Simone Braglia, former Juventus goalkeeper and Spalletti's coach, spoke in an interview on Tuttomercatoweb.com's TMW radio, during the "Maracanà" broadcast. The coach underlined how the Juventus team's latest matches have shown a better defensive balance compared to previous performances, when the team had lost its identity and compactness. According to Braglia, this new balance is crucial to get to January-February, when the return of the injured is expected and could increase the quality of the department.
Braglia then analyzed the situation in Serie A, comparing the teams of Milan, Juventus and Naples. He defined Ferraris' pitch as "difficult" and highlighted how Genoa's recent victory makes the match even more complex. “Juventus have found a balance that makes them more stable, but Genoa is a difficult pitch,” he said. He added that Milan has recovered an identity that it lacked, and that the derby with Roma will be decisive for both teams.
When speaking about Torino, Braglia expressed caution: "Toro can be difficult at home, they are in form now and have acquired the mentality of the square thanks to Abate, an emerging coach who can go a good way." In reference to Inter, the goalkeeper expressed concern about the crisis in the role of goalkeeper in Serie A. "Never seen so many errors since the start of the championship. When the goalkeeper saves, no one saves the unstoppable", he observed. He cited examples of errors by Maignan, Vicario and other goalkeepers who did not maintain continuity of performance, asking to understand why.
Braglia concluded the interview by recalling the importance of maintaining a stable defensive balance and making the most of the return of injured players. Juventus, according to him, must continue to work on this basis to face future challenges, especially against teams like Genoa and Milan, which present a high level of competitiveness. The season remains ongoing and Spalletti's team will have to continue to consolidate its identity to remain in the running for the title.