Juventus protect Spalletti despite 3-0 Lazio defeat and fans calling for 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)
Reports from various outlets in Italy on Tuesday suggest that Juventus will stand with head coach Luciano Spalletti for the time being, despite growing frustrations among supporters following Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at home against Lazio in Serie A.
Juventus put faith in Spalletti for the time being
Despite back-to-back victories in the Europa League at the beginning of the 2026-27 season, Juventus’s Serie A campaign has begun underwhelming, already sitting eight points away from the league leaders after the first seven matches of the season.
The atmosphere inside the Allianz Stadium turned sour when the Old Lady were comfortably beaten 3-0 against Lazio in Serie A over the weekend, a game that left many supporters calling for the coach’s head and for the available Antonio Conte to return.
However, according to Tuesday morning’s reports from Sky, the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport, Juventus will stick with Spalletti for the time being. The club’s owners and board of directors are reportedly ‘on Spalletti’s side’ and remain convinced that he is the best man to get Juventus out of their rut in the league.
According to the Corriere dello Sport, there have been no discussions regarding Conte’s availability among the Juventus decision makers, and that Spalletti will be given the time and trust needed to turn the ship around. Naturally, things could change if Juve’s form completely nosedives in the coming weeks.
La Gazzetta dello Sport describes it as a ‘temporary’ show of faith in the head coach.
Spalletti has reportedly held a meeting with his players and staff at Continassa and has spoken to centre-back Gleison Bremer, who accused some of his teammates of hiding in the shadows after the 3-0 defeat against Lazio over the weekend. The Brazilian has apologised according to Tuesday’s updates.
Up next for Spalletti and Juve is a Europa League visit from Rennes on Thursday evening and a match away against Lecce in Serie A on Sunday, which is considered must-win in light of the Lazio defeat.
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