Here's what I wrote before the start of the season. Since 2/3 of it have already passed, it makes sense to compare predictions with facts.
1. Fullbacks. Let's hope that Alex Sandro gets back to the level he was at two years ago. Let's hope that Danilo gets back to the level he was at four years ago. Let's hope that injury-prone (and not the best candidates for a fullback position even when they're fit) De Sciglio and Cuadrado aren't injured when they're needed as backups for those two mentioned above.
2. Midfield. Let's hope that Ramsey isn't injured and is at his best form when it's important. Let's hope that Rabiot doesn't change his mind about the Juventus project. Let's hope that Khedira isn't injured. Let's hope that Matuidi doesn't ruin Sarri's football flow. Let's hope Bentancur finally grows to the level he was expected to be at last year. Let's hope Can forgets how to be Sturaro. Let''s hope Pjanic isn't exhausted before January again.
I don't know, guys, it looks almost like gambling to me, and it's definitely far from the solutions the competent management of the big club like Juventus can be satisfied with. This construction they've built so far is too fragile to be considered solid.
1. Alex Sandro is as bad as expected - check.
2. Danilo is as bad as expected - check.
3. De Sciglio is either injured or isn't good enough after an injury - check.
4. Ramsey is never fully ready - check
5. Rabiot failed to become an important player for his new team too - check.
6. Khedira is injured - check.
7. Matuidi lacks skills for the style of football he's expected to participate in - check.
8. Pjanic has already been exhausted for months - check.
Only Cuadrado and Bentancur have been nice surprises. If I was able to see all of this, and football is merely a hobby of mine, it means that high probability of 80% of all the current problems could have been detected and addressed timely by any half-competent football manager. What a disgrace.