Spalletti: Juventus must keep up the positive signs or we will go back to square one

Head coach Luciano Spalletti said Juventus showed positive signs in their win over Napoli. Spalletti said these signs must continue in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar, otherwise the team would go back to square one.

The Bianconeri beat Napoli 2-0 in Sunday's match, returning to winning ways at home. Juventus have two wins in the Europa League and a 2-2 draw with Stade Rennais, and they have not lost in the competition yet.

Weston McKennie, Kenan Yıldız, Manuel Locatelli, Nico Gonzalez, Francisco Conceicao, Zeki Celik, Khephren Thuram and Kamil Grabara were left out of the squad due to injuries. McKennie is expected to be back in action in Serie A this weekend. Pape Matar Sarr started in the starting eleven.

Spalletti said Alajbegovic has trained well with the team and can create unexpected moments, as he did against Napoli. He added that he may rotate some players ahead of the trip to Fiorentina. Spalletti said Juan Cabal and Lloyd Kelly are physically ready again and that these players must also prove their commitment.

AZ Alkmaar have not lost at home in 17 UEFA matches since October 2023. Juventus therefore face a tough opponent.