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Juventus Weighs Perin Start After Abuse Targeting Di Gregorio

Luciano Spalletti is weighing Mattia Perin for the Galatasaray return to lower pressure on Michele Di Gregorio.

Overview

  • Di Gregorio disabled Instagram comments after severe insults and threats, with some fans at the Allianz heard calling him “interista.”
  • Spalletti publicly defended his first-choice goalkeeper, saying he shares no greater responsibility than his teammates for recent results.
  • Reports indicate the coach is considering starting Perin in the Champions League return leg against Galatasaray, a move framed as protection rather than a demotion.
  • Juventus have posted a troubling metric of goals conceded on opponents’ first shot on target this season, reported at 13.
  • Perin has not convinced in limited appearances and has also been involved in first-shot concessions, underscoring concerns about broader defensive issues.