Juventus Draws Reggiana in Pre-Season Opener, Tudor Shares Honest Reflections
Juventus kicked off their pre-season campaign with a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Reggiana at the club’s Training Center, and the result? A 2-2 draw that offered plenty of takeaways. While it might not have been a flashy win, it certainly gave the Bianconeri some useful insights as they continue preparing for the season ahead.
After the match, head coach Igor Tudor spoke candidly about the performance and what it meant for the squad at this early stage. According to him, it was a solid test — the kind that reveals where a team really stands after those early training sessions. You could tell from his tone that while the scoreline might not have been ideal, the purpose of the match was never just about the result. It was about rhythm, chemistry, and fitness — all still a work in progress, as he put it.
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Tudor admitted the team was feeling the effects of intense training. That kind of fatigue is expected in pre-season, especially when players are at different stages of readiness. Some are already showing sharpness, while others are still getting up to speed. That natural gap in form and fitness makes matches like this extremely valuable.
He also expressed his pleasure at having Gleison Bremer back in the squad, noting that the Brazilian defender will need time to return to his usual standards. Still, just having him back on the pitch is a big positive for the team.
There was a lot of praise for how the new arrivals have adapted as well. Tudor seemed genuinely happy with the attitude and effort being shown throughout the group. He emphasized that there’s a strong desire across the squad to approach the new season the right way, with focus and hard work.
Earlier that day, the players had gone through gym work focused on strength training before heading to the field to work on tactical drills — clearly, the coaching staff is serious about building a well-rounded foundation ahead of competitive action.
Now, with this first friendly out of the way, Juventus is preparing to head to Germany for the next leg of their pre-season. The real competitive fixtures kick off in just three weeks, and you can sense that while there’s still a lot to sharpen up, the team is heading in the right direction — step by step, match by match.
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