{
  "id": 7111808,
  "title": "Mario Mattioli baffled at how slow Douglas Luiz plays at Juventus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mario-mattioli-baffled-at-how-slow-douglas-luiz-plays-at-juventus",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T13:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mario-mattioli-baffled-slow-douglas-133500326.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mario Mattioli is puzzled by the slow pace at which Douglas Luiz plays for Juventus. The Brazilian midfielder, who enjoyed a successful stint with Aston Villa before joining Juventus in the summer of 2024, was expected to make an immediate impact. However, Luiz has struggled to adapt to his new team, failing to meet the high expectations placed upon him. Mattioli, who admits to having overestimated Luiz's potential, highlights the Brazilian's persistent slow playing style as a cause for concern. This slow pace is particularly baffling, given Luiz's history of playing at a faster tempo during his time abroad. The coach's instructions seem to have had little effect on Luiz's style of play. Despite another opportunity to prove his worth, Luiz must quickly rediscover his previous form and demonstrate the qualities that initially made him a highly sought-after midfielder. The club's reliance on Luiz and Koopmeiners to save the day has only intensified the pressure on the Brazilian.",
  "summary": "Douglas Luiz was one of the best midfielders in the Premier League during his time with Aston Villa, which is why Juventus added him to their squad in the summer of 2024.The Brazilian arrived as one o...",
  "key_points": [
    "Mario Mattioli surprised by Douglas Luiz's slow playing style at Juventus.",
    "Brazilian midfielder failed to meet high expectations despite successful Aston Villa stint.",
    "Luiz's persistent slow pace baffling despite coach's instructions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}