Juventus has decided to concentrate its preparation at the J Hotel for the next match against Napoli, at the Allianz Stadium, with the aim of getting the team back on track in a moment of crisis. Coach Luciano Spalletti has asked the entire group to remain in training camp until tomorrow, demonstrating his determination to overcome injuries, disappointing results and Marassi's poor performance.
Among the players who responded to the coach's call are Kenan Yildiz and Manuel Locatelli, two key figures for the team. Yildiz, who had to miss the trip to Frosinone, showed up despite physical problems to remain with the group. Locatelli, captain and midfielder, returned from his injury later than everyone else, but was the first to show up at Continassa to support his teammates, the coach and the club. The only justified absentee was goalkeeper Grabara, who remained in Poland for rehabilitation after knee surgery suffered before the match against Atalanta.
The retreat, in addition to serving as a moment of reset and dialogue between the players, was accompanied by a press conference by Certaldo's coach, who underlined the clarity of Spalletti's method. The coach did not impose rigid rules, relying on the personal discipline of the players, but expressed disappointment at some less than successful field tests. To ease the tension, the group introduced South American-style musical instruments during dinners.
Spalletti sees the retirement as a last attempt to revive the team and emerge from one of the most difficult moments of his coaching career. The next step will be the match against Napoli, where Juventus will try to demonstrate their desire to improve and bring the club back to the expected level of competitiveness.