Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has described his Juventus outfit as ‘lions’ and says that ‘an actual lion provides all its energy, even towards a mouse’ following spherical of 16.
An personal purpose from 17-year-old Matteo Palma and a second-half penalty despatched the Bianconeri by means of to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, however there have been an extra three objectives chalked off for offside on the evening: Kingsley Ehizibue, Jonathan David and Lois Openda left feeling hard-done-by.
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Spalletti on Juventus 2-0 Udinese and distinction between David and Openda
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, appears to be like on previous to the Serie C match between Ternana Calcio and Juventus Subsequent Gen at Allianz Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
after the full-time whistle, Spalletti defined that he was largely happy with what he noticed from his Juventus squad on the evening, however insists that his group are nonetheless removed from the completed product.
“We performed a good sport, we did every thing effectively. We had been effectively balanced, we capitalised, and created massive probabilities,” Spalletti advised Italia 1 after full-time.
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“We might have managed sure conditions higher, and given the extent we’ve, we have to take benefit in these. You must be fierce and imply. An actual lion provides all of its energy, even towards a mouse.”
Spalletti was additionally requested for his verdict on the performances of strikers Jonathan David and Lois Openda, the latter coming off the bench within the second half solely to have a purpose chalked off in damage time. The previous was additionally .
“They’re two central strikers. In case you speak to them, they’ll inform you that’s the place they function greatest on the pitch,” Spalletti defined.
TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 02: Lois Openda of Juventus is challenged by Matteo Palma of Udinese Calcio in the course of the Coppa Italia match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus at Allianz Stadium on December 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
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“David is technically superb, and hyperlinks up effectively with the group. He strikes very effectively within the field when the group performs towards a low block and is aware of the way to handle troublesome conditions.
“Openda is healthier at attacking from deep, he wants house however they compensate for one another and may also play collectively. We’re happy that they’re doing effectively.”
Up subsequent for Juventus is a visit to Spalletti’s outdated membership, Napoli, the place he received the Scudetto earlier than leaving the membership by mutual consent virtually instantly after the ultimate sport of the 2022-23 season.
“It will likely be a melting pot of feelings as a result of I’ve so many associates there. How I’m welcomed isn’t vital, however what’s is my feeling in the direction of them, which is without doubt one of the utmost love,” the Juventus coach stated.
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Giving his remaining evaluation on Tuesday’s win over Udinese, Spalletti added: “We now have some nice gamers right here. I’ve seen plenty of willingness from everybody since I first received right here. I’m seeing progress daily, and that’s what brings me hope for taking part in a sure sort of soccer, even towards the highest-quality groups. We’re nonetheless lacking just a few issues, however we’re heading in the right direction.”
