Juventus suffered a heavy defeat against Genoa at Marassi, with a particularly disappointing first half. The Bianconeri started in poor form and, a few minutes later, the Rossoblù took the lead thanks also to an error by Cambiaso. Despite the pressure, Juventus was unable to recover and also lost the second goal, leaving the final result in favor of Genoa. At the start of the second match Spalletti replaced Gatti and Alajbegovic with Woltemade and Zhegrova, but the situation did not change: the team was described as lacking soul, ideas and play.
After the match, Certaldo's coach expressed displeasure towards the fans, stating that the first thing to do is to apologise. He also stated that he is open to discussing any aspect of the team, from behavior to play on the field. Spalletti underlined that Juventus had lost intensity and physical impact, making it difficult to manage game situations. He asked for deep reflection to avoid continuing down this path and warned that the chances of recovery are limited, especially with the next match against Napoli.
The coach also commented on the numerous absences that the team has suffered since the start of the season, highlighting the need for correct analyzes without despairing. He reiterated that he is the right person to lead Juventus, but recognized the difficulty of the current situation. In the press conference, McKennie reiterated that the team must do more, underlining that the club is great and must win, not accept defeats or draws. He defended Spalletti, stating that the responsibility does not fall only on the manager but on all the players. Juventus will now have to focus on the next match against Napoli, trying to find a way to victory and to satisfy the fans.