Dusan Vlahovic played a pivotal role in Juventus’ 2-1 victory over Frosinone on Saturday, bringing Juventus within one point of Serie A leaders Inter Milan with his decisive strike.
Serbia forward Vlahovic headed home the winner with nine minutes remaining at the Stadio Benito Stirpe after Jaime Baez had equalised for the hosts following Kenan Yildiz’s opener early in his first start for Juventus.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side now await the result of Inter’s home clash with Lecce later on Saturday, which Inter have to face without injured star striker Lautaro Martinez and Italy left-back Federico Dimarco.
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Despite facing challenges this season, Dusan Vlahovic showcased his goal-scoring prowess by reaching six league goals. In a stroke of misfortune, he narrowly missed a brace as his precise 89th-minute strike was ruled out for offside.
Teen starlet Yildiz become Juve’s youngest ever foreign Serie A goalscorer with his stunning near-post finish, which came after he weaved his way past three defenders.
Germany-born Yildiz, aged 18, has attracted interest from top clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool. However, Juventus faced a setback as both Alex Sandro and Manuel Locatelli sustained injuries, with Alex Sandro leaving the field in the first half due to cramp, having previously missed a significant portion of the season with a hamstring injury.
Frosinone experienced their first home defeat since the opening week of the season, having previously beaten the Italian champions 4-0 in the Italian Cup midweek. Currently, Eusebio Di Francesco’s side holds the 14th position with 19 points, maintaining a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone.
