Juventus Transfer Market: Spalletti Already on the Sidelines—Some Are Dreaming of a Grand Return to the Bench

After four matchdays, Juventus has seven points in the standings. For a team aiming for the top, this is certainly not a reassuring tally. What’s worrying is the team’s regression in play. With every game, it’s another step backward.

Naturally, the spotlight is on Spalletti. The 67-year-old Juventus coach is called upon to shake up the team, starting with the next match—their Europa League debut this coming Thursday against N.E.C. A convincing victory is needed to make up for the ugly loss suffered against Sassuolo.

Meanwhile, on social media, doubts are beginning to surface about Spalletti’s abilities. Some believe he isn’t the right coach to lead the Old Lady. Even toward the end of last season, there were those who wanted a different face on the Juventus bench. After the debacle against Sassuolo, many have criticized Spalletti.

As often happens in these situations, Conte’s name was immediately brought up. The former coach of Chelsea, Inter, and Napoli—but above all, Juventus—is seen as the right man to truly restore the Old Lady to her former glory. In short, Spalletti is already up against the wall, called upon to immediately dispel the specter of Conte.