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·5 August 2026

Press Room | Spalletti's comments after Chelsea-Juventus

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Men's First Team coach Luciano Spalletti spoke to the press after the match between Chelsea and Juventus, the fourth friendly of the 2026/27 pre-season. The game ended 1-0 to the Bianconeri and was decided by Edon Zhegrova’s superb goal in the second half.

“These are tests that reflect the progress we’re making. I liked the fact that we always stayed united as a team throughout the match, both when we were under pressure on the edge of the box and when we launched counter-attacks. We created some excellent chances and could have achieved even more. Our approach was always characterised by solidarity and the ability to put into practice, all together, what needed to be done at every moment of the match. I saw a very active team that was always close to the ball. Chelsea can do it all: they can build from the back, they can finish, and they can really drive the game forward in terms of tempo and pace. They’re a top-class side and, for that very reason, it was important for us not to back down in the face of these situations.”

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