Juventus must trust Alajbegović: the Bosnian is the club's future
With injuries hitting the squad, 18-year-old Alajbegović has become the only player at Juventus with genuine international-level potential who can lead the attack.
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Alajbegović has been integrated into the Juventus squad gradually, moving from the bench against Frosinone to a 33-minute cameo against Parma and a 64-minute start against AC Milan. During the Milan match, he showed flashes of quality, drifting inside from the left before fatigue set in.
With Yildiz and Boga currently sidelined, Juventus finds itself in a position where it must show unconditional trust in Alajbegović. This decision is driven by both necessity and a conviction that the 18-year-old is one of the very few players at the club recognized for his international potential.
After a productive spell at Salzburg last season, where he recorded 13 goals in 44 appearances, the Bosnian must now be viewed as a pillar for Juventus' rebuilding phase. The team is currently struggling to create chances, and Alajbegović's regular involvement is essential both for the immediate future and the long term.
Alajbegovic and Yildiz are Juventus's only two players with international-level potential. Right now, with the Turk out, the Bosnian is the only one.
Once Yildiz returns, it will be up to Luciano Spalletti to devise tactical solutions that allow both talents to coexist. For now, however, the responsibility of leading the attack falls squarely on the shoulders of the teenager.