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Spalletti’s Position Under Strain After 3-0 Home Defeat

The board has given him temporary backing, leaving the next fixtures to determine whether Juventus keeps faith or moves for a new coach.

Overview

  • Following Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Lazio, Juventus sit on 11 points from seven Serie A games and fans have loudly called for Antonio Conte to return.
  • Club reports say owners and the board have for now backed Luciano Spalletti and have not opened formal talks with any replacement candidates.
  • Multiple outlets link Antonio Conte as the most attractive potential successor but those reports are unconfirmed and no official approach has been reported.
  • Dressing-room strain has surfaced after centre‑back Gleison Bremer publicly criticised teammates, later apologised, and Spalletti held meetings at the Continassa training centre.
  • Statistical reviews place Spalletti’s league record at 65 points from 36 matches (1.81 points per match), a middling return that raises short-term pressure and could affect results, club revenue, and transfer planning if poor form continues.