Antonio Cabrini, former Juventus defender, expressed his opinion on the Juventus team's new start to the season and suggested a key name to consider in the next transfer phase. In his speech for Tuttosport, the veteran underlined how the lack of Italian players contributed to the difficulties of integrating new arrivals. According to Cabrini, Juventus has always had a "hard core" towards the Azzurri players, and believes that it is the task of Carlo Carnevali and Massimiliano Marra, the new managers, to face this challenge in the next transfer windows.
Cabrini then outlined the immediate changes the team should make. “Carnevali and Marra already have a good base thanks to the good coach they have found,” he said, adding that between January and the following summer Juventus will have to further refine their squad. “We need a midfielder and a striker of an absolute level.” In particular, he highlighted Turkish midfielder Enes Ünal Calhanoglu as the ideal choice to fill the lack of quality in midfield. If Calhanoglu does not renew with Inter, Cabrini believes that Juventus must seriously evaluate the purchase, since "it can change the face of the team".
The transfer advisor also highlighted the importance of having Italian players in the squad to ensure better integration and cohesion. “Having few Italians certainly affects the difficulties of newcomers,” he observed, suggesting that the presence of national talents can help overcome initial difficulties. His advice therefore focuses on a balanced approach between high-level foreign talents and quality Italian players.
Finally, Cabrini reiterated that Juventus must continue to work on a targeted transfer strategy, with particular attention to the choice of a high-level midfielder and striker. If the team manages to carry out these operations, it could see a significant improvement in its performance in Serie A. The next step will therefore be to monitor the ongoing negotiations and evaluate proposals that can truly strengthen the team, with the hope of returning to competing at the highest levels of Italian and international football.