Zbigniew Boniek expressed his opinion on the new chapter of Luciano Spalletti's Juventus during an interview on Radio Anch'io Sport, broadcast on Rai Radio 1. The Polish player underlined that, although the team is in a transition phase, it cannot be considered a team of champions.
In his speech, Boniek described Juventus' current situation as "compromised and difficult", citing the criticisms circulating among supporters: from those who favor Conte's management to that of those who take sides against Spalletti. He recalled the Juventus of the past, a team of physically strong players with two "little ones" who "slide", but highlighted that the current team no longer reaches that championship level. According to Boniek, the difference between a team of champions and a team of good players is substantial and is also reflected in the ranking position, where the team is no longer in the front row for the scudetto and is also showing difficulties in Europe.
The Pole referred to the last match against Lecce, won 2‑0, but underlined that the first goal came from a free kick, "a bit randomly", with the goalkeeper deceived by McKenni. He added that in the past the team had more quality and that Spalletti, despite being a demanding and particular coach, is not a "simple" coach. Boniek also expressed his difficulty in understanding Spalletti's technical language when he sees him on TV, underlining his long experience in Italy of 44 years.
Despite the criticism, Boniek made it clear that he did not want to criticize his former team. He recalled that Juventus had "given and then taken away the star" at the Stadium, a comment that left his speech pending. The player concluded the interview without further comments, leaving open the discussion on the future of Juventus under Spalletti's leadership.