Capello Criticises Dusan Vlahovic's Frustrated Reaction After Substitution In Juventus Victory

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Fabio Capello expressed dissatisfaction with Dusan Vlahovic's reaction after being substituted during Juventus' 2-1 victory over Monza. The match marked a return to form for Juve following a 2-2 draw against Venezia. Vlahovic, who has netted seven goals in 15 league appearances, was visibly upset when replaced in the 85th minute, despite not contributing a goal or assist.

Capello commented on Vlahovic's behaviour, stating, "I hope he was angry with himself and not [Thiago] Motta. I don't understand such behaviour. It shows a lack of respect for the coach and the team-mate who entered the pitch." He suggested that Vlahovic's frustration stemmed from his inability to score.

The Serbian striker has underperformed his expected goals (xG) of 9.68 this season. Against Monza, he managed only two shots but had eight touches in the opponent's box, leading his team in that statistic. Despite these efforts, his performance did not meet expectations.

Capello also critiqued Juventus' overall performance, noting their inability to secure the win decisively despite creating several opportunities in the second half. He remarked on their defensive approach in the final minutes, saying, "It was a good first half... They just focused on defending in the final 25 minutes."

Juventus remains unbeaten this season but has drawn ten of their first 17 matches. This leaves them nine points behind league leaders Atalanta. Capello believes Inter Milan, currently third, are still favourites for the title despite their recent form.

Inter Milan's Title Prospects

Discussing Inter Milan's prospects after their 2-0 victory over Como, Capello noted they were not at their sharpest but deserved the win. He added that even if Lautaro Martinez continues to struggle with scoring, Simone Inzaghi remains a strong contender for securing the Scudetto.

This analysis highlights both Juventus' challenges and Inter Milan's potential as they navigate through the Serie A season. With key players like Vlahovic underperforming and tactical decisions under scrutiny, both teams face significant hurdles ahead.