Italian football: Spalletti faces pressure at Juventus while Abate's Torino shows progress

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti faces increasing pressure to regain fan confidence following a failure to qualify for the Champions League last season. While the club's management, including CEO Giovanni Carnevali, has reaffirmed support for the coach after a defeat in Genoa, the team's lack of a clear identity and collective spirit remains a concern. Speculation regarding potential coaching replacements, such as Antonio Conte or Stefano Pioli, continues to circulate despite no official decisions from the club.

In contrast, Torino is showing signs of improvement under manager Ignazio Abate. Former coach Giancarlo Camolese noted that the team is on the right track, citing improved tactical discipline and the positive form of key players like Simeone and Vlasic. Camolese expressed optimism that the squad's recent reinforcements and the potential return of Zapata could provide the coach with more strategic options for the season.