Serie A – What We Learned – Matchday 15

Serie A – What We Learned – Matchday 15

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Outside90’s Joshua Scarcella breaks down the biggest talking points to come out of the weekend’s Serie A action.

Stefano Pioli walking on a tightrope

Despite receiving backing from the Lazio board, Pioli cannot afford another loss if he is to keep his job as manager. A home loss to the resurgent Juventus has forced the Italian to state publicly during his post-match press conference that he will not voluntarily step away from the role.

Pioli’s men offered little resistance and appeared to lack motivation against the Bianconeri as Paulo Dybala lead the Juventus to a comfortable 2-0 win.

Is Maxi Lopez Torino’s best striking option?

The 31-year-old Argentinian was substituted into the match against Roma for Fabio Quagliarella in what was his third appearance off the bench in as many weeks. However, his physical appearance would be some cause for concern.

Lopez has been an imposing striker during his Serie A spell so his current fitness levels would be disappointing Giampiero Ventura considering the league began over three months ago.

Lopez was awarded a controversial penalty in additional time to take a point away from the struggling Giallorossi.

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