Juventus Player Ratings vs Lazio: Kalulu Enthralls Again | OneFootball

In the first big showdown of the Serie A weekend, Juventus and Lazio locked horns at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Alessio Romagnoli’s red card left the capital side with a man down for more than an hour. And just when it appeared that the Biancocelesti would reach the end of the tunnel unscathed, Mario Gila placed the ball into his net, thus putting a valiant showing at the back to waste. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who registered a 1-0 win over Lazio to end their winless streak at home in the league.

Juventus (4-2-3-1)

Michele Di Gregorio – 6.5

Another clean sheet for the Italy international who didn’t have a dangerous save to make, but was always alert to the danger.

Nicolò Savona – 6

A no-nonsense pefrormance from the young right-back who held his own against Mattia Zaccagni, but was unlucky to receive a booking for a tackle on Nuno Tavares despite reaching the ball first.

Pierre Kalulu –  7.5

The Milan loanee was the difference maker yet again. His menacing run from the left flank towards the box led to Romagnoli’s dismissal after forcing the Lazio defender to commit a foul. He was also superb at the back.

Federico Gatti – 6.5

The Italian defender looked solid at the back, and made sure Taty Castellanos never had a sniff at the ball.

Juan Cabal – 7

The new Juventus signing will take the credit for the own-goal as his squared ball towards the mouth of the goal sparked the fumble. An encouraging showing overall.

Manuel Locatelli – 5.5

Not a bad outing from the former Sassuolo man who did well when shielding the backline but wasn’t always on cue with his passing. A yellow card prompted an early second half exit.

Khephren Thuram – 6.5

The Frenchman was all over the pitch, and managed to cause havoc for Lazio in the final third. However, he lacked the final touch at times, and his impact dwindled as the match progressed.

Andrea Cambiaso – 6

The versatile star was the Juventus captain on the night, but didn’t seem quite comfortable on the right flank. His best moment ensued when he provided a sublime cross for Gatti from the left wing.

Douglas Luiz – 5.5

The Brazilian continues to struggle to make an impact. Spurned a glorious header and was wasteful in possession by over-complicating matters.

Kenan Yildiz – 5.5

The Turkish teenager didn’t see much of the ball and was isolated at times. His flashes of brilliance were very few and far between.

Dusan Vlahovic – 6.5

A positive display from the Serbian, even if it lacked the customary goal against Lazio. Put Kalulu through on goal with a brilliant touch, but was unluck to miss the net on the ensuing freekick and then hit the woodwork in the second half. Picked up Cabal just before the own-goal.

Substitutes

Nicolò Fagioli – 6

The Italian proved to be a upgrade on his compatriot Locatelli, particularly in the attacking phase, as his introduction fastened the Old Lady’s tempo.

Timothy Weah – 6

The entrance of the USMNT star brought the right flank to life.

Danilo – 6

The original Juventus captain showcased his great experience while injecting some much-needed determination and tenacity.

Vasilije Adzic – 6.5

An impressive Serie A debut from the Montenegrin teenager who threatened Ivan Provedel with a dangerous shot.