated.

Weston MCKENNIE 6 – Motta tries him out at left back, a role he hasn’t played since his days at Schalke 04. The experiment works quite well. Where he comes from, Zortea is an uncomfortable customer, but he stands up to him and doesn’t forget to attack.

Teun KOOPMEINERS 7 – After not entirely convincing performances from “10”, Motta lowers him to the midfield and the Dutchman finds his smile again. From his deflected shot comes the first big chance for Vlahovic, from his throw to Mbangula the action starts for the 1-0. Then the super goal from a free kick from 27 meters, with which he ensured the applause of the audience he has yet to fall in love with. (from 58′ Federico GATTI 6 – He re-establishes a pair of real central defenders with Kalulu, he just has to administer).

Khéphren THURAM 5,5 – The physicality is the same as always, and there’s no shortage of ball-and-chain runs too. However, she made two gross errors in her setup, which could have cost her dearly against a better equipped opponent.

Francisco CONCEICAO 8 – He was sent off in the championship with Cagliari. He takes revenge by driving the Sardinians’ left wing completely crazy. It is the Portuguese who gives Juve a shock, timid at the start. Then, again, after the 2-0 he shows off infinite energy, and tries in every way to score the third. And after two great saves from Scuffet, and a few hasty attempts, he finally manages to break the fast that had lasted for two months. (dall’81’ Timothy WEAH s.v.)

Kenan YILDIZ 6.5 – In traffic, as an attacking midfielder, he is only seen in flashes. But his every play is crucial. On Conceicao’s cross he scares Cagliari with an acrobatics blocked by Wieteska, then enters the first two goals. With the assist for Vlahovic and the free kick won. (from the 66th minute Nico GONZALEZ 7 – It’s clear right away that he’s fine. As soon as he entered, in fact, he almost made it 3-0 with a header from a corner. Then he has a quality dialogue with Conceicao and shows off a very elegant spoon for poker. Welcome back).

Samuel 6 WEEKS – Disoriented in the first 20 minutes, because Juve awaits Cagliari but he doesn’t know whether to pair up with Zortea or Zappa, and in any case he isn’t comfortable defending. He grows together with the team, when the ball of the game passes to the Bianconeri. Valuable in the 1-0 action, for the way he protects the ball.

Dusan VLAHOVIC 7,5 – Find the best way to put an end to the chaos following the 2-2 draw with Venezia by breaking the deadlock with a goal from a true centre-forward. Shortly before, an error from close range. In the second half he didn’t hold back and scored twice more, but in both cases he was offside. He finishes wastingly but upon leaving the field it is clear that he has won back the hearts of his people. (dall’81’ Vasilije ADZIC st)

All. Thiago MOTTA 7 – The revolution, dictated by turnover needs and the desire for redemption, is well thought out. Juve suffers at the start, then reverses the inertia, dominates and spreads. Locatelli in the middle ok, Koopmeiners in the midfield is a lot of stuff. And from tomorrow he knows he has one more Nico Gonzalez.

Simone SCUFFET 6.5 – He does everything he can to defend the 0-0, then to ensure that the deficit is not too heavy. He doesn’t succeed in either purpose but the great save against Conceicao in the first half remains.

Gabriele ZAPPA 5.5 – Watch out for Mbangula, for half an hour he deludes himself that he can even play overlapping helping Zortea. Drops to the distance. (from the 69th minute Paulo AZZI 6 – An improvised shot, ends up in the stars)

Mateusz WIETESKA 4.5 – He approached the challenge with Vlahovic with courage and also proved invaluable in blocking Yildiz’s shot. But what follows has the traits of a meltdown: Vlahovic scores by shooting between his legs, then ruins it on Yildiz, giving Koopmeiners the free kick to make it 2-0.

José Luis PALOMINO 5 – The start is promising. He follows Vlahovic and blocks part of the goal, inviting him to make a mistake. Then, however, the Bianconeri’s pace becomes unsustainable and the former Atalanta player finishes with a headache, humiliated in the last two goals.

Tommaso AUGELLO 5.5 – It may seem like too high a rating, given the number of duels he has to accept with Conceicao and the damage the Portuguese creates. In truth, however, the former Samp player defends with attention and intelligence and when he can he pushes forward and shows off his crosses.

Nadir LUCK 6 – Leg player, surprises McKennie twice in the first 10 minutes, looking for and finding Lapadula. He passes away together with his companions and his lane takes on increasingly black and white hues.

Razvan MARIN 5 – Suffering in the duel with Koopmeiners, he was unable to lead his team in the offensive maneuver. Only one first-intention suggestion for Lapadula, too little. (from 58′ Mattia FELICI 5.5 – He fails to shake Cagliari but it was a very difficult task, it must be admitted).

Matteo PRATI 5.5 – After six benches in a row he has a great chance at the Stadium. Of the Cagliari midfield he is the most dynamic and the one who holds his position best. In the final he wastes the 4-1.

Alessandro DEIOLA 4.5 – The captain is put in check by the Savona-Conceicao duo, and Cagliari takes on water from the holes he leaves. He doesn’t have the right engine capacity to keep up with Conceicao, but he also makes conceptual errors.

Gianluca GAETANO 5.5 – You can sense that he has more quality than anyone else when he inspires Zortea, Deiola and Lapadula. But he remains out of the game for a long time. (from 69′ Roberto PICCOLI 6 – For his dedication, which he never lacks. His header misses the target then shoots high in an offside position).

Gianluca LAPADULA 5 – He makes the Stadium tremble in the first minute, but then he loses clarity, and the errors, both macroscopic and microscopic, multiply and affect his every play. Not to mention the duels, where he is crushed by both Locatelli and Kalulu. (from 69′ Leonardo PAVOLETTI 5.5 – Touch few playable balls).

Coach Davide NICOLA 5 – Heavy turnover (7/11 change compared to Atalanta) but understandable given the league table to improve. He approaches the match better than Juventus but when the Bianconeri change pace the gap emerges.