Pierre Kalulu hopes Luciano Spalletti stays at Juventus, and divulges he ‘has not spoken’ to Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni after that controversial crimson card incident.
The Bianconeri are in motion with a showdown in opposition to Roma for fourth place on Sunday night, however are additionally taking to the sphere for the primary time since their
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Pierre Kalulu of Juventus FC dribbles the ball in opposition to Mario Lemina of Galatasaray throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Stefano Guidi/Getty Photographs)
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“It is a vital week for us, and clearly Wednesday left us with a mixture of feelings,”
Though they managed to neutralise the primary leg 5-2 defeat regardless of being right down to 10 males for the controversial Lloyd Kelly crimson card, the Previous Girl finally capitulated in further time.
“We’re each disillusioned with the ultimate outcome, however reflecting on the scenario, additionally really feel pleased with what we confirmed on the pitch.”
Kalulu sees Juventus crossroads
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, speaks to Pierre Kalulu throughout the Coppa Italia Quarter-Last match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC on the New Steadiness Enviornment on February 05, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Already out of the Coppa Italia, the one goal for Juventus now’s preventing to qualify for the Champions League with a high 4 Serie A end, so going head-to-head with Roma is a possible turning level for the entire season.
“We’re effectively conscious this is a vital recreation for us, however we additionally know there can be one other 11 matches after this. Clearly, as a head-to-head conflict, the factors are value extra,” continued Kalulu.
“We imagine in ourselves and if we do our responsibility, then it can go effectively.”
There’s actually extra confidence within the Juve camp after the second leg efficiency in opposition to Galatasaray, and the gamers appear to imagine they’re heading in the right direction with Spalletti.
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“Contracts are as much as the membership. All I can say is that we really feel good and have clear concepts, we like the way in which we play, so we’d be very completely satisfied if he was to remain.”
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: Kalulu of Juventis celebrates a second aim throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio on the Juventus stadium on February 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photographs)
That is Kalulu’s return to the sphere in Serie A, as he was suspended for the 2-0 defeat to Como, including insult to damage after everybody agreed he shouldn’t have been despatched off in opposition to Inter.
for his simulation on that second yellow card, however did he apologise on to the participant?
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“No, we now have not spoken,” revealed Kalulu.
“If we had received even with my crimson card, I’d’ve been disillusioned nonetheless, however with much less of a way of bitterness. The staff at all times comes first earlier than the person, and what actually hurts is that all of it occurred collectively.
“I hope that I’ll have success in future that helps me overlook this incident. I don’t anticipate something from Bastoni, it’s not like we talked a lot earlier than both, so the subsequent time can be in about six months, I anticipate.”
That incident has prompted IFAB to suggest a change to the VAR protocol, so it will possibly intervene on a second yellow card.
“Any rule that may assist soccer typically is at all times welcome.”