Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti says Dusan Vlahovic remains to be unavailable, however hopes to return towards Udinese, whereas Weston McKennie’s contract extension proves the membership is making ready for the longer term ‘correctly.’
Juventus striker Vlahovic gained’t be eligible for Saturday’s Serie A match towards Pisa.
Commercial
The Serbia worldwide returned to coaching earlier this week after present process surgical procedure in December, however he’s nonetheless not match to be a part of the squad.
Vlahovic not accessible for Juventus vs. Pisa
“Not tomorrow, he’s specializing in Udinese,” Spalletti mentioned at a pre-match press
Throughout his assembly , Spalletti confirmed that he’d proceed talks with the membership over a brand new contract within the coming days after which commented on McKennie’s latest contract extension.
“Juventus are exhibiting that it’s making ready correctly for the longer term via scouting and planning. McKennie is a powerful participant, a really robust one,” the coach mentioned.
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC reacts throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Artemio Franchi on November 22, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
Commercial
“The membership did every little thing it wanted to do with out me having to say something.”
Absolutely, nevertheless, working beneath Spalletti has benefited the American midfielder, who has scored eight objectives and offered seven assists in 27 appearances beneath the Tuscan tactician.
Mattia Perin began the final two video games for Juventus, changing under-fire Michele Di Gregorio, however will Juventus’ first-choice keeper return to the XI towards Pisa?
“I’ll announce the line-up tomorrow,” Spalletti mentioned.
“They’re each doing very properly, and I used to be sorry to listen to sure issues about Di Gregorio, as a result of it’s pointless to single out people when the difficulties are collective.
Commercial
“Will probably be a really troublesome match. The entire atmosphere considers it a straightforward recreation to win; everybody thinks they’re already relegated, however I’m positive Gilardino was already giving them sure messages, and Oscar Hiljemark as properly. Groups all the time discover methods to create motivation. Typically it’s even simpler in these moments than in others. When a participant thinks the sport is simple, he turns into extra superficial. I’m satisfied my gamers will consider the match correctly. Whenever you turn into superficial, you get knocked down, and we completely should not let that occur.”