Spalletti plots tactical overhaul after Sassuolo collapse
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- Paolo Pirisi
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Key points
- Coach considers switch to three-man defence to shore up midfield, weakest area of squad
- Pape Sarr emerging as key solution to balance Douglas Luiz in centre; Koopmeiners underperforming
- Vicario and Nico Gonzalez stepping up as leaders; McKennie and Cambiaso injuries forcing rethink
AI summary
Spalletti is planning significant changes after Juventus's 3-2 loss to Sassuolo, with the coach convinced the three attacking midfielders cannot work without McKennie's protection. The midfield—described as the squad's weakest area—needs restructuring, and a shift to a back three would provide better balance while allowing the coach to deploy his attacking talents more effectively once injuries clear.
Pape Sarr's performance in the closing stages against Sassuolo has impressed Spalletti, who sees the Senegalese midfielder as the solution to complement Douglas Luiz. Vicario and Nico Gonzalez are emerging as vocal leaders in the dressing room, filling a void left by long-term injuries.
Original headline
Spalletti smonta la Juve, retroscena dalla Continassa e tentazione Nico Gonzalez: si cambia così
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