Dusan Vlahovic is back in the spotlight, with today`s edition of Tuttosport headlining “Vlahovic is back: `I heal myself with goals`”. Regarding the Serbian striker`s future, the newspaper reports that the upcoming three league matches are anticipated to be his final appearances in a Juventus shirt. This foreshadows a likely departure, attributed to a persistent gap between the contract renewal demands from his representatives (which would reportedly see the player earn 12 million net next season) and the club`s financial capacity. In essence, a separation is expected in June. However, before his potential exit, Vlahovic is tasked with upholding a moral agreement made with coach Tudor around late March: the Croatian manager`s priority is solely the team`s immediate performance, specifically securing a top-four finish in the league, rather than future plans.
Dusan has definitively moved past the physical problems that troubled him in recent weeks. A muscular overload in his right rectus femoris had previously forced him to miss Juventus` last two fixtures against Monza and Bologna. After undergoing personalized training earlier in the week, the Serbian forward rejoined the main squad for regular training yesterday. Provided there are no unforeseen last-minute setbacks, he is highly expected to travel to Rome for the next match. He will be hoping to finally break a goal drought that has lasted since the end of February. A single decisive moment could be enough to shake off the pervasive negativity of recent months and pave the way for a positive conclusion to the season, helping him rediscover the clinical edge he has lacked.