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LUCIANO SPALLETTI BEGINS NEW ERA IN STYLE WITH VICTORY AT CREMONESE
Luciano Spalletti reveals his tactical shocks for Juventus in a 2-1 win over Cremonese, including using Teun Koopmeiners in central defence. The new coach also warns about the pressure of playing for Juventus.
Coach Luciano Spalletti of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Juventus FC - (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)
"The strain might weigh on some players," Luciano Spalletti cautions, revealing what he anticipated from Juventus' tactical shocks versus Cremonese.
After just one training session with his new team on Thursday, the former coach of Napoli and Italy did not hold back when it came to tactical innovation.
Overall, he maintained the 3-5-2 shape, but Teun Koopmeiners, a very deep-lying playmaker, was in central defence.
After a late strike from Jamie Vardy for Cremonese, the wide men held firm as Andrea Cambiaso added the second goal after the interval, and Filip Kostic opened the score after 85 seconds.
Spalletti outlines the tactical shocks of Juventus.
"Everyone could see where he was playing after two minutes," Spalletti said of Koopmeiners to Sky Sport Italia.
We hardly ever succeeded in moving it from right to left, and vice versa, so I thought he would be in a position where he could do more damage. In order to give us an extra man in midfield, Thuram was supposed to push forward a little, and Koopmeiners was supposed to move into that area. This is due to the fact that Vardy is Cremonese's only true danger man.
Because Koopmeiners was more of a defender than anybody else when it came to maintaining organisation and calling the line on the counterattack, I observed a strong performance in terms of communication and focus. It was required because, as demonstrated by Vardy's goal, Cremonese are extremely dangerous when they have the ball over the top for the champion.
Juventus needs to break certain "poor habits" of sitting too deep when leading, according to Dusan Vlahovic's post-match remarks.
Spalletti concurred, saying, "There are definitely places where we need to improve. We already started to let them in near halftime, then after the break."
"There are a lot of things that need to be improved, and fast. Some of these guys have talent, and I have faith in them, but they are also under pressure from Juventus. When I spoke with the club owners yesterday, they inquired about my needs.
From the exterior, Juventus' availability of everything appears to be fantastic, but what is even more amazing is the interior, where nothing is visible. Some players need time because it puts pressure on them, makes them realise their level, and might weigh them down.
When Vlahovic and Lois Openda failed to capitalise on a promising attack, the coach reacted with wide eyes, displaying some of the traditional Spalletti theatrics still present on the touchline.
For disobedience and straying from his technical area, he was additionally booked for stoppages.
How did it feel to be benched again, particularly at the club level, following his disastrous stint as Italy's CT?
"I have always done it. We want to make people who love the team and this sport happy, hence we need this touch with the squad. It did not really work with the Nazionale, but I hope it works this time. You need to build a relationship with the players, which is how I have always worked," he said.
"The team as a whole can develop through those relationships, friendships, and understandings."
When Juventus plays Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday, they hope to have Lloyd Kelly and Kenan Yildiz back in the lineup. Next weekend, they play Torino in the Derby della Mole.
WINLESS WOLVES SACK VITOR PEREIRA IN EARLY-SEASON PREMIER LEAGUE SHOCK
Wolves have sacked manager Vitor Pereira after a winless start to the Premier League season, leaving them bottom of the table. The decision follows a 3-0 defeat to Fulham.
Wolves sack manager Vitor Pereira - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are now at the bottom of the Premier League standings, fired manager Vitor Pereira. Only a few weeks have passed since the 57-year-old Pereira was given a new three-year contract.
With no victories from their first ten games, Wolves' crushing 3-0 loss to Fulham on the road on Saturday was the last straw. They failed to inspire a victory at Craven Cottage despite Pereira making nine changes to his starting lineup from the team that lost to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
After Emmanuel Agbadou was sent off in the 36th minute, Wolves played more than half the game with 10 men, but they were already behind 1-0. After Ryan Sessegnon's early strike was doubled by Harry Wilson, Yerson Mosquera's own goal capped the thumping victory and ended Pereira's 11-month reign.
The Portuguese, who was brought in to replace Gary O'Neill in December 2024, assisted in leading Wolves to victory the previous season. But the loss of outstanding footballer Matheus Cunha after Manchester United triggered his £62.5million release clause was a devastating blow.
Wolves' only wins this season were in the Carabao Cup, both on home soil. In the second round, they defeated West Ham 3-2, and then they defeated Everton 2-0.
Wolves lost to Fulham on Saturday, falling eight points short of safety. Even the two 1-1 draws Pereira was able to secure were heartbreaking, as he gave up late equalisers at home against Brighton and away to Tottenham on consecutive weekends.
Periera faced irate Molineux fans following last Sunday's 3-2 setback at home to recently promoted Burnley, in which the visitors scored the game-winning goal in the 95th minute. The Wolves management gave the former Porto, Olympiacos, and Fenerbahce manager two more games, but they have now taken the axe and started looking for a replacement.
ASTON VILLA STAR EMI MARTíNEZ RESPONDS STRONGLY TO LIVERPOOL CRITICISM
Aston Villa's Emi Martinez responds on Instagram after his costly error gifted Mohamed Salah a goal in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. The goalkeeper's sloppy pass led to the opener at Anfield.
Emi Martínez Breaks Silence After Error - Photo Credit: Getty Images
After making a mistake during Aston Villa's 2-0 loss to Liverpool, Emi Martinez responded.
Mo Salah was served Liverpool's first goal on a plate by Villa's World Cup-winning number one goalie.
He made an effort to throw the ball to Pau Torres, but it was a careless pass that ended up in Salah's hands, who rolled it into the net.
Then, when Unai Emery's team fell at Anfield in the Premier League, Ryan Gravenberch extended Liverpool's lead.
In his news conference following the game, Emery talked about the event.
He said, "We need to take solid positioning and try to play with personality through our structure and roles."
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"Pau lost the ball in that situation after gaining his position to play with this pass and then through those passes to feel wonderful." Naturally, to strengthen our organisation and avoid giving up the opportunities we did give up.
For Salah, it was simple. Although it was a major error, I was responsible for one aspect of our procedure. I accept that, and we use the style we wish to maintain in the club and in the upcoming games to develop a team here.
"We need to steer clear of major errors like the first goal we let up today. However, it is a component of our procedure, and we will examine it to see how we can improve in these situations for the upcoming games.
Naturally, though, it gives us a sense of strength and comfort. Our position and our idea are bringing the players up to speed.
"I never lose," Martinez wrote in a subsequent Instagram post. I either learn or I succeed.
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