Juventus secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Como in Thiago Motta’s first official recreation as head coach.
Motta’s reign started with some surprises, together with Federico Gatti captaining the aspect and a debut for Samuel Mbangula, a participant most Juve followers have been unfamiliar with earlier than the match.
The Bianconeri dominated from the outset, displaying a extra dynamic type of play. Mbangula, making his debut, lower in from the left and curled a exact shot into the underside proper nook to open the scoring.
Juventus’ excessive press disrupted Como’s makes an attempt to play out from the again, with Dusan Vlahovic coming near doubling the lead, hitting the submit after Juve capitalised on a turnover.
Younger expertise Kenan Yildiz shone within the quantity 10 position, regularly drifting left and contributing to Juventus’ second objective. His intelligent play helped arrange Timothy Weah, who slotted house simply earlier than halftime.
The primary-half show was one in every of Juve’s most spectacular in latest reminiscence—dominant, environment friendly, and filled with vitality.
Motta’s belief in youth continued as Nicolo Savona changed the injured Weah at halftime. Regardless of Vlahovic placing the woodwork once more and having a objective dominated out for offside, Juventus remained in management.
Because the match wound down, Juve appeared content material with their lead. Nonetheless, Andrea Cambiaso capped off the efficiency with a surprising strike to seal a complete win.
This was top-of-the-line Juventus performances in a very long time, with the debutants shining and Motta off to an excellent begin.
