Juventus legend sees ‘three players’ to build on for 2026-27, but David lacks ‘personality’

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Matteo Gabbia of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Jonathan David of Juventus during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“He has paid a high price for the leap in quality. Playing at Juventus and in the French league, without too much pressure, is not the same as making a difference at Juventus. The shirt’s weight is much more difficult to bear, and you need a great personality. The difference between a champion and a good player nowadays lies in personality, character, and determination. You need to have these qualities to play at Juventus, or you’ll struggle.”

Dusan Vlahovic has missed most of the season due to fitness issues, including surgery that sidelined him for four months.

Ravanelli: Zhegrova has more personality than David and Openda

Just like David, Edon Zhegrova and Lois Openda also joined Juventus last summer, but Ravanelli would rely on just one of them going forward.

“I think Zhegrova has more personality than others,” said the ex-striker.

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“Since Spalletti’s arrival, David and Openda have always given me the impression that they don’t really want to take on too much responsibility. On the other hand, Zhagrova is someone worth continuing to invest in because he has real quality. I’d love to see him in a positive Juventus side and in a winning environment. He’s the kind of player who embraces responsibility, not someone who, after failing one dribble, shies away from trying another. He has a very strong personality.

“I think there are three or four players Juventus can build on,” Ravanelli concluded.

“Yildiz, Bremer, and Conceiçao must be retained to build the strong core of the team.”

During the same interview, Ravanelli also discussed Juventus’ possible reinforcements from next season, suggesting that the Bianconeri should try to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.