Torino 0-1 Juventus: 3 takeaways from Juve’s win in the Derby della Mole

1. Bernardeschi or Kulusevski — it remains a debate for Juventus

Judging by his facial expression, Federico Bernardeschi felt it hard as Massimiliano Allegri this time chose to use his leg rather than his words to wake up the Italy international. A kick up the backside was enough for Bernardeschi to regain his consciousness. Even so, he was not as bad as Weston McKennie but also was not as good as Manuel Locatelli.

Allegri put his team in a 4-4-2 formation on Saturday evening, which could rearrange in 4-1-3-2. On the right side of the three was Federico Bernardeschi. In the first half, Bernardeschi was getting involved in helping Danilo with his defensive duties so much that he was the quickest to join the attack down the right. A hint of lethargy was apparent in his performance, with the former Fiorentina man completing no crosses, no long balls, and just one key pass against Torino.

Federico Bernardeschi got subbed off as Kulusevski entered the pitch in the 80th-minute of the game. During the brief spell on the pitch, the Swede managed to take one shot, which was more than Bernardeschi on the night. Considering that there were not many attacking outlets available on the pitch, Kulusevski did well after coming on.

Nowadays, whom to pick between Bernardeschi and Kulusevski should spark an engaging debate. Bernardeschi adequately had his chances. If Alvaro Morata and Paulo Dybala remain out after the international window, Kulusevski now deserves one or two opportunities from the start to run at the opposing defence.