Luciano Spalletti was very clear about the reasons he did not want Manuel Locatelli in his squad when he was managing the Italian national team. The explanation came after his surprising decision to select Nicolo Fagioli for Euro 2024 while leaving the Juventus captain at home.
Manuel Locatelli insists Juventus ‘are better than this’ after the 2-1 defeat to Napoli left them languishing in seventh place. ‘We made mistakes we should not be making.’ The Bianconeri barely created any scoring opportunities at the Stadio Diego Maradona, as the Kenan Yildiz angled drive was their first shot on target.
Juventus comfortably secured their spot in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 victory over Udinese at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday evening: An own goal from the 17-year-old Matteo Palma and a penalty from Manuel Locatelli sending them through.
Amidst the lack of rhythm and creativity, Juventus have been advised to sign any natural deep-lying playmaker they can put their hands on. The Bianconeri have been deploying Manuel Locatelli in this role since his arrival.
Manuel Locatelli was widely considered a signing that would significantly elevate Juventus. The midfielder arrived with a strong reputation after impressing for Italy at Euro 2020, and his performances at that tournament led many to view him as one of the finest midfielders in world football at that time.
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli admitted Italy were fragile in their World Cup qualifier against Norway, as they suffered another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Erling Haaland and company.
Manuel Locatelli admits Italy were ‘fragile’ when crumbling 4-1 to Norway and ‘this must not be our level, we can and must do better’ in the World Cup play-offs.
Juventus and Inter Milan, two of Italy’s fiercest football rivals, may soon set aside their long-standing animosity to complete an unexpected player exchange.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti could decide to ring the changes in the middle of the park, with Manuel Locatelli set for a new role. Since his arrival in Turin in the summer of 2021, the former Sassuolo star has been operating as a deep-lying playmaker.
Italian journalist Fabio Ravezzani sheds light on one particular aspect that Juventus midfielders Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli must improve. The Frenchman and the Italian have cemented themselves as the regular starters in the middle of the park since Igor Tudor’s appointment last May.
Manuel Locatelli insists ‘everything is fine’ with Luciano Spalletti, as they share the same objectives at Juventus ahead of tonight’s must-win game with Sporting CP.
A sensational transfer scenario could emerge between Inter Milan and Juventus in the January window, according to journalist Paolo Bargiggia, with Davide Frattesi and Manuel Locatelli reportedly the subject of a swap.
Manuel Locatelli was notably absent from the starting XI in Juventus’ recent Champions League clash against Real Madrid, a situation that has occurred multiple times this season.
Manuel Locatelli posted an Instagram story showing him with the captain’s armband after rumours emerged that Igor Tudor will bench him against Real Madrid this evening.
Manuel Locatelli admits he had ‘problems with consistency’ in his career, but praises Gennaro Gattuso with a dig at previous Italy bosses. ‘He’s a real
This evening’s clash between Juventus and Milan will also witness a host of compelling duels, including battles between former teammates. As is often the case in such razor-tight encounters between two big clubs vying for top spots, they are often decided by the smallest of details.
Newcastle United are interested in signing the Italian International midfielder Manuel Locatelli from Juventus. The Italian outfit would be prepared to sell him for a fee of €30-35 million, as per Calciomercato.
Newcastle United are weighing up a January move for Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli as Eddie Howe looks to reinforce his options in the middle of the park.
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli is seemingly a man in demand, with five suitors vying for his services in January, including Chelsea. The 27-year-old was officially appointed as the Bianconeri’s skipper last March following Igor Tudor’s arrival, albeit he had been regularly donning the armband while Thiago Motta was in charge.
Newcastle United are reportedly gearing up to strengthen their midfield options by targeting Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli. According to Mark Brus, who has reported the update on his Daily Briefing, Eddie Howe and his team are looking for a new midfielder and the Italian international has caught their attention.
Chelsea are being linked with an interesting January move right now. The Daily Briefing has today claimed that the Blues, along with a host of other top clubs including Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham, are all in the mix for Manuel Locatelli, who could be on the move in January.
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli directed the fans’ attention to Dusan Vlahovic after the Serbia international scored a brace and provided an assist in a 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund last night, highlighting the team’s trust in the striker.
Juventus have made a bright start to the season, producing strong performances and results that have placed them among the early front-runners in Serie A.
Manuel Locatelli is looking forward to leading Juventus into their new Champions League campaign as club captain, and says that the Bianconeri are full
Manuel Locatelli is set to play a leading role at Juventus this season, despite recent interest from Al Ahli. The Saudi Pro League club reportedly made an offer for his signature, but Juventus chose to reject it, signalling their intent to retain the midfielder as a key figure in their squad.