Luciano Spalletti has supplied a glimpse into his pondering forward of Juventus’ Champions League last-16 second leg in opposition to Galatasaray, with choice choices throughout a number of key positions nonetheless but to be finalised.
The Juventus head coach spoke to Sky Sport within the build-up to the tie, along with his facet needing to overturn a 5-2 deficit within the return fixture.
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The competition guarantees to be a tense affair, and Spalletti’s staff information will probably be carefully scrutinised given the stakes concerned and quite a lot of health doubts hanging over the squad.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus FC in motion in the course of the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Como 1907 at on February 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
Juventus vs Galatasaray – ‘Yildiz needs to play’ – Spalletti
Maybe essentially the most eagerly anticipated replace involved Kenan Yildiz, and Spalletti’s phrases will delight supporters.
“Yildiz needs to be concerned, all of the alerts he has despatched level in that course,” he mentioned, with
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“He might begin from the primary minute.”
The Turkish ahead has been certainly one of Juventus’ most essential gamers this season, and his potential return to the beginning lineup will present a big carry forward of such a vital European night time.
On the again, nevertheless, there may be extra uncertainty.
Spalletti confirmed that stays a doubt, with a last evaluation deliberate for the morning of the match.
“There’s a diploma of threat with Bremer, we are going to consider fastidiously tomorrow morning,” he mentioned, leaving his defensive choices open.
PARMA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Bremer of Juventus celebrates scoring his staff’s first purpose with teammate Francisco Conceicao in the course of the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Juventus FC at Stadio Ennio Tardini on February 01, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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In midfield, Spalletti indicated that both Teun Koopmeiners or Weston McKennie might function on the left facet, describing it as one of many possible choices with out totally committing to both.
There was additionally the suggestion that Mattia Perin might begin in purpose, probably forward of standard primary Michele Di Gregorio.
“There’s a want to guard sure conditions, however on this case it may very well be that means,” Spalletti mentioned fastidiously.
Regardless of the beginning eleven, Spalletti left little question about what he calls for from his gamers. “I’ll by no means be glad if we don’t qualify,” he mentioned plainly.