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“It can be done” – Spalletti reveals Juventus could change formation after the break Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti reveals that the team will be working on various formations during the break. Following his arrival 10 days ago, the Tuscan manager opted against an immediate tactical revolution. Instead, he maintained Igor Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 system, albeit he introduced some changes in the personnel, like fielding Teun Koopmeiners as a defender. ............ On Saturday, Spalletti almost confirmed the same lineup that started against Sporting CP on Tuesday, unleashing Dusan Vlahovic upfront, supported by Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao. However, the attacking trio wasn’t able to forge a goal against Torino, with the Derby della Mole ending in a stalemate. ............ “We can also play with two strikers, of course, it can be done,” admitted the former Italy coach in his post-match press conference. “We have Openda, who can play as a centre-forward or a second striker. So it can be done.” ............ “Moreover, we can field two wide attackers with a central striker, as in a 4-3-3 formation. We’ll try to analyse our choices correctly. We’ll also have to test them.” ............ “I took Vlahovic out because he was very good at recovering and risked not playing due to the problem he had. He passed an athletic test, and he made himself available, and we appreciated that.” . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luciano-spalletti-juventus-change-formation/

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Juventus 0 - Torino 0: Initial reaction and random observations At some point, you feel like Juventus should be able to take advantage of the plethora of scoring chances they have created under Luciano Spalletti over the last eight days. The problem is, getting to that point has felt like pulling teeth rather than actually enjoying the fact that Juve are looking better in attack compared to that of Spalletti’s predecessor. Well, outside of finishing those chances. For the second game in a row since Spalletti took over, Juventus’ finishing in front of goal left a lot to be desired. Some of that had to do with the simple fact of Juve players not being able to finish. But just like the draw with Sporting earlier in the week, the Bianconeri saw an opposing goalkeeper Hulk up and make save after save to keep the Juve attack at bay. This time, it was little-known 33-year-old Torino keeper Alberto Paleari who was the man responsible for Juventus recording a scoreless draw in the first Derby della Mole of the 2025-26 season on Saturday night. ............ No matter what Paleari was doing in goal to keep Juventus off the scoreboard, it’s a massive missed opportunity. Somehow, Juve could have gotten within touching distance of Napoli with a win, It may seem impossible and obviously depends on how things shake out over the rest of the weekend before the November international break arrives, but it’s true. Throw in that the stats tell us that Torino was joint-worst defensively in Serie A this season with 16 goals allowed in their first 10 games, and creating all those chances would have had you thinking something would have cracked, right? ............ Juventus outshot Torino 22-8. They outshot the visitors in granata 9-1 in the opening half. They absolutely bombarded the Torino goal during large stretches of Saturday’s derby, including a final 20 minutes or so that just saw wave after wave after wave be thrown forward. No matter what Juve tried, Paleari and Torino thwarted it all. ............ Juve can create plenty of chances where they final shot count is in the high teens or the 20s, yet actually finishing a few of those chances just seems like the biggest of asks in some games. This was definitely one of those instances — and instead of sitting in the top four for at least a few hours, Juve are in the sitting in fifth and could very well fall a place or two with how the results shake out on Sunday. Missed opportunity in every sense of those two very regrettable words. But that is just the state of where Spalletti arrives at Juventus right now. There have been some improvement and you can see that they’re playing better on the whole compared to the last few weeks of Tudor’s tenure as manager. On the other end of things, there are some very large issues that still remain and it’s unclear just how long — if at all — Spalletti can come close to fixing them as time goes on. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Paleari finished with a goals prevented figure of 1.37. That’s insane. For a comparison, Michele Di Gregorio — who had a nice bounce-back evening after a tough one against Sporting midweek — finished with a goals prevented figure of 0.29. That save Di Gregorio made on Che Adams just after the hour mark was so good. And, considering Paleari was saving just about everything Juventus threw at him on the other end, it’s a save that prevented Juve from losing their first Turin derby in a decade. So, in conclusion, Paleari basically went all Di Gregorio against Real Madrid. Seems like an apt comparison. ............ Juventus completed passes: 766 Torino completed passes: 287 Teun Koopmeiners had 124 touches … and he wasn’t even Juventus’ leader in that stat. That was Manuel Locatelli, by the way. He had a whopping 128 touches and really did play some very nice passes against Torino. Four different Juventus players had over 100 touches, with the French duo of Khephren Thuram and Pierre Kalulu also hitting triple digits. ............ Back to Koopmeiners for a minute. When Spalletti first fielded him there, I was thinking it was just a temporary patch on a position that was down on options to actually play there. After three really strong games there, I am starting to think it should stay that way no matter who else is available. Spalletti has clearly found something that has brought Koopmeiners out of his year-long funk, and he’s playing some of his best ball since coming to Juventus. Keep him there. Plus, Koopmeiners gives Juve something that probably no other center back they currently have: the ability to play long balls out of the back on a consistent basis and give that threat whenever he’s on the ball. The best part of Koopmeiners playing at the back? You can see his confidence growing, too. He’s comfortable again rather than just looking completely frustrated a lot of the time. This is such a massive change for the better for a player who looked like a lost cause just a few weeks ago. ............ Edon Zhegrova, more of him please. His last couple of appearances have been very lively. If Zhegrova gets up to having more than 30 minutes in his legs, do you start him or Francisco Conceição on the right? I feel like that could be a discussion that we could be having following the international break. ............ I’m guessing a frustrating draw before they go off to their respective national teams is not how Juve players wanted to see happen. Then again, neither did I, and all I’m going to be doing during the international break is watching some games from my recliner. For all of the time on the ball that Juventus had, Vlahovic had all of 28 touches and attempted 15 passes. That is not a lot. Not at all. Zhegrova had more touches than Vlahovic did despite coming on in the 65th minute. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-reviews/33604/juventus-torino-derby-della-mole-2025-serie-a-matchday-11-final-score-result-initial-reaction-random-observations

