Serie A 2024-25: Juventus Faces Torino in Crucial Turin Derby Amid Season’s Draw Struggles

• Juventus visits Torino on Saturday for the 183rd Turin Derby, aiming to end its frustrating run of draws this season.
• Despite remaining unbeaten in its first 18 Serie A matches, Juventus trails Napoli by 12 points due to an alarming 11 draws.
• Manager Thiago Motta is concerned about injuries to key players, including Francisco Conceicao and defensive issues with Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal.
• A potential upset in the derby could have significant implications for the rest of the season.

Juventus enters Saturday’s highly anticipated Turin Derby against city rivals Torino with a sense of urgency to overcome its season-long struggle with drawn matches. Despite being unbeaten in their first 18 Serie A games, Juventus finds itself trailing league leader Napoli by 12 points, largely due to an alarming 11 draws.

Manager Thiago Motta is facing additional concerns ahead of the match, with Francisco Conceicao sustaining an injury during the warm-up before the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against AC Milan. There are also reports of tensions between Motta and veteran defender Danilo, who is reportedly seeking an exit from the club. With injuries to Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal adding to the defensive woes, Juventus may be forced to explore the transfer market for reinforcements, although any signings are unlikely before the derby.

This weekend’s fixtures see none of the top eight teams facing each other, meaning an upset in the Turin Derby could significantly shift the balance of the Serie A season.