Randal Kolo Muani accepts Luciano Spalletti criticism after Juventus Serie A opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Randal Kolo Muani has responded to recent criticism from manager Luciano Spalletti following the Juventus season opener against Frosinone. The forward failed to convert several scoring opportunities during the match, drawing public demand from his coach for greater clinical performance. Despite media defense of the player, Kolo Muani stated that he agrees with the manager’s assessment regarding the necessity of finishing chances. The Frenchman joined the club this summer following negotiations with PSG and is seeking to secure a consistent role in the starting lineup. He acknowledged the need for improvement as he looks to meet the high expectations placed on him at the Allianz Stadium. The club expects the attacker to become more settled and increase his goal output as the Serie A season progresses.
- •Randal Kolo Muani missed multiple chances during the Juventus season opener against Frosinone.
- •Luciano Spalletti publicly demanded that his attackers be more clinical in future matches.
- •The Frenchman agreed with his manager that the team failed to capitalize on created opportunities.
- •Expectations remain high for the striker following his transfer from PSG this summer.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — “I’ll stay there” Spalletti insists he will continue to trust Kolo Muani
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti: ‘Juventus cannot ask permission from Milan, I stick with Kolo Muani’
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Kolo Muani defends Spalletti after manager asked for more from him
"Luciano Spalletti has previously criticised Randal Kolo Muani, and when that happened, the media appeared to side with the striker as they felt the Juventus manager was being too harsh on the Frenchma...
"Randal Kolo Muani was defended by sections of the media and some fans when Luciano Spalletti appeared to put the blame on him for the chances he missed during Juventus’ first Serie A match of the se...
"Luciano Spalletti insists Juventus need to ‘not ask permission or wait to be invited’ after a 1-1 draw with Milan, but also assures he’s ‘staying with Randal Kolo Muani’ to the end.It was a ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:05 AM“I’ll stay there” Spalletti insists he will continue to trust Kolo Muani
Luciano Spalletti has previously criticised Randal Kolo Muani, and when that happened, the media appeared to side with the striker as they felt the Juventus manager was being too harsh on the Frenchma...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:25 PMSpalletti: ‘Juventus cannot ask permission from Milan, I stick with Kolo Muani’
Luciano Spalletti insists Juventus need to ‘not ask permission or wait to be invited’ after a 1-1 draw with Milan, but also assures he’s ‘staying with Randal Kolo Muani’ to the end.It was a ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:35 PMKolo Muani defends Spalletti after manager asked for more from him
Randal Kolo Muani was defended by sections of the media and some fans when Luciano Spalletti appeared to put the blame on him for the chances he missed during Juventus’ first Serie A match of the se...
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