Spalletti hints Juventus could change system and sends message to Yildiz Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti admits he could change system after the international break: ‘We can play with two wide forwards, or a central striker, or a 4-3-3…’ ............ Juventus were held to a 0-0 home draw by city rivals Torino on Saturday. This means Spalletti is still unbeaten across all competitions, but has only won one of his first three games in charge of the Old Lady. ............ “We lacked the quality and creativity you need when matches are this rusty,” Spalletti said. “In these cases, you need a move that goes against the flow, something a bit illogical. A precise touch to slip the ball between two opponents and maybe a bit of luck. We haven’t had much of that so far. ............ “These three matches haven’t changed my opinion about this team,” Spalletti added. “We tried some things, experienced some situations firsthand and gained more knowledge. There’s room to change formation, too. As I said earlier, I’m disappointed to go home without three points, but when it happens in games like tonight’s, you are not devastated, just sorry, because we tried for the entire match.” “We can also play with two strikers, it’s possible. We have the right characteristics. Openda can play as a centre-forward or support striker. We can play with two wide forwards, or a central striker, or a 4-3-3. These are things we’ll need to analyse properly. ............ Lastly, the Italian tactician was asked whether Kenan Yildiz is feeling tired. Spalletti seemed to agree, but this doesn’t mean the Turkish star will be rested: “It could be a fair impression, playing while tired…but I’ll make him play again and keep him there. He can relax,” he concluded. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-juventus-new-system-message-yildiz/

Spalletti says Juventus were a bit tired in the draw against Torino Luciano Spalletti said his players appeared a little tired during their match against Torino, as Juventus were held to a goalless draw in front of their home supporters. After two consecutive wins in the league, fans had expected another success, especially since it was a city rivalry that carried extra significance. ............ Throughout the match, Juventus attempted to dominate possession and create opportunities, yet Torino’s tactical shape and discipline made it extremely difficult to find any space in attack. Both goalkeepers showed excellent awareness and composure, producing important saves that kept the scoreline level. The contest quickly turned into a test of patience and structure rather than a display of attacking creativity. As the game wore on, Juventus tried to increase the tempo and push for a decisive goal, but Torino remained well organised and limited their chances. The home side’s inability to convert possession into real threats was evident, as Torino’s defensive solidity repeatedly halted their progress. By the end, frustration grew among the supporters as Juventus failed to make their dominance count. ............ After the match, Spalletti discussed the team’s display and the clear signs of tiredness among his players. He said: “Then we weren’t able to make quality plays, at the level we are and we need to work on that. There was a little bit of tiredness that was evident, I had made the same choices so as not to find myself having to bring on someone tired, so that’s the thing. But I’m very happy with the team, because they tried throughout the match, even if we then conceded a couple of counterattacks.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/spalletti-says-juventus-were-a-bit-tired-in-the-draw-against-torino/

