Juventus Director Chiellini Confident in Spalletti’s Leadership
Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini has expressed confidence in the leadership of head coach Luciano Spalletti. He spoke ahead of the team’s match against Lazio, set to begin at 19:45 GMT on the evening of February 5, 2026, at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin.
Chiellini on Spalletti’s Future
As Spalletti’s contract is set to expire on June 30, Chiellini emphasized there is “no rush, but also no doubt” regarding negotiations for a new deal. In an interview with DAZN Italia, he affirmed the club’s satisfaction with Spalletti’s achievements since taking charge. Chiellini noted that Spalletti arrived at Juventus with a strong desire to succeed, signing without guarantees to challenge himself.
Juventus’ Recent Performance
The Bianconeri have shown significant improvement in their league standing recently. However, they faced a setback with a 3-0 defeat against Atalanta in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. Despite this loss, Chiellini remains optimistic about the team’s direction under Spalletti’s leadership.
Player Updates
- Kenan Yildiz has signed a contract extension with Juventus until 2030.
- Yildiz will return to the starting lineup after recovering from a muscular injury.
- He will join Jonathan David and Weston McKennie in the attacking formation.
- Teun Koopmeiners is expected to shift into a defensive role.
As the team prepares for the clash against Lazio, all eyes will be on Spalletti, who is seen as a pivotal figure in Juventus’ present and future success.
