TURIN, Italy —
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Losing at leader Inter Milan can be forgiven, but succumbing at home to relegation-threatened Udinese is not tolerated.
Juventus said goodbye on Monday to a loud chorus of boos from its fans after losing 1-0 in its fiefdom against Udinese, a defeat that jeopardized its attempts to fight for the Italian league title.
Massimiliano Allegri’s team, which had just lost 1-0 against Inter at San Siro last week, was seven points behind the leaders. The Nerazzurri also have a game pending. Juve are one point above third-placed AC Milan.
Argentine center back Lautaro Giannetti’s first goal in Serie A was enough to give Udinese only its second victory in 14 games. More importantly, they managed to distance themselves three points from the relegation zone.
Polish attacker Arkadiusz Milik missed several goals scored for Juventus. They also annulled him somewhat.
Milik returned to play after serving a suspension and played in the position of attacker Dušan Vlahović, who was rested.
La Vecchia Signora dominated in the early stages, but Udinese struck in the 25th minute. Thomas Kristensen combed a free kick taken by Lazar Samardžić and Juventino defender Alex Sandro’s clearance went straight to the feet of Gianetti, who did not forgive.