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Juventus wins 2-0 at promoted Pisa for its 3rd straight win in Serie A

Late goals from Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz earned Juventus a 2-0 win at promoted Pisa as the Bianconeri won their third straight in Serie A

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Contributes to clean sheet versus Bologna Kalulu committed two fouls and had one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Kalulu didn't pile up stats in the back but was tidy and helped contain the opposing attackers. He extended his streak of games with at least one clearance to seven. He has accumulated 15 over that stretch, logging also 10 crosses (one accurate), 13 tackles (seven won) and seven clearances, with three clean sheets.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out assist versus Cagliari Kalulu assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Kalulu often pushed forward as usual and set up Kenan Yildiz with a square ball on what turned out to be the deciding goal. It's his second helper in the campaign. He has registered at least one tackle in eight straight matches, piling up 16 (eight won), posting 7 key passes, three interceptions and 18 clerances and contributing to one clean sheet over that span.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Torino Kalulu had two crosses (one accurate) and two clearances and two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Torino.

Impact Kalulu ddn't have a huge statistical day but contributed to a rare clean sheet with a couple of key interventions. He has tallied one or more tackles in five straight matches, accumulating nine (four won) and posting four chances created, five crosses (three accurate) and nine clearances in that stretch.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Attacks a lot in Sporting CP tilt Kalulu won one of three tackles and registered three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting CP.

Impact Kalulu was busier on the offensive end than in the back in a match where Juventus laid siege for the majority of the game after conceding early. He has managed to play every minute of every game so far. He has recorded one or more tackles in the last four, accumulating seven (two won) and posting four key passes, three crosses (two accurate) and seven clearances, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Atalanta meeting Kalulu had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate), one interception and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Kalulu returned on the wing after playing as a center-back in the previous two games, which resulted in a much better offensive production. He's likely to start in most matches, but his role will depend on the availability of other players and the match-up. He has registered one or more crosses and at least one clearance in every game, totaling 20 (five accurate) and 13 respectively and adding one assist, seven key passes and nine tackles (Five won), with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sulemana's stunning goal helps Atalanta keep up its impressive record at Juventus, Inter wins

Kamaldeen Sulemana scores a stunning goal as Atalanta draws 1-1 with Juventus in Turin on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Sets up late goal Kalulu had an assist while crossing five times (two accurate), creating two chances and making two tackles (winning one) during Tuesday's 4-4 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Kalulu set up Dusan Vlahovic in the 94th minute assisting Juventus' third goal while leading the team in crosses and tackles. The assist was Kalulu's first career goal involvement in the Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded in Parma tilt Kalulu won two of two tackles and had three crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Kalulu was unusually fielded as a wing-back in a rather defensive-minded formation and provided an okay contribution in the final third, in addition to turning in a good shift on the other end. Joao Mario or Nicolas Gonzalez will likely take over the position soon enough, and he'll split duties with Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly in the back three.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City beats Juventus 5-2 to win Group G of Club World Cup

Manchester City won Group G of the Club World Cup with a dominant performance, beating Juventus 5-2 at Camping World Stadium

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Bought out by Juventus Kalulu has signed a contract until 2029 as Juventus activated their option to purchase him from Milan.

Impact Kalulu was one of the top perfomers in the Juventus defense when healthy and will likely have a major role next year too, although the team could add some more depth at the position.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out for two matches Kalulu has been banned for two games for smacking an opponent on the nape with a slap, Serie A announced.

Impact Kalulu will see his season end early because of violent conduct, finishing 37 appearances (32 starts), during which he recorded 47 tackles, 24 interceptions and 79 clearances and contributed to 11 clean sheets. He's on loan from Milan but is highly likely to be bought out by Juventus. Alberto Costa or Manuel Locatelli will replace him in the back against Udinese, while Nicolo Savona (suspension) will return against Venezia. Lloyd Kelly (thigh) could also be available for the season finale.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio snatches draw against 10-man Juventus in Serie A

If Juventus fails to qualify from Serie A for next season’s Champions League defender Pierre Kalulu might shoulder significant blame

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Sees red in Lazio tilt Kalulu had one cross (one accurate), one chance and one tackle (one won) in 60 minutes before getting expelled in Saturday's game versus Lazio.

Impact Kalulu turned in a good shift on both ends but received his marching orders for hitting an opponent with a sort of slap and risk being handed a multi-game suspension. Federico Gatti could be fit enough to replace him next week after returning to the bench in this one, but Alberto Savona will also be suspended.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed in late against Verona Kalulu (thigh) had one cross (zero accurate), one clearance and one block in 19 minutes in Monday's 2-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Kalulu was inserted for Federico Gatti to help the offense with his playmaking from the back during the final push. He will probably replace Lloyd Kelly once ready to start. He has contributed to two clean sheets in his last five displays, logging nine tackles (three won), six clearances, three blocks and three interceptions.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Kalulu (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Kalulu is back with the club after his thigh injury, seeing a spot on the bench to face Verona. He is a regular starter and should return to that spot after testing his legs, as he has only missed three starts when on the team sheet this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Verona Kalulu (thigh) "will return Monday," coach Thiago Motta stated.

Impact Kalulu will be back after missing six matches due to a thigh strain. He'll eventually supplant Lloyd Kelly as the starter next to Federico Gatti but will likely be managed at first. He has recorded 13 tackles (four won), 10 clearances and five interceptions in his last five outings, contributing to two clean sheets and scoring once.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnoshed with thigh strain Kalulu is dealing with a low-grade lesion to the semimembranosus muscle tendon in his right thigh, Juventus announced.

Impact Kalulu will be re-evaluated in 10 days and is tentatively expected to miss three to four weeks, Sky Italy informed. Juventus will have to trust newcomer Renato Veiga right away or adapt Manuel Locatelli to the position.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Kalulu was forced off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Benfica.

Impact Kalulu was brought off in discomfort during the first half of Wednesday's match. The defender was replaced by Manuel Locatelli. Kalulu's first chance to return will be a Sunday match against Empoli in league action.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Records three tackles Kalulu recorded three tackles (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Kalulu had a decent outing Saturday despite the loss and allowing two goals, notching one interception, two clearances and three tackles. He also continued in his regular starting spot, starting in 25 of his 26 appearances this campaign. In league play, he has notched 12 interceptions, 25 tackles and 45 clearances in 19 appearances (18 starts).

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of the season Kalulu scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Kalulu scored his first Juventus goal as they drew 1-1 at Atalanta. Both of the defenders shots on target in 17 games this season came in this game. He made three interceptions, five clearances but only completed one tackle of the three he attempted.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Aston Villa tilt Kalulu had one interception, two clerances and one block in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.

Impact Kalulu didn't put up big numbers but was characteristically dependable and instrumental in keeping a clean sheet. Juventus have secured four in the last five games, where he has notched five tackles (two won), four interceptions, seven clearances and six blocks.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Milan Kalulu recorded one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Kalulu amassed modest numbers across the board in the back while guarding the Milan attackers pretty well. He has gotten the nod in four straight contests, registering four tackles (two won), three interceptions, five clearances and five blocks and contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two blocks versus Udinese Kalulu had two blocks while contributing to a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Kalulu didn't need to log big numbers, as Juventus and their defense easily tamed Udinese. He has notched three crosses (one accurate), eight clearances, two blocks and two tackles (two won) in his last five starts, with two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against versus Lazio Kalulu registered three crosses (one accurate), one clearance and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Kalulu didn't need to overextend himself in the back given the nature of the game and was instrumental in the victory as he drew Alessio Romagnoli's red card thanks to a deep channel run. He has logged six tackles (three won), five interceptions and six clearances in the last five games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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