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The 2017-18 Serie A season has not been a smooth journey for Juventus as the Turin giants had to face some tough competition not only from some of the best Italian clubs but also from lesser known teams in the ongoing season.
Though Juventus have not been able to replicate the performances of last season in which they dominated every side they came up against, the team has provided enough proof with some spirited performances to show why they are still the best in the league.
Juventus are sitting at the first position, and are looking good to claim the Serie A title once again.
Their recent win over Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 will be a big morale booster for them.
We take a look at five players from Juventus who have impressed the most this season:
#1 Gonzalo Higuain
Higuain has showcased his class with some amazing performances and has been outstanding because of his intelligent runs during counter attacks. His exhilarating pace has been a big threat for the opposition. Gonzalo Higuain has the ability to outsmart the best defences with his speed and quick movements.
He has scored 14 goals in 25 matches in the ongoing season and has been instrumental in the team's fascinating duel with Napoli for the Scudetto. He has combined well with the midfield in putting pressure on opposing defences.
His manager: Massimiliano Allegri was quoted as saying that Higuain is the crux of the Juventus forward line as the Argentine will be an influential figure in their campaign going ahead.
#2 Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala has not been in the limelight like the last season when the Argentine literally dominated his rivals with some stunning performances, but the 24-year-old has been a constant threat for the opposition because of his clever movements inside the box. His incisiveness adds much-needed bite to the Juventus forward line.
Massimiliano Allegri has stated that though the Argentine has not produced his last season’s magic, the striker has done a decent job with some clever passes and has been effective during set pieces too. He had also stated that a hard working player like Paulo Dybala increases the competition levels in the entire squad.
La Joya has registered goals 17 in 22 games with 3 assists to his name this Serie A season and will surely be a player to watch out for in their upcoming matches not only in the Serie A season but also in the Champions League.
Paulo Dybala is one of the most promising strikers of this generation and is known for his fearless and attacking style of play.
#3 Sami Khedira
Sami Khedira has got all the attributes of a complete midfielder. The 30-year-old offers flexibility in the Juventus midfield. The midfielder is capable of playing both offensively and defensively as he could also be used as a box-to-box midfielder.
The former Real Madrid player is tactically quite intelligent when it comes to his ability to move forward by creating space through the rival's defence and keeping the ball in possession.
Sami Khedira has colluded well with the midfield. He has also contributed by scoring 6 goals in 20 games and has 2 assists to his name, while his one touches passes have been laden with precision.
He has been a tricky operator during set pieces as well which have caught the opponent’s defence totally off guard.
His ability to win aerial duels has benefited the forward line to launch counter-attacks. Massimiliano Allegri has claimed that the German has been a backbone of Juventus midfield and his commitment towards his team is what makes him one of the best midfielders in the Italian Serie A.
#4 Juan Cuadrado
Juan Cuadrado has produced some gutsy performances in the wings for the Old Lady. Cuadrado has worked well with the other midfielders. The 29-year-old has got this knack of squeezing through the opposition’s defence with his quick movements.
The midfielder has operated quite well in the flanks until now and has been a swift mover inside the box with his penetrative moves.
His presence provides a lot of fluidity in the midfield. Massimiliano Allegri has claimed that a player of his reputation provides plenty of options in the forward line as the 29-year-old has shown that he is good both offensively and defensively. He has also contributed by scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists in 14 games in the ongoing season.
#5 Miralem Pjanic
Miralem Pjanic has brought all his experience into play and has looked impressive with his attacking style of play. Massimiliano Allegri has stated that looking at Miralem Pjanic's game it could be said that the midfielder could be a proven match winner for his side on any given day.
The midfielder provides the kind of passing which is required to floor the best defences. The 27-year-old is one of the best midfielders in Europe. He can move through the opposition's defence with his creative movements.
The Bosnian is also known for his ability to create chances for the forwards with his quick thinking. He has netted 4 goals in 22 games and has 9 assists to his name in the ongoing Serie A season and could prove to be a vital link in their campaign not only in the ongoing season but also in the upcoming Champions League fixtures.
