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Juventus has delivered a late Christmas gift to the Bianconeri faithful, securing their seventh win in eight matches to wrap up the calendar year. While the 2-0 victory over Pisa was far from a tactical masterpiece, the Turin Giants crew—Kevin, Frederic, and Jack—break down why this "dirty win" is a definitive sign of progress for the squad.

In this episode, we unpack a performance that felt reminiscent of the gritty Allegri-era wins from 2017-18: an opponent that looked easy on paper but proved incredibly tough in reality. We discuss the "squiggly line" of success, acknowledging that while the style of play against Pisa wasn't as fluid as the recent matches against Roma or Bologna, finding a way to win when not at your best is exactly what this side has lacked for three or four years.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Koopmeiners Test: Was fielding Teun Koopmeiners in an advanced role a failed experiment? We debate his lack of impact and whether his confidence can be salvaged further up the pitch.

• Tactical Tweaks: Analyzing Spalletti’s decision to switch Cambiasso and McKenney, and the impact of Locatelli slotting into a back three during possession.

• Individual Standouts: Jonathan David’s game-changing movement off the bench and Lloyd Kelly’s consistent "Big Balls" performance.

• The Goal Breakdown: How Kalulu and Yildiz finally broke down a stubborn Pisa defense that has previously frustrated Inter, Napoli, and Milan.

• Spalletti's Standards: Why the manager remained highly critical post-match despite the three points.

We also look ahead to the January transfer window and a massive month of fixtures, including the Champions League return. Plus, an update on our 1,000-subscriber challenge—help us reach the goal by December 31st so Frederic can finally shave Kevin’s head!.

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings
00:05:37 Initial Reactions: A "Dirty" but Vital Win
00:09:51 Progress Isn't a Straight Line: Style vs. Results
00:11:45 The Koopmeiners Conundrum: A Failed Tactical Test?
00:20:33 Tactical Tweaks: Cambiasso and McKenney Switch
00:28:34 Locatelli’s Armband & Substitution Drama
00:34:44 Breaking the Deadlock: Kalulu’s Opener Analysis
00:39:07 Yildiz Seals It: Second Goal and David’s Impact
00:45:28 The Spalletti Effect: Preseason & Fitness
00:54:22 Spalletti’s Critical Post-Game Comments
01:03:42 Big Balls of the Match: Player Ratings
01:09:43 Worst Performances: The Koop vs. Cambiasso Debate
01:15:24 Bremer’s Impact & Defensive Depth Concerns
01:21:27 Looking Ahead: Lecce and January Market
01:25:26 2025 Wrap-Up and Happy New Year

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