Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti feels the membership was for Pierre Kalulu to be revoked, confirms he received’t drop Weston McKennie, and says Jonathan David will likely be obtainable in opposition to Como regardless of not having educated with the remainder of the staff in latest days.
Juventus put together for a house Serie A match in opposition to Como on Saturday, following three defeats of their final 4 matches.
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The Bianconeri suffered a 5-2 away loss to Galatasaray within the Champions League on Tuesday and are presently one level behind fourth-placed Roma within the Serie A desk.
Juventus vs. Como – Spalletti’s pre-match press convention
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, appears to be like on previous to the Coppa Italia Quarter-Last match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC on the New Stability Area on February 05, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“Generally, you’ll be able to see issues, you’ll be able to really feel them, however they nonetheless hit, even when it’s unfair,” Spalletti mentioned at a pre-match press convention by way of
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“You must determine what to do with that fall. We now have to make an accurate and goal evaluation, and we should use this ache like a rubber band that lifts you and propels you towards the subsequent match.”
Juventus have requested FIGC President Gabriele Gravina to revoke a one-game ban for Pierre Kalulu, who obtained two debatable yellow playing cards in opposition to Inter on Sunday.
“It’s a mandatory step as a result of we’re speaking about two clear injustices that everybody was compelled to acknowledge,” Spalletti mentioned.
“For my part, the membership did the precise factor. Bremer received’t be obtainable for the match. David has been known as up, however hasn’t educated and doesn’t have the arrogance to play the total sport. Nonetheless, he’ll journey with us, after which we’ll determine whether or not to play him from the beginning or convey him on later.”
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Pierre Kalulu of Juventus reacts as he walks off after being despatched off by Referee Federico La Penna (not pictured) for a second yellow card offence throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Manuel Locatelli and McKennie are on a yellow card, so if they’re booked tomorrow, they’ll miss subsequent week’s essential Serie A match in opposition to Roma on the Stadio Olimpico.
Spalletti, nonetheless, appears keen to start out each gamers in opposition to Como tomorrow.
“Locatelli doesn’t appear to really feel fatigue; he’s all the time very current, enthusiastic, and energetic, bringing a spirit to the staff,” mentioned the Bianconeri boss.
“It will be powerful to do with out McKennie, particularly in sure roles. The membership had performed effectively to herald Holm, however he bought injured. Kalulu is suspended, and Bremer is injured, so we’re a bit in need of choices. We don’t actually produce other right-backs or gamers who can cowl your complete proper flank, and McKennie may be very helpful to us there.”
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Lois Openda was the one centre-forward obtainable in opposition to Galatasaray on Tuesday, however nonetheless began on the bench, whereas followers and media have criticised goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio in latest weeks.
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: Weston McKennie of Juventus FC celebrates a objective throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio at Allianz Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
“Maybe we made some incorrect assessments, however the elementary factor is that David hyperlinks up with the staff a bit higher,” Spalletti mentioned.
“If we lose our unity, we lose effectiveness and energy. All of us have the identical duty, so we proceed with Di Gregorio.”
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Juventus have a vital week forward, enjoying in opposition to Como and Roma in Serie A and Galatasaray within the Champions League. Is Spalletti conscious that the Previous Woman’s marketing campaign could possibly be decided within the subsequent seven days?
“Actually, we realize it, and I’m satisfied the staff will react,” he concluded.