"He's been a bystander" - Ahmed and Oliver question Allegri's Ricci preference

"Allegri is the coach and he sees them every day, so we defer to him, but he trusts Ricci physically in that Fofana spot more than Jashari in a way that I don't believe has been reflected in the games. When Jashari has played, I've have never watched him and thought 'well Ricci is so much better physically', tackling, winning the ball back."

"If anything I'd say it has been the other way around where Ricci, in the big games, has been a bystander, you know the games have completely passed him by. He's the one who's supposed to be adapted to the league already, and he hasn't had a big injury."

Adrien Rabiot will miss Juventus's upcoming match against Lazio due to suspension following his fifth yellow card of the season received in the Inter derby. This absence reopens the competition between midfielders Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari for a starting position, as Youssouf Fofana and Luka Modric have secured their spots. While Jashari has demonstrated more impressive performances this season, manager Massimiliano Allegri continues to favor Ricci, giving him more playing opportunities. Analysts debate this decision, suggesting Jashari deserves more chances based on his on-field contributions, particularly in defensive actions and ball recovery, questioning whether Ricci's physical attributes truly justify his preference in significant matches.

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