Juventus lost again, this time against Genoa, and with the defeat at Luigi Ferraris Luciano Spalletti's bench was "burned". The last match, which ended with a 0-2 at Marassi, is the third defeat in the first nine days of the championship, a fact that highlights the deep crisis of the group and the difficulty in maintaining positive results.
The match was dominated from the start by Grifone, who exerted suffocating pressure. In the 12th minute Tommaso Baldanzi created a great chance in the left lane, with a pass that left the goalkeeper at the mercy of Kingsley Ehizibue, who finished with a goal to make it 1‑0. Juventus showed a weak defense, with the midfielders systematically missing tackles in the midfield. In the 28th minute, a carelessness by Kalulu opened the door for Vitinha, who finished with a second goal, causing Marassi to explode. In the second half Spalletti tried to change the game plan, introducing Zhegrova and Woltemade to move to a more attacking 4‑4‑2, but the offensive production remained lacking. The only moment of hope came towards the end, with a crossbar hit from a free kick by Koopmeiners, but it wasn't enough to save the match.
According to Opta data, Juventus lost three games in the first nine days of the championship, a result that has occurred only three times in the history of the three-point era: in the 1995/1996, 2015/2016 and the current seasons. The statistic is particularly disturbing because, although the team lost three games, the situation is very different compared to the 2015/2016 season, when the defeats were accompanied by more solid play and a stronger team character. Today, Juventus seems to lack that hunger to win that characterized the past.
The team's current points average indicates that Juventus is light years away from fighting for the Champions League and is seriously in danger of slipping to the margins of the Conference zone. The technical management seems incapable of giving a jolt to a lost group, and continuing on this path risks irreparably compromising not only the present, but also the foundations of the future. A drastic change of direction would be necessary to reverse the situation and give new impetus to the club.
With the league table dropping to -11 points, Spalletti's bench is under great pressure. Fans, tired of a hopeless season, are demanding significant changes. Juventus' future remains uncertain, and the club's management will have to quickly decide whether to keep Spalletti or look for a new manager to try to save the season and restore the supporters' confidence.