Francisco Conceicao video goes viral, who Juventus talent was angry at Francisco Conceicao went viral for a video where he seemed to be insulting Luciano Spalletti and had to be calmed by Juventus teammate Dusan Vlahovic, but it is not what it seems. ............ The clip showed the Portuguese talent angrily gesturing and waving his arm while seated on the bench, then Vlahovic tried to calm him down with a hug. ............ This went viral online, with many suggesting he was angry at the substitution and aiming those insults towards his coach. However, Conceicao was irritated at a cameraman getting too close and almost tripping him up as he made his way back to the bench. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/francisco-conceicao-video-goes-viral-juventus/

Spalletti: ‘Juventus certainly need to improve’ after 0-0 with Torino Luciano Spalletti outlines where Juventus ‘certainly need to improve’ and admits they were lacking ‘quality’ in their 0-0 draw with Torino, but explains some of his choices. ............ Sporting CP earned a 1-1 Champions League result at the Allianz Juventus Stadium midweek and Torino frustrated them in a 0-0 during today’s Derby della Mole. ............ “When there is density packing the midfield, you have to raise the quality level, and take the normal passes more quickly to make them more effective,” Spalletti said. “If you pass it two metres forward rather than sideways or backwards, it prevents the opponents getting into position. This is where we certainly need to improve. We were unable to have moves with the kind of quality that we know that the team has. “There was also some fatigue after the Champions League midweek, but I am still happy that the team pushed for the whole game.” ............ “We allowed a couple of counter-attacks, but Di Gregorio’s big save was a double ricochet, so it was a bit of a fluke to create that opportunity. We did what we needed to do and largely kept Torino under pressure throughout,” insisted Spalletti. ............ “Jonathan David is very good inside the penalty area, he can have his say there, even if he is not that physical. Vlahovic had this pain in his back, he showed courage to be at our disposal and battle hard, but was really drained by the time he came off,” explained Spalletti. “It’s true that Vlahovic is a more physical presence, but it’s fair that he would benefit from the crosses of Zhegrova. When we started to pin Torino back in those closing stages, that is what we need to do, we were just lacking the finish.” ............ There is at least one piece of good news for Spalletti, as this was his 1,000th point in Serie A, becoming only the fifth to achieve this milestone (counting three points for a win) after Giovanni Trapattoni, Nereo Rocco, Nils Liedholm and Massimiliano Allegri. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/spalletti-juventus-certainly-need-to-improve/

Juventus left frustrated with draw in first Turin derby under Spalletti Juventus and Torino played out a goalless draw in the Turin Derby, as the Bianconeri once again struggled to find the back of the net. The match was expected to be an opportunity for Juventus to secure back-to-back league wins under Luciano Spalletti, but their lack of clinical edge in attack proved costly. Despite maintaining their unbeaten run, the draw felt like a missed chance for the Old Lady, who continue to search for consistency in front of goal. ............ Derbies are rarely straightforward, and Torino approached this encounter with determination and discipline. The visitors set up with a compact defensive structure that effectively frustrated Juventus’ attacking efforts. The Bianconeri, low on attacking confidence, needed both precision and patience to break through, but Torino’s organisation at the back made it extremely difficult. From the outset, it was clear that Juventus would have to find creative ways to breach a defence that had been meticulously prepared for pressure situations. Spalletti, an experienced tactician, was well aware that persistence would be key, yet every promising move seemed to be thwarted by Torino’s defensive resilience and the impressive form of Alberto Paleari in goal. The Torino goalkeeper was alert and decisive, denying Juventus several times and ensuring the first half ended level. ............ Michele Di Gregorio made a crucial save early in the half to prevent Torino from taking the lead, keeping Juve’s hopes alive. Despite late pressure and sustained attacking phases, Juventus were unable to find a breakthrough. Paleari continued to make outstanding saves, leaving the home crowd increasingly frustrated. When the final whistle blew, both sides had to settle for a point, with the goalless result reflecting Juve’s ongoing issues in front of goal. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-left-frustrated-with-draw-in-first-turin-derby-under-spalletti/

