Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus that they ‘needed to be cautious’ in , however the race for a Champions League spot will go right down to the wire.
The Bianconeri had an enormous alternative with a victory to catch Milan in third place, but in addition knew they needed to look over their shoulders to maintain and at bay within the hunt for a Champions League spot.
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Khephren Thuram had the ball behind the online, however solely after wandering into an offside place, whereas got here closest for the hosts when rattling the crossbar.
Spalletti needed cautious Juventus
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“We continued our journey, we tried to take the initiative, a bit too slowly and predictably within the first half, we by no means managed to get previous their males, in order that they have been at all times in place,”
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“You need to be cautious with Milan, as you are feeling like you might be in full management, after which they all of a sudden burst ahead with three or 4 to make it tough for you. The hazard is whenever you really feel snug in opposition to them.
“When constructing out from the again, we labored on the preventative marking to make sure these counter-attacks didn’t occur. There have been a couple of conditions the place we may’ve finished higher, together with a foul on , nevertheless it was missed.”
That was a problem on the very fringe of the penalty space and the referee waved play on, however total it was one other first rate efficiency from the Canadian.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Jonathan David of Juventus is challenged by of AC Milan throughout the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“If there isn’t quite a lot of bodily contact, he can get out of duels with technical high quality, however in case you press him bodily, he struggles extra. He runs a lot, you can not doubt his dynamism, urgent on , and continuously, he brings outcomes. Naturally, he’s not somebody who can run with tempo or take males on, however when collaborating with the staff, he’s good at that.
“We would have liked to create extra density in help to assist him out, as in the present day particularly within the first half, we left him somewhat too remoted,” stated Spalletti.
and each got here on for the ultimate minutes, as they have been carrying damage issues.
“When the staff had extra management within the second half and pushed Milan again, Vlahovic’s presence may’ve helped, however he solely got here again to coaching with the staff on Friday. Kenan too struggled when he needed to make two adjustments of tempo, you could possibly see he wasn’t in nice form.
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“With Vlahovic, he was coming off a really lengthy damage, he obtained damage final time when warming up on the touchline, so we will’t rush him. The longer term relies upon additionally on the current, so we will’t run pointless dangers.”
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus warms up previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
This 0-0 draw mirrors the earlier assembly between the groups earlier this season, when didn’t convert a penalty in Turin.
Each Roma and Como now transfer to inside three factors of Juventus, so the hunt for Champions League qualification continues to be vast open with 4 rounds left to play.
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“I feel it is going to go right down to the wire or very near it, as a result of these are the video games. Roma and Como gained, so we nonetheless have fairly a couple of matches left to win earlier than we will deserve our place in that match,” added Spalletti.
“It’s time for the ultimate dash, and at this stage is the place the fatigue of a protracted season begins to construct up, that’s the place you’ll be able to inform who belongs at Juventus and who doesn’t.
“We should affirm the tradition of self-discipline, arduous work and dedication that inhabits this membership, giving our all each day and letting nothing go by.”
Juve prolonged their unbeaten run to eight Serie A video games, however notably they’ve conceded just one aim within the final seven rounds, throughout their 1-1 draw with .