Luciano Spalletti believes that Juventus are at an obstacle forward of their Champions League tie away in opposition to Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night, largely as a result of below-freezing temperature and synthetic pitch on the Aspmyra Stadion in Norway.
The Bianconeri are nonetheless on the lookout for their first Champions League win of the season, having picked up attracts in opposition to Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal and Sporting CP and a 1-0 loss in opposition to Actual Madrid to date this marketing campaign.
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With simply three factors to their identify to date, Juventus sit exterior of the knock-out locations as issues stand, in twenty sixth place, two above Tuesday’s hosts, who’ve drawn two and misplaced two of their opening 4 matches in Europe this time period.
Spalletti: ‘The pitch and local weather are an obstacle for Juventus’
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Luciano Spalletti supervisor of Juventus FC reacts throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Artemio Franchi on November 22, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
Talking at his pre-match on Monday night, Spalletti urged for a way of calmness, insisting issues should not as dangerous as some have made out following the over the weekend.
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“Let’s take issues one after the other, as a result of it’s been made out that we’ve had a catastrophe. The gamers didn’t do as badly as everybody has made out. I used to be the primary one to confess that we’ve got to do extra, and get ourselves out of this. We now have to make use of the assets we’ve got and make use of our qualities. I’ve seen the will of this staff.”
Turning his consideration to Tuesday’s check in opposition to Bodo/Glimt, Spalletti mentioned: “The pitch and local weather are an obstacle. I’m fortunate sufficient to have labored overseas. The air you absorb is completely different, it’s so chilly and we’re not used to it. It’s a matter of habits which are completely different to ours.
“Our need must make up for this hole that exists between the 2 groups. They’re superb at figuring out gamers, it’s not simply the pitch and the chilly. They’ve a number of worth and have carried out effectively in worldwide competitors.”
What does Spalletti anticipate to see from his gamers in Norway on Tuesday evening?
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“It’s one other a part of the story, and I hope they know easy methods to adapt. They should know easy methods to take care of a machine that works laborious and has made life tough for everybody. If we wish to be on equal footing, we’ve got to be those to recognise their pace and play technically good soccer, even on a pitch like this.
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC in motion throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Artemio Franchi on November 22, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
“In Florence, the ball moved too slowly within the first half, and we needed to play by way of the center to attempt to discover options. I noticed various things within the second half. We now have a number of high quality, however we’ve got to do effectively when it comes to accomplished passes, and never give our opponents an opportunity to harm us.
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“We now have to get used to the climate tomorrow, not make too many errors, and play effectively ourselves. We now have carried out effectively at punishing groups, however we additionally should create area and make it ourselves. We have to be trying past the primary move, we’ve got to enhance on that and I anticipate us to take action.”
How will the synthetic pitch influence Juventus’s recreation tomorrow evening?
“The pitch and the local weather are an obstacle,” Spalletti replied. “It’s an actual problem due to the bounce, the way in which the ball behaves. That would positively value us, however we are going to take care of it. We’ve all had fears earlier than, we resist them and adapt. The pitch impacts us, however we wish to put in our personal good efficiency.”
BODO, NORWAY – APRIL 09: A normal view of the Aspmyra Stadion throughout a S.S. Lazio coaching session and press convention forward of their UEFA Europa League 2024/25 quarter closing first leg match on April 09, 2025 in Bodo, Norway. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
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Is there something that Juventus can be taught from Lazio’s latest battle with Bodo/Glimt final season?
“They play effectively, however I converse immediately with my gamers. They’ve to know that tomorrow is a really tough recreation. We’ve seen all of it, together with our match analysts. Tempo makes the distinction, however we’re already alert to that and wish to be on the high. We don’t wish to play straightforward video games, we wish to play tough matches, adapt and obtain recognition due to it.”
When requested if he’ll swap to a again 4 in opposition to Bodo/Glimt, Spalletti admitted that he’ll make a number of alterations to his beginning line-up.
“We’ll change some gamers round. We will’t depart any areas inside, as a result of they’re a really sturdy staff and know easy methods to play slender. We now have to remain inside and make them mess around us.”