As the echoes of the European Championship still resonate across Switzerland, with some of football`s finest battling for continental supremacy, the focus for club teams is rapidly shifting. For Juventus Women, the summer break is officially over, and the ambitious preparations for the 2025/2026 season are set to commence.
Return to the Pitch: The Pre-Season Grind Begins
No time for extended beach holidays or leisurely siestas. The Bianconere are poised for an early return to the training ground, with the first waves of physical tests scheduled for Monday, July 21st, and Tuesday, July 22nd. This initial phase will accommodate players not currently embroiled in the European tournament`s intensity, allowing those who have had a longer break to ease back into the rhythm.
The full squad, under the watchful eye of newly confirmed coach Massimiliano Canzi and his dedicated staff, will hit the Allianz Training Center pitches in Vinovo for their inaugural full training session on Wednesday, July 23rd. The grind, as they say, officially begins.
The Architects of Ambition: New Coaching Staff Unveiled
A successful football team is more than just its players; it`s the meticulous minds behind the scenes, shaping strategies and fostering development. Massimiliano Canzi leads the charge as Head Coach, supported by a comprehensive team designed to optimize every facet of performance:
- Head Coach: Massimiliano Canzi
- Assistant Coach: Ivan Moretto
- Technical Collaborator / Individual Training Lead: Paolo Beruatto
- Technical Collaborator / Training Methodology Lead: Stefano Alfero
- Athletic Trainer: Ivan Teoli
- Assistant Athletic Trainer: Enrico Picco
- Goalkeeper Coach: Stefano Baroncini
- Assistant Goalkeeper Coach: Alberto Maja
- Match Analyst: Maeva Ruiz
- Assistant Match Analyst: Javier Gonzalez Torres
- Team Manager: Raffaella Masciadri
This robust technical setup underscores Juventus`s commitment to excellence, ensuring every player receives tailored development and strategic guidance from a dedicated professional.
A Gauntlet of Friendlies: Testing the Mettle
The pre-season calendar is not for the faint-hearted. Four challenging friendly fixtures have been meticulously arranged between August 1st and August 17th, designed to sharpen tactics, build cohesion, and assess fitness levels ahead of competitive action. These matches are not merely warm-ups; they are crucial opportunities to integrate new tactics and forge a resilient team spirit.
- August 1st: Juventus vs. Zurich (Allianz Training Center, Vinovo, TO)
- Kick-off: 6:00 PM CET. This initial encounter, held at their home training ground, offers a controlled environment to dust off the cobwebs against Swiss opposition. Attendance for this fixture will be by invitation only, perhaps to keep tactical surprises under wraps for the new season.
- August 10th: Borussia Dortmund vs. Juventus (Rote Erde Stadion, Dortmund, Germany)
- Kick-off: 1:00 PM CET. A trip to Germany signifies a significant step up, pitting the Bianconere against a prominent European club in a true away fixture. This will be a valuable test of character and organization, providing a taste of international competition.
- August 14th & August 17th: `The Women`s Cup / Milan` (Arena Civica, Milan)
- Juventus will participate in this multi-team tournament, facing formidable Italian and international opposition including Atletico Madrid, Como, and the host club, Inter. These matches, played in quick succession, will simulate the demands of league play and provide crucial competitive minutes under pressure.
The Official Campaign Begins: Serie A Women`s Cup
These friendly encounters serve as the perfect prelude to the official start of the season. Juventus Women`s first competitive challenge will be in the Serie A Women`s Cup, the inaugural official competition of the 2025/2026 campaign.
Massimiliano Canzi`s squad will face Parma, Lazio, and Napoli in their group stage matches. The first of these three crucial fixtures is slated for the weekend of August 23rd-24th, marking the true commencement of their quest for domestic silverware and setting the tone for the season ahead.
Conclusion: Building Momentum
With a new season beckoning, an established coaching team ready to implement its vision, and a demanding yet strategically planned pre-season schedule, Juventus Women are clearly laying the groundwork for a challenging and, hopefully, triumphant 2025/2026 campaign. The blueprint for success is being laid out, brick by painstaking brick; now, it`s time for the hard work on the pitch to truly begin, transforming potential into performance.