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Luciano Spalletti provided updates on Juventus stars Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic ahead of their match against Hellas Verona. He expressed disappointment over the Milan-Juventus draw and paid tribute to the late Alex Zanardi.
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Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti provided the latest updates on the conditions of his two top stars, Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic.
The 67-year-old spoke to the media on Saturday afternoon ahead of Sundayâs Serie A contest against the now-relegated Hellas Verona.
The Certaldo native began by paying tribute to the former Formula One driver and para-cyclist Alex Zanardi, who sadly passed away on Saturday at the age of 59.
âI wanted to pay tribute to a unique man in terms of values, both in life and in sport, like Alex,â said Spalletti in his pre-match press conference via IlBianconero.
âI was fortunate enough to know him, and what he showed us through his battles is something incredible and one of a kind. When I heard about the tribute minute of silence, I observed it on my own, because a mindset, a mentality that strong, that resilience, that willingness to fight is something extraordinary. I send him my regards.â
While he hasnât been ruled out of the squad, Yildiz was dropped to the bench in Juveâs last two outings due to a knee inflammation.
Spalletti provided updates on Kenan Yildiz's condition but specific details were not disclosed in the excerpt.
Spalletti offered updates on Dusan Vlahovic's health, but the excerpt does not specify the details.
Spalletti expressed disappointment over the Milan-Juventus draw, indicating it affected him emotionally.
Spalletti paid tribute to former Formula One driver and para-cyclist Alex Zanardi, who passed away at the age of 59.
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Nevertheless, the 20-year-old is once again training with his teammates, which could pave the way for a return to the starting lineup.
Spalletti confirmed that the young forward has overcome the pain in his knee.
âItâs something being evaluated properly from every angle, especially for the playerâs health. We know how important he is to us, and he knows it too. He wants to be there. We want him on the pitch as well, but heâs had this minor inflammation that could improve or worsen.
âItâs about management, and in the last training sessions heâs done very well, including today. He feels no pain, and we have no doubts about his involvement in the match.â
Spalletti also opened up on his special bond with Yildiz, who possesses exceptional human traits.
âI like to build a bond with my players, share ideas, and get the best out of whatâs needed for the good of the club, the team, the fans, and everyone who loves this sport. With some people, itâs easier because of their human qualitiesâtheir sense of friendship, love, and willingness to share the whole professional journey.
âYildiz is one of those. Heâs someone who always has a positive expression. Even in tough moments, he maintains that proactive, willing, positive attitude. He has a wonderful family, and that environment helps shape certain traits.
âHis teammates care deeply for him because of how he relates to others. If you see him leaving the training ground, heâs one of the ones who stop the most. Sometimes schedules prevent it, but heâs usually there taking photos and signing autographs for everyoneâand heâs happy to do it.â
In addition to Yildiz, Vlahovic is also pushing for a return to the lineup. The Serbian hasnât started a match since suffering a serious injury in November, but Spalletti tips him to play an important role in the final four weeks of the season.
âDusan is training with great enthusiasm. Heâs a professional with strong character and has the kind of plays the team has been lacking. He knows he can be useful in these final four matches to help achieve the objective.
âWeâll have to assess the timing. We had to fine-tune his workload because the injury was a significant one. But heâs available, and thatâs the key thing. Heâs got the right edge to himâheâs one of those players who plays with that bite.â
Spalletti then explained how modern football is about taking more risks and raising the tempo, as illustrated by the astonishing action in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, which ended 5-4 in favour of the French champions.
âThe Champions League isnât a competition that rewards safety; it rewards those who create chaos, not those who avoid it.
âIn our football (in Italy) we tend to control situations, but in the Champions League thereâs a focus on decisive plays that break balance, that go beyond structure and opposition.
âThere are players in the Champions League who create instabilityâthrough speed, through actions that generate an advantage.
âModern football is moving toward taking risksâjust maintaining order and a slow rhythm doesnât pay off. At a slow pace, everything becomes predictable.
âKeeping your style even when your heart is racing is another quality. Staying clear-headed becomes extremely difficult, but if you do, you can gain an edge. Thatâs the direction of the game.â
Speaking of slow-paced games, the Juventus boss reiterated his disdain for the action he witnessed last Sunday at San Siro, which ended in a goalless draw between his club and Milan.
âI wasnât happy with the match played in Milan. Playing games like that makes you smallerâyou keep things tidy and bring home the result, but not taking a stance is something I donât like in football, and I donât want to see it from my team.
âIt leaves you halfway toward what we want to become. We adapted a bit too much to Milanâs rules, and I didnât like that. I felt uneasy the next dayâlike a knot in my stomachâand I made that clear to the team.â
Finally, Spalletti expressed his delight with the togetherness displayed by Juventus players through thick and thin, lauding them for what they achieved this season.
âWe train in a fantastic environment. Iâm moved seeing the players spend time together in the evenings, wanting to be together, smiling together, supporting those who fall behind. Thatâs the solution to everything.
âThen you also need players who want to create the unexpectedâthere has to be a bit of healthy madness. I said it before: we came close to achieving something really important (referring to the comeback against Galatasaray), and we would have deserved it.
âUnfortunately, incidents and circumstances force you to talk about statistics and numbers.
âBut speaking of the Champions League, the results we achieved showed weâre a very strong team. For many, going out the way we did was a disappointment, but to get that far, we produced results that might have made some people rethink their narrativesâlike the result in Bodø. Weâre not going to start fearing Bodø now with a presumptuous attitude.â