Kolo Muani: 'Juventus was better when Woltemade came in
October 13, 2026 · DeutschlandItalia
Randal Kolo Muani expressed satisfaction with Nick Woltemade's impact on Juventus' performance, giving him more freedom on the pitch. Despite the draw with Cagliari, Kolo Muani remains focused on improving his goal record.
Kolo Muani: 'Juventus was better when Woltemade came in
According to Sports.
Background
Randal Kolo Muani, who recently joined Juventus, has shown his ability to adapt quickly to Serie A. His presence in the front line, together with Woltemade, is expected to increase Juventus' attacking power and make a significant contribution in the upcoming matches.
Why this is important
The draw against Cagliari shows the challenges Juventus face in facing the smaller teams in Serie A. Despite controlling possession of the ball, they struggled to create meaningful opportunities. Kolo Muani emphasized the importance of tactical adjustments, especially with the presence of Woltemade, which had a positive impact on the team's play.
Main Points
- Kolo Muani: 'Juventus was better when Woltemade came in.
- Randal Kolo Muani expressed satisfaction with Nick Woltemade's impact on Juventus' performance, giving him more freedom on the pitch.
- Kolo Muani: ‘Juventus is better when Woltemade is on, gives me more freedom’ - Yahoo Sports.
Randal Kolo Muani gave a warning to Juventus coach, Luciano Spalletti, after his team was only able to draw 1-1 against Cagliari. Kolo Muani revealed that Nick Woltemade's presence on the pitch made him feel freer to move. "When Nick Woltemade came in, it gave me more freedom to move around on the pitch," said Kolo Muani.
Juventus had difficulty facing small teams at the start of this season, where they lost 3-2 to Sassuolo and were only able to achieve a draw against Cagliari. Daniel Maldini scored the first goal in the match, even though Juventus controlled 71 percent of the ball in the first half without any significant results.
Kolo Muani finally equalized by heading home Kerim Alajbegovic's cross in the 81st minute, and he almost scored a second moments later with a volley that hit the crossbar. "I was a little tense after this match, because I felt we could win this match, but we missed a lot of opportunities, so I felt annoyed," Kolo Muani told DAZN Italia.
Even though Alajbegovic provided the assist for the goal, Kolo Muani felt that Woltemade's presence on the bench had the biggest impact for Juventus, allowing Kolo Muani not to have to be the main striker. "The coach said in the first half that we had a lot of the ball and needed to get it into the penalty area with crosses, because there were a lot of players in the penalty box. When Woltemade came on, there were more opportunities and our game was much better than in the first half, but we can still do better," said Kolo Muani.
Woltemade, who has a tall posture and is able to hold the ball, puts more pressure on the opponent's defense, so that Kolo Muani feels freer to take a position and get the ball. "When Nick comes in, he's big, can hold up the ball and make defenders worry, so it gives me more freedom to move, take the ball, it's much better for me," he added.
Although he has scored in the Europa League, this was Kolo Muani's first goal in Serie A this season, which earned him criticism for his performance. "It's not a good situation for a striker when he doesn't score, but I try to stay calm, the coach and the team trust me, I have to work hard and keep going. I scored a goal today, but I want more," concluded Kolo Muani.
What happened next
Juventus need to evaluate their strategy ahead of the upcoming matches to improve their performance in Serie A. With Kolo Muani showing great potential, coach Luciano Spalletti may consider more player rotations to maximize attacks. The focus will be on how the team can convert ball possession into more consistent goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the score of Juventus vs Cagliari?
The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Who scored the goal for Juventus in the match against Cagliari?
Randal Kolo Muani scored the equalizer for Juventus.
How will this draw affect Juventus' position in the Serie A table?
Juventus have struggled at the start of the season and this draw does not help their position in the table.
When will Juventus play next?
Information about the next match schedule has not been mentioned in the article.
What did Kolo Muani say about Nick Woltemade's presence?
Kolo Muani felt freer to move around the field after Woltemade came on.