The Juventus coach is bitter despite the important victory against Pafos: “At times, we did the bare minimum: there are many things to fix.”

His face was quite dark, despite the victory and three crucial points against Paphos, which revive Juventus’ ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League round of 16. Luciano Spalletti said: “It was essential to win because victories fix many things. But we needed to do more. At times, we did the bare minimum, and I even saw some embarrassing situations. In the second half, however, we loosened up.“ Why didn’t you make any changes earlier? ”I was afraid of causing confusion by making changes in the first 45 minutes, but then we were more organized and determined. These games are always difficult; Pafos had conceded very few goals so far. As for our defensive difficulties, we need to find a right-sided center back so that Kalulu can play as a pure full-back, and also Cambiaso, who is very offensive but struggles a bit when he has to defend.“ In the first half, however, Juve risked conceding on at least three or four occasions: ”We gave away too much and didn’t make the most of our qualities, without realizing the plays. That’s how it is at the moment. My opinion of the players hasn’t changed, even if they’re not doing as much as I expect them to. Not enough…“.

little time—  The Bianconeri coach continues his analysis, also dwelling on the fact that he took over mid-season: ” There’s little time, even after Napoli we had a plane breakdown returning at 5 a.m., training has been minimal and tactical, this morning some set pieces. I can’t find rhythm, intensity, I don’t have the chance to stay on top of the boys. Yildiz? I spared him the final 20 minutes hoping he’ll recover better for Bologna, trying to take some of the stress off him. The same goes for Miretti and Adzic, who has quality. There are things to fix. This team needs to be brought up to standard.“ The comment is on the formation: ”I hope to soon have a center back who can play with his right foot because the team is too limited otherwise: the fullbacks concede something in defense, we’re working on it, but I want to develop the 4-2-3-1.”