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Ronaldo's Struggles Led to Pirlo's Juventus Exit

10/17/2025

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Alparslan Erdem, a former Juventus assistant coach, said Andrea Pirlo preferred Álvaro Morata over Cristiano Ronaldo due to tactical incompatibility.
Data showed Cristiano Ronaldo was the least effective sprinter on the Juventus team under Pirlo's high-pressing system.
Ronaldo struggled to fit Pirlo's system despite his impressive goal tally.
The dynamics contributed to Andrea Pirlo's dismissal.
Ronaldo left Juventus in 2021 to rejoin Manchester United after nearly transferring to Manchester City.

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Alparslan Erdem, a former Juventus assistant coach, said Andrea Pirlo preferred Álvaro Morata over Cristiano Ronaldo due to tactical incompatibility.
Data showed Cristiano Ronaldo was the least effective sprinter on the Juventus team under Pirlo's high-pressing system.
Ronaldo struggled to fit Pirlo's system despite his impressive goal tally.
The dynamics contributed to Andrea Pirlo's dismissal.
Ronaldo left Juventus in 2021 to rejoin Manchester United after nearly transferring to Manchester City.