Spalletti announces expected changes to Juventus lineup against AZ Alkmaar
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti said his team would make changes for their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar while maintaining their style and confidence. He said Pape Matar Sarr and Andrea Cambiaso would start, Douglas Luiz needed rest, and either Bremer or John Lucumí would begin on the bench.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti said his team would make changes for their Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar while maintaining their style and confidence in their play. He explained that Pape Matar Sarr and Andrea Cambiaso would start the match, while Douglas Luiz needed to rest, and one of the defenders, Bremer or John Lucumí, would begin on the bench.
Spalletti added that Juventus would start with three mobile forwards and noted that Randal Kolo Muani could be in the starting lineup. He also praised Teun Koopmeiners, saying his performance against Napoli showed his ability to take on opponents at the highest level.
Spalletti described AZ Alkmaar as a team with a clear identity that builds play through three players and relies on a strong striker and wingers in one-on-one situations. Koopmeiners said facing his brother Per, an AZ Alkmaar player, would be special, and warned his teammates about the Dutch side’s high press and energy.
Spalletti cited the match against Napoli as an example of the level Juventus can reach when well organised. He stressed that the team treats the Europa League and the league as parallel commitments, and must focus on each match in turn and play with confidence against any opponent.