Spalletti Appointed Juventus Coach

Luciano Spalletti has been appointed Juventus coach on an eight-month contract, replacing Igor Tudor after three straight losses and an eight-match winless run that was briefly halted by an interim win under Massimo Brambilla. Juventus sit seventh in Serie A, six points behind leaders Napoli and Roma, and have not won the league since 2020. In the Champions League they have drawn two and lost one, leaving them in elimination places. Spalletti — 66 and fresh off leading Napoli to the 2023 Serie A title, though with a mixed spell as Italy coach — said he believes the squad has potential and aims to quickly fix problems and re-enter the title race. His first match is away to Cremonese and will be followed by a home game against Sporting CP in the Champions League. He stressed that availability, desire and self-discipline will be needed to achieve important results.