Luciano Spalletti responded, once again, to the controversy that arose during the match against Cagliari, in which the Juventus manager was accused of trying to provoke an argument with his opponent, Fabio Pisacane. In the press conference that preceded the match with Lazio, Spalletti reiterated that he had no intention of creating conflict and specified that he had never done anything inappropriate.
According to the coach, the tension that manifested itself on the pitch was not due to nervousness, but to a "selective sympathy" that leads him to feel under pressure. “I need a bit of nervousness to give more energy to the players and to orient myself better,” he explained, underlining that his priority has always been to lead the team calmly and professionally. Spalletti also asked not to be judged incorrectly, stating that the words exchanged with Pisacane had not been intended to provoke an argument.
The coach also illustrated how, despite the controversy, he intends to continue managing the team with the utmost serenity. “I will be outside the pitch and will follow him from the stadium,” he said, adding that, at the end of the first half, he will have a brief telephone exchange with his collaborators to assess the situation. Spalletti expressed full confidence in his staff, in particular his assistant Domenichini, who he considers one of the best in the world.
The match against Lazio, scheduled for the seventh round of Serie A, was described by Spalletti as an opportunity to demonstrate the solidity of the team and to put into practice the strategies already outlined. “It's a match in which I will be calm and do everything necessary to get the result,” he declared, reiterating his desire to focus on the game rather than controversy.
With the match imminent, Juventus is preparing to face Lazio with the aim of consolidating their position in the standings. Spalletti, although still under scrutiny for the affair with Pisacane, remains confident in the team's ability to overcome the difficulties and continue to compete at the highest level.