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Spalletti praises Yildiz, identifies issues with Vlahovic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Spalletti praises Yildiz, identifies issues with Vlahovic

Summary

Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Juventus, discussed player development in an interview with Tuttosport on October 4, 2026. He compared Kenan Yildiz to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, emphasizing Yildiz's creativity and potential despite currently being sidelined by injury. Spalletti noted that Yildiz lacks a structured playstyle, which contributes to his unique effectiveness on the field. He also mentioned Dusan Vlahovic's need for personal balance, stating that Vlahovic 'causes his own trouble' in matches. These insights come as Juventus looks to manage its roster effectively amid ongoing Serie A competition.

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•Spalletti likens Yildiz's unpredictability to Kvaratskhelia's style.
•Yildiz is currently recovering from knee surgery.
•Spalletti emphasizes the importance of player confidence.
•Vlahovic faces internal challenges affecting his performance.
•Juventus continues preparations for upcoming Serie A matches.

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1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti: ‘Kenan Yildiz like Kvaratskhelia, Vlahovic causes his own trouble’

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Luciano Spalletti compares Kenan Yildiz to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, ‘helped’ get the best out of Mohamed Salah, but identifies Dusan Vlahovic’s problem. ‘He causes his own trouble.’The Juventu...
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