Juventus head coach Igor Tudor stated that the team has had “a positive week, with good vibes and lots of energy” as they prepare for the Serie A fixture against Genoa at Marassi, emphasizing the challenge posed by an organized opponent and the need for maximum effort to secure three points[1]. He highlighted the difficult Champions League draw, calling it “another dimension,” and underscored the reward of hard work leading to their qualification[1].
Tudor expressed satisfaction with the team’s mentality after their win over Parma, noting their focus—particularly on set pieces—and the motivation among players. He mentioned the added value of continuity, along with the returns of defenders Bremer and Cabal, attributing Juve’s clear identity to their consistent spirit[1].
Jonathan David, Juventus’ new forward, made an immediate impact by scoring on his Serie A debut against Parma and now has a chance to match a club record: if he scores against Genoa, he’ll become just the third Juve player in 30 years to find the net in both of his first two Serie A appearances, joining Carlos Tevez and Randal Kolo Muani[3]. David joined the club as a free agent this summer after leaving Lille[3].
Tudor praised individual contributions, citing Bremer’s growth, Gatti and Kelly’s proactive roles, and Nico González’s versatility as both a winger and forward; Koopmeiners is confirmed as a starter, and Kalulu’s midfield movements have brought added stability[1].
Juventus recently finalized the transfer of Nicolo Savona to Nottingham Forest FC as part of their squad management ahead of the ongoing Serie A and Champions League campaigns[2].
General Manager Damien Comolli stated that Dusan Vlahovic is “99% likely to stay” with Juventus after considerable transfer speculation during the summer[4]. Juventus will soon host Borussia Dortmund and travel for challenging fixtures against Villarreal and Real Madrid in their Champions League group matches[4].
Talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a return for Randal Kolo Muani are reportedly ongoing, but Juventus has yet to receive final approval for the move[6]. Meanwhile, LOSC Lille winger Edon Zhegrova has emerged as a Juventus target following favorable developments in negotiations[6].
The Juventus vs. Genoa match is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. local time[7].