Juventus 2-0 Cagliari: Player ratings as Bianconeri end 2021 on a high

TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 21: Moise Kean of Juventus FC celebrates a goal with his team during the Serie A match between Juventus and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on December 21, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 21: Moise Kean of Juventus FC celebrates a goal with his team during the Serie A match between Juventus and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on December 21, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
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Midfielders

Adrien Rabiot didn’t return for the second half. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)
Adrien Rabiot didn’t return for the second half. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arthur Melo (CM) – 7/10 – The Brazilian wasn’t at his best at Bologna but he was much improved tonight. He was efficient but, crucially, progressive in possession and robust in the defensive phase. Those pirouettes out of pressure are magical to watch!

Adrien Rabiot (CM) – 6/10 – Rabiot was replaced by Weston McKennie at half-time but I thought he was pretty good in the opening 45 minutes. The Frenchman was robust, counter-pressed effectively and retained possession well for the most part.

Rodrigo Bentancur (CM) – 5.5/10 – Bentancur was fairly quiet in this one, although he did get 90 minutes under his belt. He failed to have much of an influence in possession despite looking comfortable when he dropped deeper to support Arthur.