Juventus make their Coppa Italia debut; manager Spalletti vows victory.

2025-12-02 02:07

As Juventus prepares for their Italian Cup debut, manager Luciano Spalletti promised a strong performance and victory in the pre-match press conference.

Recently, Italian tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli passed away. Therefore, Juventus will pay tribute to him before their first Italian Cup match.

Spalletti also held Pietrangeri in high regard, stating that Pietrangeri not only won matches with elegance and perseverance but also influenced an entire era with his unique champion's spirit. Spalletti said, "He taught us what it means to win with elegance and sacrifice. I've played for many years, and I'm happy to commemorate him at this moment."

Juventus will face Udinese at the Allianz Stadium in the upcoming Italian Cup match, with a clear goal: to advance to the quarterfinals and secure a victory. Spalletti frankly stated that the team has recently experienced difficulties both physically and mentally, but their overall form is gradually stabilizing.

Spalletti emphasized: "All teams participate in this competition to try and win the championship, and we are no exception. We not only want to win, but also hope to play well. However, the primary task is still to win and try to build a winning streak."

“We will field our best lineup because we know this will not be an easy game. We saw them at the Allianz Arena a few weeks ago, and they have proven themselves to be a team that fights until the very last minute.”

“For me, this will be an important test, helping the team continue to grow and try to reach a level of play that the fans can also enjoy.”