After the Europa League opener, how much should Luciano Spalletti change things up against Atalanta?

Juventus’ Europa League opener arrived with changes. Both in terms of the amount of goals the Bianconeri ended up scoring against a incredibly unimpressive Dutch opponent, but maybe more notably the tactical setup in which manager Luciano Spalletti decided to…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 10:30 AM
After the Europa League opener, how much should Luciano Spalletti change things up against Atalanta?
Key Things to Know
  • Juventus defeated NEC Nijmegen 5-0 in their UEFA Europa League opener using a 3-4-2-1 formation.
  • Manager Luciano Spalletti switched from a four-man defense to the three-back system used last season.
  • Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and defender Gleison Bremer are expected to return to the starting lineup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti changed his tactical setup to a 3-4-2-1 formation for their Europa League opener against NEC Nijmegen. The tactical shift resulted in a 5-0 victory for the Bianconeri, following a frustrating weekend match against Atalanta. The win has sparked discussion over whether Spalletti should maintain this lineup and formation for the upcoming match.

Regular starters Guglielmo Vicario and Gleison Bremer are expected to return to the starting lineup for the next game. Bremer is set to assume the captaincy in the absence of the injured Manuel Locatelli. Spalletti must now decide how many changes to make to his starting eleven and tactical system.

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