Former Juventus goalkeeper Michelangelo Rampulla has shared his thoughts on the current situation between Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin, as well as on the possible future of the Juventus goal.
Speaking to Tuttosport, Rampulla began by praising some of Italy’s top goalkeepers:
“Vicario is an outstanding goalkeeper. He’s proved it over time and continues to do so this season. Playing in England, in a major club, gives him that extra layer of experience. I like Vicario very much. Another one I’d consider is Caprile, currently at Cagliari, and of course Carnesecchi—he’s excellent, though he’s with Atalanta, playing in Europe and fighting for big objectives. Vicario, however, might be a more realistic option, as he’s playing regularly. Meret could also fit into this conversation,” Rampulla explained.
On Di Gregorio and Perin
Rampulla also analysed the current mood around Juventus’ goalkeeping duo.
“From the outside, you can see they’re not at 100%, at least mentally. The whole team seems to be feeling that tension. The Bianconeri have two excellent goalkeepers, and in a long season, there can be spells where things don’t go smoothly. You just hope the team helps you through it—or that you have a match where the opposition barely shoots.”
On goalkeeper rotation
“I’ve always believed goalkeeper rotation is a mistake,” he continued. “It quickly becomes a rivalry in the strictest sense. The goalkeeper’s role demands calm and confidence—far more than any other position. You can’t afford to question it constantly; that uncertainty affects everything.”
A message for Di Gregorio
Finally, Rampulla offered some advice to Di Gregorio amid recent criticism.
“He needs to block out the noise. We’re not robots; we’re human. When you hear negativity from your own fans, it’s hard to perform at your best. My advice? Shut everything out—focus only on the pitch. A good performance or a lucky moment can make a big difference. But it’s wrong to heap too much blame or pressure on the goalkeeper. I don’t think Michele has made any huge mistakes recently. Everyone makes errors, even the greatest—Di Gregorio is no exception.”
