Juventus missed another great investment opportunity, with a total of almost 140 million euros spent this season, but the results on the pitch did not live up to expectations. Coach Gian Piero Spalletti expressed his frustration after the defeat against Cagliari, underlining that the players must "take home" the won matches in hand, especially when decision-making opportunities arise such as KoloMuani's shot onto the crossbar. Despite Yildiz's injury, the team remains five points relegated from the top after six matches.
The most obvious problem is the lack of an effective attack. Muani, who has just obtained his first assist, remains a central issue: if his goal average does not improve, Spalletti will risk not reaching his Champions League goal. The Frenchman was purchased for 41 million, with a potential bonus of 12 million, for a total of 53 million, but his performance remains below expectations. Other recent signings, such as Lucumí, Ekhator and PapeSarr, also spent 20 million, 16 million and 30 million respectively, without however consolidating the midfield.
The midfield, which should be the engine of the team, is still empty. Despite the arrival of an ex-Tottenham player at the end of the session, the lack of alternatives is felt. Douglas Luiz's role, brought back from the bench, was an attempt to fill the void, but the team continues to struggle to find coherence and continuity. Koopmeiners, who has shown a decline in form, also remains an uncertain element.
Spalletti, who will have to act with necessity and make the best use of the resources available, declared that until January he will have to "pull something out of his personal hat". The main theme of the championship is therefore the search for a balance between solid defense and productive attack, with the hope that Juventus can recover ground and return to competing for the Champions League. The near future will see the team trying to consolidate its structure, with the possibility of further interventions in the market during the January break.