Juventus Player Ratings After 2-0 Loss to Genoa at Marassi

Juventus Struggle at Marassi as Genoa Claim 2-0 Win

Juventus controlled possession with 63% and created an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.28, but only managed four shots on target from 17 attempts in a disciplined Genoa defense. The visitors' recent run of five consecutive clean sheets against Genoa ended early, as two quick goals inside the first 30 minutes sealed the result.

The opener came within 12 minutes when Kingsley Ehizibue struck a shot that deflected off Andrea Cambiaso into his own net. Then, on 28 minutes, Tommaso Baldanzi doubled Genoa's lead after Pierre Kalulu failed to clear under pressure from Vitinha. Juventus made tactical adjustments after halftime, increasing their urgency, and Teun Koopmeiners nearly reduced the deficit with a stoppage-time shot that hit the crossbar, but it was not enough. This defeat leaves Juventus eighth in Serie A with 14 points.

Goalkeeper and Defence

• Guglielmo Vicario (5/10): Faced just two shots on target and conceded both. Unfortunate with the deflected first goal and poorly positioned for the second. Also involved in an early backpass confusion with Federico Gatti.
• Jhon Lucumí (6/10): Solid on the left side of the back three and showed attacking intent late by forcing a save from Justin Bijlow with a left-footed effort.
• Bremer (7/10): The captain was crucial defensively, blocking a dangerous attempt from Vitinha. Offensively, he threatened on corners with headers narrowly missing. He escaped booking despite a foul on Vitinha.
• Federico Gatti (5/10): Had a shaky start, including a risky mix-up with Vicario. Missed a headed chance and was substituted at halftime for striker Nick Woltemade.

Midfield

• Pierre Kalulu (5/10): Played right wing-back but struggled. His failure to clear led directly to Genoa's second goal. Later wasted a prime opportunity from close range. Though active going forward, these mistakes overshadowed his efforts.
• Douglas Luiz (6/10): Controlled much of the ball when Juventus improved, setting up Kerim Alajbegovic for a first-half shot saved by Bijlow. Passed safely but lacked penetration and was replaced by Koopmeiners in the 77th minute.
• Pape Sarr (6/10): Worked hard and delivered a dangerous cross early. However, he had limited influence deeper into the match and was subbed off for Jérémie Boga at 59 minutes.
• Andrea Cambiaso (6/10): Difficult evening against his former club. Unlucky to deflect the first goal past Vicario but contributed passes that led to early Juventus chances before being replaced by Juan Cabal.
• Weston McKennie (7/10): Created Juventus’s best moments. Assisted Kalulu’s missed chance, set up Kolo Muani, and delivered a corner leading to Bremer’s header.
• Kerim Alajbegovic (6/10): Started ahead of others, took multiple shots, testing Genoa’s keeper. Lost possession leading to a counterattack and was taken off at halftime.

Attack

• Randal Kolo Muani (5/10): Frustrated throughout, touching the ball only eight times in the first half. Missed a good chance with a heavy touch and later assisted Woltemade.

Substitutes and Manager

• Edon Zhegrova (7/10): Brought energy after coming on at halftime. Earned a booking but tested the goalkeeper with a deflected shot and provided key set-piece deliveries leading to scoring opportunities.
• Nick Woltemade (6/10): Added physical presence upfront. Missed a shot after a pull-back and had a stoppage-time header saved.
• Juan Cabal (6/10): Replaced Cambiaso offering a more natural left-footed option but had limited impact in attack.
• Jérémie Boga (6/10): Came on for Sarr, grew into the game, blocked a shot, and crossed for a late chance.
• Teun Koopmeiners (6/10): Entered late and nearly scored with a free-kick effort hitting the crossbar in added time.
• Luciano Spalletti (4/10): Juventus appeared unready for Genoa's counterattack early on. His substitutions boosted tempo after the break but the team lacked a clear plan to break through Genoa’s defensive block.