Di Gregorio's 4.5 Performance: A Worrying Sign for Juventus?

One of the most disappointing aspects of Juventus's 2-1 defeat against Inter Milan in Perth was Michele Di Gregorio's performance. The Bianconeri's goalkeeper failed to provide the assurance that coach Spalletti desires from his last line of defense. His responsibilities were particularly evident on the second goal, earning him a rating of 4.5.

Regarding Dimarco's opening goal, the blame is more distributed. The Inter winger scored after a combination with Bonny. While it's not a situation to solely fault the goalkeeper, Di Gregorio's perceived slowness was notable.

The 2-0 goal by Diouf presented a different scenario. Di Gregorio's positioning was unconvincing, and his handling of the shot was insufficient. A more effective save could have kept Juventus in the game.

A Cause for Concern

The overall picture is particularly concerning. Juventus had kept clean sheets in their previous friendly matches, showcasing good collective solidity. However, against Inter, when the opponent's level increased, the crucial save that could have salvaged the team was absent.

Di Gregorio cannot be solely blamed for all of Juventus's issues, and it is still early in the season. Nevertheless, a top team requires a goalkeeper who can turn seemingly certain goals into saves. This was not the case in this match.

It's inevitable to connect this performance to the transfer market. If Juventus continues to seek a new number one, it suggests that the club is making specific evaluations regarding the goalkeeping position. The match against Inter only serves to fuel this debate.

Rating: 4.5. He appeared insecure when truly called upon, especially on the second goal. After four consecutive clean sheets, this was his first difficult outing of the summer, occurring in the most significant test. Juventus conceded relatively little, but if that little becomes goals too easily, Spalletti has a problem to solve.