Tim Weah marked his return to Juventus’ starting lineup as the team battled back to secure a 2-2 draw against Cagliari.
Juventus faced early struggles, conceding two goals swiftly to Cagliari.
Cagliari capitalized on two penalty opportunities within six minutes, with Gianluca Gaetano and Yerry Mina converting to secure a 2-0 lead.
However, Juventus found a lifeline when Dusan Vlahovic scored from a free kick in the 61st minute, igniting hopes of a comeback. The team’s perseverance paid off as an own goal from Alberto Dossena leveled the score.
While salvaging a draw was a positive outcome, it underscores Juventus’ recent challenges and the need for a turnaround to avoid slipping further down the Serie A standings.
Juventus has struggled, winning only two of their last 11 Serie A matches since January 21, placing them third in the league standings. The gap between them and second-place Milan, as well as league leaders Inter, is widening.
Of particular concern for Juventus is the race for the top four, with only a five-point lead over fourth-place Bologna, who have a game in hand. Roma, in fifth place, poses a threat, trailing Juventus by nine points with two games in hand.
Tim Weah received a rare start for Juventus, his first since February 12 and only his third of 2024. While his performance was steady, it wasn’t exceptional, as he operated from the right wingback position.
Weah was substituted after 68 minutes, making way for Weston McKennie, who injected energy into Juventus’ attack. McKennie’s impact highlights his importance to the team, as he aims to play a key role alongside Weah for the USMNT in the upcoming Copa America.
