Devastating Start, Followed by a Drought: Kolo Muani Seeks a Breakthrough at Juventus
He began with a bang, scoring goals left and right. Then came a sudden decline, leading to a goal drought that has now stretched for several games. Who are we talking about? None other than Randal Kolo Muani. Arriving at Juventus in January from PSG on a paid loan, the French forward quickly became a key figure in Thiago Motta’s squad. His debut was the stuff of dreams: scoring against Napoli, bagging a brace against Empoli in his first home game at the Allianz Stadium, and then another crucial brace against Como. These were high-caliber performances, embellished with important assists – such as those against Inter and Empoli in the Coppa Italia – but as the weeks progressed, something seemed to click off.
A Month Without a Goal
After his initial three matches which yielded five goals, Kolo Muani had captured the hearts of Juventus fans and impressed the club, who are reportedly already considering extending his stay beyond June 30th. However, from February 7th to March 7th, precisely a month, the Frenchman has been unable to find the back of the net. In the two Champions League matches against PSV, he started both times but couldn’t break his scoring duck.
Impact Beyond Scoring
In Serie A, against Inter, despite not scoring, he still made his presence felt with an exceptional piece of skill in a tight space, outmaneuvering four opponents and setting up Conceição’s decisive goal. Subsequently, he was benched against Cagliari, with Thiago Motta bringing him on only for the final half hour. Then came the disappointment in the Coppa Italia against Empoli: still without a goal, but he did provide the assist for Khephren Thuram’s brief equalizer to 1-1.
A Significant Opportunity Ahead
Juventus versus Atalanta is a critical point in Juventus’s season, and Kolo Muani is once again expected to lead the attack in Thiago Motta’s 4-2-3-1 formation. But this time, something more is required: Juve needs his goals to maintain their ambitions and make the final stretch of the season thrilling. Is it a natural dip in form after an explosive start? Perhaps. But now is the time to get back in gear, to pick up where he left off. They need his moments of brilliance, they need his goals. Important, decisive goals. From Kolo Muani, in essence.