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Spalletti: ‘Juventus players deserve credit for victory, but we need fans by our side’

Luciano Spalletti said Juventus players ‘deserve all the credit’ for the 2-0 win over Napoli, but hits back at the boo boys. ‘We need our fans by our side, the real face of this stadium.’

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:40 PM
Spalletti: ‘Juventus players deserve credit for victory, but we need fans by our side’
Key Things to Know
  • Luciano Spalletti praised his squad after Juventus earned a 2-0 victory over Napoli despite home fan protests.
  • Late long-range strikes from Kerim Alajbegovic and Jeremie Boga sealed the 2-0 win for Juventus.
  • Napoli defender Luca Marianucci was sent off following a second bookable offense.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti praised his squad following a 2-0 Serie A victory over Napoli, urging supporters to stand united with the team despite fan protests. Late goals from Kerim Alajbegovic and Jeremie Boga secured the win after Napoli's Luca Marianucci received a red card for two bookable offenses.

Speaking after the match, Spalletti credited a motivating pre-match speech by Giovanni Carnevali for boosting squad morale following a recent defeat to Genoa. Juventus faced additional challenges during the match, with Weston McKennie suffering an adductor injury and Alajbegovic managing a calf problem.

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