Juventus director Giovanni Carnevali addressed the squad in a stern dressing-room speech on Thursday, a day after the club suffered a 2-0 Serie A loss to Genoa. In response to the team’s recent performance, coach Luciano Spalletti has also called the players into a two-day training retreat.
The retreat is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 30, and will see the players train and stay at the club’s facilities. This decision, fully backed by the club, aims to refocus the team ahead of their next crucial fixture.
Serie A Struggles Continue
The defeat to Genoa marked Juventus’s third loss in just nine Serie A games this season, highlighting a challenging start to their campaign. The Bianconeri currently find themselves 11 points adrift of table leaders Inter and Lazio, a significant gap that has prompted urgent action from the club’s hierarchy.
Carnevali reportedly gathered the squad at the training ground on Thursday morning to deliver his message, emphasising the need for improvement and a stronger collective effort.
Crucial Napoli Clash Looms
The training retreat comes at a critical time as Juventus prepares to host Napoli at the Allianz Stadium next Sunday. This upcoming match is vital for the Turin giants as they look to regain momentum and close the gap on the teams at the top of the Serie A table.
Spalletti’s decision for the squad to remain at the training centre, including sleeping at the club’s hotel after sessions on Friday and Saturday, underscores the seriousness with which the club is approaching their current form and the preparations for the encounter with Napoli.