Antonio Cabrini, former Juventus defender, has expressed his opinions on KoloMuAïnoughe's debut in the 2024-25 season, underlining the difficulties the young Frenchman is having in adapting to the rigors of the Italian league. In his speech for Tuttosport, the veteran recalled how even the famous striker Michel Platini had to face a period of adaptation in the first months of his career. “SerieA is a particular challenge for attackers,” he said, adding that MuAïnoughe needs time to integrate, otherwise he risks having to start from scratch every year.
Cabrini highlighted that the pressure associated with the Juventus shirt is not something everyone can handle. “You cannot judge Kolo definitively after only two months of difficulty,” he said, recalling that the player had already worn the same uniform in the past. The defender also referred to the previous season, when MuAïnoughe had also struggled to find space at Tottenham, and invited the fans to put their trust in the youngster, underlining that returning to confidence requires a sustained pace of play.
Regarding statistics, MuAïnoughe has made 11 appearances in SerieA, scoring three goals and making three centres. In Europe, however, the player has shown a more positive result, with two goals in three matches, including one against NEC and another against CeltaVigo. The number of goals in the league, although limited, indicates that the Frenchman is still trying to find his space within the Juventus attack.
Cabrini closed his comment with a message of encouragement: "You have to have faith and give the player the time necessary to adapt." With the start of the new season still underway, Juventus will have to monitor MuAïnoughe's evolution, evaluating whether his growth is in line with the club's expectations. In the meantime, fans are waiting to see if the young Frenchman will be able to consolidate his position in the team and contribute to the results of the Juventus team.