“I’ve never seen a team like this—it’s not our Juventus anymore”: Juventus fans’ anger boils over
The patience of Juventus fans seems to have reached its limit. The performance against Genoa sparked a wave of protests on social media, where hundreds of Bianconeri supporters expressed their deep disappointment with a team that, in their view, has lost its identity, character, and fighting spirit. It’s not just a matter of results. What worries fans the most is the players’ attitude, the lack of creativity, and the feeling that Juventus has lost the mindset that has been its trademark for decades.
“Don’t call this team Juventus anymore because it isn’t anymore,” writes Silvio Sarteur, summing up a sentiment that emerges in numerous comments. Pino Gallinica is on the same page: “What kind of team are we? I’ve never seen one this bad.” Even more bitter is the comment by Bruno Vicentini, who draws on his long experience as a fan: “I’ve been following Juve for 55 years, and I’ve never seen a Juve like this—pathetic and unwatchable.” The supporter also calls for an immediate coaching change, before the situation can get any worse.
What strikes one most is the disappointment of those who have stood by the team through so many seasons. Giuseppe Romanelli, 76, confesses: “I’m 76 years old, and for the first time, I’m ashamed to be a Juventus fan—poor, glorious jersey.” These words reveal just how deep the emotional rift is between a segment of the fan base and the current Juventus team. The criticism inevitably targets Luciano Spalletti. Several fans are calling for a change on the bench, convinced that the team needs an immediate turnaround. “Spalletti, get out!” writes Scarfo AntiproGino, while Giancarlo Tagani observes: “Spalletti, if I were you, I’d pack my bags.” Aldo Rosalia Giunta takes issue with the tactical decisions: “Spalletti, you’re incapable of putting together a decent lineup—resign.”
Not everyone, however, places the bulk of the blame on the coach. Vittorio Giuliani offers a different analysis: “It’s not Spalletti’s fault; the players he has at his disposal are of poor quality.” The fan emphasizes, above all, the team’s struggles in various phases of the game, going so far as to fear a season spent near the bottom of the standings. Matilde Petaroscia also urges people to look beyond the bench: “The problem isn’t the coaches but the players on the field—and they’re slow, sloppy, and lacking in ideas.” This opinion is shared, at least in part, by Nicola Lotito, who points to the constant coaching changes in recent years: “It’s not just Spalletti’s fault; we’ve gone through three coaches in three years.”
The complaints also extend to individual performances. Among the most talked-about players is Andrea Cambiaso, who has been the target of several critical comments. “But does Cambiaso really have to play? He’s unwatchable,” asks Giacomo Damiani. Rino Mastromauro, on the other hand, questions the lineup choices: “Zhegrova’s on the bench, and he keeps putting Cambiaso in.”
But the criticism isn’t limited to individual players. Marcello Parrotto identifies a problem in the team’s overall attitude: “The ease with which we fall behind in games as early as the first half reveals a wrong and lackluster mental approach.” This observation sums up one of the fans’ main concerns: Juventus seems too fragile, unable to react to difficulties or impose its own style of play.
Among the comments, a concrete proposal for protest also emerges: to stop attending the stadium to express dissent. “We need to boycott the stadium,” writes Giuseppe Lancione. Giuseppe Alesci echoes this: “You shouldn’t go to the stadium anymore—have you gotten the message or not?” Gianluca Vicini, on the other hand, describes a decision he’s already made: “Thank goodness I didn’t renew my season ticket—it’s been three years now.” There are, however, those who continue to support the team despite making significant sacrifices. Lino Battaglia writes: “An absolute disgrace. And on Sunday, I’ve got a 1,400-km trip ahead of me to go see a disgraceful team.”
A message that highlights the contrast between the fans’ dedication and the performances they see on the field. The criticism doesn’t even spare the club’s top brass. Several fans believe that Juventus’s problems run deeper and cannot be solved simply by replacing the coach. Giuseppe Cuniglione observes: “We’re a small-town team, guys; even if Conte, Klopp, Guardiola, etc., came to coach them, as long as Elkann and his cronies are in charge, the results have been like this for years.” Francesco Marino, on the other hand, asks a direct question: “But where are the executives?”
Angelo Marianeve draws attention to the ongoing coaching instability: “We’ve changed more coaches in three years than in 100 years of history.” There are also those who propose starting completely from scratch. Claudio Nieto and Vincenza suggest: “We need to sell everyone and let the Next Gen play.”
Pessimism about the future is evident. Some fans even go so far as to fear a relegation battle. “We belong in Serie B,” comments Antonio Gionti. “At this rate, we’re headed to Serie B,” adds Silvio Iengo. Alessandro Manca sums up the moment in a few words: “We’re the bottom-of-the-barrel team.” Fabio Acquaviva expresses his resignation: “I think we’re really at the end of our rope now,” while Viviana Finello calls the situation “a real disaster.” There are also those already looking for possible solutions. “Give us CONTE back,” writes Lemmy Ian Fraser, calling for the return of the former Juventus coach.
Amid all this bitterness, however, the voices of those who have no intention of abandoning the team are also emerging. Once again, it’s Matilde Petaroscia who expresses this sentiment: “I’ll always keep supporting my Juve, even if it’s with a heavy heart.” This statement perhaps best captures the mood of a fan base that is deeply disappointed but still loyal to its colors. Among the comments is also a call from Lucia Gamba to keep the discussion civil: “Let’s avoid insults—they serve no purpose.”
