Luciano Spalletti insists was ‘an important’ of his Juventus profession thus far, however notes the place Juan Cabal, Lois Openda and Jonathan David can enhance.
The Bianconeri knew the significance of this fixture, as they have been two factors behind Bologna within the Serie A desk, so it was a head-to-head for European locations.
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Was this an important victory of Spalletti’s time on the membership thus far?
“Completely, as a result of we have been dealing with a staff that has an identification, high quality and enthusiasm, they have been constructed effectively and even all the way down to 10 males made it troublesome for us,”
“Having received right here means much more for my gamers, and so they should be congratulated this night. They did very well.”
Spalletti noticed Juventus progress
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Juan Cabal of Juventus celebrates scoring his staff’s first objective with Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, through the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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Either side had probabilities within the first half, however the recreation modified within the area of 5 minutes when first substitute Cabal nodded in a Kenan Yildiz cross on a nook, then Torbjorn Heggem noticed purple for bringing down Openda.
“I had seen issues finished effectively in coaching, and advised the administrators that I noticed the gamers energetic and reacting effectively in coaching. We would have liked a efficiency that would give them confidence, and I hope after this we are able to proceed to enhance,” continued Spalletti.
“Other than the objective, the general efficiency must be evaluated in soccer. Juventus have been within the coronary heart of the sport for 90 minutes tonight, battled for each ball, went past these particular person duels that Bologna drive you into, and this bodes effectively for the long run.
“Cabal should be taught to maintain a few of his feelings in verify. He is sort of a pedigree horse along with his energy and skill to dash repeatedly, he has expertise with back-heel flicks, however expertise can also be repeating the 100 metre runs 20 occasions. He doesn’t thoughts being in one-on-one conditions, is sweet within the air, however within the video games he performed thus far he wasn’t exact sufficient for his expertise, so I needed to be laborious on him.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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Openda was one other substitute who made an affect tonight, as he fought laborious and obtained Heggem despatched off, but additionally missed some sitters.
“I favored his efficiency. Openda is a unique participant to Jonathan David, who frankly appears extra like a second striker to me than a centre-forward, as he combines with teammates. Openda has extra energy, and possibly towards groups like Bologna feels extra comfortable, as a result of he can run at them with sheer tempo when these areas open up,” concluded Spalletti.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, greets Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, previous to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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This outcome means Juventus climb above Bologna into fifth place awaiting Como’s journey to Roma tomorrow, whereas additionally they steadied the Champions League ship with a midweek 2-0 win over Pafos.
Gleison Bremer made his comeback after two months out, however Teun Koopmeiners was booked and can due to this fact be suspended subsequent week towards Roma.
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