In an editorial for Calciomercato.com, Andrea Distaso highlighted the struggles of Juventus`s attack. He noted that the team`s overall scoring production is **significantly lower than that of Serie A`s leading sides**. Inter, the league`s top scorer, has netted 72 goals, followed by Atalanta with 66 and Napoli with 52. Juventus, however, has managed only 49 goals after 33 games.
Bologna, a key rival for a Champions League spot, has scored 52, while Lazio, who recently drew level with Juve in the table, has scored 55. Even Fiorentina, boosted by former player Kean, has outscored Juve with 51 goals; only Roma, with 48 goals under the Motta-Tudor era, trails Juventus`s total. These statistics paint a clear picture and invite further analysis.
Distaso contends that the **core issue lies in the initial squad assembly**. He suggests that those responsible for building the roster during the summer transfer window likely made significant errors in judgment. Substantial funds were apparently spent on players who haven`t fit Thiago Motta`s proposed playing style and also struggle to perform cohesively even under a different coach like Igor Tudor.
The upcoming five matches are seen as crucial for determining the team`s future direction, including strategy for the next transfer window.