Juventus Players Express Concerns Over Spalletti’s Training Methods
Reports from La Stampa indicate that some members of the Juventus dressing room are dissatisfied with Luciano Spalletti’s coaching approach. Players are reportedly frustrated with the coach’s prolonged discussions during training, which they feel detract from the intensity of their drills.
As Juventus gears up for a vital Serie A match against Napoli, Coach Spalletti has ordered the team into a two-day training retreat.
ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Juventus, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 28, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Spalletti finds himself under significant pressure, having accumulated only 14 points from nine Serie A matches this season, including two losses in the last three games.
Following a 2-0 defeat to Genoa on Thursday, Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali delivered a pointed speech in the dressing room, urging players to take accountability for their disappointing performances thus far.
ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Federico Gatti (left) and Douglas Luiz of Juventus react with disappointment after Kingsley Ehizibue of Genoa’s goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 28, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Regarding Spalletti’s coaching style, reports suggest that the atmosphere in the dressing room has become tense, with players voicing their concerns over his frequent verbal instructions during training sessions, which disrupt the flow and reduce overall intensity. The report cites TMW as a source.
While Juventus has not yet engaged in formal discussions with any potential successors to Spalletti, names like Stefano Pioli, Paulo Sousa, and Antonio Conte are circulating in connection with the position at the Allianz Stadium.
GENOA, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Juventus, looks on prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 28, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Spalletti, who took the reins at Juventus one year ago, now faces uncertainty regarding his future, despite having a contract that runs until June 2028.
