Worrying stats raise questions over Juventus’ attack

Recent statistics have prompted concerns about the attacking prowess of Juventus, the reigning Serie A champions. The Italian giants currently hold the second-lowest attack among the top ten teams in the league, as well as ranking 18th for expected goals from open play in the first nine matches of the season. This concerning trend was highlighted during a post-match analysis on Sky Sport Italia, which focused on Juventus' struggles in the final third of the pitch.

In terms of total expected goals, Juventus are sitting at 16th place in Serie A with a collective tally of 0.93. They are also trailing in expected goals from open play, ranking 18th with a score of 0.64. Additionally, the team's effectiveness from inside the box is equally disappointing, with a total of 5.84 shots from this area per game. Despite this, Juventus do show some promise from outside the box, with an average of 4.75 shots per game, ranking them fourth in the league in this category.

However, the overall picture remains bleak, with Juventus struggling to find the back of the net. The team has only managed to score 11 goals in the opening nine Serie A matches, a figure surpassed only by Cagliari, who have managed to register eight goals. As the season progresses, Juventus will look to bolster their attack, with their next Serie A fixture against Napoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Sunday.