On September 7 at 2:45 AM CEST, Juventus will host AC Milan at home in Serie A's third round. Before the match, Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti attended a pre-match press conference. This was the second part of his media appearance.

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Good morning. Let's discuss Waltermade. You mentioned before that he isn't yet a true box finisher at this level, but he should strive to develop as a finisher in the future. So in practical coaching, how do you transform a player who lacks the technical and psychological qualities of a finisher into an effective one through very specific training? For example, does this include specialized technical work or specialized psychological adjustment?

As I said before, Waltermade is a special player who can expand our tactical perspective both lengthwise and widthwise on the pitch. A player naturally feels more comfortable playing closer to goal. When he moves further away, he makes more ball contacts, but the reward of scoring and the desire to fight for goals are the most attractive and powerful things for a striker. In the short time I've known him, I've felt he can perform well in both areas. It's true that he tends to drop back to receive the ball and link up play, but the reason he drops back is to create numerical superiority in the midfield through movements without the ball, break down the opponent's defense, and then counterattack into the remaining space. His left and right feet are very balanced and excellent. I mentioned before that I thought he had good heading ability, and I'll say it again now. Actually, he's tall with long legs, and in the penalty area he demonstrates intelligent positioning and can actively, even aggressively, find spaces where the ball will land and execute powerful headers. So in my view, these complex qualities he possesses are truly valuable assets for us. What we need to do next is study how to maximize these qualities in the most authentic tactical system. That's it.

Good morning, Coach. You and Milan can be called the two most disappointing top clubs in Serie A last season. Although you're both powerful Serie A sides, neither of you qualified for the Champions League. My question is: did Milan completely overhaul their athletic and technical plans during this transfer window, while you also made major restructuring in both club management and technical planning? This is your first transfer window where you were deeply involved and your vision was fully incorporated. Do you see similarities in this "restart" between Juventus and Milan? And do you think it will be very difficult to make up for the "initial sluggishness and weakness" caused by this reconstruction and major squad turnover within one season? I'm referring to technical restructuring. Because you and your competitors are starting from scratch, it's true that you're behind in the initial phase compared to your rivals. If this reconstruction truly causes initial delays...

Actually, "balance" and "strong adaptability" are essential qualities that can transform challenges and unexpected circumstances into new opportunities when facing various sudden reconstructions and unforeseen situations. Therefore, actively adapting to the current rapidly changing environment is not a compromise or temporary solution on our part. On the contrary, it's a genuine professional skill and quality that a truly strong and resilient team must possess. We must be prepared to pay the price for these details and high standards. We never frame this "ongoing reconstruction" phase within the team as an insurmountable problem hindering our development. Because proving "we are a strong team" is not about arranging it on paper or just talking about it. You must prove it through concrete actions and operations in the real challenges and execution of each match. This is a quality that exists in the practical process of the game. Therefore, in my view, this team is fully prepared for tomorrow's difficult match. The players have shown very good form this week. We've tested many new tactical combinations, and the entire team has deeply discussed how to improve the problems that have emerged. Everyone has demonstrated even higher professional standards and motivation than before, and they are committed to creating something different and exciting in tomorrow's match.

Yes, as I said before, whether all this is effective will be proven by the actual course of the game. However, we already have all the conditions needed to compete on paper with what it takes to be a top team. In the previous transfer window, we didn't complete 100% of all the transfers we aimed for, but this investment greatly improved our squad depth and expanded our tactical options.

So returning to Giovanni's question about "many new faces that need to integrate into the team," on one hand it's an unavoidable practical reality, but on the other hand it provides us with new tactical options and specific tactical variations. As long as we can wisely and coherently apply these changes in subsequent training and matches, we can transform into a completely different and much stronger team. That's it.

Good afternoon, Coach. This time I want to talk about the players who were dropped from the Champions League squad list. My question is whether you've had deeper individual contact with them after announcing the list. For some of these players, can we assume the transfer market door hasn't completely closed for them during this window?

Regarding whether I've been in contact with them, the answer is simple: I have spoken with them. Beyond this communication, it's the minimum I can do as a matter of responsibility and respect. Before the transfer window closes or before final decisions are made, I've prayed many times that such situations never happen. Because in this coaching job, there's nothing worse, nothing more painful, than having to drop a player you work with every day, a player who has given sweat, loyalty, and full support in daily training and matches, for this team. Unfortunately, as I've mentioned before, some of our original intentions and plans couldn't be realized in practice, so we've had to face this difficult and harsh situation. That's why I've had deep conversations with them. In my view, they all fully understand the club's circumstances and decisions.

Regarding whether these dropped players will try to move to other clubs on the market, that's not my concern or responsibility. Besides, it largely depends on their genuine feelings and future plans. On my part, I'm quite unhappy about it. Yes, depending on future circumstances and practical situations, there's a possibility we could reintegrate them later. So I always encourage looking for the bright side of advantages in any unsatisfactory and adverse situation. The question we must always ask ourselves is: is the current situation truly the worst? Actually, there's no need to be this discouraged. Why? Because unexpected joys await you around life's next corner, and everything can return to normal. We must face daily life and confront the difficulties we'll encounter in career and life with this broad, long-term perspective. I've thought deeply about this and had lengthy face-to-face discussions with them about it. I feel regret and sadness, but that's how it is.

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