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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SHOCKER: LUCIANO SPALLETTI RANKS BODø/GLIMT ABOVE JUVE IN CERTAIN AREAS
Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus face a tough challenge vs Bodo/Glimt. The Juventus manager cites freezing Norwegian weather and an artificial pitch as major disadvantages for his team in this crucial Champions League clash.
Luciano Spalletti thinks Juventus might struggle in their Champions League game against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday. He pointed to the freezing temperatures and the artificial field at Aspmyra Stadion in Norway as potential problems.
Juventus is still trying to get its first Champions League win this season. So far, they've tied with Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal, and Sporting CP, and lost 1-0 to Real Madrid.
With only three points, Juventus isn't in a spot to advance. They're in 26th place, just ahead of Bodo/Glimt, who they play on Tuesday. Bodo/Glimt has two ties and two losses in their first four European games.
Spalletti said that the field and weather put Juventus at a disadvantage.
At a press conference on Monday, Spalletti wanted everyone to stay calm. He said things aren't as bad as they seem after their 1-1 tie with Fiorentina.
“Let’s just take it one step at a time. It's not like we've had total failure. The players did alright. I’ve said before that we need to do better and get out of this situation. We need to use what we have and play to our strengths. I can see that the team wants to do well.”
About the game against Bodo/Glimt, Spalletti added, “The field and weather are a disadvantage. I’ve been lucky enough to coach in other countries. The air is different; it’s really cold, and we're not used to it. It’s just different from what we're used to.”
“We need to want it more than they do to make up for the differences between the two teams. They’re great at finding talented players. It’s not just the field and the cold. They're valuable, and they've played well in international games.”
So, what does Spalletti expect from his players in Norway?
“This is a new challenge, and I hope they can adjust. They need to know how to handle a team that fights hard and makes things tough for everyone. If we want to compete, we need to see how fast they are and play good, smart football, even on this kind of field.”
“In Florence, the ball wasn't moving fast enough in the first half, so we tried to play through the middle. I saw some changes in the second half. We have talent, but we need to complete our passes and not let the other team score on us.
“We need to get used to the weather, avoid mistakes, and play our best. We've been good at punishing teams, but we also need to create space. We need to think beyond the first pass and get better at that.”
How will the artificial field affect Juventus's play?
Spalletti said that the field and the weather are a problem because of the way the ball bounces and moves. That could hurt us, but we’ll deal with it. We’ve been scared before, so we’ll face it and adapt. The field is a factor, but we want to play well.”
Can Juventus learn anything from Lazio's game against Bodo/Glimt last season?
“They play well, but I talk to my players directly. They need to understand that tomorrow will be tough. We’ve watched them, and our analysts have too. Speed is important, and we know that. We want to be ready. We don’t want easy games; we want hard ones. We want to adapt and get credit for it.”
When asked if he would switch to a back four against Bodo/Glimt, Spalletti said he would make some changes to the starting lineup.
“We’ll switch some players around. We can’t leave any gaps because they’re strong and know how to play close together. We need to stay tight and make them play around us.”
JAMIE CARRAGHER REVEALS ARNE SLOT'S BURNING UCL DESIRE
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool boss Arne Slot is "obsessed with the Champions League." After a chance meeting, Carragher sensed Slot's primary goal is European glory, a shift in focus from their Premier League title win last season.
Jamie Carragher mentioned he thinks Liverpool's coach, Arne Slot, is really focused on the Champions League after they ran into each other.
Being super into winning the European Cup isn't a bad thing at all. But it might be a problem if the way they play hurts Liverpool's performance in England.
We'll have to wait and see if that happens, but some of Liverpool's new players, especially Florian Wirtz, seem better suited for European games than the Premier League.
Carragher, who used to play for Liverpool and now talks about football on Sky Sports, said, I think Slot is really focused on the Champions League. He talks about PSG a lot from last year, after they lost to them.
He speaks highly of them. He seemed to admire losing to that team and how they won the tournament and played in the final.