Player Ratings: Juventus 0-0 Torino – Goalkeepers dominate in slow derby Alberto Paleari is Football Italia’s MOTM in a 0-0 draw between Juventus and Torino at the Allianz Stadium, but Michele Di Gregorio was also the best player for the Old Lady. Juventus vs. Torino player ratings Juventus: Di Gregorio 7; Kalulu 6, Rugani 6 (46′ Gatti 6.5), Koopmeiners 6; Cambiaso 5.5, Locatelli 6 (86′ Adzic N/A), Thuram 6, McKennie 6; Conceiçao 5.5 (64′ Zhegrova 6); Yildiz 6.5 (84′ Openda N/A), Vlahovic 5 (64′ David 5). Coach: Spalletti 5.5 Best Juventus player: Di Gregorio 7 – At the end of the day, he was the only Juventus player who made a decisive move. Ché Adams could have done more from a very good position, but Di Gregorio’s positioning was excellent, and so was his dive towards the left to deny the Scotland international. Lowest Juventus ratings: Vlahovic and David 5 – Neither the Serbian’s physicality nor the Canadian’s movements into the spaces caused too much trouble for Torino’s defence. Juventus coach: Spalletti 5.5 – Juventus dominated possession, but it wasn’t enough to get all three points. The ball just moved too slowly. Like Tudor, Spalletti kept rotating his strikers without finding a valuable solution. There’s still a lot of work to do. ............ Torino: Paleari 7.5; Ismajli 7 (88′ Tameze N/A), Maripan 7, Coco 6.5; Pedersen 5.5, Ilic 6 (46′ Asllani 6), Casadei 6.5, Vlasic 6 (79′ Anjorin N/A), Lazaro 6; Ngonge 6 (46′ Adams 5.5), Simeone 6 (79′ Zapata N/A). Coach: Colucci 6.5 (Baroni suspended). Best Torino player: Paleari 7.5 – ............ Lowest Torino rating: Adams 5.5 – ............. Torino coach: Colucci 6.5 (Baroni suspended) – ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/player-ratings-juventus-0-0-torino-goalkeepers/

Serie A | Juventus 0-0 Torino: Another poor stalemate for Spalletti Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus were held to another disappointing draw, this time by city rivals Torino in the Derby della Mole, as the two goalkeepers were decisive. ............ Toro have not beaten their rivals since a 2-1 result in April 2015, and in order to find the most recent win away to Juventus, you have to go back to April 1995. ............ Michele Di Gregorio had to smother a Cyril Ngonge pass at the feet of Giovanni Simeone, but Alberto Paleari got down to fingertip a Francisco Conceicao angled drive inches past the far post. Simeone had the ball in the net within seconds of the restart, but only after he had wandered offside on the Cesare Casadei assist to beat Di Gregorio one-on-one.Thuram had threaded through for Kenan Yildiz, denied by a desperate Ardian Ismajli sliding tackle in the penalty area. ............ . Paleari also rushed off his line to narrow the angle as Yildiz threaded through for Jonathan David, then made an extraordinary reaction save on the McKennie bullet header from Edon Zhegrova’s cross. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-juventus-0-0-torino-another-stalemate/

