Carnevali backs Spalletti, reacts to Bremer's criticism

Juventus executive Giovanni Carnevali has voiced his support for head coach Luciano Spalletti. Carnevali said the club reacted to captain Bremer's criticism of his teammates.

Juventus host Stade Rennais in the Europa League tonight at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The match kicks off at 17.45 UK time and 18.45 Central European time.

The team is going through a poor spell in Serie A and lost 3 0 at home to Lazio in its last match. In the Europa League, the picture is different. Juventus beat NEC Nijmegen 5 0, won 2 1 away at Celta Vigo after coming from behind, and sit top of the table.

Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Carnevali said the most important need is consistency. He noted that the team has been alternating good matches with clearly poor performances.

After the Lazio defeat, there was tension between Spalletti and Bremer. The defender had said that some of his teammates were hiding under pressure. Carnevali said they spoke with the players, told Bremer that his words were not accurate, and that the player then talked with the squad and eased the atmosphere. Asked whether confidence in Spalletti remains, Carnevali said a rebuild is needed and that mistakes in recent years have been not only sporting but also financial.