18
September
Juventus kicked off their Europa League campaign with a victory, offering interesting insights on both the tactical and individual performances. Coach Luciano Spalletti experimented with a three-man defense and a double center-forward, solutions that will be tested again against stronger opponents, given that the first match against NEC Nijmegen offered challenging conditions, with plenty of space and a slow-moving goalkeeper. The defensive formation with three central defenders—Kalulu, Gatti, and Lucumi—provided great solidity, allowing the opponents little opportunity, but Spalletti preferred to consider this solution still "reviewable," pending...
