Trump has a good start, and Juventus has won a "home court" advantage in the United States?

Sports Weekly All Media Special Correspondent Xiao Wu

Juventus won 4 goals in the AFC Champions League in just halftime. The last time the Zebra Legion was so neat, it can be traced back to 2018, when they massacred Sassuolo 7-0. There are luck in winning, and it may not be possible to replicate it when playing again, but the score also truly reflects the strength gap between the two sides. In the 2017-18 season, that was the end of Juventus' nine consecutive championships. Sassuolo was just the "bottom" in the eyes of this champion, just like Ain today.

But within two years, Sassuolo became a small stone in Juventus' shoes. From the season of losing the championship, Juventus' record against Sassuolo was 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, including an Allianz home loss and a bizarre 2-4 game. So now a 5-0 victory has brought back the long-lost memories of fans, especially in the past year, Juventus has experienced another turmoil, and this crushing game has almost disappeared. The good start of the Club World Cup undoubtedly sent a positive signal. At the moment when VAR decided on the spot, Tudor's lip styling: "This is a goal!" The judgment was announced in advance, showing his importance to this semi-friendly game. Before leaving for the United States, the club had just announced the decision to renew his contract with the Croatian coach. This is a reward for his appointment to maintain the Champions League qualification this season and also added a stable factor to the ongoing turbulent environment.

One of the lessons Juventus learned last season was that there were too many unstable factors. If even the head coach was not sure of his future, how could the players easily obey him? Therefore, extending from one year to two years is a wise decision made by the club under the current situation. Giving coaches a two-year deadline is also a common practice for today's Serie A teams. It not only expresses trust but also does not end well due to the long time limit. The head coach has confirmed that it will be the core member's turn next. Muani and Concesan came to the United States with Juventus to "work illegal workers". They both applied for "special" at the original club and were allowed to extend the loan period slightly so that they could go to the Club World Cup to prove themselves. Neither of them has received a formal notice of whether they have been bought out, and they can only give themselves extra points through their performance on the field. This played a stimulating role to a certain extent. The French striker and the Portuguese winger scored twice, but the situation between the two in the team was not the same.

Despite Tudor's strong endorsement in his early years, Muani has surpassed Vlahovic in the main center. The Serbians are now unable to focus on their minds. The sky-high contract has also made him the primary target of the club's salary reduction plan. He made no achievements in the bench in this game and had almost no sense of existence. I am afraid that even the club that he is interested in will shake his head. Muani continued his good form when he first joined Juventus in the winter window. He made a straightforward header and a textbook-like single-strike treatment, showing the level of a top Serie A striker.

Kon Sesan, who also scored two goals, is a bit complicated. Juventus has paid him tens of millions of loan fees, but his future is still not confirmed. Kong Sesan's sharp attack is deceptive, and he can play freely under the conditions of space. The first goal in this game was that he drilled out of the shooting angle in the narrow space, and the second goal flashed out of three positions through a sudden change of direction, and scored calmly from the back corner.

The problem is that his opponent Ain is not strong enough and is no longer the AFC champion a year ago. They ranked last in West Asia in the league stage of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League. Only 2 points were obtained in 8 rounds. After a season of research, the Serie A defenders have already figured out Kong Saisan's playing style and rarely give him enough space. When encountering intensive and tenacious defense, Kok Saisan is more suitable for a substitute in the second half, taking advantage of his fresh physical fitness to show off his own variations. But this usage can be afforded by wealthy families who spend a lot of money, but Juventus cannot afford it. It is really a luxury to spend 30 million yuan in buying-out fees on a "substitute".

Under Tudor, Yeldez was re-established as the absolute core. His goal skills in this game were astonishing as he dragged the defender and forced his foot. The ball hit the post and bounced into the net, which was very ornamental. Yeldez is a real star in Juventus and has gained a lot of fans. Juventus attaches great importance to the US market. The Club World Cup match opportunities have also been regarded as a "American Tour" that lasted for a month. In recent years, the United States has become the largest market except for its local government and has accumulated a high popularity.

Before this game, the club was invited to visit the White House. Although Trump's speech was inappropriate and the players were also indifferent, it did not hinder the exposure of the event in the United States. Not any team has the opportunity to go to the White House when they play in Washington. This is due to the help of the boss behind John Elkan. It seems that compared with the purely competitive level, he is more concerned about off-court momentum.

High popularity and years of operation have given Juventus a home treatment in the United States. With 5 goals and Juventus songs played 5 times on the spot, it was the familiar melody of Allianz Stadium. With the advantages of the United States, Juventus' performance is worthy of a high glance at it at least in this Club World Cup.