Former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has spoken candidly about the team’s current form and individual performances, calling for greater clarity and support within the squad. He shared his views during the inauguration of Rigenera Care in Turin (as quoted by IlBianconero) — the first polyclinic in Piedmont dedicated to advanced regenerative, personalised, and aesthetic medicine — an initiative he helped to found.
Speaking about emerging talents, Marchisio commented on Kenan Yildiz’s recent experience of captaining Juventus in the Champions League: “A youngster like him must have felt extremely proud and happy, but let’s also consider the pressure. He’s got his head on straight, he works hard, and although it wasn’t an easy match, I’m really happy for him.”
Turning his focus to the team’s tactical structure, Marchisio emphasised the importance of balance: “Everyone has their own ideas about what works best. I’ve always believed that a three-man midfield can offer more solutions, but more than the system, it’s about building an identity — having players who can remain consistent and minimise changes. Take Koopmeiners, for example — he’s often moved around, and that can’t be easy.”
On the Dutch midfielder’s recent struggles, Marchisio added: “Having a more defined role definitely helps a player who’s been struggling since last season. I’ve been there — sometimes I was on the left wing, other times in front of the defence or even at full-back. It gives you versatility, but it can also trap you in a difficult loop where you lose rhythm. The club and the coach need to create the right environment for him, so he can regain confidence. Then the rest must come from his performances.”
Marchisio also reflected on leadership issues within the current Juventus setup: “It takes time. The team has lacked leaders not just on the pitch, but off it too. Players need structure above them to feel calm. That doesn’t mean they shouldn’t take responsibility — but responsibility has to exist throughout the system.”
Discussing Juventus’s scoring problems, he defended the team’s attacking efforts: “Look at Vlahovic — he hasn’t been scoring lately, but the other night he played really well and created the only real chance himself, holding off Militao. We must judge the performance of a striker as a whole. This seems more of a collective issue, not about individual players. I think the team will find a solution.”
Finally, Marchisio addressed coach Igor Tudor’s role and mindset: “He’s trying to help the team, but regardless of the season’s objectives, Juventus must never rely on excuses about the calendar or anything else. They need to find their own path and keep delivering performances like the one against Madrid. Hopefully that can become something lasting.”
