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Igor Tudor Secures Winning Start as Juventus Coach with 1-0 Victory Over Genoa

Tudor's tactical changes and Kenan Yildiz's decisive goal lift Juventus closer to Champions League contention, but challenges remain.

Overview

  • Juventus defeated Genoa 1-0 in Igor Tudor's debut as head coach, with Kenan Yildiz scoring his seventh goal of the season after a two-month drought.
  • Tudor implemented a 3-4-2-1 formation, reinstating sidelined players Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz, who both contributed to the victory.
  • The win keeps Juventus in fifth place in Serie A, one point behind fourth-placed Bologna in the race for Champions League qualification.
  • Key defender Federico Gatti suffered an apparent injury during the match, adding to the challenges Tudor faces as he looks to stabilize the team.
  • Juventus fans warmly welcomed Tudor, a former player, with chants and banners, while the coach emphasized the need for hard work and improvement ahead of tougher matches, including an upcoming clash with AS Roma.