Spalletti Opens Door for Vlahovic Start in Lecce - Juventus
Luciano Spalletti said Dusan Vlahovic can start in lecce - juventus on Sunday, a clear sign Juventus may alter its attack for the match in Lecce. The Juventus coach tied that choice to a bigger demand as the club tries to steady its Champions League push after dropping points in games it should have won.
Spalletti and Vlahovic
“Sì, Dusan può essere titolare, ma non carichiamo anche lui di troppe pressioni,” Spalletti said of Vlahovic. He added that Juventus must go to Lecce and “ribaltare il campo,” attack with maximum intensity, and not try to manage the match.
That is the sharpest selection note in the build-up. Vlahovic scored a goal, and Spalletti’s words put him in position to lead a frontline that will be judged less on caution than on whether it can take chances away from home.
Juventus Pressure at Lecce
Spalletti also said Juventus have “tutto nelle nostre mani,” but the message came with a warning about recent waste. He said the team lost points against smaller teams and that the squad suffered during the week after the draw with Verona.
The coach wants a different response at Lecce. “Conosco Di Francesco e Corvino, troveremo un Lecce organizzato. Servirà il massimo per vincere,” he said, pointing to an opponent he expects to be structured and hard to break down. He also said Juventus need character and teamwork in the Champions League run-in, and that pressure should feel natural for this club.
Juventus Squad and Openda
Spalletti’s comments on the future were just as direct. He said the club will make additions, but most of Juventus will remain the same, and many of the current players will also be part of the team in the future.
He also addressed Openda with unusual bluntness. “Devo fare delle scelte, probabilmente ho commesso degli errori anche io: pensavo che gli altri ci potessero dare più risultati. È un ragazzo micidiale a livello di disponibilità, gli vogliono bene tutti,” Spalletti said. The coach’s point was simple: selection is still live, and the Lecce game offers a chance for one forward to move into the lineup while the rest of the attack keeps fighting for place and trust.
