Luciano Spalletti will remain in charge of Juventus for now, but the board’s confidence in him is coming under increasing pressure. The matches against Rennes, Lecce and Genoa are expected to be decisive for the future of the Italian coach.
The heavy 0-3 defeat to Lazio in Turin has raised major questions about the Bianconeri’s form and Spalletti’s ability to get the team back on track.
The coach, who took over Juventus with the ambition of returning the club to the highest levels, has yet to leave the desired mark on the team’s play. In fact, according to the published standings, he has recorded a weaker start in the league than his predecessor Igor Tudor, with 11 points against the Croat’s 12.
The problems are not only about results, but also about the lack of implementation of tactical ideas and tensions within the squad. Francisco Conceicao’s reaction after the match with Celta Vigo and Bremer’s statements after the defeat to Lazio have added to doubts about the state of the team.
Despite the situation, Juventus’s management does not intend, at least for the moment, to sack Spalletti. However, the name of Antonio Conte is mentioned as a possible alternative should results fail to improve.