Who will captain Juventus in the absence of Locatelli? | OneFootball

Manuel Locatelli has been the Juventus captain since Luciano Spalletti became their manager, ending the approach of Thiago Motta, who regularly rotated the club’s captaincy.

The current manager recognised the need for a stable leader, and Locatelli stepped up his performances after Spalletti took charge.

However, the midfielder is injured and could be out of action for around six months, meaning Juve need to find a new leader on the pitch as they face a busy period before the Euro 2020 winner returns.

Kenan Yildiz is one of the club’s assistant captains, but he is also on the treatment table and will not play for them until the end of the year. The Bianconeri therefore have to find another leader.

Bremer Ready To Take Responsibility

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, it is time for Gleison Bremer to shine in that role, with the defender expected to step up in Locatelli’s absence.

Bremer is already a key member of the leadership group at Juventus, and his experience within the team makes him a natural candidate to take on greater responsibility.

The defender now has an opportunity to demonstrate his leadership qualities on the pitch as the Bianconeri deal with the absence of their captain. His role will become even more important with Yildiz also unavailable.

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Bremer Could Keep Captaincy Role

Bremer will step up to become the next captain of the team as Juventus begin waiting for Locatelli to return. The defender is expected to retain the role even when Yildiz is back.

The change represents another challenge for Juventus during a difficult period, with injuries already affecting key members of the squad. Bremer must now help provide the leadership the team needs while Locatelli remains unavailable.

Juve will hope Bremer can rise to the occasion and guide the Bianconeri through their busy schedule. His position within the leadership group means he is already trusted by the club, and this could be an opportunity for him to establish himself as an even more influential figure.

For now, Juventus must focus on managing without Locatelli, while Bremer prepares to take on the responsibility of leading the team on the pitch.