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You can thank Vucinic for those three points.
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For all of you fans suggesting Juventus sell Mirko Vucinic to fund a transfer for a new striker: I hope you watched this game.
Vucinic is one of the Bianconeri's most important players, but because he doesn't score goals, he's often overlooked.
His proficiency in bringing down the most difficult crosses and hold on to the ball is very, very rare.
When he was paired with Alessandro Matri against Palermo, fans got to witness the Montenegrin at his best, and it was pretty impressive.
His assist that provided Juventus with the only goal of the game was a perfect example of what he can do. Controlling a ridiculously difficult cross with his chest, he brought down the ball and held on to it long enough for Stephan Lichtsteiner to make his run into the box.
A simple back heel later, the Swiss winger found himself all alone in front of goal, and all he had to do was pick a corner and put it away.
Credit Vucinic for about 95 percent of that goal.
Vucinic might never score 30 goals in a season, but facing a defense that is difficult to break down, he is one of the most useful players any team can have on their roster. And there are plenty of good defenses in the Serie A."