Juventus – Milan: A Blackout for Five Minutes to Lose the Match (1 – 2)

Even with the allowance of up to five substitutions in modern football, managers should exercise caution. Substitutions should be made out of genuine necessity or to energize the team; resorting to them in desperation, especially if past attempts have failed, is unwise. Juventus showcased superiority for 70 minutes, but in a mere four-minute self-destruction, a penalty and an own-goal flipped the match on its head, potentially altering the course of the season for both teams.

Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli.

Far removed from the Italian shores, the Supercoppa often finds itself viewed as a distraction, given its timing in the season. It arrives for both teams at a moment when not much else is going their way, and neither side has found their rhythm or sparkle.

Juventus is still searching for their magic formula to solve their offensive stagnancy. A huge number of injuries have continuously slowed the process of assimilating the new manager's concepts. Additionally, the club is moving away from players involved in the previous cycle in an effort to reduce wages. This includes the exclusion of former captain Danilo, who is waiting for a chance to be sold. As a result, the team is struggling to win matches. Despite being undefeated in the league, they have only managed seven victories and eleven draws.

On the other side, the situation couldn't look bleaker with the club's decision to fire their previous manager and appoint Sergio Coinceicao. The rationale behind this choice remains elusive, especially . . .