Juventus news: Luciano Spalletti is under heavy pressure after a 2-0 defeat at Genoa, and the Juventus squad has been sent into a training camp retreat until Sunday’s home game against Napoli. Chief executive Giovanni Carnevali met the players on Thursday and told them the current situation is not acceptable. The club is backing Spalletti for now, but Italian media are already calling the Napoli match a must-win.
Juventus have lost three of their first nine Serie A games and sit eighth on 14 points, 11 behind leaders Inter.
What Happened at Genoa
Juventus travelled to Genoa on Wednesday night looking to build on a 2-0 win at Lecce. Instead they were beaten 2-0, with Genoa scoring both goals in the first half through Ehizibue and Baldanzi. Juventus never found a way back.
It was their third league defeat of the season. Only three times in the era of three points for a win have Juventus lost three of their opening nine league games.
Spalletti did not hide from the result. He said the defeat was hard to accept and that the team must apologise to the supporters first. He also said his players lost too many individual battles and that he is struggling to make them understand how much the game has changed.
Juventus News: Carnevali Steps In
On Thursday, Carnevali held a direct meeting with the squad and the coaching staff. According to reports in Italy, he told the players that the moment was not acceptable, demanded an immediate reaction and reminded them of their responsibility to the owners, the club and the fans.
Spalletti then decided to take the squad into a ritiro, a closed training camp, at the club’s Continassa base from Friday evening until the Napoli game. The club backed that decision.
A ritiro is a traditional step in Italian football when a club wants to reset after a bad run. Players stay together at the training centre, away from distractions, and focus fully on the next match.
Is Spalletti Going to Be Sacked?
For now, Juventus are standing by their coach. The club has publicly expressed faith in Spalletti, and no decision has been made on his future. However, the pressure is clear. Several Italian outlets have described Sunday’s game as his last chance, and names of possible replacements are already being discussed in the media, although none of that has been confirmed.
Midfielder Weston McKennie has also spoken, saying the blame is shared and that the players have to find the answers themselves.
Next Up: Juventus vs Napoli
Juventus host Napoli at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday 1 November, with kick-off at 10:45pm EAT. The two clubs are level on 14 points, so this is a direct battle for a place near the top four.
There is extra spice because Spalletti coached Napoli to the Serie A title in 2023. Napoli arrive in better form after a 4-1 win at Monza on Wednesday, with Rasmus Hojlund and Kevin De Bruyne among the scorers.
Napoli will be without head coach Massimiliano Allegri in the dugout. He is serving a two-match ban after an incident following the game against Roma and has dropped his appeal, so assistant Marco Landucci will lead the team. Napoli are also without midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, who was stretchered off injured, with De Bruyne expected to play in a deeper role.
The last meeting between the sides ended 3-0 to Juventus in January 2026. You can find our full Juventus vs Napoli match prediction on our predictions page.
Juventus Recent Results
- Genoa 2-0 Juventus (Serie A)
- Lecce 0-2 Juventus (Serie A)
- Celta Vigo 1-2 Juventus (Europa League)
Read our earlier report on the Celta Vigo vs Juventus win, and for more fixtures this weekend visit our football predictions hub. Official club news is on the Juventus website.
FAQ
Has Juventus sacked Luciano Spalletti?
No. Juventus have backed Spalletti for now, although he is under pressure after losing three of the first nine Serie A games.
Why are Juventus in a training camp retreat?
After the 2-0 defeat at Genoa, Spalletti took the squad into a closed camp at the Continassa until the Napoli game, with the club’s support.
What time is Juventus vs Napoli in Kenya?
Juventus vs Napoli kicks off at 10:45pm East Africa Time on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Where are Juventus in the Serie A table?
Juventus are eighth on 14 points after nine games, level with Napoli and 11 points behind leaders Inter.
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