Juve received a severe disciplinary blow: coach Luciano Spalletti was disqualified for one match and will not be able to preside over the match against Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio, who qualified in first place in the championship together with Inter. The disqualification was decided by the sports judge after the match against Cagliari, where the coach showed strong nervousness due to the behavior of Pisacane, who was also disqualified.
During the interview in Cagliari, Spalletti declared that he did not want to "play" the result of a single match, underlining that at almost 70 years of age he aims to protect the end of his career. He reiterated that his priority is to best manage the team's potential, rather than focusing on the final score. His words were interpreted as a clear message to the players that they must assume their responsibilities on the pitch.
At the moment, Juventus is in sixth place with 11 points (3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat), 5 points behind the leading duopoly. In the Europa League, the team suffered a 5‑0 defeat against NEC Nijmegen, who currently occupy eleventh place in the Eredivisie. The next match is against Celta Vigo, ninth in La Liga, 16 points behind Barcelona.
The 1-1 result in Sardinia increased criticism of Juve's technical management, fueling the myth of a "Conte catchphrase" that reappears every time the team makes a mistake. However, the analysis suggests that the responsibility does not fall on Spalletti: the team suffers from a lack of attackers capable of scoring consistently, a quality playmaker and players capable of finishing the offensive action.
With Spalletti's disqualification, Juventus will have to face the match against Lazio without his presence on the bench, while the coach will have to focus on recovering his role and managing the players. The near future of the team will depend on the ability to overcome the current difficulties and find concrete solutions to improve performance in the league and in Europe.