Juventus lost 1-0 to VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Stadium in Champions League Round 3. Here are the player ratings from the Allianz Stadium.
Perin 8 – Replaced the suspended Di Gregorio. At least three crucial interventions before saving a penalty kick as well. Nothing he could do to avoid Stuttgart’s late goal. To say that he deserves the imminent contract extension is an understatement.
Savona 5 – A tough day at the office against Leweling. No surprise he was subbed off early in the second half (55′ Cambiaso 5.5)
Kalulu 5.5 – He quickly became the Juventus defensive leader, but he also capitulated when Stuttgart scored the late winner.
Danilo 4 – Often in the wrong position, not always accurate with the ball at his feet. Caused an avoidable penalty and was sent off with two yellow cards. Unrecognisable.
Cabal 5.5 – Fought hard down the left flank but still failed to limit the risks of damage.
Fagioli 5 – Praised by Motta minutes before kick-off, the Italian midfielder struggled to find promising passing lanes as a deep-lying playmaker. It didn’t improve when he was moved to the attacking midfielder position after Locatelli’s introduction.
Thuram 5 – Pretty confused, especially in the first half. Slightly more solid after the break, but still a chaotic performance. (89′ Rohui N/A)
Conceiçao 5.5 – Lively down the right flank. Three successful dribbles (from three) but no key passes. (55′ Weah 5.5)
McKennie 5 – Clearly not in his best shape. Floated between attack and defence (55′ Locatelli 5.5)
Yildiz 5 – Once again, below par. One shot on target and two off target, but he was never really dangerous.
Vlahovic 5 – What could he do tonight? Always played with his back to the goal. Never received proper service. Frustrating match for the Serbian. (68′ Adzic 5.5)
Coach: Thiago Motta 4.5 – Worst Juventus performance this season. The Bianconeri were lucky to only concede in the final minutes. Vulnerable and never dangerous. He’ll have a lot to think about after this poor performance.
Stuttgart: Nubel 6; Vagnoman 6.5, Rouault 7.5, Chabot 8, Mittelstadt 7 (90′ Chase N/A); Karazor 7, Stiller 7; Millot 7, Undav 6.5 (74′ Riedler 7), Leweling 7.5; Demirovic 7 (62′ El Bilal Touré 7.5). Coach: Hoeness 8.