

The team is in a defensive crisis following a string of defensive injuries, which include the long-term absence of Gleison Bremer and maybe Juan Cabal. Juventus may have to elevate players from their U19 or Next Gen squads to cover the voids as a result of their restricted alternatives. Although Thiago Motta has rotated his team as often as possible, the injuries have made it difficult for him to have a strong defensive unit. Given these urgent issues, Juventus is keen to add a new defender before the winter transfer window ends, and Feyenoord's David Hancko may be their aim.
After a brief and mostly fruitless stint in Serie A, Hancko has since grown up and acquired useful experience at Feyenoord, where he has made an impression both at home and in European tournaments.