Overview
- Juventus have slipped into a sporting crisis after a string of poor Serie A results highlighted by a 2-0 loss to Genoa that exposed attitude and commitment issues on the pitch.
- Chief executive Giovanni Carnevali travelled to the club training ground at the Continassa to deliver a blunt message demanding player accountability for recent performances.
- Club leadership has publicly backed coach Luciano Spalletti for now and said there are no immediate plans to sack him despite growing pressure.
- Spalletti has responded by ordering a two-day training retreat to refocus the squad while reports say some players are unhappy with his training style, citing too much talking and reduced training intensity.
- The next match against Napoli is being treated as a pivotal test because league form affects Champions League qualification, club finances, and could prompt further management actions if results do not improve.