Claudio Marchisio questioned Luciano Spalletti’s choice to substitute Kenan Yildiz late in , calling the transfer pointless and doubtlessly damaging in a match that was nonetheless finely balanced.
The Turkey worldwide had been considered one of Juve’s brighter attacking shops on the night time and had already discovered the online, making his removing with quarter-hour remaining one of many speaking factors of the post-match evaluation.
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Spalletti opted to interchange the No.10 with Lois Openda at 1-1, however the transfer didn’t shift momentum within the Bianconeri’s favour. As a substitute, Napoli went on to attain the decisive objective shortly afterwards, leaving Juventus empty-handed on the Maradona.
TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus seems to be on throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD4 match between Juventus and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Juventus Stadium on November 04, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Stefano Guidi/Getty Photographs)
Juventus legend Marchisio ‘disagrees’ with Yildiz substitution
Marchisio, talking within the DAZN studio, , admitted he didn’t agree with the selection and felt Yildiz ought to have remained on the pitch throughout such a important section of the match. “I’d by no means take a participant like him off…” the previous midfielder mentioned, emphasising the teen’s rising affect and significance in tight encounters.
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Spalletti supplied his personal rationalization within the press convention, responding not directly to Marchisio’s remarks. The coach reminded reporters that rotation and recreation administration have been recurring themes in current weeks.
“Seven days in the past you requested me whether or not he wanted relaxation,” he mentioned. “In the present day he was substituted 1 / 4 of an hour from the tip by Openda, who price €45 million. Is that not allowed? It’s the little recreation of synonyms and opposites.”
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, seems to be on previous to the Serie C match between Ternana Calcio and Juventus Subsequent Gen at Allianz Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
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He pushed again on the concept that Yildiz had bodily issues, insisting the choice was tactical. “He wasn’t unwell, he has to do extra, similar to the entire staff. He scored, however in sure moments he wants to present us extra.”
The controversy is unlikely to vanish shortly, with Yildiz now considered one of Juve’s most scrutinised and priceless attacking property.