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Massimo Pavan insists Juventus are not favourites against Torino Juventus take on Torino today in what promises to be another intense Turin derby, with many observers viewing the Old Lady as favourites to secure the victory. The Bianconeri appear to be recovering well from a difficult spell earlier in the campaign and are currently unbeaten in their last three matches, having won two of them. The players are working hard to maintain this improvement and ensure that the team remains in strong form heading into the crucial stages of the season. ............ This fixture marks Luciano Spalletti’s first Turin derby as Juventus manager, and it comes at an important moment in the club’s campaign. His side need to win not only because of the rivalry but also to sustain their pursuit of the Serie A title. Dropping points could allow the gap between Juventus and the league leaders to grow, a situation Spalletti will be determined to avoid. The Bianconeri remain firmly in the title race, and a victory today would enable them to close the gap at the top if their rivals falter over the weekend. Juventus have shown gradual improvement under Spalletti’s guidance, with greater organisation and confidence returning to their play. However, derbies often defy expectation, and Torino will certainly approach this clash with determination and belief. ............ Despite Juventus’ superior quality on paper, not everyone believes they are clear favourites to win. Football analyst Massimo Pavan shared his perspective on the encounter, saying: “Juventus are by no means the favourites. On paper, they have superior players, but in the past, that hasn’t guaranteed a win. Torino is fresh and very determined, while Juventus must focus on two key aspects: improving their defence and capitalising on any scoring opportunities that arise.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-insists-juventus-are-not-favourites-against-torino/

Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Torino – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Despite seeing off newly promoted Cremonese on his touchline debut, new manager Luciano Spalletti faltered in his first Champions League game in charge of the club. Sporting CP held Juventus to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, exposing many of the Turin giants’ frailties. Last weekend’s 2-1 win in Cremona at least kept Juventus within striking distance of the top four in Serie A. The record-time Italian champions currently trail fourth-placed Roma by three points despite winning just two of their last seven league matches (D3, L2). ............ Match Preview Juventus Juventus’ ongoing three-game unbeaten streak looks promising on paper (W2, D1). However, there’s a larger, more ominous pattern that can only strike fear in the hearts of home fans. Juventus have emerged victorious from just two of their last 11 games in all competitions (D6, L3). That woeful run also includes three scoring blanks in Serie A. On a more encouraging side, Juventus have yet to taste defeat on home soil this season, racking up three wins and four draws in their seven matches at the Allianz Stadium. Yet, it’s worth noting that those four stalemates arrived in their last five outings in Turin, highlighting the depth of the crisis. Another share of the spoils would likely rule Juventus out of the Scudetto race already in November, with pacesetters Napoli four points clear ahead of Sunday’s trip to Bologna. On the contrary, a win could reignite confidence at the Allianz Stadium and get Juventus’ pursuit of their first top-flight title since 2020 back on track. ............ Team News Juventus will face Torino without long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Gleison Bremer. Lloyd Kelly’s back injury has further depleted Spalletti’s defensive options, forcing the former Scudetto winner to put out-and-out midfielder Teun Koopmeiners at the heart of his backline. ............ Juventus vs Torino Potential Starting Line-ups Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Thuram, Locatelli, Kostic; McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic. Torino (3-5-2): Paleari; Ismajli, Maripan, Coco; Pedersen, Casadei, Asllani, Vlasic, Nkounkou; Adams, Simeone. Juventus vs Torino Prediction Just one win from Torino’s last ten away matches, accompanied by five scoring blanks, paints a bleak picture for the visitors. Moreover, Juventus’ mini-revival may prove ill-timed for the Granata, whose historical woes in this fixture leave us with no choice but to back the Bianconeri for the win. Prediction: Juventus to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-juventus-vs-torino-team-news-line-ups-prediction-2/

Serie A: Juventus vs. Torino – probable line-ups Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz will lead the Juventus attack in the derby della Mole against Giovanni Simeone’s Torino today, but Khephren Thuram might start on the bench. It kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The Bianconeri are unbeaten in their last two games under new coach Luciano Spalletti, while Torino have not lost any of their previous five league matches; however, their coach, Marco Baroni, is serving a one-game ban. ............ There are a few lineup doubts for either side: Thuram is not fit to start for Juventus, so he’ll be replaced by Weston McKennie. ............ Vlahovic and Yildiz are guaranteed starters in attack, but the third spot is vacant and will be occupied by Lois Openda, Francisco Conceiçao or Jonathan David. ............ Juventus vs. Torino – probable line-ups Juventus (3-4-1-2): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, McKennie, Kostic; Conceiçao; Yildiz, Vlahovic. Torino (3-5-2): Paleari; Ismajli, Maripan, Coco; Pedersen, Ilic, Casadei, Vlasic, Lazaro; Ngonge, Simeone. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-v-torino-probable-line-ups-watch-tv/