Canada’s head coach says Juventus ‘won’t be disappointed’ with Jonathan David

Jonathan David’s first two official video games as a Juventus participant have been a little bit of a combined bag.

He proved to be the goal-scoring hero in Juve’s season-opening win over Parma. His second official begin atop Igor Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 formation was not as efficient in Juve’s win over Genoa, with the person who ended up changing him within the second half, Dusan Vlahovic, being the one to get the game-winning purpose plaudits.

And as we come out of the primary worldwide break of the season, it seems to be as if will probably be David once more main the road in Juventus’ first massive take a look at of the 2025-26 marketing campaign this weekend. Take into account David’s nationwide crew coach, Canada supervisor Jesse Marsch as someone who’s backing the 25-year-old striker to do massive issues in Turin.

“I feel they, by signing him, have secured an distinctive participant. … He’s very clever, in a position to play in several positions in assault, alone or in a pair with one other striker.”

(Quotes by way of Soccer Italia)

David is now somewhat over two months into his Juventus profession after signing on a free switch initially of July after which reporting for preseason coaching the ultimate week of the month. He’s began each video games to start the Serie A season, with Vlahovic coming off the bench — and scoring a purpose — in each of these first two matchdays.

With the switch window now closed in Italy and Vlahovic staying put, Tudor will now have two several types of No. 9s to select from because the fixture checklist begins to get a lot busier because the Champions League league part will get underway subsequent week with Juve’s house date towards Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

“He’s really unbelievable participant and a top-class goalscorer. I feel Juventus acquired an ideal deal for him.”

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“I additionally actually like Vlahovic — he’s a powerful striker. We wished him at Leipzig however Fiorentina managed to steal him from us. However one factor is for certain … let’s simply say you gained’t be dissatisfied with Jonathan David.”

Additionally, contemplate Juve could have Marsch backing them this weekend within the Derby d’Italia contemplating Inter Milan offered their Canadian through the summer season switch window final month.

“It is going to undoubtedly be an fascinating match. I’m additionally a Juventus fan now for the reason that Bianconeri purchased David and Inter offered Tajon Buchanan, so I’ll be rooting for my participant.”

Juventus host Inter on the Allianz Stadium in Turin, with kickoff set for six:30 p.m. native time on Saturday night.