Juventus, Dusan Vlahovic back to relevance
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In this edition of the Champions League he scored four goals
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He celebrated his 25° birthday quietly. So many, maybe too many thoughts in Dusan Vlahovic’s mind. Lately, he struggles to feel at ease. Weigh the three benches in a row (Milan, Brugge and Napoli) with scarce half an hour on the field. Suddenly, he no longer seems central to the Juventus project.
It is no coincidence that the negotiations for the renewal of his contract expiring at the end of next season have completely stalled. The future seems definitely far from Turin but, at least for today, Dusan Vlahovic will have to give his all in the very delicate challenge against Benfica (to be won at all costs to aim for a less complicated play-off).
Newly arrived Kolo Muani cannot play in the Champions League (he will be drafted in from the next knockout stage). As a result, at the center of the Bianconeri attack, barring any last-minute surprises, there will be precisely the Serbian striker. A match to make even the many fans who are criticizing him understand that, someone like him, can always come in handy.
It seems unbelievable but Thiago Motta needs Dusan Vlahovic, especially his goals (he has scored four in the Champions League up to this point). Who knows; maybe this could be a way for him to get back into the game and prove his worth. Late birthday present? A lot will depend on Dusan Vlahovic himself.