Luciano Spalletti confirmed Kenan Yildiz wished to take the penalty towards Sassuolo, however Manuel Locatelli was given the ball, resulting in the third consecutive failed Juventus spot-kick.
The Bianconeri have been held to this night, which has considerably broken their probabilities of qualifying for the Champions League with a prime 4 end.
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Kenan Yildiz had scored the opener, cancelled out by Andrea Pinamonti, and Dusan Vlahovic’s header struck Jay Idzes on the arm for a late penalty.
What occurred earlier than Juventus penalty
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus has a penalty saved through the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
was the dialog occurring when the VAR name was being made, as Yildiz was standing close to the spot, hoping to be given the ball.
As a substitute, Spalletti known as Locatelli over to the touchline, and after a short dialog, the midfielder went over to tell Yildiz of the choice.
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It didn’t repay, as Locatelli’s weak and central penalty was smothered by Arijanet Muric.
“Locatelli came visiting and informed me he felt able to take it,”
“There have been two or three gamers who wished to step up, however Locatelli is the designated taker. It’s wonderful, anybody can miss a penalty, we’re simply upset about not bringing residence the victory.”
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Arijanet Muric of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates with teammates after saving a penalty from Manuel Locatelli of Juventus through the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
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This implies Juventus have now did not convert three consecutive Serie A penalty kicks with three completely different gamers.
Jonathan David acquired it improper in one other stalemate with Lecce, whereas Yildiz was denied in a 5-0 victory over Cremonese.
In whole, the Bianconeri have obtained seven Serie A penalties this time period, changing 4 of them.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Jonathan David of Juventus misses a penalty try through the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Lecce at on January 03, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
Locatelli stays their greatest taker, changing two out of his three, whereas Kenan Yildiz has a 50 per cent price.
Vlahovic scored his solely try too, however made his comeback in the present day for the primary time since damage on the finish of November.