Fabio Capello believes Juventus are proper to increase Luciano Spalletti’s contract no matter Champions League qualification, however argues that ‘it received’t be simple’ to catch Cesc Fabregas’ Como and end within the high 4.
Juventus’ over the weekend pushed the Bianconeri three factors beneath fourth-placed Como, who secured a snug 5-0 win in opposition to Pisa.
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Capello examined the Bianconeri’s efficiency in his newest interview with dello Sport, highlighting what didn’t work for the Outdated Woman.
“Initially, Yildiz. He scored okay, however he lacked consistency, particularly within the second half,” mentioned the ex-coach.
“In contrast to traditional, he didn’t take accountability for getting the group out of bother. Juventus attacked extra on the precise, the place Conceiçao did have sport, nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to win.”
Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik had been launched within the dying minutes, whereas Lois Openda and Jonathan David spent the entire sport on the bench.
“The false 9 is trendy. Anyway, the primary two had been getting back from lengthy accidents, whereas evidently, the opposite two should not thought-about as much as the extent required by the coach in the meanwhile,” Capello mentioned.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Juventus FC head coach Luciano Spalletti seems to be on throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Como 1907 at on February 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
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Juventus are anticipated to supply Spalletti a contract extension earlier than the top of the season, no matter whether or not they qualify for the Champions League.
“Clearly, it’s extra difficult. There’s no denying that Luciano has given one thing to Juve, regardless of a couple of unfortunate outcomes, and because of this, the membership has determined to proceed with him with out ready for the top of the season,” famous Capello.
“For my part, it’s the precise selection, even when there’s no signature but. Not ending within the high 4, nevertheless, would restrict prospects within the switch market and have repercussions on the entire surroundings.”
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Fabio Capello attends the Sporting Combined Zone forward of Laureus World Sports activities Awards Madrid 2025 at Palacio De Cibeles on April 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Pictures for Laureus)
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Juventus are , three factors behind Como, however Atalanta are additionally nonetheless within the race for the highest 4 regardless of sitting seventh with 50 factors.
“Como are using a wave of enthusiasm. They win, play properly, and rating simply. Fabregas is superb, however typically overcomplicates issues with some overly elaborate concepts,” concluded Capello.
“Nonetheless, it received’t be simple to catch them, particularly since they’ve the benefit over Juve in head-to-head matches, and that +3 is virtually a +4. Roma should not in nice kind, and in opposition to Lecce, you possibly can see they had been nonetheless feeling the results of their Europa League elimination. They’re additionally paying for absences, particularly these of high quality gamers akin to Soulé and Dybala. They struggled, however nonetheless managed to take all three factors and stay in competition for a Champions League spot. Atalanta additionally received and are chasing from a bit additional again. There are nonetheless many matches left; it’s too early to make predictions, however all of them have the obligation to consider.”