After Juventus drew 1-1 with Cagliari in Serie A Round 6, Juventus manager Spalletti gave an interview to DAZN.

Coach, we've just reviewed the highlights together, but what exactly happened at the end of the match? In a game where Juventus had regained momentum and were heading in the right direction, what moment led to you receiving a red card from the referee?

There's really nothing to it. I simply told them they played well, showed good quality, and knew how to manage the game intelligently. Then he (Cagliari manager Pisacane) asked me: "What does 'manage' mean?" "What do you mean?" And then the referee sent me off. Nothing happened, nothing serious. Everything was normal, quite normal, everything normal, totally normal.

Hello Coach. This is another match where Juventus completely dominated from start to finish. Look at the statistics: 23 shots and 72% possession. However, Coach, at least from what we observed on TV, it felt like Juventus, even while controlling the match, started "filling the box" more actively—I'm using the tactical term you often mention since deploying your two-striker formation. That is, the intuitive feeling was that when Kolo (Muani) runs into space and creates gaps around his striking partner, he seemed more comfortable and effective. Those two most dangerous chances, though certainly influenced by the match flow, gave the overall impression that "box-filling" could become a key decisive factor in Juventus's future tactical system...

Yes, that's right, but did you watch the first half in person? In the 25th minute of the first half, I moved McKennie to the left wing to allow Nico Gonzalez to penetrate the box and do similar work to what Weissmann and Kolo do when they combine. Actually, Nico Gonzalez was our best player in aerial duels. Nico Gonzalez is a deeper striker, and I chose him to play as a deep striker; the entire tactical system has been consistent since I decided to adjust McKennie's position.

The logic is exactly the same: Kolo is the main striker, Nico Gonzalez is the deep striker, but they can swap positions anytime during the match. Because if Kolo is free to roam like today—I really like how he reads and reacts to the different complex situations in today's match—he becomes extremely difficult for opponents to mark.

For example, in this specific tactical sequence, Nico was in the box. Unfortunately, he touched the ball with his knee, and it fell into an awkward half-volley position, preventing him from getting a clean shot on goal. Whether he was playing as a deep striker or a main striker there—because Kolo had shifted left to create space—at that moment, we just needed... how do I put it? The determination that strong-willed players possess, the unwavering belief in having the courage to fight and give everything in big moments.

In other words, from my personal perspective, tonight I'm not betting on the result of a single match; I'm betting on how to end my coaching career perfectly. Because I'm approaching 70 now, and I want to finish my coaching career with dignity and excellence. Some people might say, "But you could continue coaching later," but we've reached this stage and level, so I just want to do my job to the maximum. I won't be overly concerned with the final result of a single match.

Though it's certainly a shame we didn't take all three points, the team put on an excellent performance. This needs to be communicated clearly to the lads; they showed the highest level of competitive quality. Because if they can maintain this performance in every match, I'm confident we can win most of our games.

However, on the other hand, regarding finishing, for example, Kolo scored in such a crowded box in difficult moments where we struggle to convert. He played very well, hitting the near post, but given the extra space he created through his powerful runs, he was stopped too easily by the opposition. In such space, he could have headed or shot calmly without being bothered so easily, because he has excellent quality, physical presence, and is a player who knows how to strike decisively in important moments and convert chances into results.

So I don't have much to say. We just need to keep refining and improving these details, because aside from being slightly frustrated we didn't win—after all, matches like this must be won at all costs—I also want to praise and completely affirm the overall performance of the players.

Good evening, Coach. Since you just emphasized that the team played an excellent match, I'd like to ask whether this team possesses, or perhaps lacks, the strong fighting spirit and toughness you display? Because we also saw the incident with Yerry Mina during halftime, as well as similar confrontations on the pitch. From what you said earlier, it feels like the team still lacks that strong character somewhat—a character that seems to be conveyed and displayed more by you on the sideline, but clearly you hope the players will show it on the field...

No, no, what does that have to do with me? My role here is to integrate and maximize the enormous potential this team has, and this team certainly has very high potential. Of course, we'll try to analyze deeply and attempt to add what's missing, but fundamentally these are quite normal processes in football. As for what happened on the pitch with Yerry Mina, that's the complete opposite...

Are you talking about that specific incident? Including what happened in the tunnel during halftime?

It's exactly like what happened last season, identical to last season. He deliberately provoked and taunted us with psychological tactics and behavior that he uses as a strong player. Faced with excessive words and actions, sometimes we need the referee team to provide reasonable protection of the rules, and then everyone focuses back on the football itself.

But ultimately, the person who can win the match and gain the upper hand in critical moments is always the one with stronger character and greater mental strength, because you must know how to react and perform on the pitch.

So-called "strong character" means reacting firmly and decisively when faced with challenges. "Strong character" also means knowing when to let everything go and stay calm at the right moment, because your core objective is to focus on playing football, because you must win this match, and you should never let yourself be distracted by any meaningless interference on the pitch, because you have an almost obsessive focus on victory itself.

You actively control and determine how the match unfolds, rather than passively waiting for victory to come by chance. No, absolutely not. I must actively dominate the match through my actions and relentless pursuit, because that's what our entire team must do.

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