In order to deliver a convincing performance, Spalletti called on Juventus to dispel any psychological doubts.

Juventus, nicknamed "The Old Lady," will travel to Genoa for a key match in the 9th round of the 2026/27 Serie A season. Spalletti stated that the team will only face more difficult challenges in the upcoming matches, and in order to deliver a convincing performance, the players should eliminate any psychological doubts.

With goals from McKennie and Douglas Luiz, Juventus defeated Lecce 2-0 away in the last round of Serie A. Returning to winning ways, Juventus currently sits in 7th place in the standings with 14 points.

As for Genoa, coached by De Rossi, they are currently ranked 16th in the standings with 7 points.

Juventus coach Spalletti said, "We are about to face a very tough team, both in terms of the home atmosphere and the tactics. Genoa has a variety of attacking options in the game, and they can use their physical advantages to create threats through set pieces, as well as attack the space behind the opponent's defense."

"Most importantly, they have De Rossi's spirit. I know De Rossi very well. He was my key assistant on the field and was able to quickly instill his determination, resilience and fighting spirit into the team."

Spalletti said, "Everything is under our control right now, and both the team and the club are in good shape. I think the players showed that in the great teamwork against Lecce, which ultimately helped us score the first goal. We have to be prepared because it will be an extremely difficult game ahead."

“We need to play like we did in the first half against Lecce, but we also need to be aware that as the game progresses, various problems will arise on the field. Fatigue is largely a mental state, and it will happen sooner or later, but what really matters is what the team can still do even when we are tired.”

Spalletti emphasized, "We need to win the game and play convincingly, just like we did against Lecce. We must find solutions tactically and eliminate doubts psychologically, so the result should be based on clear thinking and correct decisions."

Furthermore, Spalletti added, "Sar has returned, so we can consider deploying a winger to run in the flanks and closer to the center forward. When evaluating Muani, we can't just look at what he did in the game; we must also consider the impact he had on the opponents. He's a player who always makes opponents wary, and that intimidation also benefits his teammates."

When asked about how to cope with the tight schedule, Spalletti said, "We have to take all factors into account, including the upcoming match against Napoli. The players are training well, although the overall pace is relatively slow. We must continue to believe in our abilities and never lose confidence."

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