According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, former Italian national team coach Cesare Prandelli spoke about two of his former clubs, Juventus and Atalanta, ahead of their upcoming match. He believes Juventus are favorites in this matchup and stated that rumors about Conte potentially returning to Juventus would not be a problem for Spalletti, but rather a motivator. Additionally, he mentioned that Vlahovic's physicality reminds him of a young Ibrahimovic.

On the bench, do Spalletti and Sarri have more differences or similarities?

They are two different types of Tuscan men, but both are among Italy's best coaches, and they share similarities in their working methods. Both have clear philosophies and ideas, as well as distinct tactical systems.

Luciano led Napoli to the Serie A title, while Maurizio led Juventus to the Serie A title. However, it's remarkable that Sarri had to wait years before getting the opportunity to coach a top Serie A team.

What kind of Juventus vs. Atalanta match do you expect to see at the Allianz Stadium?

Spalletti and Sarri know each other very well and have great respect for one another. They will play a chess-like match. I'm curious to see who makes the first move and who takes greater risks in the opening phase. I think it will be Luciano, because after a convincing performance in the Europa League, he now has more confidence. Against NEC Nijmegen, we saw the quality of his team's play, depth, and goals—you could say they have everything.

After a heavy defeat to Sassuolo last Sunday, Juventus showed positive changes in European competition. Is the switch to a three-defender formation enough to explain this turnaround?

No, because Spalletti's team is inherently capable of adapting to various tactical systems. The shift to a three-defender formation simply proves Luciano's ability and experience once again. He has been coaching for 30 years and has tried almost everything. Unlike some of his peers, you will never hear him say things like 'my football is only like this'.

Spalletti understands the current stage of his team and responds very well to those who doubt him.

Conte is currently without a club after leaving Napoli, and Juventus fans have started missing him. Will this be a problem for Spalletti?

Luciano has been in this business for years, and he knows exactly how the football world operates. Rumors about Conte will be a motivator for him, not a problem.

If you had to bet your pizza and pick one Juventus player who could be the key figure against Atalanta, who would you choose?

I would bet on N. Gonzalez; he is truly a great fortune for Juventus. With Yildiz injured, the former Fiorentina player is Spalletti's strongest option. I already liked Nicolas when I was at Fiorentina, but now he looks even more complete. He can play on the right, left, or in the middle, and he always maintains his pace, along with that Argentine spirit.

Luciano is excellent at giving him attention and trust, and against Atalanta, he could very well be the match-winner again. Feeling a coach's confidence makes a huge difference—just look at Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian looks like a completely different player compared to his first season in Turin. However, with his ability, he could still do better.

Between Muani and Vlahovic, who would you pick as a center forward for Juventus?

Muani needs space, so I think he's better suited to playing on the wing. I've followed Vlahovic since he was in the German U21 team, and I've always liked him. He doesn't score many goals, but he reads the game very well. His strength is not as great as Ibrahimovic's, but physically, he reminds me of a young Ibrahimovic, who didn't score many goals when he first arrived at Juventus, and then...

And then what?

Then, under the guidance of a great coach like Fabio Capello, he became an efficient finisher.

Kessié chose to return to Atalanta at the end of August rather than join Juventus. Were you surprised by this?

More than money, I think it was his gratitude to Atalanta, because that club is what gave him his breakthrough.

After Kessié's transfer, do you expect this Ivorian midfielder to score against Juventus?

He is a player with great personality and extensive experience. But Atalanta also has many other great players, like Jonathan Rowe, Scamacca...

Anyone else?

I would pick Raspadori; he has always performed well against Juventus in the past.

If you could 'loan' one of your former teammates to either Spalletti or Sarri for this match, who would you pick for each?

Besides the unique Platini, I think what Luciano needs most at this stage is a versatile midfielder like Tardelli. He was already a very modern player back in the 1980s. As for Sarri, he would greatly benefit from Stromsträle's leadership. Stromsträle was also very good at bringing his teammates together.

Atalanta has recorded 2 wins and 2 losses in their last 4 league matches. In your opinion, how much longer will it take for them to truly become a 'Sarri-style' team?

Patience is needed, because the team is undergoing a complete transformation. Maurizio is excellent, and his complex football requires time. I remain optimistic. The club owner is forward-thinking and supports him. Giuntoli is also very capable, and he has known Sarri very well since their time together at Napoli.

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