Player Ratings: Juventus 4-1 Empoli – Kolo Muani shakes the Bianconeri | OneFootball

Randal Kolo Muani paved the way for Juventus’ comeback against Empoli at the Allianz Stadium, helping the Old Lady to secure a 4-1 win and move into the top four.

Kolo Muani is Football Italia’s Man of the Match in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Empoli. The French striker now has three goals in his first two games with the Bianconeri.

Former Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio scored an early opener and refused to celebrate while the home crowd once again booed the Bianconeri.

De Sciglio was among the best Empoli players alongside Ardian Ismajli, but the Albania international sustained an injury in the second half and was forced to be subbed off. It’s probably no coincidence that the Azzurri conceded four goals after the 28-year-old was replaced.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Empoli at Allianz Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Chelsea loanee Renato Veiga made his Juventus debut, playing 90 minutes alongside Federico Gatti in central defence. Serbian striker Vlahovic was introduced in the second half and played alongside Kolo Muani in the Bianconeri’s attack, scoring his first Serie A goal in 2025.

Kenan Yildiz was among the best Juventus players and contributed to Kolo Mauni’s second goal with a stunning ruleta to dribble past two opponents in the build-up.

Juventus 4-1 Empoli – player ratings

Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Savona 6, Gatti 6, Veiga 6.5, Weah 6.5; Locatelli 6, McKennie 6.5 (85′ Thuram 6.5); Yildiz 7 (65′ Vlahovic 7), Koopmeiners 6.5, Nico Gonzalez 6.5 (85′ Conceiçao 7); Kolo Muani 8. Coach: Thiago Motta 6.5

Best Juventus player: Kolo Muani 8 – Used all his physicality to score the equaliser. Lucky to deflect a Weah shot on target to give Juventus the lead a few minutes later. Besides the two goals, he always had a positive attitude, also when he was moved to the left-winger role following Vlahovic’s introduction.

Juventus coach: Motta 6.5 – The Juventus reaction was slow and almost inexistent in the first half, aside from a couple of chances. The improvement in the second half was evident and brought a deserved win, even if the Bianconeri were helped by Saba Goglichidze and Maleh’s red card.

Empoli: Vasquez 6.5; De Sciglio 7, Ismajli 7 (59′ Goglichidze 4.5), Marianucci 6.5 (90′ Tosto N/A); Gyasi 6, Henderson 6 (90′ Bacci N/A), Anjorin 6.5 (49′ Zurkowski 5.5), Cacace 5.5; Esposito 6 (90′ Konate N/A), Maleh 5; Colombo 6. Coach: D’Aversa 5.5

Best Empoli player: Ismajli 7 – Clearly Empoli’s defensive leader. The Tuscans collapsed after he was forced out of action with a muscle injury in the second half.

Lowest Empoli rating: Goglichidze 4.5 – Rushed onto the pitch to replace Ismajli, Kolo Muani easily beat him to score the Juventus equaliser. Poor Maleh’s performance as well. Despite earning a penalty, later revoked by VAR, he was sent off in the second half, getting a silly second booking.

Empoli coach: D’Aversa: D’Aversa 5.5 – Empoli collapsed in the final 30 minutes but still had a couple of opportunities to equalise. They will need more performances like the one of the first half to secure survival.