Does Juventus Need a 20-Goal Striker?

Spalletti doesn't seem obsessed with finding a single center-forward capable of guaranteeing twenty goals.

The objective is to distribute offensive production more broadly: "I think we've brought in players who, together, will be able to surpass those numbers. It's not important to have one who scores 20 goals."

The coach cites Kolo Muani, who can fill the box without being a classic static center-forward, and emphasizes Alajbegovic's goal-scoring potential. Ekhator also possesses some of the physical characteristics that could be useful.

The idea is to build a Juventus where scoring goals is not the exclusive responsibility of the number nine.

Furthermore, with the Europa League, Spalletti knows he will have to rotate heavily: playing on Thursdays and Sundays will make it difficult to rely on the same players continuously.

Focus on Improvement First, Then Look Elsewhere

Spalletti maintains the same approach in the transfer market. Circati is recognized as a player with potential and of interest to many clubs, but he is not part of the operations Juventus is currently working on. The squad is already numerous, and priorities have been identified.

This is another indication of the philosophy chosen for this phase.

Juventus must not chase every name, nor be swayed by controversy. They need to understand what they are missing and improve what they already have.

Even Darren Burgess's work falls within this framework: Spalletti highlights his professional competence as much as the weight of his input in team management.

Against Inter, Being Juventus is What Matters Most

The Derby d'Italia remains a special match, even in August. The Bastoni incident can further raise the temperature, and certain events in the stands are rarely archived as quickly as a technical staff might do.

Spalletti, however, has chosen not to look back.

He wants a Juventus that uses the Inter match to gauge its growth, not to settle old scores. A compact, aggressive team capable of continuously adding to its game.

Chelsea was a test passed. Inter represents the next one, to be faced today with an attack that, so far, hasn't scored much but which, for Spalletti, can be sufficient.