REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti watches the US Sassuolo clash at Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore, with Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images capturing the moment.
Spalletti says Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade could click in attack, yet he chose not to pair the Frenchman and German for Thursday’s Europa League tie with Celta Vigo.
Woltemade will spearhead Juventus’ line‑up against Celta Vigo away, flanked by Francisco Conceição and Kerim Alajbegović. Kenan Yıldız remains sidelined, while Muani and Nico González sit on the bench.
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Spalletti speaks ahead of Celta Vigo vs. Juventus. Will the coach finally trust Alajbegović to start when Yıldız returns?
Six changes were made after a frustrating 1‑1 draw with Cagliari, and Spalletti stresses rotation is vital for the Bianconeri’s multi‑competition push.
“Six tweaks, then another game in two days: you can’t reach season’s end without fresh legs,” Spalletti told Sky via TMW. “We must adapt, but we did well at Cagliari. Ready for anything, we’ll work harder than expected.”
When asked if he’d start Muani alongside Woltemade tonight, Spalletti replied affirmatively.
“Yes, we could line them up together and maybe even give them a chance tonight. Muani and González have the knack to swing matches.
“We might pair them to please some fans, but that would leave Alajbegović out, and he’s shown his quality. Our football is solid; we just need a few more clear‑cut chances, and I don’t think we’re underperforming.”
Finally, Spalletti was asked whether Alajbegović and the returning Yıldız could share the pitch once the latter is fit.