Spalletti-Locatelli, tense nerves on the pitch and the explanation

The scene takes place in a few seconds, but leaves its mark. Locatelli he sees his number appear on the electronic board and immediately realizes he has to leave the camp. The face stiffens, the gaze betrays surprise and annoyance. It’s not just any replacement, but one of those that arrive when you least expect it. On the bench Spalletti he waits for him with an outstretched hand and a quick dialogue arises with a peremptory response from the coach to the Juventus midfielder. A particular situation was also explained directly at the moment of the replacement Pisa-Juve.

Locatelli-Spalletti, what happened

When Spalletti decides to intervene, the match is in a delicate phase. The Pisa he just came close to scoring by hitting the post, his second of the evening, and the risk is evident. In the 60th minute the double change arrives: out Locatelli e Analystsinside Zhegrova e David. The midfielder was taken aback, because up to that point he had played an orderly and positive match. At the moment of the change he openly expressed his disappointment to the coach. Spalletti’s reaction was immediate and clear, with a firm warning in front of everyone. That “go to the bench” closes any discussion in the field. The television images don’t capture everything, but the moment between the two is perceptible. An episode that immediately becomes a topic of debate.

Spalletti’s explanations

Post-match, inevitably, the topic comes up in the press conference. Spalletti clarifies that the replacement is not linked to the performance of Locatelli. The coach explains that the warning he just received had an impact on his choice. With the constant reversals of front and the intensity of the opponents, the risk of a second yellow was real. Better to prevent than to compromise the balance of the team. Spalletti claims responsibility for his decisions, always taken in the collective interest. It also highlights the importance of the alternatives available. In particular he praises the entry of Miretticalling it immediately effective. The explanation nips the controversy in the bud. For the coach, the case is closed there: a technical choice, nothing else.

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