Juventus's Goal Drought: 90 Days of Silence Threaten a Turbulent Serie A Season
23 November 2025
A persistent goal drought
Juventus are facing a major scoring drought, struggling to convert chances from open play and casting a shadow over their campaign across competitions.
The Bianconeri were held to a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina, a side near the bottom of the table, continuing a pattern of point-scarcity that could erode their title hopes if it lasts.
The Italian press highlighted the crisis, noting the forwards’ ongoing inability to finish from open play.
After a dull draw with Fiorentina, Vlaovic wasn’t enough, and the new signings remained largely off the radar as organizational changes failed to refresh the attack.
Joao Mario delivered a superb ball from midfield to Vlaovic, who laid it to Yildiz, setting the Serbian forward for what would be his first of six goals this season, a start that carried over from a 2-0 win over Parma earlier in the campaign.
Three months and 90 days in, this is the lone open-play goal by a Juventus forward in Serie A this term.
The club spent over €70 million on a marquee signing, added Jonathan David on a free transfer, and loaned Louis Openda, yet the two newcomers only appeared for a total of 12 minutes in the latest match, underscoring that the attack remains unsettled.
At Artemio Franchi, Vlaovic faced a hostile crowd, and the performance mixed flashes of quality with evident weaknesses, particularly in finishing under pressure.
The report noted the forwards’ struggle to seize chances under pressure, with Juventus dominating possession (around 60%) but mustering only four shots on target.
Spalletti admitted he was late to bring the new attackers on, saying the change was delayed, which didn’t help the attack regain its rhythm.
David, nicknamed the “Ice Man” for his composure, has not repeated his early form since Parma; Openda hasn’t scored since April, spanning lengthy droughts for both players.
Overall, Juventus sit sixth in Serie A with 20 points after 12 league games, having scored only 15 goals—a sign of their ongoing goal drought despite heavy recruitment.
