Juve needs to be ready against Galatasaray's 'chaos', Spalletti says

Record ID: 2343290

  • Title: Juve needs to be ready against Galatasaray's 'chaos', Spalletti says
  • Date: 16th February 2026
  • Summary: ISTANBUL, TURKEY (FEBRUARY 16, 2026) (REUTERS) JUVENTUS HEAD COACH, LUCIANO SPALLETTI, AND JUVENTUS MIDFIELDER, WESTON MCKENNIE, ARRIVING FOR PRESS CONFERENCE PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) JUVENTUS COACH, LUCIANO SPALLETTI, TO TURKISH JOURNALIST, SAYING: “We must be ready for whatever Galatasaray decides to do, and we imagine that they will try to crea
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  • Keywords: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GALATASARAY JUVENTUS LUCIANO SPALLETTI
  • Location: ISTANBUL, TURKEY
  • City: ISTANBUL, TURKEY
  • Country: Turkey
  • Topics: Europe,Middle East,Soccer,Sport
  • Reuters ID: LVA001600616022026RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti said on Monday (February 16) that his side will need to be prepared to turn Galatasary's ability to create "chaos" against them when they meet in the Champions League play-offs in Istanbul.
    The Italian side will play against the Turkish team on Tuesday (February 17) in the first of two matches that will determine who heads to the tournament's last 16.
    Asked about Galatasaray strikers Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi, Spalletti said the solution might be to allow them to receive as few balls as possible and keep possession.
    (Production: Bulent Usta, Ali Kucukgocmen)
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