“It was a good training session” Spalletti enjoyed the Palermo match | OneFootball

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·12 August 2026

“It was a good training session” Spalletti enjoyed the Palermo match

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Juventus beat Palermo 2-0 in their latest pre-season match, and Luciano Spalletti was pleased with what he saw as he continues preparing his team for the new season. The Bianconeri had suffered a defeat against Inter Milan in their previous match, making a positive response important, and they managed to deliver one against Palermo.

Juventus are among the teams expected to perform strongly in Serie A this season after an underwhelming campaign last term. They will be determined to meet those expectations, and their pre-season performances have provided encouraging signs ahead of the competitive campaign.


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Spalletti Praises Juventus Display

Spalletti is an experienced manager who will be looking for the right players to fit his system as Juventus prepare for the new season. The team’s overall form during the pre-season suggests that the manager is making progress with his squad and helping the Bianconeri develop the style he wants.

The victory over Palermo was not straightforward, with Juventus facing an opponent capable of creating difficulties. However, the Bianconeri showed enough quality to secure the win and bounce back from their previous defeat against Inter Milan.

After the match, Spalletti praised the intensity and quality of the contest. He also identified an area where his players must improve before the season begins, particularly their tendency to lose possession.

Juventus Continue Preparations

After the match, Spalletti said to Sport Mediaset:

“I liked the game because it developed at a fairly high speed, against an opponent who knows how to play and created difficulties by staying very short and going on reversals. It was good training, we played at speed with interesting triangulations. But we lost a few too many balls and we need to improve as a team in this.”

The comments show that Spalletti was encouraged by the way Juventus approached the match, particularly their ability to play at speed and create interesting combinations. At the same time, he knows there are still aspects that need to improve before the competitive season begins.

Juventus have looked in fine form overall during pre-season, and those at the Allianz Stadium will hope the team can carry that momentum into Serie A. The Palermo victory provided another positive step as Spalletti continues to prepare his squad for the challenges ahead.

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