Opinion: Why the Fiorentina match is vital for Juventus’ campaign and beyond

1. On Sunday night, Juventus and Fiorentina will rekindle their ancient rivalry at a sold-out Allianz Stadium.

For the Viola faithful who loathe the Old

Lady, this will always be one of the season’s most anticipated fixtures. Furthermore, a reunion with their “treacherous” idols Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic adds a fascinating subplot and an added motivation to a fanbase hoping for a great outcome at the home of their most despised rivals

Opinion: Why Fiorentina clash is crucial for the Juventus campaign and beyond
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Opinion: Why Fiorentina clash is crucial for the Juventus campaign and beyond
APRIL 7, 2024 – 9:00 AM
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As a result, while Tuesday’s 2-0 triumph against Lazio in the Coppa Italia was a welcome sight, it cannot be considered a breath of relief. For all we know, the optimistic second-half performance against the Biancocelesti could be a fluke, a false dawn brought on by Max Allegri’s brilliant “Run towards the goal” half-time counsel.

Nonetheless, the good outcome was not the only encouraging indicator the Bianconeri displayed in midweek. There were lots of

promising takeaways from the first leg against Lazio, including Vlahovic tracking back to encourage his teammates, Weston McKennie pushing for every ball, and overall good sentiments among the players (at least when the results were in their favor).

So, this little ember will either fire up the