A contributing factor to Juventus` difficult season can likely be found in the limited contribution from their new signings, especially those players who were expected to make a significant difference. As reported by `La Gazzetta dello Sport`, regardless of their performance on the field, it is quite concerning that the new arrivals at the Bianconeri have missed a substantial 65 matches collectively due to injuries.
Leading the list of absences (excluding Cabal, who has been sidelined since the beginning of the season) is Douglas Luiz, who missed 15 seasonal games because of physical issues. He is followed by Nico Gonzalez, who was unavailable for 13 matches.
Meanwhile, Koopmeiners was out for 9 matches, a number set to increase to 11 as his season is effectively over, although there are hopes he might recover in time for the Club World Cup. This situation inevitably brings the work of the fitness coaches into focus, and the idea of bringing Antonio Pintus back to Turin is reportedly gaining increasing traction among the Juve management.