Concerns have been raised by Juventus regarding the lack of depth behind their first-choice striker, Dusan Vlahovic. Since Thiago Motta became manager, the Serbian has been the center of the Bianconeri attack, but his patchy performance has made some wonder if a backup plan is really necessary. Vlahovic is a gifted striker with a lot of potential, but he has struggled to deliver results on a regular basis, especially since there isn’t a solid backup who could give him competition or rest.
There has been talk that Juventus may be able to bolster their attack by adding a striker during the January transfer window. Motta doesn’t seem to agree with certain fans and commentators, though, who feel that reinforcements are urgently needed. The manager is thinking about making tactical changes to maximize his current team and address Vlahovic’s form or fitness concerns rather than going after a new striker.
When Vlahovic is healthy, Motta has stated that he has faith in his capacity to perform. “I would like Dusan 100% in all the matches, but we know that physiologically this might not be the case,” he said, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb. I’m planning for tomorrow, and if everything goes well, we’ll assess day by day. This strategy implies that Motta is ready to carefully monitor Vlahovic’s workload and make judgments before to each game dependent on his health.
Furthermore, Motta alluded to a flexible attitude to the center-forward position, suggesting that other players might fill in as necessary, contingent on his tactical team deployment decisions. “Many can play in the role of center forward, depending on how you see the role,” he clarified. Whether you want a center forward who moves or one who is stationary is up to you. This implies that Motta is willing to use players with varying skill sets and may modify his strategy instead of sticking to the mold of a conventional striker. While supporters of Juventus may still wish for a fresh addition to the team in January to improve the attack, Motta’s remarks show that he has faith in the adaptability of his group and in his own ability to solve problems. In order to relieve Vlahovic of some of the pressure while maintaining the team’s performance, he plans to adopt a more dynamic approach to the striker position and discover internal answers.
