According to journalist Di Marzio, Juventus will play their first Europa League match. Coach Spalletti clearly stated in the pre-match press conference that he wants McKennie to start from the beginning, and confirmed that the player will start in the match against NEC Nijmegen.

After beating Sassuolo in the last league match, Spalletti's Juventus have begun their Europa League campaign. On Saturday at 3:00 CEST, Juventus will face NEC Nijmegen at Allianz Stadium, officially starting their European season. Although Juventus missed out on Champions League qualification last season and entered the Europa League disappointed, they have reached the semifinals in both of their recent participations in the competition. The first time was in the 2013/14 season when Antonio Conte's Juventus were eliminated by Benfica. That elimination was particularly painful because the final was scheduled to be held at Juventus's home ground, Allianz Stadium. Then in the 2022/23 season, Allegri's Juventus lost again in the semifinals, this time to Sevilla. Now, as Juventus's management has emphasized, the Europa League represents a new opportunity — for Turin to win an international trophy for the first time since 1996, and to secure direct qualification for next season's Champions League.

Before their European opener, Spalletti discussed the opposition: "NEC Nijmegen's coach Schreuder is a sophisticated coach who has developed his ideas in a football-developed country. He has established himself successfully with a distinctive and recognizable playing style and also climbed from the third tier. We should expect him to bring distinctive match management in both tactical quality and precise execution. We must be prepared. The most striking fact is that NEC Nijmegen scores an average of two goals per match, which fully illustrates what kind of team we're facing. They also have excellent players like Nuytinck and Tadic."

Regarding the Sassuolo match, Spalletti said: "We were focused and clear-headed, and we understood that there are areas where we need to improve. The team needs to be more compact, to block some of the opponent's scoring routes, and to know when to press forward. The reason isn't that we need more tactics, because when problems arise, tactics aren't the primary consideration. What truly makes the difference is how we interpret the situation on the pitch. It's important to maintain psychological balance and match quality to overcome difficulties."

Regarding the atmosphere and his personal situation, Spalletti said: "Accepting pressure is good medicine for learning how to survive. I learned this in the coaching world within a few years, because from a young age I had the responsibility of supporting my family. The current situation doesn't bother me at all. The noise that arises after a defeat is a process I can't control, so I'm not interested in it. I decide what thoughts can occupy my mind and what thoughts cannot. If I listen to everything the outside world says, I will lose myself. You have to be authentic and accept your feelings. Not everyone will understand you; you just have to do what you believe is right for the club and the team."

Juventus coach further responded regarding the Sassuolo defeat and his relationship with Carnevali: "We have some urgent matters to address, and the most important is to win tomorrow's match. Moreover, we must prove on the pitch what Juventus means. Carnevali understands football and is a calm person. He knows what needs to be done, and we need his serenity for the team to work smoothly. I won't disappoint him; I will be what he expects. Our mutual respect and affection mean I cannot disappoint him."

Finally, regarding McKennie and Cambiaso, who have returned to team training, Spalletti said: "We have two or three players who cannot play the full match, so we cannot play all of them at once. I asked McKennie to be on the pitch from the start, so he will start tomorrow's match."

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