“Undoubted qualities” Juventus star makes an impression on Spalletti | OneFootball

Luciano Spalletti has been willing to give some of Juventus’ struggling players fresh opportunities to impress, and Douglas Luiz is one of those players. The midfielder moved to Turin in 2024 but underwhelmed during the 2024/2025 season, which resulted in him spending the following campaign on loan at two different clubs in the Premier League.

Luiz had hoped to secure a permanent return to the competition where he had previously flourished before joining Juventus, but no move materialised, and he returned to Turin. The Brazilian is now determined to establish himself as a Juventus player, with three more seasons remaining on his contract.

Spalletti Gives Luiz Another Chance

Juventus want Luiz to succeed, and Spalletti is doing everything possible to help the midfielder produce a strong season. The manager has already been impressed by what he has seen from the Brazilian and believes his qualities can make him an important part of the team.

Luiz’s ability to contribute both offensively and defensively gives Spalletti different options in midfield. The manager also wants the player to improve his understanding of covering the pitch, but he clearly believes Luiz possesses the technical ability needed to make a significant contribution.

After the Palermo match, the manager praised Luiz’s qualities and explained why he has given him plenty of opportunities to play during pre-season.

Spalletti Praises Douglas Luiz

After the Palermo match, the gaffer said via La Gazzetta dello Sport:

“I played him a lot because that way I get to know him more and more. He has undoubted qualities, we need to think about the coverage of the pitch, but he can play with both a more offensive and a more defensive teammate. He has ease in building the game and going to pot, in short he is someone who knows how to play football and knows football, so I am also satisfied with his performances.”

Spalletti’s comments suggest that Luiz has made a positive impression during his opportunities under the new manager. The Brazilian now has the chance to demonstrate that he can become an important player for Juventus after a difficult start to his time in Turin.

With three seasons remaining on his contract, Luiz has plenty of time to establish himself. Juventus will hope Spalletti can help him rediscover his best form and finally deliver the performances expected of him.