TommasoBaldanzi proved once again that he is a real problem for Juventus, contributing a goal and an assist to Genoa's 2‑0 win against the Old Lady. With this performance his total against the Bianconeri is now three goals and one decisive pass in nine matches, but he has only played 345 minutes, less than four full games.
The Genoese attack took advantage of Baldanzi's ability to hit the weak points of the Juve defense, and his presence on the pitch was decisive for the victory. The player, who has been a "Juve slayer" in the past, has already played a key role in a crucial match in January. On 27 January 2024, while playing for Empoli, he scored the 1-1 at the Allianz Stadium, starting a crisis for the team coached by MassimilianoAllegri. In that championship, Juventus had won 16 of their first 21 games, drawn 3 and lost just one, but after that goal they only got three points in three subsequent games, drawing 9 and losing 4.
This story of success and failure is now repeated. Juventus finds itself in a difficult situation in the standings, and Baldanzi's latest performance could be seen as a sign of a new period of difficulty for the team. Luciano Spalletti's future is now more uncertain, and the result of the next matches, in particular the match against Napoli, will be decisive for his stay.
Although the youth team has shown moments of brilliance, the recent run of results has raised questions about Spalletti's trajectory. If Juventus fail to consolidate their position, the management may consider a change of coach. In any case, the next match against Napoli will be crucial to define whether the current crisis will continue or whether the team will be able to reverse course.