After a summer of uncertainty where it seemed he might leave the club, Dusan Vlahovic is proving his worth at Juventus again. The Serbian striker has found his scoring touch, recently netting a crucial pair of goals in a thrilling 4-4 Champions League draw with Dortmund. His recent performances show that he is becoming the reliable goalscorer Juventus has been looking for.
🤔 A Challenging Start in Turin
Dusan Vlahovic’s time at Juventus hasn’t always been easy. He joined in January 2022 from Fiorentina for a large fee, arriving when the club was going through a major change. After nine straight years of winning the league, Juventus was struggling to stay at the top. The team had tried to win the Champions League by signing Cristiano Ronaldo, but that didn’t work out. After Ronaldo and other club legends like Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala left, a lot of pressure was placed on Vlahovic to lead the team, and he found it difficult to consistently meet those high expectations.
⚙️ How a New System Made the Difference
A big reason for Vlahovic’s recent improvement is the team’s new playing style under manager Igor Tudor. Under previous coaches like Max Allegri, Vlahovic was often asked to drop deep into the midfield to get the ball. This took him away from the goal, where he is most effective. Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 formation, however, is different. It uses two attacking midfielders, like Kenan Yildiz and Chico Conceicao, to create chances. This frees up Vlahovic to stay near the opponent’s goal and focus on what he does best: scoring.
🚀 A Bright Future Ahead
The results of this new approach are clear. Vlahovic is now scoring more frequently, averaging a goal every 44.5 minutes this season. He is also more involved in the attack, getting more touches in the opponent’s box and taking more shots. With less pressure on him to be the only star player, he is playing with more freedom and confidence. If Juventus continues to build its attack around his strengths, Dusan Vlahovic has the potential to become one of the top strikers in the game.
