Zhegrova shines for Juventus, but Atalanta monitor January move
Edon Zhegrova scored a brace against Sassuolo but remains excluded from the Europa League squad, with Atalanta considering a January loan bid.
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After a standout appearance off the bench against Sassuolo, Edon Zhegrova has reminded everyone of his quality. Replacing Conceição in the second half, he provided the pace and clinical edge that Juventus have been missing, netting a brace. Despite the 3-2 defeat at the Mapei Stadium, his impact was the strongest response to his recent struggles.
However, his immediate future remains complicated. Because he was left out of the Europa League squad, he will not be available for the opening match against NEC Nijmegen. Meanwhile, he is expected to start on the bench for the upcoming Serie A fixture against Atalanta.
Reports suggest Atalanta are still keeping a close eye on the situation. The Bergamo club are weighing up a potential loan deal with an option to buy when the winter transfer window opens. While Juventus have yet to receive any official offers, the player's recent form makes his potential departure a major point of discussion for the club's board.