Juventus-Empoli paper ratings: Kean and Mandzukic decisive, Cancelo and Alex Sandro flop
The other standout performer was Mario Mandzukic as well as the centre-backs, while the fullbacks, Joao Cancelo and Alex Sandro, were the disappointment of the evening for Massimiliano Allegri's team. Here are the ratings of Juventus' players from Italian media:
Tuttosport:
Szczesny 6; Cancelo 6.5, Rugani 7, Chiellini 7, Alex Sandro 5 (Spinazzola 6.5); Emre Can 6, Pjanic 6.5, Matuidi 6 (Kean 7.5), Bentancur 5; Bernardeschi 6.5 (Caceres N/A); Mandzukic 7.
Corriere dello Sport:
Szczesny 6; Cancelo 5.5, Rugani 6.5, Chiellini 6.5, Alex Sandro 5 (Spinazzola 6.5); Emre Can 6, Pjanic 6.5, Matuidi 5.5 (Kean 7.5), Bentancur 5.5; Bernardeschi 6.5 (Caceres 5.5); Mandzukic 7
Eurosport:
Szczesny 6; Cancelo 5.5, Rugani 7, Chiellini 7, Alex Sandro 5 (Spinazzola 6); Emre Can 6, Pjanic 6, Matuidi 5.5 (Kean 7), Bentancur 5.5; Bernardeschi 6.5 (Caceres N/A); Mandzukic 6.
Corriere della Sera:
Szczesny N/A; Cancelo 6, Rugani 6.5, Chiellini 6.5, Alex Sandro 5 (Spinazzola 6.5); Emre Can 6, Pjanic 6, Matuidi 6 (Kean 7.5), Bentancur 5.5; Bernardeschi 6.5 (Caceres N/A); Mandzukic 6.5
Gazzetta dello Sport:
Szczesny 6; Cancelo 5.5, Rugani 6, Chiellini 6.5, Alex Sandro 5 (Spinazzola 6.5); Emre Can 6, Pjanic 5.5, Matuidi 6 (Kean 7), Bentancur 5.5; Bernardeschi 6.5 (Caceres 5.5); Mandzukic 6
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