Luciano Spalletti stated , but in addition criticised his gamers for wandering out of their roles in a frenetic fightback.
The coach had suffered just one defeat in all competitors since taking cost of the Previous Woman, however after successful six of the final seven Serie A video games, this was a wholly surprising outcome.
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They dominated possession in Sardinia, losing scoring alternatives and punished by a set-play routine, Luca Mazzitelli volleying within the Gianluca Gaetano free kick together with his again to objective.
Extremely, Cagliari received with an xG of 0.16 in comparison with Juve’s 1.28.
Spalletti shrugs off shock Juventus defeat
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Juventus’s coach Luciano Spalletti appears to be like on in the course of the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Pictures)
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“Cagliari deserved it, as a result of they fought for each ball, closed up and tried to go on the counter. We have been unable to be decided sufficient in making ready the conditions, there are video games that go like this, we transfer on,”
“The substitutes acquired swept up within the frantic nature of the sport. Zhegrova and Conceicao dropped again to get the ball in midfield somewhat than keep up there, so acquired too far-off from the ‘sizzling’ areas of the pitch.
“Kalulu and Kelly then began pushing up the flanks, however no, they’re defenders and wanted to be defending. We are able to complain about that, gamers want to remain of their roles, however typically we performed our sport, suffocated each try at a counter-attack. It was destined to go like this, there’s no level crying over spilt milk.
“We wanted to be extra decided and make extra of our possibilities, but in addition the free kick the place they scored was so pointless they usually used that chance. Possibly subsequent time luck will flip our manner, however it’s nothing uncommon,” continued Spalletti.
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“It’s our responsibility to be so choosy with ourselves that we work on the tiniest element, as a result of they are often decisive for the outcome. That’s our occupation.”
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Fabio Miretti of Juventus lays injured in the course of the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Pictures)
There was an incident within the first half when Juve have been awarded a penalty, however it was revoked after the VAR evaluate as a result of Mazzitelli acquired his foot in entrance of Fabio Miretti’s to protect the ball.
Nonetheless, their finest probability noticed Kenan Yildiz’s scorcher deflected off Yerry Mina to thump the upright.
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“Yildiz was unfortunate on two or three conditions. I noticed some moments the place the ball had a special spin on it, bounced barely tougher than anticipated, it’s all the way down to these tiny particulars ultimately,” continued Spalletti.
“This stuff occur, you tip your hat to your opponents, who introduced house a victory that maybe they didn’t deserve, however sniffed out the chance and took it. Possibly subsequent time we are able to be taught from that and sniff out our probability too.”
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane hugs Juve coach Luciano Spalletti in the course of the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Pictures)
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It had been such a giant alternative for Juventus to place themselves within the Scudetto race, understanding they’re set to face Champions of Italy Napoli subsequent weekend.
As an alternative, they threat falling additional behind the highest 4, particularly if Roma get a outcome away to Torino tomorrow, and are actually 10 factors adrift of leaders Inter.
Juve don’t have time to really feel sorry for themselves, as they’ve a giant Champions League match developing in opposition to Benfica on Wednesday night.