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Spalletti gives Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz another chance to impress

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Spalletti gives Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz another chance to impress

Summary

Luciano Spalletti is providing opportunities for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz to showcase his abilities this pre-season. After a challenging previous season, Luiz returns to Turin determined to prove his worth. Spalletti has expressed confidence in Luiz's technical skills and views him as a valuable asset in midfield. He aims to help Luiz refine his understanding of the game and fill a significant role in the team’s strategy. Following a recent match against Palermo, Spalletti highlighted Luiz's footballing intelligence and versatility across offensive and defensive duties.

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Status Watch

•Douglas Luiz aims to establish himself at Juventus after a loan period.
•Spalletti is impressed with Luiz's qualities during pre-season.
•Luiz has three more seasons remaining on his contract.
•Spalletti wants Luiz to improve his pitch coverage understanding.
•Manager praised Luiz's ability to contribute offensively and defensively.

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Luciano Spalletti has been willing to give some of Juventus’ struggling players fresh opportunities to impress, and Douglas Luiz is one of those players. The midfielder moved to Turin in 2024 but un...
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