5 Juventus players who impressed the most this season
By Devang Joshi
2. Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala hasn’t looked at his best this season but the Argentine has been a real threat for the opposition’s defence inside the box. The 26-year-old has scored 7 goals in 24 games in the current season and has contributed with 9 assists to his name in the Serie A. Dybala has also netted 3 goals in 7 Champions League games this season with 2 assists to his name.
The Argentine has played a fine supporting role to Cristiano Ronaldo in the forward line. Dybala has looked confident with his clever movements at the flanks. His superb counter-attacks combined with his quick and clever moves has outclassed the opposition. His ability to move in goal scoring positions has always floored the best defences.
Dybala’s incisiveness has always provided a much-needed bite in the Juventus forward line. Although the Argentine could not produce 2016-17 season’s magic, Paulo Dybala did a decent job with some clever passes and has been effective during set-pieces too. Paulo Dybala has been an integral part of the side and will surely be a player to watch out for in the Champions League.
3. Gonzalo Higuain
Gonzalo Higuain hasn’t looked in the best of forms this season but the forward has troubled the opposition’s defence with his speed and pace. Though the 32-year-old has looked ordinary in terms of his goal-scoring rate this season, Higuain has scored 5 goals in 23 games with 4 assists to his name.
The former Napoli player has also registered 2 goals in 7 Champions League games with 2 assists to his name this season. Although the Argentine hasn’t looked threatening, Higuain has worked well with Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala in the forward line.
The striker has looked a tricky customer because of his clever moves and his ability to penetrate the rival’s defence with his creativity. Higuain is like a fox in the box because of his ability to position himself in goal scoring positions inside the box.
Higuain has always showcased his ability to win aerial duels combined with his ability to win the ball back from the opposition. Higuain has combined well with the midfield but Juventus fans will love to see the Higuain which they are used to- “a more intense Higuain”.