Juventus’ aspirations for a top-four finish in Serie A suffered a setback following a 1-0 defeat to Parma. Mateo Pellegrino’s header just before halftime secured a vital win for Parma, who are battling relegation.
This loss is the Italian giants’ first under coach Igor Tudor and leaves Juventus fifth in the standings, one point behind Bologna.
The Bianconeri struggled to create clear-cut chances and were further set back by the injury to striker Dusan Vlahovic, who was substituted at halftime with a suspected thigh issue.
Tudor admitted post-match that his team “lacked a bit of everything” and acknowledged the need for improvement.
The defeat also benefits Lazio, who moved level on points with Juventus after a 2-0 win over Genoa. With several teams vying for Champions League qualification, Juventus must regroup quickly to avoid missing out on Europe’s premier competition.
