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Luciano Spalletti held his first press convention because the Juventus coach on Friday: listed here are 5 issues we realized.

The Tuscan tactician has signed a contract till the top of the season, and the membership will resolve whether or not to increase his keep till 2027 on the finish of the present marketing campaign.

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Listed below are 5 issues we realized from his first assembly with the media.

Contract till June 2026

Each Spalletti and defined why they determined to signal a short-term contract, and the coach didn’t appear to be involved about it. “If I had not believed that this group has potential, regardless of troublesome moments, why ought to I’ve accepted an eight-month contract?” Spalletti mentioned. The Italian tactician added that due to his profession and expertise in soccer, he’s not frightened a couple of short-term deal: “Fortunately, for my profession and what soccer has given me, I don’t want ensures on my future. I believe it’s fairly honest to make assessments. I’m not compelled to remain in a sure scenario due to a contract. Due to this fact, we do that expertise collectively, and I discover it a quite simple and trustworthy and clear scenario.”

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – MARCH 20: Head coach Italy Luciano Spalletti speaks with the media throughout a press convention on March 20, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Picture by Claudio Villa/Getty Pictures)

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System

Spalletti will make his debut as the brand new Juventus coach tomorrow in opposition to Cremonese, however he’ll solely have one coaching session to organize for the subsequent Serie A fixture. Spalletti confirmed that he’ll probably choose a three-man defence for his first recreation in cost, however the purpose is to work on a four-man defence going ahead. Whatever the ways, nevertheless, Spalletti insisted that his gamers should present an acceptable angle throughout video games and coaching classes: “Everyone knows that coaches rely on the footballers. Coaches may be good, however the gamers’ high quality makes the distinction.” The Tuscan tactician referred to as for “consideration, work, availability to turn into mates contained in the dressing room as a result of it’s all the time by way of co-operation, ardour and friendship that any group, in any sport, can go to the subsequent stage.”

The Italian tactician added that he’ll attempt to instil his attacking mentality within the group: “Whenever you go on the pitch, it’s elementary to win video games. Nonetheless, on condition that soccer can also be a present, one tries to make a very good product, a product of high quality for these watching,” he mentioned.

“You [journalists] are additionally searching for new phrases. New phrases don’t tire the thoughts. Quite the opposite, doing the identical issues flattens individuals’s creativity. So we’re searching for one thing lovely to see. I’ve all the time perceived this ambiance and high quality on this stadium. However to begin with, we should win on the pitch after which speak about one thing else.”

Luciano Spalletti head coach of SSC Napoli reacts throughout the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Dacia Area on Might 04, 2023 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)

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Napoli

Spalletti hit again at criticism from Naples as followers and media argued the Italian tactician had promised he’d not coach every other membership in Italy. The 66-year-old defined that the choice to not be part of every other membership in Italy was solely legitimate for 2023-24, after which he was “free” to tackle completely different skilled avenues. It was the one second within the press convention the place the Italian tactician barely raised his voice: “Those that use this case to assault me, decontextualise it from actuality, and you may perceive their intentions.” Spalletti insisted that he maintains a strong bond with Napoli and their followers and even revealed that he acquired the blood draw for this morning’s medical check from the correct arm as a result of on the left one, he has a tattoo he had had after successful the Scudetto with the Partenopei in 2023.

Gamers’ administration

Vlahovic’s administration was a giant speaking level throughout Igor Tudor’s reign as properly. Vlahovic’s contract expires on the finish of the season, and he’s unlikely to signal a brand new deal. The striker’s switch scenario technically poses a problem for the coach as properly, however Spalletti argued that he’d depend on the ex-Fiorentina striker so long as he exhibits the correct angle. “With Vlahovic, it’s straightforward. I’ve to speak to him. I haven’t acquired any restrictions from the membership relating to any participant. I’ll see what he’ll do and his responses. Primarily based on the final recreation in opposition to Udinese, he has clear intentions, and that behaviour fixes the whole lot as a result of he performed a superb recreation.” Spalletti additionally spoke about Teun Koopmeiners, who has been utilized in a number of roles, however hasn’t but justified his €60m price ticket. Spalletti revealed that he tried to carry the Dutchman to Napoli previously, suggesting that he thinks extremely of the Dutchman, who can play both as a holding or box-to-box midfielder.

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC celebrates a purpose throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Udinese Calcio at on October 29, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)

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Juventus’ goal

Spalletti insisted that Juventus can nonetheless struggle for the title in the event that they enhance their outcomes this season. Though the minimal goal can be to qualify for the Champions League, the Certaldo-born tactician additionally fuelled Juventus’ Scudetto ambitions: “I hope I can get again and be concerned within the race for the Scudetto. It’s what we had been discussing with the gamers yesterday,” he mentioned.

“We should purpose for the highest, and on this case, the highest is the title race. 9 video games have been performed, nonetheless 29 to go. Many video games. I’ve seen any form of factor in my over 30-year profession. I don’t see why I ought to settle. I’ve absolute respect for the standard of those gamers.

“I’ve watched many Serie A video games this season, and I didn’t see many groups dominating. I watched the final video games of Inter and Napoli, who I take into account among the many best-equipped. In addition they misplaced some video games,” Spalletti added.

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“We’re not in a situation to be boastful about something. So we will need to have absolute respect for everybody. I don’t like mottos; the message should all the time come from the ball on the turf, that’s the correct technique to discuss.”