Juventus market, Spalletti does not resign but dictates his conditions
Rather than resignations or sudden reversals, Juventus has decided to continue with Luciano Spalletti. Despite the heavy home defeat against Fiorentina, the Stadium protest and a Champions race still in the balance until the last day in the derby against Torino, the Bianconeri ownership has chosen continuity. Decision made and project confirmed.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the line does not change, although it is not a simple continuation without changes. At home Juve is heading towards a phase of deep reorganization, with an air of refounding and possible changes even at the top management level. In this context, the hypothesis of a farewell of Damien Comolli, a French executive linked to a very data- and algorithm-oriented management, never really in full harmony with the Tuscan coach, remains strong.
Spalletti, meanwhile, seems destined to strengthen his centrality in the technical project, with greater autonomy in the choices and construction of the team. The idea is to shape the staff according to his needs, with a clear identity and functional to his soccer.
The demands for the new cycle are already defined and concern the team’s backbone. A top goalkeeper is needed, with the name of Alisson Becker among the most welcome profiles. In defense, the goal is a central player skilled in getting off the ball, with Kim Min-jae among the options already known to the coach for the work done together in Naples.
In midfield, the idea is to insert a director capable of giving fluidity to the maneuver, with similar characteristics to Stanislav Lobotka. In the three-quarter, on the other hand, a player capable of jumping the man in the central area is sought, also because Kenan Yildiz is mainly used on the flank.
In attack, the position of DuĊĦan Vlahović remains central in the evaluations, with the idea of retaining him and possibly building the offensive project around him. Renewal is considered a strategic priority.
In summary, Juventus has chosen continuity with Spalletti, but within a path of deep revision of the squad and hierarchies, with the aim of building a team closer to his idea of play.
