Newspaper reveals one reason why some Juventus players are unhappy with Spalletti

ITALY - OCTOBER 28: Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Juventus, looks on prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 28, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

La Stampa reports that part of the Juventus dressing room is unhappy with Luciano Spalletti’s methods, particularly because the Tuscan coach spends too much time talking, which reduces the intensity of training.

Juventus are preparing for a crucial Serie A match against Napoli, and coach Spalletti has ordered the team into a two-day training retreat.

Spalletti under pressure ahead of Juventus vs. Napoli

The Italian tactician is on the brink, having only earned 14 points in nine Serie A games so far this season, losing two of the last three games.

On Thursday, after a 2-0 loss to Genoa, CEO Giovanni Carnevali gave a stern dressing-room speech, asking the players to take responsibility for the poor results so far.

According to La Stampa newspaper (via TMW), part of the Juventus dressing room is unhappy with Spalletti’s methods. According to the report, some players believe Spalletti talks too much during training sessions, causing too much downtime during drills and reducing intensity.

Juventus have not held formal talks with any possible successor to Spalletti, yet Stefano Pioli, Paulo Sousa and Antonio Conte have been linked with the job at the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus appointed Spalletti exactly one year ago, but he is already fighting for his job, despite his contract expiring in June 2028.