“These tests tell you” Spalletti discusses Juventus win against Chelsea | OneFootball

Luciano Spalletti is impressed with his Juventus team after they defeated Chelsea 1-0 in their latest pre-season match, with Edon Zhegrova scoring a stunning goal to secure the victory. The Bianconeri have continued their preparations positively ahead of the new campaign.

Juventus have made a strong start to their preparations and remain unbeaten after four friendly matches. They have also won each of their last three games, showing encouraging signs as more players return to training and the squad continues to take shape.

Juventus show progress against Chelsea

The Bianconeri had already faced Basel, Standard Liege and Nice before meeting Chelsea, which represented their biggest challenge of the summer so far. The match provided a serious test of their progress and allowed Spalletti to assess his team against strong opposition.

Chelsea pushed Juventus throughout the match, but the Bianconeri remained organised and produced a determined performance. Zhegrova’s excellent strike proved decisive, and the forward will be eager to remain at the club and continue proving that he can make an impact in Turin.

Spalletti pleased with team mentality

Following the victory, Spalletti identified several positives from the performance and was encouraged by the team’s attitude during difficult moments. He said via La Gazzetta dello Sport:

“These are tests that tell you what the path is, the fact that we were always a team during the match, even when we suffered, is a good sign. The whole team was very active and close to the ball. Well, also because they can do everything, they are at the top level. It was important for us not to have bent our backs in the face of dangerous situations”.

The Juventus manager believes the squad showed important qualities against a difficult opponent. Their ability to remain united and competitive under pressure was a key aspect of the performance.

With the new season approaching, Juventus will continue using their remaining preparation matches to improve. Spalletti will hope the confidence gained from results like this can help his team begin the campaign in strong form and maintain their progress.