Juventus FC: Luciano Spalletti's rough patch | OneFootball

The Old Lady caught in heavy turbulence

يوفنتوس إف سي: الفترة العصيبة للوتشيانو سباليتي

Five Serie A matches without a win, a Champions League exit, and a struggling defense—Juventus is enduring its roughest stretch of the season. Luciano Spalletti, brought in to revive the Bianconeri machine, already finds himself under heavy criticism.

The trend is worrying. Since February 1 and a convincing 4-1 away victory over Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus haven't tasted victory. In the league, the numbers paint a grim picture: three defeats and two draws in the last five matches, with thirteen goals conceded during that span.

This disastrous run has knocked the Old Lady out of the Serie A top five. Now sitting sixth, the Turin side sees their European ambitions taking a serious hit.

Big games, poorly managed

Against the heavyweights, Juve simply hasn't delivered. Beaten by Inter Milan, the Bianconeri then narrowly escaped disaster against AS Roma. Trailing 3-1, they had to dig deep to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw.

A burst of pride, no doubt, but it hardly covers up the defensive lapses and lack of collective control. In fact, Juventus could have left empty-handed if not for a late rally.

As if the domestic crisis wasn't enough, the European stage delivered another blow. Knocked out of the Champions League after falling to Galatasaray SK, Juve's continental campaign ended prematurely.

A bitter setback for a club used to battling on the European stage and aiming for a deeper run.

Spalletti already compared to Igor Tudor

Ironically, the current results are no better than those at the start of the season under Igor Tudor. Demanding fans are starting to wonder: has the coaching change really brought added value?

Spalletti's tactical project is struggling to take hold. The team swings from strong spells to alarming slumps, with no real consistency. Defensively shaky and offensively unpredictable, Juventus seem to have lost their bearings.

A crucial period for the Old Lady

The season is far from over, but the pressure is mounting. Out of the top five and out of Europe, Juventus must respond quickly to salvage their campaign. Luciano Spalletti is already under the spotlight.