Sampdoria 1-3 Juventus: Player ratings as Juve close in on Serie A leaders

Midfielders

Juan Cuadrado (RM) – 6.5/10 – What is it with Cuadrado and setting up own goals, eh? The Colombian’s delivery was turned into the Sampdoria net by Yoshida just a couple of weeks after Lorenzo Venuti had endured a similar fate from a Cuadrado cross for Fiorentina. He was a useful outlet when Juve sought to counter-attack.

Arthur Melo (CM) – 8/10 – Sensi was a tricky assignment for Arthur, but he coped with him comfortably. This was a tenacious showing from the Brazilian, who enjoyed an active start to proceedings. Thought he was excellent.

Manuel Locatelli (CM) – 7.5/10 – His influence was subtle, but this was a high-quality Locatelli performance. The vast majority of his actions were executed to the highest degree with his distribution imperious. How about that cross for Morata’s second?

Adrien Rabiot (LM) – 6/10 – Rabiot was pretty good tonight. I know, SURPRISE! The Frenchman was secure enough in possession and was a calming presence amid lengthy spells of possession for the away side. Unfortunately, he tried his utmost to undermine his assured showing with the ball by first getting booked and then gifting the hosts a penalty with an outstretched arm.