Juventus coach Igor Tudor is optimistic about his team’s chances in both Serie A and the Champions League. He emphasizes the team’s readiness to handle the challenges and highlights key players for the upcoming match against Genoa. Tudor acknowledges the difficulty of balancing both competitions but believes the squad is well-equipped. The article provides match predictions and key statistics, further solidifying Juventus’s strong position.
Igor Tudor has expressed confidence in his Juventus squad's ability to successfully navigate the challenges of both the Champions League and Serie A this season. With Juventus set to face formidable opponents such as Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Benfica in the Champions League league phase, the demands on the team will be significant.
Last season saw Thiago Motta lead Juventus on an impressive 21-game unbeaten run in Serie A. However, a string of disappointing results, including heavy defeats against Atalanta and Fiorentina, coupled with a Champions League exit at the hands of PSV, led to Motta's dismissal in March. Igor Tudor stepped in and revitalized the team, guiding them to a fourth-place finish in Serie A and securing their place in the Champions League for the 2025-26 season.
Tudor believes that the current squad is better prepared to handle the pressures of competing in both the Champions League and Serie A. He emphasized the excitement and challenge that Champions League matches bring, stating, "When you hear that music, everything changes." He also highlighted the team's mental readiness, drawing on their experience from last season and expressing confidence in their ability to manage the busy schedule.
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While acknowledging the allure of the Champions League, Tudor quickly shifted his focus to the upcoming league match against Genoa. Juventus began their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 victory over Parma, with goals from Jonathan David and Dusan Vlahovic, despite Andrea Cambiaso's late sending-off. This win marked Juventus's fifth consecutive home victory in Serie A, a feat they hadn't achieved since September-November 2023.
Tudor expressed satisfaction with the team's positive atmosphere and focus following the win against Parma but anticipates a tough challenge from Genoa at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. He lauded the squad's continuity and emphasized the importance of developing a clear identity and mentality. "The team is a living body that adapts to the work we do on the pitch," Tudor stated, adding that he remains consistently focused in training, regardless of the results.
Looking ahead to the Genoa match, Tudor identified key players to watch. For Genoa, he highlighted Aaron Martin's creative influence, noting his league-leading assist count in 2025 and his ability to create chances from set-pieces. For Juventus, he pointed to Jonathan David, who scored on his Serie A debut against Parma. A goal against Genoa would make David only the third player since 1994-95 to score in his first two Serie A matches for Juventus, joining Carlos Tevez and Randal Kolo Muani.
Regarding the match prediction, Juventus hold a strong record against Genoa, remaining unbeaten in nine of their last 10 Serie A encounters. They have also kept clean sheets in their last three league matches against Genoa. Under Tudor's guidance, Juventus have lost only one of their 10 Serie A matches, winning the last three. Statistically, Opta gives Juventus a 49.5% win probability, compared to Genoa's 23.6% and a 26.8% chance of a draw.
Genoa, on the other hand, could draw both of their first two Serie A games of the season for the third time in their history, after doing so in 1992-93 and 1962-63.
In summary, Igor Tudor is confident in Juventus's ability to compete both in Serie A and the Champions League, with the team focused on maintaining their positive momentum and facing each challenge with determination.