Juventus faces criticism for lack of Italian players in squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Luca Toni has criticized Juventus amid growing concerns over the club's reliance on foreign players. In a recent match against Atalanta, Juventus fielded a team with no Italian outfield players, highlighting a shift in their recruitment strategy. This marks a departure from their history of developing Italian talent, which has raised questions about the future of homegrown players in the Serie A. The club aims to address the issue by gradually increasing the number of Italian players in their lineup. Toni described the situation as a poor signal for Italian football.
- •Luca Toni criticizes Juventus for fielding only foreign players.
- •Juventus aims to increase domestic player representation.
- •The club has a history of developing Italian talent.
- •Criticism reflects wider issues in Italian football.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Luca Toni slams Juventus as Italy struggles to find homegrown talents
"Juventus has a proud history of bringing through some of the best Italian players, while also regularly poaching talented homegrown players from their rivals and adding them to their squad.However, in...
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