Una big shout out to Juan Cabal wey dey celebrate im birthday today! Na 25 years he don add to im age, and dis one no be ordinary birthday o, na him second wey he dey enjoy as member of Juventus Men First Team. E come join dem for Turin back in summer 2024, with strong energy and determination.
As he land for Juve, na im prepare to show sey he sabi ball! From him very first match, dis Colombian defender don dey shine like star. Athleticism, versatility, and technical quality na wetin dey make am make sense for the pitch. But no be long after im don blow, disaster come strike; im suffer cruciate ligament injury for national team matter in November 2024. Na so him start long rehabilitation journey.
But dey say e no fit keep am down long, as e don bounce back this season with full energy. E don score him first two goals for Juve, one for Allianz Stadium against Atalanta, and another one wey secure three points for dem against Bologna. Juan dey enter ground like say na im own now!
But as Juventus dey prepare for match against Sassuolo tonight, dem dey try bounce back after wetin happen last weekend. Jonathan David, dem striker wey wan make correct amends, go start for di match after some critics don hammer am for lack of goals lately. E miss penalty during one of him matches, but coach Luciano Spalletti dey show face for am, giving am another chance.
Tonight match no go easy, as Sassuolo dey come after two 1-1 draws and dey wan collect points. Juventus need am as dem don drop six points behind di league leaders. Na two months since dem face each other, and plenty don change! Juventus don win 10 of dem last 14 games since Spalletti take over, and him dey try build dis team to better level.
For dem current position, Juventus dey sit well for league table, and if dem win tonight, dem fit close gap with Napoli and Roma wey dey front. The whole Serie A don dey hot, and every point matter like water for fish!
So make we gather dey watch as dem dey prepare for kick-off, and see if Juan go fit add to him birthday celebration with more goals! Make we wish am well, happy birthday, Juan!
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