After scoring again, should Juventus let Vlahovic go?

GENOA, SUNDAY — Dusan Vlahovic has proven he still deserves to wear the Juventus jersey. Scoring in the first two games of the 2025-2026 Serie A season is proof that Vlahovic's sharpness is still effective in helping Juve achieve victory. Meanwhile, "The Old Lady" is still desperate to sell Vlahovic in the final hours of this summer's transfer window.

Vlahovic's header, which met a corner kick from Filip Kostic in the 73rd minute, secured three points for Juve against Genoa on Sunday (31/8/2025) at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa. Juve continued their winning streak in the first two matches of the season.

Vlahovic needed only 11 minutes after coming on for Jonathan David to secure three points for La Vecchia Signora. He has already scored two goals for Juve. Previously, the 25-year-old forward also scored in Juve's opening match against Parma last week.

It has been nearly a year since Vlahovic scored in two consecutive matches in the Italian League. That moment last occurred in October 2024.

On the other hand, Vlahovic has also made his mark on the scoreboard in the first two matches of Juve in the competition campaign. This occurred in the 2023-2024 season.

Although still performing effectively in front of the opponent's goal as a substitute player, Juve Coach Igor Tudor has not changed his mind about allowing Vlahovic to leave. Vlahovic has less than 24 hours to move to a new club. The summer transfer window for the 2025-2026 Serie A will close on Tuesday (2/9/2025) at 00:00 WIB.

Referring to reports from Italian media, AC Milan is the team most seriously pursuing the signature of Vlahovic. A reunion with Massimiliano Allegri is wide open for the Serbian national team striker.

The rumor of his transfer made Vlahovic very cold in celebrating his goal. Without a smile. The majority of his teammates embraced him, but Vlahovic's expression remained flat. He also stretched his arms towards the Juve supporters in the away stand without a hint of happiness.

Despite the uncertain situation surrounding him, Vlahovic affirmed that his heart remains with Juve. He does not mind being regarded merely as a backup player in Juve's attacking line.

"I was just thinking about coming on and scoring. We went into the break with wins against two tough teams (Parma and Genoa). I congratulate everyone, including the coach," Vlahovic told DAZN after the match.

Furthermore, Vlahovic is confident that the opportunity for him to play from the kickoff is still open for Juve. He is only thinking about the future with La Vecchia Signora.

"I hope to continue like this (scoring goals) in the future. The season is still long. I hope to maintain this performance to please everyone," said Vlahovic, who has scored 60 goals in 147 matches wearing the Juve jersey.

In general, during his approximately 35-minute appearance at Luigi Ferraris, Vlahovic demonstrated his effectiveness in scoring goals. Tudor was less fond of Vlahovic due to his limited involvement in the playing system.

At the Genoa headquarters, Vlahovic was able to produce two shots. However, he only achieved 40 percent accurate passes. Meanwhile, David, who played from the kickoff, recorded 92 percent accurate passes.

Juventus midfielder, Khephren Thuram, acknowledged the significant role of Vlahovic within the team. In addition to his goals, Vlahovic's presence is crucial for maintaining the squad's cohesion.

"Dusan is one of the best strikers in the world. He works well and is a team leader," Thuram said, as reported by Tuttosport.

Meanwhile, Juve is getting closer to finalizing the loan of Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain. Juve has a mandatory purchase clause for Kolo Muani next year. The arrival of Kolo Muani will enrich the variety of available center forwards for Juve.

If he remains at Juve, Vlahovic could not only serve as a good backup for David and Kolo Muani. The availability of three central strikers opens up the opportunity for Tudor to initiate a new tactical approach with two pure central strikers.

On the other hand, one player who is confirmed to play the final game with Juve is Nico Gonzalez. The Argentine player played for seven minutes at Luigi Ferraris. He was the last player to touch the ball to clear it and secure Juve's defense from the threat posed by a Genoa player at the end of the match.

Gonzalez did not return to Turin from Genoa. He went directly to Madrid, the capital of Spain, to finalize his transfer process to Atletico Madrid on Monday (1/9/2025). As a replacement for Gonzalez, Juve recruited Edon Zhegrova from Lille.

Two victories have helped Juve remain at the top. Juve follows Cremonese, Napoli, and Roma, who have achieved perfect results in the first two weeks of the 2025-2026 season.

Meanwhile, Genoa has yet to score a goal in the league. Only three teams remain that have not been able to find the back of the net against their opponents. They are Genoa, Lecce, and Torino.

Genoa coach Patrick Vieira believes his team played well in creating opportunities in the heart of Juve's defense. Genoa's best chance came in the final minute when Patrizio Masini's shot hit the crossbar of Juve's goal in the 90+7 minute.

"We should have done better. We were unlucky. This situation spurs us on to keep fighting in the next game," Genoa told DAZN.