Winter is coming. And it is not the classic quote from Games of Thrones, but the inexorable passage of time that will lead us to the beginning of the January market, the repair market, where the roses that up to this moment have not made as much as they could will be arranged wait, or to make up for shortcomings due to a few too many injuries. Thinking about this last thing it is clear to immediately think of Juventus, who had to say goodbye to two defenders in the space of a few weeks. First Gleison Bremerwith injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, then Juan Cabalwith the same diagnosis, for two seasons that ended before even getting to the heart of things. Precisely for this reason, reinforcements will be needed and the identikit of the first Juventus goal leads to a new central defender, who can take the place of a totem like the Brazilian. Skriniar? His name is first on the list. Antonio Silva? Much more difficult, due to the price tag evaluation and the much more complicated loan hypothesis. Kiwior and Bijol? The same goes for the Benfica youngster. Dragusin? Name to be crossed out, at least for the moment, after the words of his agent in the last few hours which closed the possibility of saying goodbye to Tottenham in January.
The budget is not there, but it can come with the passage of time.
The number one problem for Juventus and Cristiano Giuntoli is the lack of budget. In fact, no reinforcements had been foreseen for the upcoming transfer market, thanks to the restructuring of the accounts which will lead Juventus to break even, without losses, the next financial year. No one could have expected or taken into account two injuries like those reported by Bremer and Cabal, but in football these things can still happen and it will be up to Juve’s Managing Director Football to be able to do the most with an almost empty wallet. Almost, in fact, because the budget could arrive, and will arrive, with the passage of time. With some departures, one above all that of Arthur, who in the event of a loan elsewhere would save Juventus around 5 million euros gross from his salary. The Brazilian is not the only name from which to get something to invest in the market, but it will still take all the management’s skill to draw blood from the turnips.
The second defender.
Having said the primary and essential objective, we then come to the rest. Two injuries in defense would theoretically mean as many additions and this will probably be the path that Juve will take in January. But another central defender will arrive or we will turn to a full-back. This will depend on the opportunities that arise, given that a decisive role will be played by Kalulu. The former Milan player can in fact be used in both areas of the pitch and so no rush and only time and patience will ensure that Juventus arrives in the final position.
And the attack?
The discussion regarding Deputy Vlahovic remains completely open. After the big scare due to the injury in the national team, which was however averted by the tests carried out at J Medical, the line remains clear: first of all a point will be made on Arkadiusz Milik and only then could we focus on another centre-forward. Let’s go in order: the Pole’s visit to Rome confirmed and Professor Mariani’s green light for the re-athletic treatment. Translated? We will see Milik on the pitch with the Juventus shirt around December 20th. At that point they will focus on him for the role of reserve striker and there will be time to evaluate him and make the best decision. If the former Napoli player gives guarantees of no intervention on the market, otherwise Giuntoli will also get to work in that sector, but not before January 20th. We know well how things go, both in summer and winter. Anything can happen in the last week. Winter is coming, and Juventus has clear ideas to continue growth and fight for the top until the end of the season, also in preparation for the Club World Cup.