Why Juventus cancelled Spalletti press conference ahead of derby against Torino | OneFootball

Luciano Spalletti will not speak to the media on Friday ahead of Juventus’ Derby della Mole clash with Torino at the Allianz Stadium.

The new Bianconeri head coach will skip his traditional pre-match press conference, with Juventus confirming that the engagement has been cancelled due to the club’s upcoming shareholders’ meeting, as per CalcioMercato.

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Luciano Spalletti smiles prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match at Juventus Stadium on November 04, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)

The meeting, scheduled for Friday, November 7, is expected to formalise several key structural and financial changes within the club hierarchy.

Spalletti press conference cancelled for Juventus shareholders’ meeting

Given the significance of the occasion, Juventus opted to forgo the usual press duties and maintain focus on the internal event.

Spalletti will instead complete preparations with his squad behind closed doors before facing Ivan Jurić’s Torino side on Saturday evening.

CREMONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Coach Luciano Spalletti reacts before the Serie A match at Stadio Giovanni Zini on November 01, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)

The derby marks another key test for the new coach, who seems to have got off to a good start with Juventus.

A 2-1 win over a brave Cremonese marked his first game in charge before a dominating yet disappointing 1-1 draw with Sporting on Tuesday evening.