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Allegri relies on individual talent to make the difference in the final third rather than choreographed play. Against 99% of opponents, this is a great strategy since Juve have better individuals in the final third. Dybala and Higuain will win Juve most matches. Obviously as we know, this...

Just like the final, the major moments started to occur about 56 minutes in. The sequence of play that destroyed Juve mentally is as follows: 56th minute: Dybala wins a free kick in his favorite spot. In doing so Ramos is booked and will miss the 2nd leg. Dybala's hits the wall (again) on a...

Juve have so many options now on how to play imagine when Cuadrado and Bernardeschi return. That Pjanic and Matuidi two man midfield worked so well vs Atalanta. It was Juve's best game against them this year. With the way certain players of performed, the only sure starters when healthy...

Mandzukic can still be a greater contributor but it definitely shouldn't come at the expense of starting Costa. Aside from resting, Costa should start every match. In terms of Mandzukic, it depends on whether Allegri wants to use a 4-2-3-1/4-4-2 or 3 man midfield. It becomes a choice of...

Pogba could go down as a cautionary tale to young stars that leaving Juve for a fame and money risks jeopardizing their development. It's funny in this Juve Pogba isn't a sure starter when Allegri chooses to use a 4-4-2/4-2-3-1. Pogba wouldn't bench Costa, Dybala, Higuain, Pjanic, or Matuidi...

Juve sold Morata and Pogba who were both benched for their team's R16 eliminations. In return, Higuain and Pjanic are going to another QF after reaching the final last year. Juve sold potential for world class quality. Higuain may be a bottler in finals, but the man is an absolute beast...

Everyone had a great game. It was Juve's best match vs Atalanta this season. Higuain, Dybala, Costa, Chiellini and Pjanic should always start. Higuain has been unstoppable. Costa averages more than 5 dribbles per game. Aside from that, Allegri has so many options and has mixed it up...

Agreed. I don't buy "only 15 minutes." Juve's performance in possession in Turin was awful after going up 2-0. However, Juve were the ones that had by far the better chances. The tie could have been over at 3-0 or 3-1 in the first half had Higuaín finished two of the easiest chances he will...

Exactly. Spurs are a great side. Heck they were superior to PSG in this CL. Until they lost to Juve, they won 14 straight at home and were unbeaten since November. They smashed Liverpool 4-1 at Wembley, 2-2 at Anfield right after City lost there 4-3. Beat United 2-0 and Arsenal 1-0 at home...

----------------Higuaín ----------------Dybala Sandro--Matuidi/Khedira--Pjanic--Costa ---Asamoah--Chiellini--CB------RB I think this side can trouble a lot of teams until Juve upgrade the midfield. Sandro as a LM is so much better than at LB. He presses as well as Matuidi but is technically...

You proved to be right! The irony is that the 4-4-2/4-2-4 that Allegri switched to with 30 minutes left was the same formation that caused Juve so many issues in the first leg. The biggest difference is Poch using Son in a 4-3-3 in the 2nd leg compared to the narrow 4-2-3-1 with Lamela that he...

Dortmund were in the relegation zone in the first part of the season due to tons of injuries. By the time they faced Juve they were full strength and in good form. Even after a disastrous start to their season, they finished in the top 4.

3-5-2/3-3-4 with the ball & 4-4-2 without. - - - Updated - - - Exactly. Juve will have 6 CBs next year. A 3-5-2 with attacking wingers/wingbacks also places Dybala at the center of attack. Costa, Berna, Sandro, Spina, Cuadrado out wide.

This is why Licht would be a liability against Tottenham's press. I'd rather see him come off the bench fresh as a potential "attacking" option. Licht, Asamoah, Marchisio, Bentancur as bench options. Let's see!

Costa simply has to start even if it means there will nothing off the bench. The only question is whether to start a RB (Licht) or a RCB (Rugani, Barza). I hope Allegri starts the most technically gifted players available.