Luciano Spalletti admits to ‘some clashes’ with Juventus CEO Damien Comolli and a scarcity of ‘character’ in his workforce, however is not going to ‘pin the blame on the gamers.’
The Derby della Mole kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
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Even a victory most likely gained’t be sufficient to ensure a Champions League place, as a result of and are in entrance going into the ultimate weekend of the season.
They’d been within the strongest place till a shock 2-0 house defeat to , which raised huge questions over the way forward for the entire squad and their coach.
Spalletti desires Juventus response
BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 11: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, offers directions through the Serie A match between and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Photographs)
“I count on a efficiency that’s worthy of Juventus, of the significance of this recreation, and a response from the workforce,”
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isn’t obtainable because of a muscular problem, however Khephren Thuram does return to the squad.
Whereas the Bianconeri had been doing so effectively in current months, they’ve crumbled within the final couple of weeks, and appear to be missing character.
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC through the Serie A match between and Juventus FC at Stadio By way of del Mare on Might 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photographs)
“It’s truthful to say we’ve got not been as dominant as we had been, the regrets aren’t round failing to win video games when creating many scoring alternatives, they’re round not being ourselves.
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“I take my share of the duty, I’ve at all times been satisfied that I spoke to the gamers as males, treating them like males. I really feel that motivating the hearts and minds of males makes them step above their capabilities.
“If I’m going into an essential recreation and the workforce performs like that, clearly the primary individual I look to for blame is myself. Then I attempt to attract different conclusions about problems with character. It’s all about character,” continued Spalletti.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Gamers of Juventus FC face the followers after the Serie A match between Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on Might 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Chris Ricco/Getty Photographs)
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“We had been disillusioned, however not irritable this week, so we analysed every part. I learn reviews that the locker room is cut up, however issues can not change so dramatically due to one recreation.”
If the earlier two Juventus coaches had been vital of the perspective of their squad, it can not simply be in regards to the tactician, however an endemic drawback.
“I don’t shirk my very own disappointment and lay it on the toes of the gamers, I take my very own duty,” insisted Spalletti.
“I’m the primary to criticise myself, however I may also say that character makes the distinction, since you want it in stress conditions which might be tough to regulate. Character reveals in case you are a protagonist or not.
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“It’s not nearly survival intuition, however the way you take care of the moments when no person is watching you, that’s the place you discover your identification and character.
“That is the place we as a workforce have to take an enormous step ahead. I don’t know what the earlier coaches have finished, however I gained’t come right here to criticise my gamers, I’ve by no means finished that. I respect and take care of them, I recognise the nice issues they’ve finished this season too.”
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Head coach of Juventus FC Luciano Spalletti through the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio By way of del Mare on Might 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photographs)
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Spalletti stated within the , however the reviews preserve CEO Damien Comolli is on the chopping block.
“Don’t count on adjustments, as a result of there gained’t be any. I’m trustworthy that I’m disillusioned when the workforce doesn’t do what I’d like, however I’ve each intention of continuous with the membership. I think about the membership and the membership has religion in me.
“We’re disillusioned at not profitable video games, but in addition motivated to create a top quality workforce that may make its followers really feel protected and proud.”
What’s his rapport with Comolli?
“Our rapport is straightforward, we speak the best way we did in the present day at lunch, or two days in the past in my workplace. Clearly, the rapport between Comolli and me turns into basic as a result of I wish to take part in creating the longer term workforce, so we every give our factors of view to construct a stronger facet.
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“The rapport is ok, at instances there will be clashes as a result of we every have our personal opinions, however at all times primarily based on constructing a stronger workforce.”
Spalletti took the Juventus job mid-season after Igor Tudor was sacked, and insists “it was the proper determination.”