Juventus are grappling with persistent problems concerning their goalkeepers and defense. A worrying statistic has emerged, revealing that the Bianconeri are conceding goals far too frequently from the first shot on target they face in Serie A this season.
Juventus Conceding Excessive Goals from Initial Shots on Target
The recent dismal results for Juventus on Sunday have set alarm bells ringing within the club. The Old Lady suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Fiorentina, while all their direct rivals in the Champions League race secured crucial victories. Napoli, Milan, Roma, and Como all emerged victorious on Sunday, resulting in Juventus dropping from third to sixth place in the league standings. They now find themselves two points adrift of the top four as the season heads into its final round.
Reports on Monday suggest that the futures of several members of Juventus’ senior management team are uncertain, with Giorgio Chiellini being the only director reportedly guaranteed to remain. However, clear on-field issues also demand attention.
As highlighted by Opta, Juventus have conceded a staggering 46% of the first shots on target they have faced in Serie A matches this season. In 35 instances, Juventus have let in 16 goals from the initial shot on target they have encountered. This 46% conversion rate is higher than that of any other team in Serie A.
This statistic points towards a problem in goal, with Michele Di Gregorio’s future at the club having been in doubt for some time. Furthermore, it underscores an ongoing weakness in their general defensive solidity.
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Juventus are struggling with ongoing issues in goal and in defense. A concerning statistic reveals that the Bianconeri are conceding far too regularly from the first shot on target they face in Serie A this season.
Juventus Conceding Excessive Goals from Initial Shots on Target
Alarm bells are ringing within Juventus circles following a dismal set of results for the Old Lady on Sunday. Luciano Spalletti’s side was defeated 2-0 at home by Fiorentina, while all other teams around them in the Champions League race secured important victories. Napoli, Milan, Roma, and Como all won on Sunday, meaning Juventus have dropped from third to sixth place in the league and now sit two points outside the top four heading into the final round of the season.
Reports on Monday claim that the futures of Juventus’ senior management team are uncertain as a result, with Giorgio Chiellini being the only director ‘guaranteed’ to stay. However, there are obvious on-pitch issues that also need addressing.
As pointed out by Opta, Juventus have conceded 46% of the first shots on target they have faced in Serie A matches this season. In 35 instances this season, Juventus have conceded 16 goals from the first shot on target they have faced. This rate of 46% is higher than any other team in Serie A.
This points to an issue in goal, with Michele Di Gregorio’s future at the club having been in doubt for quite some time. It also indicates an ongoing problem with their general defensive solidity.
