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Juventus backs Spalletti for now despite poor start
Juventus lost to Genoa, its third Serie A defeat this season, and has 14 points after nine games.
The team is 11 points behind joint leaders Inter and Lazio, adding pressure on coach Luciano Spalletti.
Juventus has not announced plans to sack Spalletti, who is contracted until June 2028.
The club expects him to improve results quickly and restore the direction of its project.
Some fans have called for his resignation and for Antonio Conte to return, but Conte says there are no talks and no immediate opening for a move.
Betting odds have listed Stefano Pioli as a possible replacement, with Conte and other coaches also mentioned, but these are speculative options.
Spalletti's position depends on an immediate turnaround in the team's results.
Juventus is not currently planning to dismiss Luciano Spalletti, despite mounting pressure after a poor start to the Serie A season.
The club is reported to believe Spalletti can revive the team, but says results must improve immediately.
Juventus has 14 points after nine league matches and is 11 points behind leaders Inter and Lazio.
Fans have called for Spalletti to resign and Antonio Conte to return, but Conte says there are no talks about a move.
Reports have named Stefano Pioli as a possible replacement, though Juventus has made no official announcement about Spalletti’s future.
- Who
- Juventus and its coach Luciano Spalletti are at the centre of the story.
- What
- Juventus is backing Spalletti for now despite poor results and pressure from fans.
- When
- As of 28 October 2026, after nine Serie A matches.
- Where
- Juventus is based in Turin; its latest defeat was against Genoa at the Luigi Ferraris stadium.
- Why
- Juventus has struggled for results and trails Inter and Lazio by 11 points. The club wants an immediate improvement.
Juventus management
Juventus supporters
Position on Spalletti
Juventus management
Management is reported to be keeping Spalletti in charge for now, while demanding an immediate turnaround.
Juventus supporters
Supporters have called for Spalletti to resign.
Preferred next step
Juventus management
Management believes Spalletti can revive the team.
Juventus supporters
Supporters have called for Antonio Conte to return.
Juventus briefly appeared to have gained some security and stability.
Juventus suffered its third Serie A loss of the season, and supporters voiced anger.
Juventus had 14 points and was 11 points behind Inter and Lazio.
- League points
- Juventus had 14 after nine matches.
- Gap to leaders
- 11 points behind Inter and Lazio.
- Spalletti contract
- Runs through 30 June 2028.
- Spalletti salary
- €5 million net per season, plus bonuses.
- Possible replacement
- Stefano Pioli was listed as the bookmakers’ favourite, at odds of 2.75.
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