Juventus suffered a major blow in Serie A, with defeat against Genoa dropping the team to third place in the table after nine games. The result, considered "very deserved", called into question the entire team project, including the coach Luciano Spalletti, the staff and the corporate vision. The defeat also opened up embarrassing scenarios for the next match against Napoli, with the team now only eighth in the table, 11 points from the top and 6 from the Champions League zone, and with just 11 goals scored.
The context of this defeat was further aggravated by a series of individual and collective errors. Two own goals, one from Cambiaso and the other from Bremer, inflicted two goals in less than half an hour, highlighting a "disqualifying softness" and a lack of organization. The analysis of the individual players highlighted problems such as Kolo Muani's "littleness", Kalulu's "carelessness" in both defense and attack, Bremer's disorientation, McKennie's lack of contribution and Alajbegovic's wandering. These elements have fueled the debate on the mental fragility of the group, with many players who seem not to fully understand the importance of the black and white shirt.
Spalletti attempted to remedy this by changing the formation from the one used in the victory against Lecce, introducing players such as Zhegrova, Woltemade, McKennie, Cabal, Boga and Koopmeiners. However, the moves proved disorganized and nonsensical, creating confusion and leaving the team in psychological “distress.” The midfield, in particular, was hit by a lack of pace, with Douglas Luiz not repeating his performance and Sarr proving to be an interceptor of balls with not particularly delicate feet.
The final result raised questions about the team's future. The club now finds itself in a vulnerable position, with the need to reconsider the project and tactical choices. The next match against Napoli represents a crucial moment for Juventus, in which they will have to demonstrate that they can regain the fans' trust and re-establish their position in the standings. The future of the team will depend on how Spalletti and the management manage to manage the crisis, motivate the players and find effective tactical solutions to return to form.