Juventus’ Lost Talents: The Rejected XI
Juventus has faced criticism for overlooking several talented players who have gone on to excel elsewhere. A hypothetical team of these rejected players has been assembled, highlighting some significant oversights by the club’s management.
In attack, Moise Kean stands out as a major regret. The academy product has become one of Serie A’s top scorers this season, netting 15 goals in 26 matches. This is in stark contrast to his goalless season at Juventus, which led to his sale last summer.
The defense also saw a notable loss in Dean Huijsen. The young center-back has impressed in the Premier League with Bournemouth and recently made his debut for Spain’s national team. His performances have even caught the attention of Real Madrid.
Federico Chiesa and Matias Soulé, despite struggling for playing time at their new clubs Liverpool and Roma respectively, are included in this XI due to their potential and previous performances.
In goal, Wojciech Szczęsny has proven his worth at Barcelona, keeping 8 clean sheets in 16 matches across all competitions since coming out of retirement.
This collection of players represents a significant amount of talent that Juventus failed to retain or develop, raising questions about the club’s decision-making process and long-term strategy.