Juventus encountered a goalless draw against Genoa, marked by missed opportunities and a notable red card. Samuel Iling-Junior and Moise Kean struck the woodwork for Juventus, while Dusan Vlahovic was dismissed for dissent.
Following a lackluster performance resulting in one point from two matches, Juventus found themselves relegated to third place in the standings. Despite the return of Vlahovic from suspension and Adrien Rabiot’s presence on the bench following a toe injury, Arkadiusz Milik and Carlos Alcaraz encountered muscular issues. On the other hand, Genoa faced the absence of Aaron Martin, Alan Matturro, and the suspension of Stefano Sabelli, stemming from consecutive defeats. Notably, Vitinha was granted his inaugural start for Genoa.
The match commenced with Wojciech Szczesny making the first save of the game, denying Mattia Bani’s header from an Albert Gudmundsson free kick. Federico Gatti exhibited Juventus’ offensive prowess, forcing saves from the opposition’s goalkeeper and narrowly missing a chance assisted by Filip Kostic.
Despite Federico Chiesa’s appeals for a penalty, which was deemed to have occurred outside the penalty area, Juventus intensified their offensive efforts. Samuel Iling-Junior’s strike ricocheted off the post, followed by Dusan Vlahovic’s header narrowly missing the target. In the dying minutes of the game, Moise Kean’s shot from outside the box rattled the woodwork once again.
However, the match was marred by Vlahovic’s indiscipline, as he was cautioned for vehemently contesting a decision. His continued protests led to a second yellow card, resulting in Juventus being reduced to ten men and ensuring his absence in the subsequent fixture against Lazio.
Juventus 0-0 Genoa