Juventus 2-0 Genoa Player Ratings: Old Lady Ease Past Genoa with Professional Display

Juventus delivered a commanding performance to secure a comfortable victory over Genoa in this Serie A clash, with the match effectively decided in a blistering opening spell. The hosts came out with intensity and precision, overwhelming Genoa early on and taking complete control of the contest.

The breakthrough arrived from a set-piece as Bremer rose highest to head home, giving one of the best football clubs, Juventus, the perfect start. Moments later, Weston McKennie doubled the lead with a composed finish, leaving Genoa struggling to cope with the early pressure.

Genoa attempted to respond in the second half and were handed a lifeline when they won a penalty. However, Aarón Martín failed to convert from the spot, with his effort saved, summing up a frustrating outing for the visitors.

From there, Juventus managed the game comfortably, maintaining control and limiting any real threat. In the end, it was a dominant display built on a ruthless start, as the Old Lady secured a well-deserved victory.

Check out the Juventus vs Genoa Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• Juventus FC took control with quick goals from Bremer and Weston McKennie, putting Genoa CFC on the back foot.
• Aarón Martín failed to convert from the spot, wasting a key chance to get back into the match.
• After the early burst, the hosts managed the game comfortably to secure a dominant and deserved victory.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Genoa

Let's take a look at the Juventus player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Mattia Perin - 6.5: Had very little to do in the first half as his team dominated proceedings. His biggest contribution was a penalty save, a crucial moment. Unfortunately, an injury forced him off at halftime, cutting his solid performance short. We noticed he was directing his defense well before the injury.

Defenders

Bremer - 7.5: An absolute beast in both boxes. He opened the scoring with a powerful header, showing his aerial threat. Defensively, he was a rock, making crucial clearances. The only blot on his copybook was conceding a penalty, but his overall contribution was immense and vital for the win.

Lloyd Kelly - 7.5: Provided the assist for the opening goal with a smart header from a corner. He was incredibly composed on the ball, with a pass accuracy of 94%. From our perspective, he was one of the most reliable players on the pitch, rarely putting a foot wrong and linking defense with midfield seamlessly.

Pierre Kalulu - 7.0: A quiet but effective performance. He was solid and dependable at the back, making key clearances and interceptions. His passing was near-perfect, helping Juventus build from the back with confidence. He did his job without any fuss.

Andrea Cambiaso - 6.5: A mixed bag of a performance. He was tidy in possession and got forward to support the attack, but an error led to a shot which was a nervy moment. He showed good energy but sometimes lacked the final product. A decent outing but with room for improvement.

Midfielders

Manuel Locatelli - 7.5: The captain ran the show from the middle of the park. He dictated the tempo with his impressive passing range and broke up play effectively. He got a yellow card for a cynical foul, but it was a necessary one. A commanding performance from the skipper.

Francisco Conceição - 7.0: He was a creative spark for Juventus, providing the assist for the second goal and always looking to make things happen. However, he was also quite wasteful in possession, losing the ball 14 times. An exciting but sometimes frustrating player to watch.

Kenan Yıldız - 7.0: Looked very sharp and creative, forcing a good save from the keeper and creating several chances for his teammates. His link-up play was excellent, and he was a constant threat. From our view, he was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself.

Khéphren Thuram - 7.0: A powerful and dominant presence in midfield. He won his duels, drove forward with the ball, and was a physical force that Genoa struggled to handle. A yellow card was the only negative in a strong display.

Weston McKennie - 7.5: An all-action display. He scored the crucial second goal but also missed a couple of big chances that could have inflated the scoreline. He picked up a yellow card but his energy and goal-scoring contribution were key to the victory.

Forwards

Jonathan David - 6.5: He was lively and unlucky to see his shot hit the post. He linked up play well and looked dangerous, but ultimately couldn't find the back of the net before being substituted. A decent effort without the final reward.

Substitutes

Michele Di Gregorio - 8.0: Came on at halftime and produced the moment of the match. Saving the penalty from Aarón Martín was a game-defining save that killed any hope of a Genoa comeback. What an impact! We have to name him the highest-rated player for that moment alone.

Arkadiusz Milik - 6.0: Replaced Jonathan David but had little time to make a significant impact on the game. He held the ball up well but wasn't presented with any clear chances.

Manager

L. Spalletti - 8.0: His game plan worked to perfection. The team started with blistering intensity, securing the win in the first 20 minutes. His management of the game was excellent, and the team looked comfortable throughout. A tactical masterclass.

Genoa Player Ratings vs Juventus

Here's a look at the Genoa Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Justin Bijlow - 6.0: It's hard to fault him for the two early goals, as his defense left him exposed. He made a couple of decent saves afterwards to prevent the score from becoming a complete embarrassment. A tough day at the office for the keeper.

Defenders

Aarón Martín - 4.5: A day he will want to forget. The missed penalty was the defining moment of his game and his team's afternoon. That miss sucked all the life out of any potential comeback. From our perspective, he was the worst performer on the pitch.

Leo Østigård - 5.5: He was busy, making eight clearances, but he struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the Juventus attack. He committed a couple of needless fouls and looked overwhelmed for large parts of the game. A difficult outing.

Johan Vásquez - 6.5: As captain, he tried his best to hold the defense together. He was strong in the tackle, winning all of his duels, and showed real fight. Despite his individual effort, the defensive unit as a whole was simply not good enough.

Alessandro Marcandalli - 6.0: He had a high pass completion rate but was part of a backline that was torn apart in the opening stages. He didn't make any glaring errors, but he also failed to impose himself on the game and prevent the early damage.

Mikael Egill Ellertsson - 5.5: A very quiet and ineffective performance. He struggled to make any impact defensively or offensively. He was largely a passenger in a game that passed him by. We noticed he was often caught out of position.

Midfielders

Vitinha - 6.0: He created one big chance but that was his only significant contribution. He lost possession too easily and struggled to get into the game. He showed glimpses of what he can do, but it wasn't enough.

Junior Messias - 5.0: An anonymous performance. He was completely ineffective and was rightly substituted early in the second half. He lost the ball 11 times in just 52 minutes and offered nothing to his team. A very disappointing showing.

Ruslan Malinovskyi - 6.0: He tried to get on the ball and make things happen, but he was crowded out by the Juventus midfield. His influence was minimal before he was substituted. We expected more from a player of his quality.

Morten Frendrup - 6.0: He worked tirelessly in the midfield, winning all of his tackles. His effort cannot be questioned. However, he was fighting a losing battle and picked up a yellow card for his troubles. A decent individual effort in a poor team performance.

Forwards

Lorenzo Colombo - 5.0: He was completely isolated and starved of service. He only had 20 touches of the ball and offered no threat whatsoever. It was a frustrating and thankless task for the lone striker. What stood out to us was his body language, which screamed frustration.

Substitutes

Tommaso Baldanzi - 6.5: He brought a bit of life to Genoa's attack after coming on, forcing a save from the keeper. He looked more dangerous than the man he replaced. A positive change.

Patrizio Masini - 6.0: Added some energy and had a header saved. He put himself about but couldn't change the outcome of the game.

Caleb Ekuban - 5.5: Came on but had very little impact on the proceedings. The game was already lost by the time he was introduced.

Manager

D. De Rossi - 5.0: His team was completely unprepared for Juventus's fast start, and the game was over as a contest within 20 minutes. His initial game plan failed spectacularly. The substitutions added a bit of spark, but it was far too little, too late.

Man of the Match

Substitute goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio was Sportsdunia's man of the match.

Worst Performer

Aarón Martín was the worst performer in the Juventus vs Genoa match.