I think he likes coaches whose teams play that way, and that's how he wants his team to play when they're at their best.
That's why, after last season, he talked about Liverpool controlling the game and wanting more skill—you can see that with the players he's signed. But when you spend that much money, you have to be one of the favourites for the Champions League.
Arne Slot even introduced Jamie Carragher to his family as someone who won the Champions League.
Carragher won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, even though they weren't doing great in England that season, finishing fifth in the league behind Everton.
Now that Liverpool is 11 points behind Arsenal, who are at the top of the league, many fans are hoping they can win the Champions League this season, as they did in Istanbul.
"I actually ran into Arne Slot this summer when he was on vacation; we were both on holiday," Carragher added.
He was with his family, and I thanked him for what he did for Liverpool last season in terms of winning the league.
He introduced me to his wife and kids as a Champions League winner, and I got the feeling he thinks, 'That's our next goal.'
I could tell by the way he said it, 'We've won the league, but we want to win the Champions League.'
That's the vibe I got, and it stuck with me. You can tell he really wants it, as all great coaches do.
But when you're the coach of Liverpool, a club known for the Champions League, we have to get close.
While fans would have wanted to win the Premier League again, many would have chosen the Champions League over winning in England at the beginning of the season.
The next step is beating PSV on Wednesday, but Liverpool needs to get back in form after losing eight of their last 11 games.
UCL DECIDER: BARCELONA, BILBAO, VILLARREAL'S FATE NOW IN BALANCE
Barcelona faces a crucial Champions League test away at Chelsea, with both teams level on points. Athletic Bilbao visits Slavia Prague needing a win, while Villarreal seeks to translate domestic form to Europe against Dortmund.
This Tuesday in the Champions League, Barcelona will head to England for a big game against Chelsea. Athletic Bilbao needs to forget about their bad domestic form when they play in Prague, and Villarreal hopes to bring their A-game from La Liga to Europe.
After four games, Barcelona is sitting at 11th in their group. The five-time champs really need to beat Chelsea, who have the same number of points, to move closer to the top eight and avoid an extra play-off round in February.
Barcelona is travelling to London after crushing Athletic 4-0 at home on Saturday. Raphinha is back from his injury and could play on Tuesday night, according to Xinhua.
Frenkie de Jong is also back after missing Saturday's game due to a ban. Ronald Araujo might be back in central defence, too. Pedri is still out with a muscle problem, but Lamine Yamal played well on the weekend and shouldn't have groin problems.
Chelsea moved up to second in the Premier League on the weekend, so this game will be a good test for both teams.
Athletic needs to quickly recover from their loss in Barcelona. When Ernesto Valverde's team plays Slavia Prague, they need to avoid making the same defensive mistakes that gifted Barca their first three goals. Athletic Bilbao is currently one point away from the play-offs, so winning against a rival with only two draws is a must.
Valverde will probably put Gorka Guruzeta back in the lineup. Jesus Areso and Aitor Paredes might play in defence, but Valverde's choices are limited because Inaki Williams, Benat Prados, and Maroan Sannadi are injured.
Nico Williams is still dealing with pubalgia. Valverde might not risk starting him after he did at the weekend, since it is so close together. Williams scored the only goal when Athletic beat Slavia Prague in last season's Europa League, but Julen Agirrezabala really had to play well to save the win.
Villarreal has been doing great in La Liga. Marcelino Garcia Toral's team is currently third. But in Europe, they have only managed one draw and three losses.
Villarreal's last game was a tough loss against Pafos, and another loss against Borussia Dortmund would be bad. Marcelino is likely to make some changes to the team. Pape Gueye might play in midfield, and Georges Mikautadze might replace Gerard Moreno in attack for a rest.
Real Madrid, who have won many times, will face Olympiakos on Wednesday, hoping to stop their worrying slump. Atletico Madrid is feeling the pressure as they face Inter Milan in one of the most exciting games of the week.
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