Juventus still trust Spalletti as Pioli emerges as a contingency

Stefano Pioli would be Juventus’ caretaker choice if Luciano Spalletti were dismissed, La Repubblica reports, as relayed by ViolaNews. The report says the club still trusts Spalletti and is not currently questioning his position.

Pioli is described as a possible stopgap to guide Juventus through to the end of the season if a change becomes necessary. That is a contingency, not an appointment: Spalletti remains in place, and the report says Juventus have not put him under special supervision.

The same report says Antonio Conte has not been considered by the club’s leadership as an emergency option, despite calls from Juventus supporters for his return. Instead, Pioli is the name identified if the club decides it needs an interim coach.

Juventus are eighth after seven games, with 11 points and a goal difference of plus one. They visit Lecce on Sunday, October 25, at 18:00 CET. That is the immediate fixture as the club assesses its position, but the reporting does not describe a decision to change coach.

For now, the distinction is clear: Juventus are reported to be backing Spalletti, while Pioli is a potential fallback if that stance changes. Conte, despite the supporters’ calls cited in the report, is not part of the leadership’s emergency plan.