Spalletti: ‘Juventus players wouldn’t dare to dictate the system we play with’

Luciano Spalletti has urged his Juventus squad to put in the same performance as they…

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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:17 PM

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Luciano Spalletti denied reports that Juventus players asked for tactical or formation changes.
Spalletti emphasized that managing systems and picking the team is entirely his responsibility.
Juventus sit seventh in Serie A after securing a 2-0 victory against Lecce.

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Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti dismissed claims that his squad influenced recent tactical decisions, firmly stating that the players would not dare dictate the team's system. Speaking ahead of Juventus's Serie A clash against Genoa, Spalletti stressed that choosing formations and strategy remains solely his responsibility following their recent switch to a 3-5-2 system.

Spalletti commended his team's performance from their 2-0 win over Lecce, urging them to maintain that standard amidst a crowded fixture schedule. Sitting seventh in Serie A, Juventus face Genoa next, with Spalletti noting tactical flexibility between a 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1 setup.

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Spalletti: ‘Juventus players wouldn’t dare to dictate the system we play with’

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