🌎 The Club World Cup guide to...Juventus | OneFootball

Our guide to all 32 clubs participating at the FIFA Club World Cup continues.

Today we're looking at...Juventus.

How did they qualify for the Club World Cup?

As part of UEFA's four-year ranking system, Juventus were the eighth highest ranked side which allowed them to secure their place in the revamped competition.

History at the Club World Cup

Under its previous guise, Juventus have contested the final of the Intercontinental Cup on three occasions - facing Argentinean opposition each time.

In 1973, they represented their continent in the fixture despite not winning the European Cup (they were beaten finalists but Ajax declined the invite on financial grounds) and lost to Independiente.

They fared better in subsequent outings, beating Argentinos Juniors on penalties in 1985 and River Plate in 1996.

How did they perform in the 2024/25 season?

This has been, arguably, the most disappointing season for Juventus since the post-Calciopoli days. Juve needed until the last day to finish fourth in Serie A and were knocked out of the Champions League by PSV at the first knockout hurdle.

Who is the coach?

Igor Tudor is currently in charge of the Old Lady, having replaced Thiago Motta in late March after an underwhelming run of results under the former Bologna boss.

The Croatian, a popular player with the Bianconeri, is Juventus' first foreign coaching appointment since Didier Deschamps almost 20 years ago.

Who is their star player?

It has largely been a season of struggle for the Turin giants, not helped by injuries to key men like Bremer but amid the turmoil, Manuel Locatelli has been a model of consistency.

The midfielder may not be the most glamorous name but keeps his side ticking and is a vital cog in their machine who is set to impress in the USA.

Expected performance at the Club World Cup

In a group with Manchester City, Al Ain and Wydad AC, Juventus can justifiably expect to qualify for the next stage.

While lifting the trophy is likely to be beyond them on current form, they could reasonably be counted among the dark horses who can spring a surprise or two.

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