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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Football Italia Show: Why Juventus don’t need Conte

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Juventus have made a frustrating start to their Serie A campaign, already sitting five points behind leaders Inter and Roma after four matches and even if some fans would gladly bring Antonio Conte back, Lorenzo Bettoni argues the Italian tactician is not what the club needs.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MAY 24: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach greets his supporters after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 24: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach greets his supporters after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

The Bianconeri have collected two wins, one draw and one defeat, leaving Luciano Spalletti under increasing pressure despite the season still being in its early stages.

The growing frustration among Juventus supporters has also sparked calls on social media for a familiar face to return to Turin: Antonio Conte.

REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: Luciano Spalletti Head Coach of Juventus looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Luciano Spalletti Head Coach of Juventus looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Juventus at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on September 13, 2026 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

The former Juventus coach remains popular among parts of the fanbase, with some believing his winning mentality and past success at the club could provide the spark needed to turn things around.

However, not everyone is convinced Conte is the answer. Lorenzo Bettoni argues that changing the coach would not necessarily address the deeper issues currently affecting Juventus—and that the club’s problems may run far beyond the man in the dugout.

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