Igor Tudor Leads Juventus to Victory in Coaching Debut
Juventus edges Genoa 1-0 to remain fifth in Serie A, with Kenan Yildiz scoring the decisive goal as Tudor begins his push for Champions League qualification.
- Igor Tudor's first match as Juventus coach resulted in a 1-0 win over Genoa, keeping the team one point behind Bologna in the race for a top-four Serie A finish.
- Kenan Yildiz scored the only goal of the match with a solo effort in the 25th minute, showcasing his potential in a central attacking role under Tudor.
- Tudor implemented tactical changes, including a switch to a 3-4-2-1 formation, and restored Dusan Vlahovic to the starting lineup after limited play under Thiago Motta.
- Juventus displayed improved defensive organization, conceding only one significant chance to Genoa, though concerns arose over an apparent injury to key defender Federico Gatti.
- Fans warmly welcomed Tudor, a former Juventus player, with chants and a banner, as he emphasized the need for hard work and further improvement despite the victory.