Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti did not hide his dissatisfaction with his team’s performance after the draw against Fiorentina, admitting that the players lost confidence and composure at certain moments of the match.
In a statement to DAZN, the Italian coach analysed the team’s difficulties, stressing that Juventus made mistakes that directly affected the course of the game.
“There are moments when we completely lose our confidence and composure during the game. We conceded the goal very early, mainly because we did not manage the movements of our defensive line as we should have,” Spalletti said.
The coach acknowledged that after conceding, the team reacted well, but failed to maintain the same level throughout the whole match.
“We reacted well, but we did not manage to maintain consistency, even on an individual level. In some moments we decide to do nothing, we stay in place and accept the situation, instead of making a decision and trying to react,” he said.
Spalletti also addressed the contentious moment when Juventus claimed a penalty after a challenge on João Mário.
On this episode, the coach in black and white was reserved, not wishing to give a definitive judgement.
“I don’t know whether it was a penalty or not, because I really don’t know. I don’t need to see it again, since I’ve already seen it from the pitch,” Spalletti concluded.
